GEPRC CINELOG 25 - I'm Loving this Drone! Full Review

[@ModernDayTemplar606]

I have noticed a trend in every new model Drone you have reviewed. The Stability keeps getting better and better. All of that footage was great. Thanks Captain

[@SuperKulangot1]

Hats off to you captain! 8°F.....and myself watching this video in 77°F weather here in Orange Beach Alabama...wow! Cheers!

[@wright-side]

I thoroughly enjoyed those outdoor flights. The snow is so beautiful and the views were great, not to mention the maneuvers.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@fritsmemelink5608]

Another great video from Captain Drone. The man knows in every aspect so much about drones, it's almost unbelievable.

[@Mike0193Azul]

This video got me so hype to get a fpv drone!

[@FenyxFyre]

Found my first cinewhoop!

[@nicksantitoro]

Great video. I love the little tour you did of the football field and the bus area. Very cool.

[@earlpascua6939]

That is some smooth fpv drone very nice, thank you for the review captain :D

[@antonlianpascua5099]

earl

[@donscrilla7171]

Have a good weekend capt! Thank you for another vid

[@MikeKinney8675]

Nice flying captain. Really like that low flying, right off the snow.

[@dbradx]

Great-looking drone, and another great review - as always! Thanks, Cap'n - have a great weekend!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thanks, you too!

[@allsportshighlights5452]

Thanks for another great review captain

[@markpereira3931]

I can feel the amount of cold out there, through your voice .

[@angrydrones3437]

Always love your reviews. Thinking to buy this, I see its good

[@kyon_03]

Watching captain drone vlogs was so chilling, minimal technical terms so everyone can easily understand. :D

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you!

[@cyborgpirate5882]

Thank you again! I just ordered mine and the DJI controller V1. After smashing my DJI FPV trying to learn acro, I was looking for something to start learning acro on a little less expensive before trying it on the DJI FPV again.

[@chrisbee5481]

Looking to do the exact same. Learn acro on this first.

[@garylinnane917]

I've shared your competition on other people's KZbin channel so hopefully soon you will be receiving the Gold KZbin frame. All the best on new subscribers and fingers crossed on the competition

[@philipseo1225]

I was very confused about which one to buy but I'm sure this will add to my list! Thanks to you!

[@spiderwayne]

Great Content! It really pays to watch the whole video before asking a question. Every time I started to write out a question you answered it on your video LOL!

[@jkspinalchoice]

Comparing to the iflight Protek 35 HD 4s with DJI Air Unit what are your thoughts? I am new to FPV. Which would you purchase?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

The PROTEK 35 is a 3.5 inch prop drone (larger) and is a racedrone with prop guards, which is different than a pusher drone like the Cinelog 25. So if you wish to fly faster & lift more weight, then the PROTEK 35 is what you want. But if you wish to fly slow and under objects (when you have the skills for it) then a pusher drone is what you want.

[@jkspinalchoice]

Thank you!!

[@nelson3867]

Love it. Can’t wait to watch your review of the new DJI FPV combo. I wonder if the new version of the DJI googles and remote will work with this current drone your flying? Love your vids!! Thanks

[@DrFrantic77]

Good review, thanks for sharing

[@jc.cantrell]

Yep, the GEPRC CINELOG 25 appears to be a great drone -- but -- I just purchased the 95XV3 (and have not yet mastered nor broken it).... (so sad since I know I should not buy every drone .... thank you for excusing my non-purchase with your statement at 13:45!!!). Curious as to the balance/flight tradeoff of flying with a 650 or larger 4S without an external camera. If flying the PRO version, the CADDX video is very, very good.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

You'll have plenty of enjoyment with the 95XV3, it is a great, well made drone for capturing some interesting shots. Either drone would make anyone happy.

[@brucefisherakadjphatkat279]

How well does this fly with a gopro session

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Never tried it, but I'm sure it would work, although flight time would suffer

[@cheungch9825]

Can you make a comparison video to compare dji mini 2 and Hubsan Zino 2 plus please? Since I want to know more about what are the difference between this two drones and I want to know which drone is suitable for me. Thank you.

[@LWAerialProductions]

I have been using the Cinelog35 for commercial work but I am now building the 25. The 35 handles very well in my opinion and I look forward to seeing how the 25 handles and using it more for inside commercial work.

[@sherwinjeyatheesan6011]

i'm impressed by the speed.what is the top speed?

[@AhmadFPV]

Hello, thanks for the review man Do you think the dji fpv remote controller good enough or tbs is better?

[@henrytaaffe7058]

class flying captain.top class review as always

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Many thanks!

[@Mrbrown5714]

what's up captain thanks for helping choose CSJ-X7 PRO very happy with it your review helped Thanks

[@ZippityDippity]

I really enjoy your content. I'm an avid "surface" RC guy and hobbyist photographer/videographer. I recently jumped right into drones with a Mini 2. I've been seriously thinking of getting one of these and this just about solidifies my decision to go ahead and do it. Thanks!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Welcome aboard!

[@joalsicat2092]

great flying captain drone... it feels so great see you fly that drone

[@ChrisParayno]

What about it against the iflight protect 25?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

That is a very different type of drone. The iflight protect is a RACE and CINEWHOOP stuck together, so it is more designed to more vice go slow and stable in and around objects.

[@ChrisParayno]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 thanks for clarifying!

[@MrRaymond1021]

I honestly didn't think it was better than the look alike. I think it's awesome, I love how it sounds. Fast to. Awesome, just awesome. 👍👍👍

[@joemcauliffe7482]

Damn... you have skills... it's a struggle for me judging distances flying much slower. You make it look easy.

[@technoxtreme178]

with a 16:9 crop in post edit; that low-to-the- ground footage would be very cinematic. Seems as stable and jello-free as anything I've seen under 5 inch.

[@hurricanezaza]

Hey Captain what would you recommend between a baby hawk 2, cinelog 25, or iflight protek 25? Thank you

[@chrisbee5481]

Protek prop guards break often i heard.

[@hurricanezaza]

@@chrisbee5481 i heard the same as well... What do you have?

[@chrisbee5481]

@@hurricanezaza I started with RC Helis. Couldnt resist FPV and got the DJI FPV combo. Now looking for something sub 250g to practice acro. Im between the babyhawk 2 and cinelog 25. Babyhawk pro: 1404 motor power. Cinelog pro: prop guards and dampeners on cam. With guards you can fly closer to people and dont scare them with open props.

[@drumatruka]

Hey Captain Steve, big fan in Rhode Island. Anxiously awaiting your review on dji's fpv. I know it's very timely to do the review then all the video production, but the suspense is killing me. Can't wait. Thanks for such a great job!

[@jeffsDad]

Will you also be reviewing the HOMFPV Wingsuit S?

[@jacobross1129]

This is a awesome review on the Geprc cinelog 25!

[@vannzfpv]

Which do u prefer.. this? Or wingsuit S?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Wingsuit S? Not familiar with that.

[@Planet-ICELAND]

is this still the best choice?

[@seb-depp]

For anyone wondering how to connect the SMO 4K to the Cinelog. The cinelog has a 3 pin connector, the SMO a 4 pin. BetaFPV sells a $2 adaptor. They should have included it right away...

[@shaunlawsonvid]

Very helpful, thank you.

[@gimbalair]

Cinelog25 vs cinewhoop20, which do I go for, watched both your reviews of each.

[@palbal]

thank you for the effort doing all this in the cold. You probably do stuff we don't even get to see.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you!

[@scottishalan420]

Awesome flying peace ✌ from Scotland 💙💙

[@erickuo7757]

Thank you for the video. Do you need specific adaptor to connect Cinelog 25 and SMO 4k? Because the connector seems doesn't match with each other. Thank you very much.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Usually with the camera you have, like the SMO 4K, you'll find the power cable that plugs in the side of the camera in the box. You can then just splice it into the cable that comes off the drone (just match up the colors of the wires with each other).

[@hestongardner3266]

awsome... deifinatley looking at getting into fpv and drone flying after watching your videos!

[@craigdavo]

Hi Nice video and Flight 🔥 are those gnb 450 mAh lipos?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I have so very many batteries that I can't say which ones I used.

[@rMr.big13]

Hey, How does the Holybro Kopis CineWhoop 2.5 Inch 4S Kakute compare to this cinelog. Heard its alot better.....

[@CharlieTalmadge]

Love it... I want to get one for the summer... So what is the full setup you have on that 4k one. Controller, goggles and drone config?

[@gregpostdronephotography6499]

You make flying look so easy.

[@gimbalair]

Its June 2022, is this still the best sub 250g cinewhoop as I am about to buy one!

[@bushidoconectorgustavooliveira]

Uma pergunta o Drone vem com a Câmera insta já incorporado nele?

[@deTOUR_PH]

Thank you Captain

[@Mike0193Azul]

As someone who works in video/photo production and experienced with dji drones, what would be a better choice as my first Fpv cine whoop for mostly indoor (would like the flexibility of outdoor) use? I've been considering between the Gepcr cinelog 25 or the TinyGo. Is any of them more durable than the other for inevitable crashes? Or perhaps you recommend an entirely different brand/model instead?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Since you fly DJI Drones it means you have a long road ahead to learn how to fly an FPV Drone. Unfortunately DJI (and other GPS Camera drones) slow your brain down because the drone does all the work for you. An FPV drone requires that you do all the work. I would get any all in one kit (RTF = Ready To Fly) with the knowledge that you will destroy it, so don't spend too much. If you want indoor outdoor to begin with, get a disposable kit like the BETAFPV CETUS PRO or CETUS X.

[@Mike0193Azul]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Understood 👌🏽 Okay thank you for the info. Will definitely go for a kit that won't hurt if I destroy it then 🥲 I do use glasses so I shall have to figure out the goggles thing

[@seansfc]

Dear Captain drone, Geprc cinelog25 VS foxeer 25 which one do you recommend??

[@stanvisualseychelles932]

Awesome kit

[@asaz7]

Nice introduction for fpv drone sir....

[@ShermanKenB]

Thanks for all of the great info on your channel. Bought a Jumper Lite Radio and started on a simulator to see if I would be able to pick up flying a drone. So far so good. Going to purchase this as my starter drone, is there a battery brand that you recommend?

[@Rooster502]

Thanks for the review What's more expensive the naked 4k 📷 or the normal GoPro?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

In order to make a naked GOPRO, you have to take one of your existing GOPRO's apart. The SMO 4K shown in this vid, comes as a unit ready to go.

[@Rooster502]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 thanks for the advice

[@MatiFPV]

great movie. Will this drone handle the DJI action 2 camera?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Yes

[@Martin-pu1ti]

Oh yeah!…this is a good FPV quad. Definitely more quieter and manoeuvring is very smooth.. Very impressive quad.👍

[@tomelcock7659]

Nice hoodie

[@AdrianoCasemiro]

It's a nice little park flier. But what I really want is that SMO 4k cam. It's on backorder everywhere!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

It is an awesome and very useful camera due to video quality and weight. I'm not sure why GoPro doesn't capitalize on the Naked GoPro and offer it. Currently we all have to build our own out of old GoPro parts.

[@AdrianoCasemiro]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 I'm a bit of a tinker myself. Up to the point of modifying my RTF models, building my own like everyone else in this hobby. However, hacking an expensive Gopro Hero is overwhelming, to say the least. This little SMO naked thing from the factory seems to be the way to go. If I could get one that is...

[@DroneViral]

Great review as always steve! Are you planning to review the mobula 6/HD ?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Hmmmm..... Honestly I have not even looked at that one. I'll check it out.

[@DroneViral]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 nice!

[@G-FORCEEE]

Aw, wish we could send you some of our spring-like weather here from Southern Ontario cap.😬 Well, thanks for the review! Love the look of the 95x better, (because of the red) but both fly great! 👍

[@loukasdrones3038]

Did the GoPro power lead plug straight into the SMO 4k. I've just got the quad and camera and don't want to fry any electrics

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

The camera has a max voltage that it can accept. Check the specs.

[@juliopena9136]

Very nice video. I love it. Look likes it will be my next drone. Thanks for sharing.

[@QSpeedRacer]

Watching this video again. Thinking replacing my 95x v3. Doesn't fly well. HD camera too far forward so too front heavy with hero10 bones. Thinking cinelog25 but do I but bnf or build my own with 1206 motors & 5 blades for more power

[@minaexperiment]

Great review, i am getting that drone for sure and SMO4K if i can get it.

[@willia3r]

Nice. I like drones with propeller guards.

[@mrMihaylo]

Hello. Please tell me how to install and connect the camera BetaFPV insta360 (naked) to this drone! What do I need for this?

[@Sassannid]

Hi. I've done a couple weeks of research and as a first fpv drone for cinematic filming, I've decided on the Cinelog25 thanks to excellent reviews such as yours. Just wanted to ask what fpv goggles and controller would you recommend to go with the Cinelog25 for a beginner? Thanks

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

CINELOG 25 is DIGITAL so you are stuck with the DJI FPV GOGGLES VERSION 2.

[@rMr.big13]

Hey... great video as usual. I ordered this setup. Where can I get the mount for the smo 4k.? I don’t believe it comes with the camera☹️

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I usually just use ZIP TIES.

[@shippingtons]

Just to say your competition that you announced re DJI FPV, incredibly generous. Thanks

[@kaleoariola]

Oh no! The flywoo cinerace has no dampening! Why am I only hearing of such things now?!? Aww oh well its already on its way. My first fpv drone. Still excited! I really wish I had watched more videos

[@gayathrymuhunthan3771]

can you review x1 zoom drone

[@IVENtures]

does it bind to dji fpv googles v2 and dji fpv controller v1? thanks

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

All DJI Goggles that are V1 or V2 work with every DIGITAL FPV drone on the planet. If you also want to use the DJI CONTROLLER for FPV, only the BLACK model works.

[@IVENtures]

Thanks caption drone planning to buy cinelog 25 its great

[@oh-brothers]

Did you get the Cinelog under the jeep the first try ? ...or did we see one of the other tries? lol Good review !!!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

First Try!!! Yahoo!

[@rzu7120]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 I knew that!

[@cyborgpirate5882]

How does the geprc cinelog 25 compare to the protek 25?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

One is a RACEwhoop (PROTEK 25) drone and the other is a cinewhoop (CINELOG 25)

[@cyborgpirate5882]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 awww, gotcha. So I think I will be sticking with the Cinelog25. Wanting more the cinematic shots, but be able to learn and practice acro more. Prevent another smashing of my DJI FPV. Love your reviews! Keep up the great content!

[@PsyKotyK]

So im thinking of getting this drone but holding off on the action cam what battary size woukd work the best ... mabey bigger seeing as no cam ? By the way thank you very much for replying to my questions and stuff you have been great .

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Anything from 450 to 850

[@FierceCards]

How hard is it to slow this thing down? Thinking about getting it for indoor real estate shots.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

FPV drones required excellent pilot skills if flown indoors. If you are a newbie, look elsewhere, or go and practice for a few months.

[@FierceCards]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 I have been flying FPV for 3 years now.

[@ToastyMcNuggetLuvr]

@@FierceCards did you ever purchase it for real estate?

[@anthonyr640]

I'm not sure if you left it out to save time on your video. The air unit is not needed to bind to the digital version of the Cinelog 25? I have a Mavic Pro and am thinking to get into FPV acro.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

If you have the version with a DIGITAL camera, then you must bind to the DJI FPV Goggles. As for a controller, you always bind to the controller that matches the receiver you have in the drone.

[@mrtrendizzle]

The calm music in the background and slow snow flights are so relaxing. 100% you should upload the footage without the commentary just for a nice feel good video.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you!

[@BongRith68]

Hi captain. Can I use this drone but analog version with my Eachine lite8 radio?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Your lite8 radio can only connect to certain receivers which means you can only connect to drones that have the proper receiver. Look up the specs for your radio to see what receivers it connects to.

[@BongRith68]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 honestly I don’t know how to look up the space on the radio. 🤨

[@AEROVISUALES]

Hi there !! do you have any diagram of how to connect SMO 4K camera cable to Geprc Cinelog board?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Nope. Just look for a cable that connects to the balance cable on your battery, then to a powerconverter, then to your camera. Many drone companies sell them.

[@cyborgpirate5882]

Basically I have been an aerial drone pilot for a while now. Got the DJI fpv drone. Love it.... however after a hard crash trying out the manual mode. I am wanting a little bit less expensive fpv drone to learn acro on.

[@Raypatrick66]

Could you answer me this one question would you buy the DG a drone with everything would you buy the one that you just showed that you liked and why and what are the reasons tell me how much more do you have to buy with this drone to make it work I had sent a controller batteries etc.

[@Raypatrick66]

Dji

[@AllAboutSpainbyBarryHaylor]

I watch your channel because you are without doubt the most professional person on KZbin in regards to all drone information. Thank you. Barry Spain 🇪🇸

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Wow, thanks!

[@DjFuNkysara]

It’s Pre soldered for wire to power up for smo 4K . / go pro . That’s a fine touch you may have missed captain

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

The wire was pointed out in the unboxing portion. Also for the SMO 4K, you will have to modify the wire as I had in this vid.

[@thelonehellyranger01]

Hey cap would this be considered a beginner fpv or does it only fly in acro ? And what is best fpv goggles to accept most fpv drones ? Thanks great review as always cap ... 👍👍👍

[@CitizenMike]

Can you put a full size gopro on this and fly? like gopro 8

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

It would not fly very well with that much weight

[@stewarthanson2931]

Great review! Does the camera wire work with the SMO 4K camera without having to do any mods? Thank you

[@stewarthanson2931]

Hi Steve- I just read in the replies where you said where you had to modify the camera wire so it would work with the SMO 4K camera. Could you explain how to do that as I’m not familiar with how to do that and what I would need for a plug. If you have the time that would be great! Thanks

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

The connector does not naturally fit the SMO 4K, but it uses the same wire colors, which means if you have an SMO 4K, there are additional connectors in the box. So, you cut off the connect that comes with the CINELOG 25 and replace it with the SMO 4K connector (just snip the wires, and either solder or tape the wires of the SMO 4K Connector by matching the colors).

[@stewarthanson2931]

Thanks a lot Steve- you’ve been a big help

[@VelasFPV]

Hola! Te hablo desde Colombia. Tengo también un CineLog25 y quisiera saber si al momento de cambiarle las hélices por D63-5 tuviste que hacerle alguna configuración o modificar filtros, rates, pid, blheli? Es que le puse esas hélices y el drone hace unos saltos repentinos y no sé que pueda ser. Gracias

[@rafaelm3404]

Hola Sebastian, los Cinelogs 25 fueran vendidos con las 5 helices antes, pero hoy usan 3... GEPRC ha cambiado eso. Yo tengo un cinelog 35 y este no es bueno com 5, yo tambien intenté a cambiarlas pero sin cambio de PID no se queda bueno... pienso que lo mejor es usarlos con las helices de 3, sea el 35 o 25... no se configurar pids y esas cosas entonces me voy a quedar com las helices de 5

[@TimHWolfe]

Hi Capt !!! Looks like a really good one here! I’ve looked around can’t find the answer. Does this one have an sd card slot ? Thx love the videos and info. Plus I’ve been watching for an RC car for this summer ! Thx from Colorado

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

No SD card slot on this one. Recording is via any camera you place on top or in your goggles.

[@TimHWolfe]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 I like the SMO camera, I could use it on both this and my old foam Hawksky plane. Thanks !!!

[@droneangels]

Hey! What filter was used on SMO4K? And what is the video recording mode? thanks for the answer

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

ND8 or ND16. I record at 4K 30 FPS since all my videos are in 4K 30 FPS.

[@droneangels]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Many thanks!

[@Bicyclekelly]

Off the wall question but I did not know where to ask it. Would you have any info on if DJI may run a special on the OM 4? Or you think it is what it is? Thanks for any advice.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Not that I know of

[@quadroneld]

When the time comes I would like to try the DJI FPV controller and goggles in combination with the CineLog 25

[@RCRich030]

Where you wired the smo. Red and Black i know..yellow on tx? And the blue wire ??

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I did not wire it to the TX or RX. Straight power (RED/BLACK wire).

[@RCRich030]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 okay thank you