Xiaomi Mi Drone 4k - 393 euro including delivery

padair · 24-11-2020 7:40pm

Solutionking wrote: »

Sorry this is the one I have

https://www.mi.com/global/drone/

I have one sitting in garage. Yours if you want it

RonTon · 24-11-2020 9:47pm

Solutionking wrote: »

I bought one of these but broke the controller. Anyone have a spare one willing to sell or where can I get one? thanks

Mi 4K , controller here if u want with a few other bits and pieces , yours for the cost of postage .pm if u want

MarkY91 · 05-12-2020 10:07am

Lads anyone interested in a FIMI drone? I decided to upgrade to the mavic air 2 today. It will come with a spare unused battery and an unused case.

Have it little over a month. Gonna make an adverts post later with photos etc.

madmoe · 05-12-2020 12:57pm

MarkY91 wrote: »

Lads anyone interested in a FIMI drone? I decided to upgrade to the mavic air 2 today. It will come with a spare unused battery and an unused case.

Have it little over a month. Gonna make an adverts post later with photos etc.

I had the FIMI as well but gone back to Banggood now. Was nice but decided to go for the Mavic Air 2. Much better drone. Did you get the fly more combo?

MarkY91 · 05-12-2020 1:15pm

madmoe wrote: »

I had the FIMI as well but gone back to Banggood now. Was nice but decided to go for the Mavic Air 2. Much better drone. Did you get the fly more combo?

I'm heading into Harvey Norman now for the flymore combo. Can't wait to fly it. Hoping the rain stays away today.

I think the FIMI is grand. I just used it as a cheap way to see if a drone hobby is for me before investing in an expensive one.

Paddy_man · 05-12-2020 2:01pm

MarkY91 wrote: »

I'm heading into Harvey Norman now for the flymore combo. Can't wait to fly it. Hoping the rain stays away today.

I think the FIMI is grand. I just used it as a cheap way to see if a drone hobby is for me before investing in an expensive one.

Totally agree. I did the same, but went with the mini 2 and I'm soooo impressed with the stills quality. Video on the Fimi is great and so are the stills, unless you're a photographer, in which case, they are grainy when printing larger pics..

Mine is up on adverts if anyone in Galway is interested.

MarkY91 · 05-12-2020 2:18pm

Paddy_man wrote: »

Totally agree. I did the same, but went with the mini 2 and I'm soooo impressed with the stills quality. Video on the Fimi is great and so are the stills, unless you're a photographer, in which case, they are grainy when printing larger pics..

Mine is up on adverts if anyone in Galway is interested.

Just got my air 2 there. Rushing home to set it up haha.

I don't notice any fimi 2020 editions on adverts.

madmoe · 05-12-2020 6:11pm

Got my Pgytech landing mat/pad in town today. Essential kit in my opinion, especially after paying what we paid for our drones! That gimbal needs to be protected at all costs!

Cheers,
M

Solutionking · 06-12-2020 10:28pm

I have this drone. https://www.mi.com/global/drone/
Got a controller here, thank you
I was using an apple but they new update won't allow it to connect
I do have an android and was going to use but I can't find the correct app. Wondering what is best app to use? Thank you

Kenny Logins · 07-12-2020 9:07am

Solutionking wrote: »

I have this drone. https://www.mi.com/global/drone/
Got a controller here, thank you
I was using an apple but they new update won't allow it to connect
I do have an android and was going to use but I can't find the correct app. Wondering what is best app to use? Thank you

Is it the same app as the 4K model? There's a direct link to the APK file here https://www.fimi.com/mi-drone-4k.html

No idea why they're bypassing the Play Store though...

patch · 09-12-2020 2:02pm

370 here with 2 batteries and bag. Another 20 off by using new user coupon on same page.

https://uk-m.banggood.com/FIMI-X8-SE-2020-8KM-FPV-With-3-axis-Gimbal-4K-Camera-GPS-RC-Drone-Quadcopter-RTF-Two-Batteries-Version-p-1658677.html?akmClientCountry=IE&rmmds=search&act_poa=POA6620655&cur_warehouse=ES

MarkY91 · 09-12-2020 2:20pm

Have an unopened fimi 2020 battery if anyone is interested? €60 on bangood. I'll sell it for €55 including post.

Paddy_man · 09-12-2020 2:24pm

patch wrote: »

370 here with 2 batteries and bag. Another 20 off by using new user coupon on same page.

https://uk-m.banggood.com/FIMI-X8-SE-2020-8KM-FPV-With-3-axis-Gimbal-4K-Camera-GPS-RC-Drone-Quadcopter-RTF-Two-Batteries-Version-p-1658677.html?akmClientCountry=IE&rmmds=search&act_poa=POA6620655&cur_warehouse=ES

Great find patch..

Stop touching yourself · 16-12-2020 9:14am

MarkY91 wrote: »

Just got my air 2 there. Rushing home to set it up haha.

I don't notice any fimi 2020 editions on adverts.

There is a new ad here with a lot of accessories included:

https://www.adverts.ie/other-photography/xiaomi-fimi-x8-se-2020-4k-hdr-camera-drone/22444365

irishgeo · 16-12-2020 9:07pm

MarkY91 wrote: »

Have an unopened fimi 2020 battery if anyone is interested? €60 on bangood. I'll sell it for €55 including post.

Still available?

Suckit · 17-12-2020 4:42am

Fimi X8 SE is currently €309 from Spain with code BgFIMIWE (without FIMI care)
https://www.banggood.com/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?cur_warehouse=ES&ID=6288101

MarkY91 · 17-12-2020 10:55am

irishgeo wrote: »

Still available?

Sorry, all gone since the other day.

Suckit · 27-12-2020 12:33am

Fimi is on sale again for €294 with code BgFIMIWE

https://www.banggood.com/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

and TCB - https://www.topcashback.co.uk/banggood/

kingkevlaw · 27-12-2020 3:39pm

Suckit wrote: »

Fimi is on sale again for €294 with code BgFIMIWE

https://www.banggood.com/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

and TCB - https://www.topcashback.co.uk/banggood/

Hey Suckit, how did u get it for that price, have applied code, but price actually goes up to take off 60 euros

Suckit · 27-12-2020 3:49pm

kingkevlaw wrote: »

Hey Suckit, how did u get it for that price, have applied code, but price actually goes up to take off 60 euros

It discounts for me, but only removes the shipping now.

It could be expired or also might still work for the CN warehouse. I didn't double check.

This is the updated link with price changed with exchange rate as was originally 12th December and is supposed to expire on 31st December.

€322/€295 (original code) from here with code BGFIMIWE
https://www.banggood.com/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?cur_warehouse=ES

These codes should also work (different links/sellers)

With storage bag and two batteries - €354 from Spain - Code BGFIMITB or BGFIMIX8TES

https://www.banggood.com/FIMI-X8-SE-2020-8KM-FPV-With-3-axis-Gimbal-4K-Camera-GPS-RC-Drone-Quadcopter-RTF-Two-Batteries-Version-p-1658677.html?cur_warehouse=ES

If they don't work properly, It would be better to wait a short while, it seems to be on 'sale' a lot, will likley be a new code very soon.
Don't forget to use Topcashback.

godtabh · 27-12-2020 4:49pm

Just ordered the 2 batteries / bag version from Spain . €365 before TCB. Expected to ship by the 29th. Nice birthday to myself

godtabh · 27-12-2020 4:51pm

£19 just confirmed.

godtabh · 12-01-2021 11:09pm

Ordered from Spain. Shipped on the 29th of Dec according to tracking number I got. Still in Spain as of the 31st with no further updates.

Is this brexit slowing things down or is shipping from Spain normally slow?

Estimated delivery was the 7th

CFC007 · 12-01-2021 11:13pm

Big snow storm in Spain this week would be your issue.

godtabh wrote: »

Ordered from Spain. Shipped on the 29th of Dec according to tracking number I got. Still in Spain as of the 31st with no further updates.

Is this brexit slowing things down or is shipping from Spain normally slow?

Estimated delivery was the 7th

godtabh · 12-01-2021 11:32pm

Was that not the last two/three days?

kingkevlaw · 13-01-2021 12:55am

i actually ordered after you and mine got delivered today

Is your shipping with GLS?

Suckit · 13-01-2021 4:43am

GLS are taking on others workloads and are slowed down as a result. I have found shipping from Spain relatively fast, but recently not so much.
GLS from Germany are about 4 days slower than normal, but I don't think I have used them from Spain since the delays began.

godtabh · 13-01-2021 9:19am

kingkevlaw wrote: »

i actually ordered after you and mine got delivered today

Is your shipping with GLS?

I think so. Gls Ireland doesn’t show anything.

NUTZZ · 14-01-2021 9:07pm

Nothing too fancy, just a bit of fun chasing the brothers RC plane with my X8 SE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RF4LZZommOo

rodneytrotter15 · 15-01-2021 11:34am

Right not sure I need one really but this seems like a great price for the quality, extra batteries etc and I do love a gadget. Had a quick look at the video and I dont think there are any crash control sensors on it. How much or any issue is this for a novice ? I've flown the brother in laws DJI a few times and never came close to having a tip. I suppose the question is how much more would you expect to pay for one with the reassurance of crash control sensors. Also this one looks large so I assume it would have to be registered ?

serarra · 15-01-2021 3:53pm

Anything over 250g has to be registered.
Yes, it has to, but most of the djis have to as well.
If you need the avoidance sensors, you should not be flying it, having in consideration that you need to be able to see the drone at all times (even if this one can fly something like 8km away)
And the dji with sensors, you need to register as well, is the big one. The spark (249 so does not need registration) has only the downward sensor, like the fimi. But on windy conditions, fimi is better, because of size.

rodneytrotter15 · 15-01-2021 4:25pm

Suckit wrote: »

Fimi X8 SE is currently €309 from Spain with code BgFIMIWE (without FIMI care)
https://www.banggood.com/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?cur_warehouse=ES&ID=6288101

Going to pull the trigger on one of these. Is this the best value one to go for at the moment ?

NUTZZ · 15-01-2021 5:11pm

rodneytrotter15 wrote: »

Right not sure I need one really but this seems like a great price for the quality...

rodneytrotter15 wrote: »

Going to pull the trigger on one of these. Is this the best value one to go for at the moment ?

Just some of my thoughts based on the queries above;

- Firstly this is a great drone at this price point. It has a lot of tech and features which higher spec'd models have. It's priced so that it won't break the bank, and more importantly, won't break your heart if you happen to crash it. It is a lot of fun and highly capable in many situations for the average user, and handles well in Irish weather.

- It doesn't have obstacle avoidance, but this really is not a necessity, especially for the average user. It's an expensive feature to add, and takes you to a different bracket of drone. The Mavic Mini, a competitor to the X8 for most people, also doesn't have it. And the likes of the Mavic Air 2 which do have it, are €600+

- In my opinion, you definitely need somewhat of an interest in video editing and/or content creation to get the most out of your drone. A lot of people don't seem to realise the novelty of flying a drone and having hours of boring footage can wear off very quickly, and leads to drones lying idle in peoples houses for months or up on DoneDeal with very little flight time. Most of my SD card footage consists of a couple of hours of raw footage and ends up being a 5 minute video after using the most varied and smooth shots.

- As mentioned above, from the IAA, all drone operators using any drone over 250grams, or those with a camera or sensor need to be registered, which includes the FIMI X8.

Hopefully this helps anyone on the fence about purchasing the drone!

rodneytrotter15 · 15-01-2021 5:20pm

Thanks Nutzz, I wouldn't actually mind editing footage but I suppose it does pose another question. How user friendly is said editing software ? Let's say I've an hours footage taken up the coast and want to edit it to a 5 minute video...how long are we talking to pull it together and is basic s/w reasonably priced...

madmoe · 15-01-2021 5:22pm

rodneytrotter15 wrote: »

Thanks Nutzz, I wouldn't actually mind editing footage but I suppose it does pose another question. How user friendly is said editing software ? Let's say I've an hours footage taken up the coast and want to edit it to a 5 minute video...how long are we talking to pull it together and is basic s/w reasonably priced...

Great question! I would like to know this as well please.

Many thanks,
M

NUTZZ · 15-01-2021 5:34pm

rodneytrotter15 wrote: »

Thanks Nutzz, I wouldn't actually mind editing footage but I suppose it does pose another question. How user friendly is said editing software ? Let's say I've an hours footage taken up the coast and want to edit it to a 5 minute video...how long are we talking to pull it together and is basic s/w reasonably priced...

Unfortunately it's a little bit like asking 'how long is a piece of string'! But I'll give my opinion.

- You don't have to spend any money on video editing software. The likes of HitFilm Express or Movie Maker on PC and iMovie on Mac are great little starting points which are free. They provide all the basics for cutting together a little video, transitions, filters etc and give a surprising amount of options and choices. Then you have the paid software, the likes of Adobe Premier Pro or Final Cut Pro. These are fully stacked editing software which allow you to create high quality and professional standard videos, but do require skill and experience.

- As regards to how long a video can take to edit, well that depends on the amount of editing you're looking to do and skill level. For basic editing, stitching together and trimming shots, with simple transitions, it really might not take you long at all. But if you want to start playing with effects, colour grading etc. it could take you hours/days depending on how much footage you have and the length of the final video!

Now that's a very basic generalisation I've made there just to give you an idea. Skill level plays a big part, what takes me 2 hours to edit, might take someone else 15 minutes or vice versa!

rodneytrotter15 · 18-01-2021 5:03pm

Ordered one on Friday night late and it appears to be on the way from DE although according to Banggood it was shipping CZ. Looking at the DHL AWB it will ship into Ireland DHL will hand off to An Post for last mile delivery, which seems odd.

Anyway, can someone recommend the largest size table the controller and the cheapest as it will be used only with the drone so cheap and cheerful please. I've a spare Iphone 7 alright but I fancy something a little bigger.

serarra · 18-01-2021 5:07pm

An ipad mini I think.
Although I got this https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07B4DP1WN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and now I use my huawei m5 tablet (10") instead of the phone.

rodneytrotter15 · 20-01-2021 6:45pm

madmoe wrote: »

The fee is gone up to €30 since November 1st :-(

For anyone interested I registered and did the training yesterday and the cost was €5

icepilgrim · 20-01-2021 7:03pm

There is a deal over on Hot UK Deals today for Pinnacle Studio 24 Ultimate | Advanced Video Editing Software - 73p @ Humble Bundle.
Says regular price is 129 USD. Might be of use for those looking at video editing for drone footage.

Question for those more familiar with drones. I'm a newbie and just got a DJI Mavic Mini and already thinking of upgrading. And I registered with IAA. I note that you are supposed to keep drones within visual line of sight, unless you carry a license for a "Specific Category" to go beyond that. There are various courses available on same to get same which seemed more aimed that commercial users rather than hobbyists and are rather expensive to complete (more than cost of drone). Anyone venture down that path and find an relatively inexpensive way of getting appropriate license?

madmoe · 20-01-2021 10:46pm

rodneytrotter15 wrote: »

For anyone interested I registered and did the training yesterday and the cost was €5

That's great mate!

godtabh · 21-01-2021 2:50pm

Finally arrived today.

Looks like it is missing the thumb controller that screw into the controller. Cant see them

Didnt know what I was looking at but seem them now!

rodneytrotter15 · 21-01-2021 3:31pm

godtabh wrote: »

Finally arrived today.

Looks like it is missing the thumb controller that screw into the controller. Cant see them

Didnt know what I was looking at but seem them now!

Godtabh, just wondering where/when you ordered from and how long it look ? Looks like mine is coming from Germany via DHL Paket and is showing as will update status once it has been handed over to An Post in Dublin.

godtabh · 21-01-2021 3:44pm

Ordered on the 27th. Shipped on the 28th. Left spain on the 31st. Arrived in Knock yesterday and arrived today via GLS.

All registered and official now.

madmoe · 21-01-2021 3:49pm

godtabh wrote: »

Ordered on the 27th. Shipped on the 28th. Left spain on the 31st. Arrived in Knock yesterday and arrived today via GLS.

All registered and official now.

How much did the registration cost you?

godtabh · 21-01-2021 3:52pm

madmoe wrote: »

How much did the registration cost you?

€5.

They must not have increased the price yet.

madmoe · 21-01-2021 4:35pm

godtabh wrote: »

€5.

They must not have increased the price yet.

Great to hear! I must get mine done soon while it is still a €5.

Thanks,
M

Tweaky · 21-01-2021 4:54pm

madmoe wrote: »

Great to hear! I must get mine done soon while it is still a €5.

Thanks,
M

Saw something recently that it is € 5 until Jan 31st and up to € 30 after that

rodneytrotter15 · 21-01-2021 6:06pm

godtabh wrote: »

€5.

They must not have increased the price yet.

Nope and for anyone taking the test, not that it's difficult or anything but almost all of the answers are in the blue box to the right of the questions. Took a number of questions to cop it..

rodneytrotter15 · 28-01-2021 12:50pm

Drone arrived, very impressed with it although only taken two short flights. Managed to get the Amazon fire to work with the controller which is a nice cheap screen for €50. Small bit of work to get Google Play store up and running to download the FIMI App but that was it.

Xiaomi Mi Drone 4k - 393 euro including delivery

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