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Xiaomi Mi Drone 4k - 393 euro including delivery

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,101 ✭✭✭NUTZZ


    I ordered my battery from the China warehouse (Banggood). After the debacle of waiting over 3 months for the drone from Spain, it seemed like orders were moving more swiftly from China so I went with that. I ordered on August 24th and looks like it should be here pretty soon now;
    Sep 09, 2020 15:56 The item has arrived in the country of destination
    Sep 09, 2020 12:20 The consignment has arrived in the country of destination
    Sep 04, 2020 13:11 The item is on transport to the country of destination
    Sep 02, 2020 07:39 The item is processed at the PostNL sorting center
    Sep 02, 2020 07:39 The item is at the PostNL sorting center
    Sep 01, 2020 08:32 Consignment received at the PostNL Acceptance Centre
    Aug 28, 2020 15:18 The shipment is handed over in bulk, final acceptance of goods to be confirmed
    Aug 24, 2020 02:33 The item is ready for shipment
    Aug 24, 2020 02:33 The item is pre-advised to PostNL

    My backpack arrived from China a few days ago too;
    Sep 07, 2020 11:29 Final delivery
    Sep 07, 2020 08:00 Arrival at delivery office
    Sep 05, 2020 10:45 Departure from inward Office of Exchange
    Sep 05, 2020 02:29 Arrival at inward Office of Exchange
    Sep 03, 2020 11:56 Departure from outward Office of Exchange
    Sep 02, 2020 09:43 Posting / Collection
    Sep 02, 2020 09:43 Posting / Collection
    Aug 31, 2020 13:56 Electronic Notification of Shipment Received
    Aug 19, 2020 00:45 Package has been sterilized and shipped out

    My landing pad and gimbal cover seemed like it was much slower to be dispatched but I actually got an update today and looks like it could be here soon too
    Sep 09, 2020 03:51 ARRIVED IN DESTINATION CITY
    Sep 03, 2020 00:41 TRANSPORT TO DSTK
    Aug 22, 2020 05:01 SHIPMENT READY FOR TRANSPORT
    Aug 22, 2020 02:56 ITEM DESPATCHED TO TRANSSHIPMENT HUB
    Aug 22, 2020 01:55 ITEM IS ANNOUNCED / BPOST RECEIVED THE INFORMATION
    Aug 22, 2020 00:18 PROCESSED AT ORIGIN HUB
    Aug 22, 2020 00:17 RECEIVED SHIPMENT
    Aug 19, 2020 01:24 Package has been sterilized and shipped out.
    Aug 18, 2020 16:41 Our warehouse has started packing your items

    Everything was ordered together but got broken up into 3 separate orders as you can see from the picture.

    Screenshot-2020-09-09-at-23-56-27.png


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,321 ✭✭✭Jackobyte


    My drone arrived Monday from Banggood. Ordered Aug 5th, shipped Aug 28th and arrived Sept 7th which was a pretty good turnaround.

    Only got my first flight in with it yesterday due to the weather. It’s pretty incredible. It’s my first drone so I don’t have much to compare it with but it seems incredibly capable.

    Registered it with the IAA so that I could go above the 15m limit for unregistered drones and had some fun at a seaside with it last night.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,368 ✭✭✭madmoe


    Is the IAA registration mandatory? Is there a cost involved?

    Thanks,
    M


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 353 ✭✭Paddy_man


    madmoe wrote: »
    Is the IAA registration mandatory? Is there a cost involved?

    Thanks,
    M

    If you are planning to fly over 15m in height, then yes. Its free to register the drone. The info is here: https://www.iaa.ie/general-aviation/drones


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,819 ✭✭✭Silent Running


    Paddy_man wrote: »
    If you are planning to fly over 15m in height, then yes. Its free to register the drone. The info is here: https://www.iaa.ie/general-aviation/drones

    It's looking for a fiver from me to register the drone. :confused:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 353 ✭✭Paddy_man


    It's looking for a fiver from me to register the drone. :confused:

    It does have a checkout, but it didn't actually say you needed to checkout on the instructions.. Its only a fiver, so i might as well pay it..


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,819 ✭✭✭Silent Running


    Paddy_man wrote: »
    It does have a checkout, but it didn't actually say you needed to checkout on the instructions.. Its only a fiver, so i might as well pay it..

    I did. I now have my registration number and can fly above 15m. Handy if you get some grasshole giving you grief for flying "illegally".:D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,064 ✭✭✭✭event


    Can I ask, this thread is nearly 3 years old so are people still buying off the original link or is there an updated one now?

    Original link shows €776


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,819 ✭✭✭Silent Running


    event wrote: »
    Can I ask, this thread is nearly 3 years old so are people still buying off the original link or is there an updated one now?

    Original link shows €776

    It's kinda morphed into the Xiaomi/Fimi thread now. Most recently about the Fimi X8 SE 2020.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,368 ✭✭✭madmoe


    What's the situation with FIMI care, should I get? What does it offer? How much extra is it?

    Thanks,
    M


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    madmoe wrote: »
    What's the situation with FIMI care, should I get? What does it offer? How much extra is it?

    Thanks,
    M
    It's not really essential, and comes down to how much work you are willing to do yourself for any repairs.

    If you are planning on taking up flying as a hobby or as a profession etc. it is recommended that you do the repairs yourself, none are extremely difficult.

    If you don't trust yourself and don't have any plans ever touching it other than to fly, then get it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,368 ✭✭✭madmoe


    Suckit wrote: »
    It's not really essential, and comes down to how much work you are willing to do yourself for any repairs.

    If you are planning on taking up flying as a hobby or as a profession etc. it is recommended that you do the repairs yourself, none are extremely difficult.

    If you don't trust yourself and don't have any plans ever touching it other than to fly, then get it.

    Thanks


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 353 ✭✭Paddy_man


    Batteries are back in stock from the Czech warehouse: [60,37€ 37% OFF]FIMI X8 SE RC Quadcopter Spare Parts 11.4V 4500mAh Lipo Battery RC Parts from Toys Hobbies and Robot on banggood
    https://banggood.app.link/GmaVyJ7vJ9


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 433 ✭✭ibrahimovic


    i've the original one in the first post, only used it once. How much would they sell for now?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 589 ✭✭✭MorganIRL


    Looking at getting a tab for the drone. Does anyone with more tech knowledge know if this is suitable. It's not screen size I'm looking for just a tab that's capable of doing the job instead of the mobile... TIA


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 679 ✭✭✭Tweaky


    MorganIRL wrote: »
    Looking at getting a tab for the drone. Does anyone with more tech knowledge know if this is suitable. It's not screen size I'm looking for just a tab that's capable of doing the job instead of the mobile... TIA

    A 10" tablet won't fit in the controller. Max is 8"
    A few guys on the Fimi forums are using a Teclast P80X from Banggoood. and finding it good. Only about € 60 to € 70 when on special. I have it and can confirm it fits perfectly but I find the screen is not bright enough but that just may be my eyesight !!!
    I'm using an Ipad mini 2 at the moment. Fits perfectly runs smoothly and screen is bright enough and no lag. Also some indications are the Fimi App runs better on IOS that android and some of the smart tracking functionalities work on IOS and won't work on Android.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 589 ✭✭✭MorganIRL


    Tweaky wrote: »
    A 10" tablet won't fit in the controller. Max is 8"
    A few guys on the Fimi forums are using a Teclast P80X from Banggoood. and finding it good. Only about € 60 to € 70 when on special. I have it and can confirm it fits perfectly but I find the screen is not bright enough but that just may be my eyesight !!!
    I'm using an Ipad mini 2 at the moment. Fits perfectly runs smoothly and screen is bright enough and no lag. Also some indications are the Fimi App runs better on IOS that android and some of the smart tracking functionalities work on IOS and won't work on Android.

    Thanks Tweaky for that info. Don't wanna invest in an iPad just for the drone. I'll prob go for ur suggestion or something like it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,819 ✭✭✭Silent Running


    Decent value for a new battery. €66 delivered, and not hostage to the awful Banggood.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07RQJD3Z3/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1H3GKG9HXHO4G&psc=1


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,101 ✭✭✭NUTZZ


    Decent value for a new battery. €66 delivered, and not hostage to the awful Banggood.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07RQJD3Z3/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1H3GKG9HXHO4G&psc=1

    It's stlll coming from China, and with pretty shoddy business details!
    Business Name:zhongshanshihanshangyikufushiyouxiangongsi
    Business Type:Privately-owned business
    Trade Register Number:91442000097354322A
    Business Address:
    qinggangcunzhongxinbaochanglongdongsixiang
    dayongzhen
    zhongshanshi
    116000
    CN


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,101 ✭✭✭NUTZZ


    My extra battery arrived from Banggood China warehouse three and half weeks after ordering. It had an August production date on it, charged it up and took it out for a first test today and had no issue, just went 2.5km away and brought her back with about 30% left on it.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    Decent value for a new battery. €66 delivered, and not hostage to the awful Banggood.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07RQJD3Z3/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1H3GKG9HXHO4G&psc=1
    I honestly find Banggood fairly decent (*for a Chinese store*) to deal with.
    The issues with the drone were obviously down to FIMI.
    I have found them decent for refunds, replacements and fulfilling warranties..
    I don't think I have been able to say that about any other Chinese store, including JD/Joybuy as much.
    That's not to say I or others haven't had issues, but if you are aware that they don't have to honour anything and that their policies are often being taken advantage of, with claims often made against them erroneously (as happens with many stores from abroad) due to shipping errors that are no fault of theirs, you can kind of see their reasoning for their policies.
    Before this post goes all internetty and people wonder why I am defending banggood... It's mostly because I have had most type of issues with them (not as unusual as you may think) and they have always found a way of coming to a mutual agreement where possible.
    Other stores - which I refuse to deal with on any level, have in the past tried to keep my money and the returned items, - and not small amounts either.
    I have zero association with banggood, and for the most part I find them expensive (which I put down to their customer service policies), and most of the time I can find an item just as cheap from amazon or another store that operates under EU warranty laws, but when a good quality item is needed and hard to find from the EU or as a result is priced higher, if hard to find here for the same price, I find banggood good to deal with.

    I am fairly cut.
    I left my neighbours an hour and a half ago and I am on my 2nd brown bear beer from Aldi since leaving, had a few there. :eek: I think I am finding out that they are fairly strong :D:pac:

    That may have something to do with my extra long post.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,819 ✭✭✭Silent Running


    My experience buying this drone speaks volumes for Banggood customer service.

    I paid on the 22nd of April. There was a long wait which I don't blame Banggood for. The package was shipped in July and a coupon for props for $1 was made available, Fine so far.

    The drone went missing in the UK on the 22nd of July. Very much Banggood's fault, they choose the courier and interact directly with them.

    Banggood wouldn't even talk to me until the package was missing for 40 days. They eventually agreed to resend. and it arrived just over a week later, on the 10th of September.

    Having the drone In hand, I went to purchase the props using the coupon, only to find that it had expired. I asked Banggood to honour the coupon because of the delay due to the loss in delivery, which wasn't my fault. They refused point blank.

    I think most reasonable people would see that as poor customer service, first refusing contact for 40 days, then offering no goodwill whatsoever.

    I'll still buy stuff from China, but my money is unlikely to end up in the hands of Babggood.

    I find Tomtop good for stuff. I have never had any problems with them, and they are often cheaper than Banggood.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,738 ✭✭✭mawk


    i've the original one in the first post, only used it once. How much would they sell for now?

    Not sure but my da has killed his two batteries if you have interest in selling yours?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 589 ✭✭✭MorganIRL


    mawk wrote: »
    Not sure but my da has killed his two batteries if you have interest in selling yours?


    How can u kill batteries?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,627 ✭✭✭tedpan


    MorganIRL wrote:
    How can u kill batteries?


    Overuse or charging them to100%, not using them for weeks or months, then charging them again seem to be the most common reasons.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,819 ✭✭✭Silent Running


    tedpan wrote: »
    Overuse or charging them to100%, not using them for weeks or months, then charging them again seem to be the most common reasons.

    Yup, that'll do it. Lithium batteries don't like sitting for any length of time at over 80% or anything below 20% charge. I unplug the drone battery from the charger when the last light starts flashing, and only fully charge it just before I use it in the drone.

    Any lithium batteries I own never sit for a long time above 70%... including the one powering my car.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    Has anyone bought the Fimi X8 from the "official" store on AliExpress?

    They quoted really short delivery times from the EU warehouse (great!), but after buying I find out that the processing time is allowing 16 days. :(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 904 ✭✭✭Tazium


    Has anyone bought the Fimi X8 from the "official" store on AliExpress?

    They quoted really short delivery times from the EU warehouse (great!), but after buying I find out that the processing time is allowing 16 days. :(

    My experience soured for the very same reason. I lost interest in having a drone and have a dispute open I won’t win but pushing it as much as possible. Claimed stock was vapour, they bombarded me with requests to extend processing time or cancel using change of mind. I didn’t do either knowing AliExpress would refund when they couldn’t ship. On the last day they created a shipping manifest and it took another 11 days before it was shipped.

    It arrived safely but remained unopened and I sold it same day for what I paid. Interestingly they want me to return it for a refund but want me to post it to China despite it coming from Spain.

    Good luck!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    Tazium wrote: »
    My experience soured for the very same reason. I lost interest in having a drone and have a dispute open I won’t win but pushing it as much as possible. Claimed stock was vapour, they bombarded me with requests to extend processing time or cancel using change of mind. I didn’t do either knowing AliExpress would refund when they couldn’t ship. On the last day they created a shipping manifest and it took another 11 days before it was shipped.

    It arrived safely but remained unopened and I sold it same day for what I paid. Interestingly they want me to return it for a refund but want me to post it to China despite it coming from Spain.

    Good luck!

    Ah Sh!te. I should have gone for Banggood instead but I thought it might be better to buy direct.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,101 ✭✭✭NUTZZ


    A quick edit of my first proper day out with the Fimi X8 SE 2020. A pretty windy day and it handled very well.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,627 ✭✭✭tedpan


    NUTZZ wrote: »
    A quick edit of my first proper day out with the Fimi X8 SE 2020. A pretty windy day and it handled very well.


    Very nice! Not sure if realised but there's a Boards Drone forum. You can share footage here. Feel free to start new discussions, share experiences or post questions on anything drone related


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    Tazium wrote: »
    My experience soured for the very same reason. I lost interest in having a drone and have a dispute open I won’t win but pushing it as much as possible. Claimed stock was vapour, they bombarded me with requests to extend processing time or cancel using change of mind. I didn’t do either knowing AliExpress would refund when they couldn’t ship. On the last day they created a shipping manifest and it took another 11 days before it was shipped.

    It arrived safely but remained unopened and I sold it same day for what I paid. Interestingly they want me to return it for a refund but want me to post it to China despite it coming from Spain.

    Good luck!

    I cancelled the AliExpress order yesterday but when I checked this morning it was active again. I can see there will be some shenanigans here...

    Banggood order will be delivered in under a week, as advertised.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,368 ✭✭✭madmoe


    I cancelled the AliExpress order yesterday but when I checked this morning it was active again. I can see there will be some shenanigans here...

    Banggood order will be delivered in under a week, as advertised.

    FIMI...one week from Banggood Chinese warehouse? I ordered mine weeks ago and stuck somewhere since September 24th?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    madmoe wrote: »
    FIMI...one week from Banggood Chinese warehouse? I ordered mine weeks ago and stuck somewhere since September 24th?

    CZ warehouse. It was actually sent from Germany.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,368 ✭✭✭madmoe


    CZ warehouse. It was actually sent from Germany.


    I see, does delivery cost extra when you order from CZ warehouse?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    madmoe wrote: »
    I see, does delivery cost extra when you order from CZ warehouse?

    I paid €7 something for insurance on this, but generally delivery from EU is under €15.

    This is the "1 week delivery" page (EU Shipping).

    https://www.banggood.com/marketing-Local-Warehouse/tid-6645.html?bid=11374&from=nav&DCC=IE&currency=EUR


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    I cancelled the AliExpress order yesterday but when I checked this morning it was active again. I can see there will be some shenanigans here...

    Banggood order will be delivered in under a week, as advertised.

    Yeah, they ignored the order cancellation and just sent a shipping notification a few minutes ago.

    Looks like I'll have to sell this one when it arrives next week. FFS.


  • Registered Users Posts: 90 ✭✭kennyt


    Hi

    Just looking into a decent drone now.
    Is the Xiaomi FIMI X8 SE 2020 the recommended one? or is there a different one?
    Where is the recommended place to order from and what price range is it in?

    Thanks


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    kennyt wrote: »
    Hi

    Just looking into a decent drone now.
    Is the Xiaomi FIMI X8 SE 2020 the recommended one? or is there a different one?
    Where is the recommended place to order from and what price range is it in?

    Thanks

    Fimi X8 2020 from Banggood for around 369 when available from CZ warehouse. Delivery takes about a week.

    The official store on AliExpress takes about 3 weeks despite stating 5 day delivery or something. That 5 days doesn't include processing time.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    Fimi X8 2020 from Banggood for around 369 when available from CZ warehouse. Delivery takes about a week.

    The official store on AliExpress takes about 3 weeks despite stating 5 day delivery or something. That 5 days doesn't include processing time.
    I think Spanish store is only one with stock in EU at the minute.

    Also, code BGX8SEES will drop the price down to around €310ish I think.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 679 ✭✭✭Tweaky


    kennyt wrote: »
    Hi

    Just looking into a decent drone now.
    Is the Xiaomi FIMI X8 SE 2020 the recommended one? or is there a different one?
    Where is the recommended place to order from and what price range is it in?

    Thanks

    In stock in CZ warehouse

    https://www.banggood.com/Xiaomi-FIMI-X8-SE-2020-8KM-FPV-With-3-axis-Gimbal-4K-Camera-HDR-Video-GPS-35mins-Flight-Time-RC-Quadcopter-RTF-One-Battery-Version-p-1658676.html?rmmds=category&ID=6288102&cur_warehouse=CZ

    Try BGFIMIX899 to get it down to € 311


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,506 ✭✭✭Interslice




  • Registered Users Posts: 399 ✭✭SeanyMc22


    Tweaky wrote: »

    Makes the Banggood "preorder price" a farce especially with the wait time we all had!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    Tweaky wrote: »

    FFS. I was using Honey when I bought mine a couple of weeks ago and no discount codes were showing for it.

    It arrived broken (joystick gimbal dome) and they gave me a €50 refund but I paid over €365 (IIRC - they have removed the sale records from my account! I assume this is so I can't leave a review? Shady feckers).

    EDIT: just removed from Orders in the app, I can see it on the full site.

    FYI: FIMI won't sell parts - They want to repair themselves.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,598 ✭✭✭Saint_Mel


    ...

    FYI: FIMI won't sell parts - They want to repair themselves.

    Currently in a email battle with them as they are trying to sell me parts :)

    Some pieces near the gimble look to be coming loose ... they saying I must have crashed it and are offering the parts to carry out the repairs myself! I offered to send the logs to show no crash


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    Saint_Mel wrote: »
    Currently in a email battle with them as they are trying to sell me parts :)

    Some pieces near the gimble look to be coming loose ... they saying I must have crashed it and are offering the parts to carry out the repairs myself! I offered to send the logs to show no crash

    Camera gimbal?

    I want to buy the parts, but they won't let me. :pac:


  • Registered Users Posts: 101 ✭✭rabii


    Hi,
    Any one have a Mi drone 4k battery for sell? if yes please PM
    thanks


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    They'll sell me the joystick gimbal dome for $7. :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,527 ✭✭✭irishgeo


    is the shipping insurance worth it?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    irishgeo wrote: »
    is the shipping insurance worth it?
    I think not.

    If something arrived damaged, and I wasn't properly refunded or item replaced, I would not let it go. It seems a crazy thing to offer considering I would put the onus of needing to have shipping insurance on them.


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