Xiaomi Mi Drone 4k - 393 euro including delivery

JabbaTheHut · 03-03-2018 10:08pm

lordlame wrote: »

Took this footage earlier on today near the magazine hills / popes cross - was a fantastic day for flying

Have another clip to edit too - been a busy day

https://youtu.be/mKFPTHQj9us

Very nice. It's times as rare as this that it makes the purchase all worth while.

lordlame · 03-03-2018 10:37pm

One more: https://youtu.be/-Rt3RBWGzO8

Audio should be updated soon on both - the Cavan one got removed due to copyright ( orbital - halycon ) but I’ve changed that now

ThePicker · 03-03-2018 11:35pm

Ok this has probably been asked and answered but there is 61 pages to go through. Whats the range on this drone?

tedpan · 03-03-2018 11:52pm

ThePicker wrote:

Ok this has probably been asked and answered but there is 61 pages to go through. Whats the range on this drone?

I've got 2KMs down the beach.

ThePicker · 04-03-2018 12:24am

tedpan wrote: »

I've got 2KMs down the beach.

Nice, I have a small drone at the moment, it's only a toy really but I was thinking of an upgrade for the summer and I like Xiaomi products I bought a Xiaomi phone and love it

EuskalHerria · 07-03-2018 6:37pm

So my drone went about 4 feet on take off and just turned and went straight at the ground. I had checked everything twice, habit, and cannot understand why it just nosedived.

Raging now I didn't have it recording, as that might have given an insight. Is it safe to assume xiaomi won't want to facilitate a conversation about this?

Thargor · 07-03-2018 7:20pm

Whats the damage?

EuskalHerria · 07-03-2018 8:55pm

Thargor wrote: »

Whats the damage?

Camera broke off from its holder, main cable detached. Propellers went flying all directions, but those would be easily replaced. One arm of the drone now broken and the plastic open.

Not good. Turned it on to get the flight log, hoping that might help. Had it been my fault I would take the hit, but it literally went up and crashed down at a few feet up. Can’t figure it out.

ED E · 07-03-2018 9:45pm

lordlame wrote: »

Took this footage earlier on today near the magazine hills / popes cross - was a fantastic day for flying

Have another clip to edit too - been a busy day

https://youtu.be/mKFPTHQj9us

lordlame wrote: »

One more: https://youtu.be/-Rt3RBWGzO8

Audio should be updated soon on both - the Cavan one got removed due to copyright ( orbital - halycon ) but I’ve changed that now

Two suggestions:
1. Apply stabilization in post, there's a quite few judders left in (and maybe playback at 180%)
2. Get into grading - its no quick skill to learn but with the snow shots theres huge potential for improvement if the Mi lets you shoot flat.

taytobreath · 08-03-2018 4:09pm

hi guys . do ye need to connect your drones to the mi home app, if the answer is yes, have ye experienced problems with it/

EuskalHerria · 08-03-2018 5:20pm

taytobreath wrote: »

hi guys . do ye need to connect your drones to the mi home app, if the answer is yes, have ye experienced problems with it/

Yes you need the app. I've used it mainly on iPhone without issue and with an android also. Others have mentioned connection issues with iPhones though.

tedpan · 08-03-2018 8:02pm

EuskalHerria wrote:

Raging now I didn't have it recording, as that might have given an insight. Is it safe to assume xiaomi won't want to facilitate a conversation about this?

EuskalHerria wrote:

So my drone went about 4 feet on take off and just turned and went straight at the ground. I had checked everything twice, habit, and cannot understand why it just nosedived.

That's really strange, I'm not sure what to advise as I haven't seen anything like that before.

Really disappointing you don't have footage to send to Xiaomi.

taytobreath wrote:

hi guys . do ye need to connect your drones to the mi home app, if the answer is yes, have ye experienced problems with it/

Nope, it connects via the controller and mi drone app.

EuskalHerria · 08-03-2018 11:47pm

tedpan wrote: »

That's really strange, I'm not sure what to advise as I haven't seen anything like that before. Really disappointing you don't have footage to send to Xiaomi.

Ever crisis an opportunity, I found the flight log through the app. Luckily that captured what I done on the controller and its short trip upwards before nosediving. So hopefully that is enough to show that it genuinely was an error.

tedpan · 08-03-2018 11:54pm

EuskalHerria wrote:

Ever crisis an opportunity, I found the flight log through the app. Luckily that captured what I done on the controller and its short trip upwards before nosediving. So hopefully that is enough to show that it genuinely was an error.

I hope so mate. Let us know how you get on.

lordlame · 09-03-2018 2:24pm

Did you have the propellers on correctly?

EuskalHerria · 09-03-2018 3:28pm

lordlame wrote: »

Did you have the propellers on correctly?

Yes. I was concerned with anything ever happening so went out of my way to ensure human error at least never a factor. Checks several times before ever pushing the controller up.

jim salter · 10-03-2018 2:54pm

taytobreath wrote: »

hi guys . do ye need to connect your drones to the mi home app, if the answer is yes, have ye experienced problems with it/

I had regular connectivity problems with an Android phone on 4.0

Have read a few reports that the older android versions are not the best to be using. Have a new phone on the the way so will report back.

taytobreath · 12-03-2018 9:53am

jim salter wrote: »

I had regular connectivity problems with an Android phone on 4.0

Have read a few reports that the older android versions are not the best to be using. Have a new phone on the the way so will report back.

thanks for that, its not a drone im trying to connect to the app, its a xiaomi vacuum. I've spent I think about 12 hours since last week trying to pair it with no luck whatsoever.
ive a newish phone, so it cant be that.

If anyone has any ideas how they overcame pairing their drones to the app I would welcome them, I'm out of ideas at this stage.

12-03-2018 10:21am

taytobreath wrote: »

thanks for that, its not a drone im trying to connect to the app, its a xiaomi vacuum. I've spent I think about 12 hours since last week trying to pair it with no luck whatsoever.
ive a newish phone, so it cant be that.

If anyone has any ideas how they overcame pairing their drones to the app I would welcome them, I'm out of ideas at this stage.

I know the vacuum and the drone have the same brand, but they're very different devices and probably made by different manufacturers. Xiaomi sells products from many manufacturers and sells them under the Xiaomi brand. Thus, the software on both will be completely different and you'll need advice specific to the vacuum software.

In other news, with direct cable connect, my drone drains my phone battery quicker than it drains its own battery! I have a redmi note 3 and it can go 2 days on a charge in normal use, but the drone app depletes it in 15 minutes. Must try the WiFi dongle and see if that helps.

lordlame · 15-03-2018 7:38pm

Little video of the iconic Arbour Hill, Dublin 7

https://youtu.be/hmM3l0EKD1k

tedpan · 15-03-2018 7:57pm

lordlame wrote:

Little video of the iconic Arbour Hill, Dublin 7

Awesome! Need to get back outside:)

tedpan · 25-03-2018 5:10pm

1st flight in ages. Lovely day for a mess around

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcKi1-x8UlY

padair · 25-03-2018 8:11pm

Do anyone know if there has been any word on new model being released? Original 2 years ago, 4k, this time last year, should we be expecting a new version?

tedpan · 25-03-2018 8:37pm

padair wrote:

Do anyone know if there has been any word on new model being released? Original 2 years ago, 4k, this time last year, should we be expecting a new version?

Not that I've seen. I'd say they're doing well with the 4k in Asia and meets most people's need at a decent price so no need for a new version. I'd say it'll be at least another 6 months before they announce any new releases. I'm hoping for a smaller option, like the spark.

tedpan · 25-03-2018 8:45pm

Another flight from this afternoon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91cOeofXySI

keltoms05 · 26-03-2018 5:15pm

Nice Tedpan! Yesterday was a class day for the drone

https://youtu.be/NUgdm_unOfM

tedpan · 26-03-2018 7:37pm

keltoms05 wrote:

Nice Tedpan! Yesterday was a class day for the drone

Cheers man, was a great day!

Was I too late, it's not on YouTube anymore

keltoms05 · 26-03-2018 10:43pm

tedpan wrote: »

Cheers man, was a great day!

Was I too late, it's not on YouTube anymore

I uploaded a low quality one by mistake so took it down

Here's the 1080p version:

https://youtu.be/NUgdm_unOfM

tedpan · 26-03-2018 10:51pm

keltoms05 wrote:

I uploaded a low quality one by mistake so took it down

keltoms05 wrote:

Here's the 1080p version:

That's the link to the old one!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJxfkSxYkfc

Found it! Lovely editing!

lordlame · 27-03-2018 12:47am

Some aerial / drone footage of Castle Lough in Cavan that I took yesterday

https://youtu.be/Jljo2BuFeZo

Was a smashing day for her

tedpan · 27-03-2018 7:05am

lordlame wrote:

Some aerial / drone footage of Castle Lough in Cavan that I took yesterday

What a day, beautiful place! Loving the 4k video too.

27-03-2018 9:31am

One from the archives, still learning how to fly. Interesting how the drone handles on a windy day.

EuskalHerria · 05-04-2018 4:25pm

Would anyone be interested in a brand new battery?

Thought I would post here before adverts. €70

05-04-2018 4:36pm

EuskalHerria wrote: »

Would anyone be interested in a brand new battery?

Thought I would post here before adverts. €70

Where are you based?

EuskalHerria · 05-04-2018 5:35pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Where are you based?

Sligo. Can post, it’s currently with customs so still wrapped and everything.

05-04-2018 6:12pm

Thanks. I'll leave it to someone else. Good luck with the sale!

tedpan · 07-04-2018 8:05pm

EuskalHerria wrote: »

Would anyone be interested in a brand new battery?

Thought I would post here before adverts. €70

Thanks, not sure if I can stretch the budget at the moment

Here's another one from today. A bit cloudy, hopefully the weather's clearing up!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YaZKnsBmGI

Shefwedfan · 07-04-2018 10:44pm

What sort of distance can or should you send this away from you? My other brother talking about getting one to check cattle to save driving around....going to check distance on maps and then see if it would work

I dont want to use bro 1 in case I lose it :-)

tedpan · 07-04-2018 11:07pm

Shefwedfan wrote: »

What sort of distance can or should you send this away from you? My other brother talking about getting one to check cattle to save driving around....going to check distance on maps and then see if it would work

I dont want to use bro 1 in case I lose it :-)

Xiaomi advertise 4km with clear line of site, although obstacles will reduce the range. You need to fly within line of site according to IAA rules and regs, so doubt flying it out of visibility is a good idea if you don't want to get in trouble..

Lanshane · 08-04-2018 1:21am

Shefwedfan wrote: »

What sort of distance can or should you send this away from you? My other brother talking about getting one to check cattle to save driving around....going to check distance on maps and then see if it would work

I dont want to use bro 1 in case I lose it :-)

Again line of sight is a must. I use it for rounding sheep as the dog is useless. I don't get anything over 2 KM's range. No harm in seeing how far it goes, it will always return to home anyway once it goes out of range...Has for me anyway!
On a separate note I have noticed recently after various updates that there are now serious lags on my phone. I tried the wife's phone which is newer to mine and works perfectly. Just disappointing as it used to work perfectly with no lags on mine. I must avoid updates in future!

Shefwedfan · 08-04-2018 1:31pm

Ok, I got it off my brother as he cannot get iPhone working....

So I have drone on. Remote on and app downloaded.

I connected the bluetooth dongle to the remote but it cant see anything in the bluetooth section in phone.

Try via Wifi....it says the password 123456789 is incorrect?

Try via cable and "Failed to connect phone and RC"

Any ideas?

Shefwedfan · 08-04-2018 1:39pm

Ok small update, the bluetooth adapter is actually a wifi adapter

Still getting password incorrect

tedpan · 08-04-2018 1:59pm

Shefwedfan wrote:

Ok small update, the bluetooth adapter is actually a wifi adapter

Yep, you need to enable tethering. Cable is best, you need to select usb tethering. If using WiFi, you need to turn on WiFi Tethering.

I haven't used the app on the iPhone. But as far as I know the WiFi password is 123456789

Shefwedfan · 08-04-2018 2:36pm

Ok, I got connected vai cable, the personal hobspot on iPhone is a bit ropey and that is what seemed to be issue

tedpan · 08-04-2018 3:17pm

Shefwedfan wrote:

Ok, I got connected vai cable, the personal hobspot on iPhone is a bit ropey and that is what seemed to be issue

Nice one! Let us know how you get on

Shefwedfan · 08-04-2018 4:20pm

Ok, so feedback. I would like it if I could control the Drone via the app I use for the Hoover and wifi camera. Anyway. Found the app reasonable easy and then started the set up.

As you can see above it took a good few mins. First mistake was thinking the wifi adapter was a bluetooth :-) Fixed that quickly.

Second mistake which was the one which held me up for a long time. I had Personal Hotspot already turned on. No matter what I done it wouldn't connect.

The wifi would not connect to iPhone or iPad but seemed to connect straight away to an old Android.

Once I fixed the Personal Hotspot by turning on and then back on again it connected straight away.

Reading the manual might have been handy but away I went. My brother had camera turned off so I just flew with it in sight. Then I got a little cocky and sent it about 400m away across a field. On way back I turned but it took a wider turning circle than I had expected and I ended up about 1-1/2M away from a direct hit into tree truck.

At that stage I got less cocky as huge power cables running across field. Not ideal place for first flying. Turned on camera and just flew out into front garden, it worked perfect. Then battery was gone so shut it down

Will I buy one, I dont honestly know, I am heading down to his house next weekend so will get a proper run at it. My wife has already told me she knows I will have one bought in a week as it is really the only gadget I dont have in house:p:p:p:p:p

17-04-2018 1:40am

I (again) smashed a phone recently, so i havent flown my drone in ages.

I have yet to install the app again, but has anyone had this issue with their drone. Here's some footage from mine. The camera keeps going to the right, randomly (but enough to make it a pain). I don't do video, only photos, but its annoying even then, having to take half a dozen photos to try and ensure you aren't just taking photos of the drone itself. :rolleyes:

(just to note, the wind wasnt that strong, it wasnt raining etc. this is a consistent enough issue).

padair · 17-04-2018 8:36am

[Deleted User] wrote: »

I (again) smashed a phone recently, so i havent flown my drone in ages.

I have yet to install the app again, but has anyone had this issue with their drone. Here's some footage from mine. The camera keeps going to the right, randomly (but enough to make it a pain). I don't do video, only photos, but its annoying even then, having to take half a dozen photos to try and ensure you aren't just taking photos of the drone itself. :rolleyes:

(just to note, the wind wasnt that strong, it wasnt raining etc. this is a consistent enough issue).

Does the camera need to be synced before flying?

17-04-2018 1:47pm

padair wrote: »

Does the camera need to be synced before flying?

I'm not really sure I know what that means to be honest. I can take photo and video with it and it works grand like that..?

Must go off on a Google..

tedpan · 17-04-2018 9:52pm

Deleted User wrote:

I'm not really sure I know what that means to be honest. I can take photo and video with it and it works grand like that..?

I think it was happening on an old firmware, is it updated? I just hope it's not a malfunction on the gimbal.

Xiaomi Mi Drone 4k - 393 euro including delivery

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