Xiaomi Mi Drone 4k - 393 euro including delivery

padair · 14-09-2019 11:13am

ito wrote: »

Here a happy owner of a FIMI X8 SE. If you have any questions, please ask me.

What is the airspeed velocity of a (European) unladen swallow??

tedpan · 14-09-2019 1:01pm

padair wrote:

What is the airspeed velocity of a (European) unladen swallow??

A pity you said European, probably knows all about the African counterpart

BKWDR · 15-09-2019 7:54pm

I have the fimi x8 as well.. Impressive enough for its price point

tedpan · 15-09-2019 9:26pm

BKWDR wrote:

I have the fimi x8 as well.. Impressive enough for its price point

Nice, do you have any footage you could share? I've seen reviews online, it seems to fly similarly to the mi drone, just not as stable in the air, but the footage looks decent. Any comments or experiences are appreciated!

BKWDR · 16-09-2019 10:14am

tedpan wrote: »

Nice, do you have any footage you could share? I've seen reviews online, it seems to fly similarly to the mi drone, just not as stable in the air, but the footage looks decent. Any comments or experiences are appreciated!

I've only had it up a few times and shot in 2k 60fps , let me try get some footage the next time up.
It's my first drone (bar the SJRC F11 pro) and im impressed with how zippy it is and the photo quality etc.

My friend has the dji mavic zoom and he was pushing me towards that model but couldnt justify pulling the trigger so was very happy with the x8. Controller feels decent in hand and the drone is very responsive. Havent pushed out range or anything

yorlum11 · 16-09-2019 6:36pm

Lads, I'm having issues with my sd card. Seems to be damage to the housing that holds it in the camera. No TF coming up when I start up the drone. So it's not reading the card. Card works fine in computer. Maybe my only option is a new camera?

tedpan · 16-09-2019 6:52pm

yorlum11 wrote:

Lads, I'm having issues with my sd card. Seems to be damage to the housing that holds it in the camera. No TF coming up when I start up the drone. So it's not reading the card. Card works fine in computer. Maybe my only option is a new camera?

You could get it repaired, but there's not many experts locally. Was it crashed?

The best option is to buy another complete drone, then sell the parts as the cam on its own is expensive..

Controller around 50euro
Battery around 75euro
Charger around 25euro
Drone with no cam around 150euro.

So you could get most of the cash back.

yorlum11 · 16-09-2019 6:54pm

tedpan wrote: »

You could get it repaired, but there's not many experts locally. Was it crashed?

The best option is to buy another complete drone, then sell the parts as the cam on its own is expensive..

Controller around 50euro
Battery around 75euro
Charger around 25euro
Drone with no cam around 150euro.

So you could get most of the cash back.

Thanks Tedpan, no not crashed. I think it was damaged inserting the card in and out. Either way it wont read card now.

tedpan · 16-09-2019 7:14pm

yorlum11 wrote:

Thanks Tedpan, no not crashed. I think it was damaged inserting the card in and out. Either way it wont read card now.

Hmmm, maybe the spring is broken. Maybe check out YouTube in case someone has a similar issue?

yorlum11 · 17-09-2019 10:01pm

Managed to push card in enough to get contact. I download data with a cable to computer and leave card in.

yorlum11 · 18-09-2019 8:34pm

Anyone selling a battery for mi drone?

padair · 19-09-2019 8:11am

yorlum11 wrote: »

Anyone selling a battery for mi drone?

I have two, I will send a pm

yorlum11 · 25-09-2019 7:16pm

Burrishoole Friary in Newport, Co Mayo. I got in the fine weather last week.

yorlum11 · 25-09-2019 7:22pm

Burrishoole Friary in Newport, Co Mayo. I got out in the fine weather last week.

padair · 25-09-2019 7:47pm

yorlum11 wrote: »

Burrishoole Friary in Newport, Co Mayo. I got out in the fine weather last week.

Nice

, is that the raw image or was there any processing done on image

yorlum11 · 25-09-2019 10:08pm

padair wrote: »

Nice , is that the raw image or was there any processing done on image

Minimal colour balancing done on it. Very close to original.

padair · 01-11-2019 9:06pm

DJI Mavic mini, thoughts..
Was waiting to pull the trigger on new Xiaomi drone but this might sway me. What do you folk think??

Rock Paper Scissors · 01-11-2019 9:48pm

Just been looking at some reviews today on YouTube and they all seem to be very positive.

Think I'm gonna buy myself this as a Christmas present

Shefwedfan · 01-11-2019 9:51pm

I have one for sale, the one I got for my bro, in perfect condition, still in box etc....maybe used 5 times

tedpan · 01-11-2019 9:56pm

padair wrote:

DJI Mavic mini, thoughts.. Was waiting to pull the trigger on new Xiaomi drone but this might sway me. What do you folk think??

Rock Paper Scissors wrote:

Think I'm gonna buy myself this as a Christmas present

It looks pretty impressive to be honest. 30 minute battery, 3 axis gimbal and ultra portable. I wonder how it will hold up in wind..

Shefwedfan wrote:

I have one for sale, the one I got for my bro, in perfect condition, still in box etc....maybe used 5 times

Think they're talking about the mavic mini

Shefwedfan · 01-11-2019 10:04pm

tedpan wrote: »

It looks pretty impressive to be honest. 30 minute battery, 3 axis gimbal and ultra portable. I wonder how it will hold up in wind..

Think they're talking about the mavic mini

Ahh feck that yoke

:p:p:p

Xiaomi all the way

Rock Paper Scissors · 01-11-2019 10:08pm

Shefwedfan wrote: »

I have one for sale, the one I got for my bro, in perfect condition, still in box etc....maybe used 5 times

Which model you have for sale? Price?

Shefwedfan · 01-11-2019 10:39pm

Rock Paper Scissors wrote: »

Which model you have for sale? Price?

https://www.gearbest.com/rc-quadcopters/pp_363299.html?wid=1101231

No idea on price yet, he paid 400 for it

Biggest lickspittle on boardz · 12-12-2019 8:33pm

Is there any indication that these might drop in price after Xmas? They're em...hovering around 450 at the moment, I'm looking to buy one but I'm hoping the price might drop.

Would I still need to pay customs tax on these if I chose the EU from this site?

https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Xiaomi-FIMI-X8-SE-4K-5KM-GPS-WiFi-RC-Drone-RTF-White-415835.html

tedpan · 12-12-2019 8:57pm

Biggest lickspittle on boardz wrote:

Is there any indication that these might drop in price after Xmas? They're em...hovering around 450 at the moment, I'm looking to buy one but I'm hoping the price might drop.

They haven't moved in price in ages. Think the lowest I've ever seen it is 430euro when it released, 450 is decent for it's capabilities. Not sure about customs unfortunately, maybe someone else could advise?

Suckit · 12-12-2019 9:43pm

No custom fees to pay when ordered from an EU Warehouse.

Shefwedfan · 12-12-2019 9:45pm

I have one for sale second hand, you can check thead and I bought for brother. He maybe used 5 times and it is sitting in box since

If your interested

Suckit · 12-12-2019 9:56pm

It's on banggood for $499
https://www.banggood.com/Xiaomi-FIMI-X8-SE-5KM-FPV-With-3-axis-Gimbal-4K-Camera-GPS-33mins-Flight-Time-RC-Drone-Quadcopter-RTF-p-1394905.html
Use code BGFIMIX8CN or BGFIMIX8ESPL and the drone should be discounted.

You can choose either EU Priority Line shipping or tick the Tariff Insurance box at checkout and you should avoid any fees also. But, if you do get asked, they will refund them.

ibrahimovic · 17-12-2019 9:55pm

Still have my one i got in early 2018 from this thread, only used it once since. I don't like the attention it draws, people kept asking me questions about it when i was flying it and im too much or an introvert lol. Not sure what I was thinking in buying it, although the quality is really good.
Have they not gone down in price then? Or are the ones on gearbest now newer models? If so what is the difference?

ozmo · 24-12-2019 12:15am

I have a camera for the Xiaomi 4K for sale if anyone has broken theirs - says on it its model YTXJ02FM. Its just the camera.

EuskalHerria · 24-12-2019 4:43pm

Xiaomi Drone for sale. Great condition and lots of accessories included:

https://www.adverts.ie/other-photography/xiaomi-mi-drone-4k-stabilised-drone-with-accessories/19498365

tedpan · 25-12-2019 2:31pm

Lovely morning for a flight. Merry Christmas!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fJVT9XVNNI

griffdaddy · 28-12-2019 8:40pm

I'm looking to pick one of these up for 300 if anyone is still looking to sell. Thanks, Griff

ibrahimovic · 28-12-2019 8:44pm

griffdaddy wrote: »

I'm looking to pick one of these up for 300 if anyone is still looking to sell. Thanks, Griff

I've still got my one i've only used once, not dying to sell it as i'm still undecided what i'll do with it. I'll be abroad for a week from monday but pm me if you're interested.

Suckit · 29-12-2019 3:51am

The Xiaomi FIMI X8 SE is available from waehouse in Spain for €386 using code BGX8ESCZ

https://www.banggood.com/Xiaomi-FIMI-X8-SE-5KM-FPV-With-3-axis-Gimbal-4K-Camera-GPS-33mins-Flight-Time-RC-Drone-Quadcopter-RTF-p-1394905.html?cur_warehouse=ES

Simply Red · 29-12-2019 12:44pm

Suckit wrote: »

The Xiaomi FIMI X8 SE is available from waehouse in Spain for €386 using code BGX8ESCZ

https://www.banggood.com/Xiaomi-FIMI-X8-SE-5KM-FPV-With-3-axis-Gimbal-4K-Camera-GPS-33mins-Flight-Time-RC-Drone-Quadcopter-RTF-p-1394905.html?cur_warehouse=ES

What are the reviews like for this drone, it looks good from the reviews in that link but does anyone here own it? Would it be better to pick up one of these or try to get the Xiaomi Mi second hand? Thanks

griffdaddy · 29-12-2019 4:09pm

Simply Red wrote: »

What are the reviews like for this drone, it looks good from the reviews in that link but does anyone here own it? Would it be better to pick up one of these or try to get the Xiaomi Mi second hand? Thanks

I'm wondering the same. From what I can see it looks like the X8 is the successor to the MI. It looks like it would be easier to transport as well.

tedpan · 29-12-2019 4:45pm

griffdaddy wrote:

I'm wondering the same. From what I can see it looks like the X8 is the successor to the MI. It looks like it would be easier to transport as well.

It flies very similarly to the original, but as you say is much more portable. The camera is similar too and does a great job. For some reason it's not as popular as I thought it'd be.

griffdaddy · 29-12-2019 5:43pm

tedpan wrote: »

It flies very similarly to the original, but as you say is much more portable. The camera is similar too and does a great job. For some reason it's not as popular as I thought it'd be.

Ah cool. Maybe I'll look into a new one so

Simply Red · 29-12-2019 10:38pm

tedpan wrote: »

It flies very similarly to the original, but as you say is much more portable. The camera is similar too and does a great job. For some reason it's not as popular as I thought it'd be.

griffdaddy wrote: »

Ah cool. Maybe I'll look into a new one so

I bit the bullet and ordered one today, looked at some reviews on youtube and they seem positive. I currently have a HS165 which was my first drone and was looking to upgrade to something with a better camera, this seems to fit the bill nicely at a very good price

griffdaddy · 30-12-2019 12:41am

Can't seem to get the price below 400, even with the code

Suckit · 31-12-2019 2:43am

Xiaomi FIMI A3 5.8G 1KM FPV With 2-axis Gimbal 1080P Camera GPS RC Drone Quadcopter RTF - 5.8G FPV

Is down to €188.68 with code BGFIMIA3ES from Spanish Warehouse
https://www.banggood.com/Xiaomi-FIMI-A3-5_8G-1KM-FPV-With-2-axis-Gimbal-1080P-Camera-GPS-RC-Drone-Quadcopter-RTF-p-1368969.html?ID=533034&cur_warehouse=ES

Edited:

griffdaddy wrote: »

Can't seem to get the price below 400, even with the code

If talking about the same link https://www.banggood.com/Xiaomi-FIMI-X8-SE-5KM-FPV-With-3-axis-Gimbal-4K-Camera-GPS-33mins-Flight-Time-RC-Drone-Quadcopter-RTF-p-1394905.html?cur_warehouse=ES
The code should still be working from Spanish Warehouse BGX8ESCZ

tedpan · 31-12-2019 10:36am

Suckit wrote:

Is down to â‚¬188.68 with code BGFIMIA3ES from Spanish Warehouse

Suckit wrote:

Xiaomi FIMI A3 5.8G 1KM FPV With 2-axis Gimbal 1080P Camera GPS RC Drone Quadcopter RTF - 5.8G FPV

Fantastic price for the a3

BKWDR · 31-12-2019 11:26am

As i think i said in this thread previously, i have the fimi x8 se and think its a great drone for the price.

Only thing i think is a bit meh is it allows you shoot photos in RAW but they have a blue tint to them which Xiaomi dont seem to be working a fix for

Rock Paper Scissors · 31-12-2019 11:46am

I'm torn between the mavic mini and the fimi x8 se

Just can't decide

The only feature I would miss on the mavic mini is follow me.

The only thing putting me off the fimi x8 se is the blue tint on the footage which has been reported by manu users months ago and still hasn't been fixed.

Decisions decisions

OwlEye · 31-12-2019 11:57am

Check out the Hubsan zino 2, available at discount price until tomorrow on Gearbest. Official launch is 1st January.

tedpan · 31-12-2019 12:10pm

OwlEye wrote:

Check out the Hubsan zino 2, available at discount price until tomorrow on Gearbest. Official launch is 1st January.

Impressive specs, hubsan's fly very well too so should get good results.

McMurphy · 31-12-2019 2:06pm

Rock Paper Scissors wrote: »

I'm torn between the mavic mini and the fimi x8 se

Just can't decide

The only feature I would miss on the mavic mini is follow me.

The only thing putting me off the fimi x8 se is the blue tint on the footage which has been reported by manu users months ago and still hasn't been fixed.

Decisions decisions

The xaiomi has follow mode too though (I think)?

I'm sure I seen it in one of the YouTube review videos.

tedpan · 31-12-2019 4:41pm

McMurphy wrote:

The xaiomi has follow mode too though (I think)?

The Mavic Mini has no follow me..

McMurphy · 31-12-2019 5:17pm

tedpan wrote: »

The Mavic Mini has no follow me..

Oops.... Yeah reread that there and see what he meant now.

I'm tempted to pull the trigger on the xaiomi now, but that hubson looks like a nice piece of kit too..... Never replaced my mavic pro which I sold on last December, and for some reason am really beginning to miss it.

Xiaomi Mi Drone 4k - 393 euro including delivery

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