Xiaomi Mi Drone 4k - 393 euro including delivery

irishgeo · 15-02-2021 9:33pm

training still €5

jamesd · 15-02-2021 11:10pm

I must be the only person who ordered done that isn't making use of it, ordered it with the mat and spare battery and I've only used it 3 or 4 times.

J_V_C · 16-02-2021 12:48am

jamesd wrote: »

I must be the only person who ordered done that isn't making use of it, ordered it with the mat and spare battery and I've only used it 3 or 4 times.

Still using mine after, what, 2 years? Still love it, crashed it more times than I care to remember. So many applications, still improving my videography. Once you get a sweet tracking shot or a properly exposed morning or evening shot you might find a renewed interest. Am still learning how to improve the images.

Unfortunately the batteries don't stand up well to cold temps, had several near misses and one crash landing last few months.

This year will finally get mother of all surfer tracking shots.

rabii · 16-02-2021 1:56pm

Hi,
Any now have a spare battery to sell or a battery that not using any more, please Pm the Price and shipping to Shannon or limerick
Thank you.

J_V_C · 16-02-2021 11:36pm

Fimi x8 se for 308,98€: down from 446.
What you think? Worth it?

I need the extra range for summer off the west coast.

https://uk.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?rmmds=flashdeals&cur_warehouse=CZ&ID=6288102

Andrea B. · 24-02-2021 11:16pm

J_V_C wrote: »

Fimi x8 se for 308,98€: down from 446.
What you think? Worth it?

I need the extra range for summer off the west coast.

https://uk.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?rmmds=flashdeals&cur_warehouse=CZ&ID=6288102

Good youtube reviews.
You got me interested.
A lot of negative ship time reviews on BG.
Did you order?

irishgeo · 25-02-2021 12:10am

J_V_C wrote: »

Fimi x8 se for 308,98€: down from 446.
What you think? Worth it?

I need the extra range for summer off the west coast.

https://uk.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?rmmds=flashdeals&cur_warehouse=CZ&ID=6288102

is it coming from the UK warehouse. will it be hit for customs vat etc.

Suckit · 25-02-2021 2:00am

Andrea B. wrote: »

Good youtube reviews.
You got me interested.
A lot of negative ship time reviews on BG.
Did you order?

The negative shipping reviews were for the launch which was hit heavily by covid and other issues.

There were many on this thread if you go back.

I ordered at the end of April and it didn't arrive until August, but I didn't post a negative review.

irishgeo wrote: »

is it coming from the UK warehouse. will it be hit for customs vat etc.

No, that poster is just using the UK site for some reason but it is posted from Czech Republic or Spain Warehouse if you choose
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
Use code BGMAX8SE to drop the price to €336 and use TopCashBack to get it reduced further after refund.

Other codes that may or may not work for a bigger discount:
BGFIMIX8CY
or
7d18f7[

Andrea B. · 25-02-2021 6:56am

Suckit wrote: »

The negative shipping reviews were for the launch which was hit heavily by covid and other issues.

There were many on this thread if you go back.

I ordered at the end of April and it didn't arrive until August, but I didn't post a negative review.

No, that poster is just using the UK site for some reason but it is posted from Czech Republic or Spain Warehouse if you choose
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
Use code BGMAX8SE to drop the price to €336 and use TopCashBack to get it reduced further after refund.

Other codes that may or may not work for a bigger discount:
BGFIMIX8CY
or
7d18f7[

If i go for ES warehouse, it is coming in at 310+9post without discount and shipping 6days.

Andrea B. · 25-02-2021 8:48pm

Ordered from bangood ES. 326 all in.
Fingers crossed.
Target is to have fun but also drop fishing luers out as i love a bit of sea fishing.
Great thread!!

FastFullBack · 25-02-2021 9:26pm

Andrea B. wrote: »

Ordered from bangood ES. 326 all in.
Fingers crossed.
Target is to have fun but also drop fishing luers out as i love a bit of sea fishing.
Great thread!!

Do you have to order some accessorie to do the release and drop?

Andrea B. · 26-02-2021 5:14pm

FastFullBack wrote: »

Do you have to order some accessorie to do the release and drop?

No ordering yet......I have a cunning plan.

Suckit · 26-02-2021 11:54pm

FastFullBack wrote: »

Do you have to order some accessorie to do the release and drop?

I think there is an accessory. I know that the DJI's had one called paydrop? Something like that. And I am pretty sure there are loads of others and they are cheap.

I haven't had used one so I could be mistaken, but I have a vague recollection of reading about them somewhere. IIRC they are very easy to make yourself, hence the low price. Small enough one button mechanism etc.

Kenny Logins · 27-02-2021 12:54am

Suckit wrote: »

I think there is an accessory. I know that the DJI's had one called paydrop? Something like that. And I am pretty sure there are loads of others and they are cheap.

I haven't had used one so I could be mistaken, but I have a vague recollection of reading about them somewhere. IIRC they are very easy to make yourself, hence the low price. Small enough one button mechanism etc.

That was the Fimi A3. That had threaded inserts in the body and an accessory connection port that could be mapped to the controller wheel or button.

Suckit · 27-02-2021 1:11am

Kenny Logins wrote: »

That was the Fimi A3. That had threaded inserts in the body and an accessory connection port that could be mapped to the controller wheel or button.

I'm referring to the 3rd party release accessories. I'm pretty sure you can get them for any drone and are cheap enough. I don't know if you add a floating button on your device screen though or how they work. I haven't ever used one.

I think they are called airdrop or paydrop release.. and as I typed it, prettyy sure it's payload release

..
The DJI ones were a bit more expensive which encouraged a diy one. But think they are discontinued and now they are all cheap. I have toyed with the idea of getting one but never did.

EDIT -
Something like this
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002080864877.html

There are loads of youtube videos also showing how to make one.

Andrea B. · 04-03-2021 8:24pm

Has anyone else ordered this from BG Spain recently?
Said mine shipped on 26th but the track number does not give anything on known carriers.
Asked BG but just generic reply.

FastFullBack · 04-03-2021 10:24pm

Andrea B. wrote: »

Has anyone else ordered this from BG Spain recently?
Said mine shipped on 26th but the track number does not give anything on known carriers.
Asked BG but just generic reply.

Exact same here. Ordered 25th, shipped 26th and no update since

Suckit · 05-03-2021 12:12am

That's not even a week, not long at all... Especially not in the current climate and some couriers still going through the UK.
I would give it at least 10 working days before checking it.

FastFullBack · 10-03-2021 2:45am

Andrea B. wrote: »

Has anyone else ordered this from BG Spain recently?
Said mine shipped on 26th but the track number does not give anything on known carriers.
Asked BG but just generic reply.

Still no movement on my drone. Feb 26th it said "Package has been sterilized and shipped out" and no update since. 7 business days now and it was EU Priority Mail thats supposed to be 4-6 business days.
Should I be worried?

Andrea B. · 10-03-2021 8:37am

FastFullBack wrote: »

Still no movement on my drone. Feb 26th it said "Package has been sterilized and shipped out" and no update since. 7 business days now and it was EU Priority Mail thats supposed to be 4-6 business days.
Should I be worried?

Tracking on mine meant nothing, but it arrived yesterday. Hopefully today for you.

FastFullBack · 10-03-2021 9:27am

Andrea B. wrote: »

Tracking on mine meant nothing, but it arrived yesterday. Hopefully today for you.

Ah great. Hopefully so

NUTZZ · 24-03-2021 5:26pm

So Fimi are releasing an X8 Mini it appears!

It's scheduled to be released on April 6th. Very few details so far;

- weighs less than 250 grams
- maximum flight time of 31 minutes (same as the DJI Mini 2)
- fast battery charging (with classic USB type C input)

In addition, the drone has a camera on the Gimbal that is mechanically stabilized on 3 axes and offers 4K and HDR video resolution. Other items are the smart flight features, such as the possibility of the aircraft to perform orbits and panoramas on its own.

There is also the ability for the drone to perform a live stream using the video captured by its camera. The maximum range for transmissions will be 8 km — something that still needs confirmation in Europe. Another novelty is that the FIMI X8 Mini can also be piloted without a remote control, using only one smartphone.

FIMI itself stated that the features of the new drone are very similar to those of the DJI Mini 2. As reported by the Italian website Quadricottero, the Mini X8 will still have additional features compared to the DJI Mini 2, in addition to the live broadcast.

There is still no information about the price of the FIMI X8 Mini, but the Quadricottero site placed a bet and estimated an amount between €250 and €350 (R$ 1,635.81 and R$ 2,290.13 in direct conversion).

The official announcement is scheduled for April 6, Tuesday, and should also be the start of pre-order. It is also possible that initially there is sales exclusivity for Banggood, as happened with the FIMI A3 and FIMI X8.

dowtchaboy · 25-03-2021 4:20pm

NUTZZ wrote: »

So Fimi are releasing an X8 Mini it appears!

It's scheduled to be released on April 6th. Very few details so far;

- weighs less than 250 grams
- maximum flight time of 31 minutes (same as the DJI Mini 2)
- fast battery charging (with classic USB type C input)

These specifications are phenomenal at that price! 5/6 years ago I worked for a professional outfit who used oktocopters to lift a "proper" Nikon SLR to do their survey work for powerstation chimneys, ESB powerlines etc.

10 mins flying time, no third-person view (or VR!), constant fine tuning, repair, prop balancing...

Had we been offered this device for €5,000 back then we'd have bitten their hand off.

The day I get offered the vaccine, I think I'll treat myself.....:D

Andrea B. · 26-03-2021 7:12am

For anyone thinking of IAA registration, it is going from present €5 to €20 on 1st April.

MorganIRL · 26-03-2021 1:06pm

Andrea B. wrote: »

For anyone thinking of IAA registration, it is going from present €5 to €20 on 1st April.

Why do we have to do this.. I'm not near and won't be near an airport, I bring it out recreationally on occasion over my own land.. haven't been near anyones else's house and won't be.. so why should I give another reason for the govt to weasel a few quid from me.??? Don't come back with "it's the law" thks..:-)

madmoe · 26-03-2021 3:14pm

MorganIRL wrote: »

Why do we have to do this.. I'm not near and won't be near an airport, I bring it out recreationally on occasion over my own land.. haven't been near anyones else's house and won't be.. so why should I give another reason for the govt to weasel a few quid from me.??? Don't come back with "it's the law" thks..:-)

I agree with you 100%! www.moreWaysToSqueezeMoneyOutOfUs.ie!!

MorganIRL · 26-03-2021 4:19pm

madmoe wrote: »

I agree with you 100%! www.moreWaysToSqueezeMoneyOutOfUs.ie!!

Who's to say they won't bring an annual sub in in the future and as a drone user and registered you will be liable..

Andrea B. · 26-03-2021 4:21pm

MorganIRL wrote: »

Why do we have to do this.. I'm not near and won't be near an airport, I bring it out recreationally on occasion over my own land.. haven't been near anyones else's house and won't be.. so why should I give another reason for the govt to weasel a few quid from me.??? Don't come back with "it's the law" thks..:-)

Agreed but i done it. Don't want to face a fine or the b*** ***t for the sake of a fiver. Now tv licence....that's another argument.

MorganIRL · 26-03-2021 4:22pm

Plus I love the drone, I don't use it to its full capabilities but I'll use more when weather and long evenings come and I use the functions in the relative safety of an open field..

Andrea B. · 26-03-2021 4:24pm

Andrea B. wrote: »

Agreed but i done it. Don't want to face a fine or the b*** ***t for the sake of a fiver. Now tv licence....that's another argument.

And don't get me started on dog licence....

irishgeo · 26-03-2021 7:28pm

MorganIRL wrote: »

Why do we have to do this.. I'm not near and won't be near an airport, I bring it out recreationally on occasion over my own land.. haven't been near anyones else's house and won't be.. so why should I give another reason for the govt to weasel a few quid from me.??? Don't come back with "it's the law" thks..:-)

Heathrow incident that's the reason.

MorganIRL · 26-03-2021 7:43pm

irishgeo wrote: »

Heathrow incident that's the reason.

And how does a registered drone stop that incident.. do u really believe anyone that wants to perpetrate violence will register there real name and address... unfortunately it's scaremongering..I'd have no problem registering my drone if no monetary value was put on it for providing nothing.. apologies for deviating from the thread..

NUTZZ · 01-04-2021 7:39pm

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Pre-order now on Banggood for €382 (1000 customers will pay €271/€313)

Features:
- 8KM Transmission Range: A newly upgraded TDMA image transmission system ensures stabler transmissions and optimized
sensitivity.
- 30mins Flight Time: Small but powerful,with 30mins of battery life, the FIMI X8 Mini lets you create the blockbuster of your dreams.
- Type C Fast-Charging Battery: The Type C cahrging port on the battery allows for 9V/3A rapid charging.
- Stabilized 3-Axis Mechanical Gimbal: The FIMI X8 Mini combines a lightweight 3-Axis mechanical gimbal with the latest professional
control algorithm for a much better accuracy of 0.005°. Excellent performance stable recording.
- 4K HDR Video: The camera features 4K/30fps video and a highly dynamic range, meaning clearer footage.
Video are shot in the H.265/HEVC codec,with DNG and F-log format supported.
- Direct Flight with Your Smartphone: The drone can connect to your mobile phone via Wi-Fi even without the remote controller

Functions: Smart Tracking Modes,One-tap Shots,App Control,Night Shooting,Return Home Mode, GPS Real-Time Tracking,
Non-fly Zone Protection,Wind Warning, Excessive Power Warning, Low-Battery Alarm Return

madmoe · 01-04-2021 9:39pm

NUTZZ wrote: »

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Pre-order now on Banggood for €382 (1000 customers will pay €271/€313)

No obstacle avoidance unfortunately :-(

Andrea B. · 05-04-2021 7:11pm

Any users got verified replacement props source at fair price that they have successfully used?

I tried a specific $11banggood set and although no visible difference in shape, the drone was vibrating.

Suckit · 05-04-2021 8:54pm

Andrea B. wrote: »

Any users got verified replacement props source at fair price that they have successfully used?

I tried a specific $11banggood set and although no visible difference in shape, the drone was vibrating.

For which one?

Andrea B. · 05-04-2021 9:01pm

Suckit wrote: »

For which one?

Oops. X8 SE

Pique · 06-04-2021 3:11pm

Anyone got a source for replacement batteries for the Fimi A3?

Tazium · 06-04-2021 5:39pm

Andrea B. wrote: »

For anyone thinking of IAA registration, it is going from present €5 to €20 on 1st April.

It's gone to 30 euro!

Andrea B. · 06-04-2021 6:34pm

Tazium wrote: »

It's gone to 30 euro!

Well the head lad there got €320k salary last year.
Doesn't grow on trees y'know!

kingkevlaw · 06-04-2021 7:40pm

Hey guys

Just wondering if anyone had issues where the drone keeps getting "disconnected"

Bought in January but only had a chance to go fly in the last week, but i cant calibrate the drone as it keeps failing to calibrate, and then appears as disconnected

Any help appreciated

irishgeo · 06-04-2021 7:54pm

A small accident on landing which has lead to a crack on a prop. Safe to fly and anyone recommend gluing the crack to stop it spreading or just get new props?

Andrea B. · 06-04-2021 8:28pm

irishgeo wrote: »

A small accident on landing which has lead to a crack on a prop. Safe to fly and anyone recommend gluing the crack to stop it spreading or just get new props?

You should have got a couple spare?
Any imbalance in weight or shape will have a negative effect. Hard to say how much of an effect.

Andrea B. · 06-04-2021 8:31pm

kingkevlaw wrote: »

Hey guys

Just wondering if anyone had issues where the drone keeps getting "disconnected"

Bought in January but only had a chance to go fly in the last week, but i cant calibrate the drone as it keeps failing to calibrate, and then appears as disconnected

Any help appreciated

Failed cal first time. After that no issues.
Have you followed various youtube vids on setup, update and calibrations? You are doing it in open air?
Watched a vid there with magnetic interference causing cal fail. Also some users have issues with disconnection for unknown reasons.
Hope you get sorted.

kingkevlaw · 08-04-2021 7:08pm

Andrea B. wrote: »

Failed cal first time. After that no issues.
Have you followed various youtube vids on setup, update and calibrations? You are doing it in open air?
Watched a vid there with magnetic interference causing cal fail. Also some users have issues with disconnection for unknown reasons.
Hope you get sorted.

I have only been able to calibrate once, but still havent been able to fly.

Once in the app, I can enter the calibration stage, but the app drops to "disconnected" after each failed calibration every 30 seconds or so, and that same circle happens over and over.

For the one cal I did do, I was unable to fly GPS, despite having 14 satellites

Andrea B. · 09-04-2021 5:49am

kingkevlaw wrote: »

I have only been able to calibrate once, but still havent been able to fly.

Once in the app, I can enter the calibration stage, but the app drops to "disconnected" after each failed calibration every 30 seconds or so, and that same circle happens over and over.

For the one cal I did do, I was unable to fly GPS, despite having 14 satellites

I reckon it is time to contact seller.
Don't mind about time past since purchased as all history of non-use should be logged.
Btw. Only a few weeks in to these, but just fromngoogling, some have had same fault without local resolution.

Kenny Logins · 09-04-2021 9:47am

kingkevlaw wrote: »

I have only been able to calibrate once, but still havent been able to fly.

Once in the app, I can enter the calibration stage, but the app drops to "disconnected" after each failed calibration every 30 seconds or so, and that same circle happens over and over.

For the one cal I did do, I was unable to fly GPS, despite having 14 satellites

Have you tried with a different phone just to rule that out?

madmoe · 09-04-2021 2:30pm

Kenny Logins wrote: »

Have you tried with a different phone just to rule that out?

Also, have you plugged it into a PC and tried to update the firmware that way?

Suckit · 12-04-2021 11:26pm

The Fimi is on sale again for €291 with code BGX8SETFD
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

madmoe · 30-04-2021 10:18am

NUTZZ wrote: »

So Fimi are releasing an X8 Mini it appears!

It's scheduled to be released on April 6th. Very few details so far;

- weighs less than 250 grams
- maximum flight time of 31 minutes (same as the DJI Mini 2)
- fast battery charging (with classic USB type C input)

Love his reviews - https://youtu.be/CTREeweZSdw

Seems it has active track! I wonder will\can DJI enable it on the Mini 2 or is it even possible?

Cheers,
M

Xiaomi Mi Drone 4k - 393 euro including delivery

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