Xiaomi Mi Drone 4k - 393 euro including delivery

jogdish · 05-09-2018 8:04pm

I did 4.2km on my Air, have a the app to prove it ( using fcc mode)

rabii · 05-09-2018 8:07pm

jogdish wrote: »

I did 4.2km on my Air, have a the app to prove it ( using fcc mode)

how did you use fcc?
you didn't accept the warning message to change location, is it?

jogdish · 05-09-2018 8:14pm

rabii wrote: »

how did you use fcc?
you didn't accept the warning message to change location, is it?

I followed a https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gySNYwWhtc video but basically enable dev options ( btw this is an android thing ), use fake gps app, leave that running.

Start DJI app, it says you have changed location and let it restart the app and away you go! mind you I did it five times before getting it to work - I kept quitting and starting the app instead of it letting it restart itself.

Every time you start the app afterwards, just tap cancel. PM me if you need any help, or head over the mavic air post

rabii · 05-09-2018 8:26pm

jogdish wrote: »

I followed a https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gySNYwWhtc video but basically enable dev options ( btw this is an android thing ), use fake gps app, leave that running.

Start DJI app, it says you have changed location and let it restart the app and away you go! mind you I did it five times before getting it to work - I kept quitting and starting the app instead of it letting it restart itself.

Every time you start the app afterwards, just tap cancel. PM me if you need any help, or head over the mavic air post

I thought its another way, that's exactly what I have advised follower of this thread.

EuskalHerria · 10-09-2018 4:50pm

keltoms05 wrote: »

Have 2 batteries and 4 props for sale for the Xiaomi drone. Pm me for details

I’ve sent you a private message.

NUTZZ · 13-09-2018 7:02pm

A little 'coastline & beaches' edit of a recent trip around the Ring Of Kerry!

Make sure to hit 1080p

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzgJq1E3C0A

tedpan · 13-09-2018 7:24pm

NUTZZ wrote:

A little 'coastline & beaches' edit of a recent trip around the Ring Of Kerry!

Awesome, love your editing too. Thanks for sharing

NUTZZ · 13-09-2018 7:25pm

tedpan wrote: »

Awesome, love your editing too. Thanks for sharing

Thanks very much, appreciate it!

spiller9020 · 13-09-2018 9:10pm

A little 'coastline & beaches' edit of a recent trip around the Ring Of Kerry!

Make sure to hit 1080p

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzgJq1E3C0A

Nice video! Keep them coming

spiller9020 · 14-09-2018 5:10pm

Hey guys, anyone looking to get a Xiaomi Mi 4K Drone as i am selling mine due to recently purchasing the DJI Mavic Pro. Hasn't got much use to be honest, in excellent condition, stuck it up on adverts last night, here is the link. Comes with an Extra Battery and Back Pack Carry Case. Thanks
https://www.adverts.ie/radio-control/xiaomi-mi-4k-drone/16276256

Conchurl · 14-09-2018 6:06pm

spiller9020 wrote: »

Hey guys, anyone looking to get a Xiaomi Mi 4K Drone as i am selling mine due to recently purchasing the DJI Mavic Pro. Hasn't got much use to be honest, in excellent condition, stuck it up on adverts last night, here is the link. Comes with an Extra Battery and Back Pack Carry Case. Thanks
https://www.adverts.ie/radio-control/xiaomi-mi-4k-drone/16276256

Is there any wiggle room on the price?

spiller9020 · 14-09-2018 6:20pm

PM sent!

bassy · 14-09-2018 8:16pm

Can you see live video as your flying the xamoi mi 4k.from the looks of the controller there's no place to put a phone or device on it for live viewing as you fly.

spiller9020 · 14-09-2018 8:37pm

bassy wrote: »

Can you see live video as your flying the xamoi mi 4k.from the looks of the controller there's no place to put a phone or device on it for live viewing as you fly.

Yup you can watch a live feed from your drone via your phone which sits on top of controller, as seen in pic below.

bassy · 14-09-2018 8:48pm

spiller9020 wrote: »

bassy wrote: »

Can you see live video as your flying the xamoi mi 4k.from the looks of the controller there's no place to put a phone or device on it for live viewing as you fly.

Yup you can watch a live feed from your drone via your phone which sits on top of controller, as seen in pic below.

Ah cool thank you.......

tedpan · 14-10-2018 9:34pm

Was a lovely day for flying. Anybody else been out?

Here's a clip from earlier

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEndGeRPjb8

delly · 15-10-2018 10:13pm

tedpan wrote: »

Was a lovely day for flying. Anybody else been out?

It was indeed, great to have after the heavy wind and rain. I took another trip to the beech!

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

tedpan wrote: »

Here's a clip from earlier

Is that an Opel Calibra I spy?

tedpan · 15-10-2018 10:20pm

delly wrote:

Is that an Opel Calibra I spy?

Close, Vauxhall Calibra

delly · 15-10-2018 10:33pm

tedpan wrote: »

Close, Vauxhall Calibra

Well I blame the resolution, if it had of been higher, I could have seen the logos on the alloy wheels

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NUTZZ · 16-10-2018 12:59pm

tedpan wrote: »

Was a lovely day for flying. Anybody else been out?

Here's a clip from earlier

Lovely shots man fair play! I wasn’t able to get my drone up but this week the weather is looking pretty good so hopefully I’ll get a chance.

tedpan · 20-10-2018 3:56pm

Got out of bed early again! Here's a few clips from earlier..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq7CZNIWYe8

Range Test

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tm4TX7xPEEA

Mackzee · 22-10-2018 12:03pm

Current prices are;

Banggood €406 incl. delivery
Gearbest €389 incl. delivery
AliExpress €473 incl. delivery

Did anyone find any better prices?
Prices tend to fluctuate alot.

SeanyMc22 · 23-10-2018 10:07am

Mackzee wrote: »

Current prices are;

Banggood €406 incl. delivery
Gearbest €389 incl. delivery
AliExpress €473 incl. delivery

Did anyone find any better prices?
Prices tend to fluctuate alot.

Banggood have 10% off with code: a0e1d5 bringing it to €358 incl. delivery

Mackzee · 23-10-2018 11:59am

SeanyMc22 wrote: »

Banggood have 10% off with code: a0e1d5 bringing it to €358 incl. delivery

Thanks for that, this will be my xmas present to myself

23-10-2018 4:47pm

Mackzee wrote: »

Thanks for that, this will my xmas present to myself

You would want to be ordering now to ensure you have it by then. Mine came in mid January after ordering on Black Friday - I was gutted

antomack · 23-10-2018 10:25pm

Notice that Tomtop have it for around €360 delivered and with customs paid in advance for Europe unless there's something against tomtop these days.

https://www.tomtop.com/p-rm6355us.html

Mackzee · 23-10-2018 10:51pm

antomack wrote: »

Notice that Tomtop have it for around €360 delivered and with customs paid in advance for Europe unless there's something against tomtop these days.

https://www.tomtop.com/p-rm6355us.html

This is the best I've seen over last few weeks

Shefwedfan · 24-10-2018 9:49pm

antomack wrote: »

Notice that Tomtop have it for around €360 delivered and with customs paid in advance for Europe unless there's something against tomtop these days.

https://www.tomtop.com/p-rm6355us.html

Is this crowd any good? or are they dodgy

tedpan · 24-10-2018 10:04pm

Shefwedfan wrote:

Is this crowd any good? or are they dodgy

Apparently they're pretty good although I've never used them. I know 'Suckit' recommends them

McMurphy · 24-10-2018 11:46pm

Shefwedfan wrote: »

Is this crowd any good? or are they dodgy

Bought mavic pro combi pack from them back in July 17.

Came promptly enough with ups tracked delivery, customs paid, and a decent bit of cash back.

I'd certainly use them again, no questions whatsoever.

flanzer · 30-10-2018 9:06pm

Thinking of pulling the trigger on this. I got a 10% off coupon from Banggood, but can't apply it as it's currently on promotion until tomorrow night. So when it goes off promotion and I apply the 10%, I should be able to get it for €360

To avoid customs, is it better to send to Parcel Motel? Or just use the 'European Direct mail' option and hope for the best?

tedpan · 30-10-2018 9:15pm

flanzer wrote:

To avoid customs, is it better to send to Parcel Motel? Or just use the 'European Direct mail' option and hope for the best?

I'm not sure you can ship to parcel motel. It's a bit hit and miss, the majority got through with no additional charges although there's always a small risk. Let us know how you get on anyway!

EireCelt · 07-11-2018 12:25am

Hi lads,
Can anyone tell me the difference between these two
https://m.gearbest.com/rc-quadcopters/pp_1315310.html?wid=1349303&currency=EUR&vip=4265218&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsZb-1vTA3gIVz53tCh04WwaaEAQYASABEgJpEPD_BwE

https://m.gearbest.com/rc-quadcopters/pp_363299.html

Thanks lads

RonTon · 07-11-2018 12:42am

EireCelt wrote: »

Hi lads,
Can anyone tell me the difference between these two
https://m.gearbest.com/rc-quadcopters/pp_1315310.html?wid=1349303&currency=EUR&vip=4265218&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsZb-1vTA3gIVz53tCh04WwaaEAQYASABEgJpEPD_BwE

https://m.gearbest.com/rc-quadcopters/pp_363299.html

Thanks lads

Leaving from 2 different addresses maybe , different duty depending where originally exported from

Mackzee · 07-11-2018 3:39pm

Throw up any links to black Friday deals.

RonTon · 10-11-2018 1:10pm

€352 at moment
https://www.gearbest.com/rc-quadcopters/pp_1315310.html

I followed link on an email , change to HK dispach

Don’t know why the link is showing different price than I got few min ago ,sry

Cagier · 11-11-2018 1:45pm

Hi all. Just looking for a bit of advice. I made contact with some branches when starting out my Xiaomi Mi 4K and although the drone was working fine I decided to replace a couple of the motors to be on the safe side as one of them was missing a clip after the incident.

Anyway, I got 2 x CCW motors from GearBest and got a local repair tech to replace them for me. He hadn't worked with this model drone before but did a good job disassembling, replacing and reassembling. Unfortunately, although marked as CCW (Counter-Clockwise) the two new motors now turn CW (clockwise) so I have 4 motors spinning in the same direction and the drone won't take off.

I was on to GearBest and they offered a refund but I will have to pay for the drone to be disassembled and reassembled again. As they are marked as the correct motor (<<<) it is unlikely that they produced a faulty batch where they spin in the wrong direction. However, the engineer is adamant that he soldered back the the new motors with exactly the same wiring as the ones that he took out and got a bit indignant when I implied that maybe he didn't.

My gut feeling is that it is just a wiring issue and I know we can probably just reverse a couple of wires and it should work but running a CW motor in reverse is not necessarily the same thing as running a CCW motor in the correct direction. Maybe BangGood have a different wiring colour standard to the stock motor but that seems unlikely too. The engineer is also convincing that the wiring is the same as the original so I'm a bit confused at this stage. (Maybe I shoudl find someone else to open it and check what was done but it was hard to find someone in Southside Dublin who could work on this model.) I could probably open it myself as I'm fairly tech handy but didn't necessarily have all the tools and very stuck for time these days and this is going to take a few hours as it will be the first time.

So, just looking for some feedback before I decide what to do next. It'll probably cost me another 50 euro to get it opened and rewired. I haven't had a working drone since September so getting a bit frustrated. GearBest tech support have not been very helpful and the back and forth has been very time consuming...

Thanks in advance.

spiller9020 · 12-11-2018 2:26pm

If you were brave enough to attempt to disassemble it yourself you might be able to see who is at fault, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGLKi08rW7w

Two motors should be wired Yellow,Black and Red while the other two should be wired Black Yellow and Red. By alternating Yellow and Black wire gives you direction.

spiller9020 · 12-11-2018 2:31pm

Motor wire configuration seen in below pic, Hope this helps

Cagier · 12-11-2018 4:39pm

spiller9020 wrote: »

If you were brave enough to attempt to disassemble it yourself you might be able to see who is at fault, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGLKi08rW7w

Two motors should be wired Yellow,Black and Red while the other two should be wired Black Yellow and Red. By alternating Yellow and Black wire gives you direction.

Thanks for the advice and the link. I'll check out the tools required and see if I might have a bash myself over a few nights...

Northern Monkey · 17-11-2018 1:03pm

Looks like I’m joining the club! I’ve been hankering after a mavic for ages but decided to test the water with this first to make sure I will actually use it.

In terms of a second battery, is HK/China and most likely a customs charge the only option for getting one? I didn’t want to order it along with the drone in case it increased the risk of getting stung!

Mackzee · 17-11-2018 4:28pm

Northern Monkey wrote: »

Looks like I’m joining the club! I’ve been hankering after a mavic for ages but decided to test the water with this first to make sure I will actually use it.

In terms of a second battery, is HK/China and most likely a customs charge the only option for getting one? I didn’t want to order it along with the drone in case it increased the risk of getting stung!

Where are you buying the drone from?

Northern Monkey · 17-11-2018 5:09pm

Mackzee wrote: »

Where are you buying the drone from?

Here. It was about €360 earlier.

https://www.gearbest.com/rc-quadcopters/pp_1315310.html?wid=1349303

uck51js9zml2yt · 17-11-2018 6:33pm

I wonder will these reduce in price next week?

tedpan · 18-11-2018 9:43am

Rocco Weak Variant wrote:

I wonder will these reduce in price next week?

Maybe, the cheapest I've seen them was 330e, although that was around 12 months ago..

Northern Monkey · 20-11-2018 10:34am

Got my dispatch email for the extra battery yesterday and for the drone today. Let’s hope for a Black Friday volume of parcels letting them slip through!

Chavways · 20-11-2018 12:48pm

Not Xioami but I got a DJI Mavic Air Flymore Combo on Amazon Warehouse yesterday for 670 euro in new condition. The same combo is 1100 in Harvey Norman after their discount.

tedpan · 20-11-2018 12:49pm

Chavways wrote:

Not Xioami but I got a DJI Mavic Air Flymore Combo on Amazon Warehouse yesterday for 670 euro in new condition. The same combo is 1100 in Harvey Norman after their discount.

Had a look at the links, could find them lower than 780e?

Chavways · 20-11-2018 12:58pm

tedpan wrote: »

Had a look at the links, could find them lower than 780e?

20% discount applied at checkout. So it won't show up when you browse the list.

21-11-2018 5:46pm

Damaged mine recently, so on the lookout for a replacement. Fingers crossed for a decent Black Friday drop in price (I believe black friday is this friday coming, the 23rd?).

Xiaomi Mi Drone 4k - 393 euro including delivery

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