Fimi X8 Pro Drone Review - Part 1 - Unboxing, Setup, Updating & Comparison

Enjoy part 1 of my in-depth review series of the Fimi X8 Pro Drone with Unboxing, Setup, Updating & Comparison. Drone here ebay.us/wVKayW
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[@33_charanjitsingh45]

Legend back with another review now waiting for the range test 🔥.

[@MrBrianms]

Stick sensitivity can be adjusted to change the drones reaction is a great feature. I'm interested in the Obstacle Avoidance. The new battery power efficiency for distance flying looks great. Thanks for reviewing the new FIMI because I am enjoying the FIMI X8 SE 2022 V2.

[@dmac8207]

Wouldn't be a Dunnill drone review without the legendary Candy Cane pen!

[@donwheeler1683]

I enjoy how thorough and easy to follow your unboxing and setting up the drone video is! I have the original X8 2020 and it is a good learning drone for me....thinking about this one as a bit more advanced, but still in a price range that is affordable for the future needs I anticipate.

[@gmoneywest4064]

Got mine to weeks ago love it, my dad id a dji guy and he has the new mavric 3 pro witch is crazy buy he loves the X8 pro and the TX10 witch if you ask me its a must have to go along with the pro version but all in all I got the full package it came to $857 and was worth every dime

[@sebtm6504]

*two, *mavic, *which, *but, work on the grammar lil bro

[@marissaluciano7671]

if it looks like a Storm trooper dustin is gonna love it

[@johnwhelan6409]

Nice review as usual! Timely as well, I ordered the X8 Pro March 3 from the “fimi store”, hmm, still waiting. At least now I can enjoy it vicariously with your review. Looking forward to the flight tests. Hopefully, Fimi will solidify its market for these based on the interest shown by honest reviews. As it is, I am a little skeptical when I see how the batteries seem to be less available, (the “plus” version being non-existent) and the inconsistent web site advertising, e.g., 40/47/w plus battery minute flight time vs 30 minutes hover time, or the eb** sellers reference to X8 Pro w/ TX10 , (should be TX0A, and it is an add on). Quite a few of the more expensive drones competing with the mainstream players seem to drop out. At least Fimi has been consistently upgrading the X8 for several years now.

[@socalpimp1974]

patiently waiting for part 2

[@moemaster1966]

Me toooooo

[@KillerXade]

Great video already ordered mine. Has anyone out there found the 5000 mAh battery? I haven't found any place that sells them.

[@matthewrickett9592]

Can’t wait to see the obstacle avoidance. I had an original fimi before I spent on dji.

[@shawnmartin1584]

Hey dustin ... I'm going to give you a little help for you're next time loosing you're drone.. dont turn off you controller! First off leave it on most of all...!!! Then when you get to the area that gps says its at, there is a button that you can bring up that you can tell the drone to start beeping and flashing... you should be able to find it in that area that way.. won't work if the battery is dead but might help you NEXT time..!!??

[@DustinDunnill]

I did all this. The drone can't do anything when it's off 🍻

[@SilvioPires-dk5jp]

That's a good drone ❤

[@yctestdrive]

Did you find the Mini 4 pro or you threw in a towel?

[@DustinDunnill]

Waiting for the spring to continue search. Snow has been relentless recently. It'll start to melt and get muddy then another round hits😂🍻

[@larrycolson7451]

Good Video Dustin. Are you going to put out PART 2 with a range test on this one? I watched the SAR video and as usual it was very informing. Is there a Part 2 in the near future?

[@DustinDunnill]

I did a search and rescue & drop test. I do have a flight and range test coming soon though 🍻

[@RWProo22]

great video dustin your the best

[@UKBUBBLERS]

Can't wait for the next video 😁 great review my friend see you soon 😁👍👌 🇬🇧

[@rpguy4]

Thank you for taking the time to teach us about the Fimi X8 Pro. It may be interesting to test to see if this drone is Remote Id compliant ?

[@AjaySingh-228]

It looks cool bro..Waiting for field test

[@matthewrickett9592]

Learn so much from you. Thank you!

[@user-it5qe2zn8f]

It seems to me that the obstacle ovoidance while I was trying mine out that it seems as it's trying to work itself away from the obstacle albeit very slowly but I've just tried mine today and I've just noticed this... Also it doesn't have side sensors but while moving it left and having an obstacle to its left why did it move very slowly and stop? Did it see before without me knowing.. That was weird to me.. But bringing it close to myself it was slowly rising until it cleared.. It's not what I thought it was capable of and Ive only ever had one drone with obstacle avoidance the autel mini plus.. The props on this are great and will be an asset on the v2 model as there thicker and stronger...!!

[@thedroneosphere1760]

I was hoping you reviewed this drone I been kinda interested in it

[@g.h.190]

Of course they have to reduce capacity when they put 4 lipo packs in the same space as 3 lipo packs as in the old version. Energy wise they do get a little more from the new battery. 58 Wh vs 51 Wh. More energy and still reduced flight time? I doubt sensors and more advanced camera consume that much energy. Probably a more honest specification than in the old version.

[@DustinDunnill]

Energy density also depends on new vs old battery tech but I get your points. Until we see new solid state battery tech in these consumer drones it'll likely be the same or very similar weight to power ratio dance 🍻

[@user-it5qe2zn8f]

They have a bigger battery for it.. 5000 mah

[@johnslugger]

"I used the 'DROP' feature to drop an 8 cell energizer lithium metal AA battery pack that I "hot-wired" into the battery circuit. Got 1.20 hours flight time at 14 miles out!!!!*

[@Joker001]

BRO THATS AMAZING FOR LESS THAN 1000$ DRONE THX

[@RonaldBrown59]

Nice unboxing and first look at the first Pro drone from Fimi. Is this Fimi drone RID compliant? Thanks for sharing.

[@larrycolson7451]

Hey Dustin, I hope I'm not being a pest, but I want to know if you recommend this drone for a user that does not use this for business, and just want an Affordable drone that has great battery life, distance capabilities, and FPV connectivity for the distance advertised, reliability of the features you mention. Long story short, is it worth it?

[@moemaster1966]

My 2022 v1 has remote id I can’t imagine that Fimi didn’t add it to the new pro ….according to the app you just turn it on …even in the NAVI 3.0 …interesting

[@MrPashee]

Hi Dustin! Why where is no wings and planes anymore? Love to watch your Parrot's flight with 4G. Will be amazing to see more fixed wings ;-)

[@SleekHobbies88]

How did the flight go,are you able to review it?

[@Davo-wl6ol]

It’s a shame FIMI X8 (2024) doesn’t have a controller with a built in screen like DJI as it seems there too scared to upgrade or just don’t want to spend dollars so then they can be up there with them, the big boys so to speak ! What’s your thoughts on what I have said. I’m not being negative as it really looks a nice drone & pretty good quality. I’ve had their first mini drone the release back a. While ago. Is it better than the current FIMI mini. David Perth Western Australia.

[@lennyschmalisch7439]

Very sad to see they didn’t upgrade the Micro USB which technically even makes it illegal to sell the drone inside of the EU

[@olabergvall3154]

Since it does not have a C1 classification it's illegal to put on sale in Europe/EASA anyway. Only dji seems to bother with this for the consumer market, so it's dji or dji, or nothing...

[@w.e.s.]

Oh hush dude bc of that law yall have is why they don't ship out charging blocks anymore ruined it for the whole world

[@lennyschmalisch7439]

@@w.e.s. They don’t ship out charging blocks since the iPhone 12 back in 2020. The USB C law came into force this year and was agreed upon in 2022. That they don’t ship charging bricks has nothing to do with it and is just capitalist greed.

[@Ry-ct2py]

⁠@@w.e.s.who still needs charging blocks? Every house in America has a drawer full of them

[@user-it5qe2zn8f]

Why on earth the size of the insert would matter so much????

[@leventis1991]

Hello, I would like to know if there is a patch, software update, or another application from FIMI that can maximise the range of the "tap fly " and "waypoint fly" modes from 1000 meters to the drone's maximum range of 15km. Cheers!

[@j12simpson]

Hi I’m looking to purchase a dji mini 3 pro weight isn’t a problem in my country which would you think is a better buy this new fimi or the mini 3 pro please?

[@leventis1991]

Hello guys I have a quick question. I just bought an X8 pro and I noticed that when i leave it on the table with the battery on, it gets too hot very quickly, especially the metal part in the belly. Is that normal?

[@twinskilladarabit7096]

Did u find the mini 4

[@ElFotografoFavorito]

If I want to take a long exposure photo, how many seconds is the maximum? excellent video, greetings from Yucatán.

[@itsallminor6133]

Not fcc compliant in United States its broadcasted remote is not in compliance. Which means you can't register it without buying a add remote id.

[@raizdesuenos]

I did not know that! Thanks!

[@chriswatchingyt]

What remote ID add on module are you going to use with the Fimi X8 Pro?

[@Peakabike]

6:30 - I don't think the direct WiFi connection to a phone ever worked, does it now ? Anyway, thanks for the review, brings back memories of my X8 2020, not a bad drone and a good flyer actually but it stumbled when it came to video/photo quality, the connection was poor with obstacles, the tracking was terrible, no panos....so yes a good flyer and not much else ;-)

[@BANGTERBASEL]

God god sayah suka dengan dron fimi👍😇

[@amawarifaasamuel7645]

When is the range test?

[@user-it5qe2zn8f]

Come on dustin. Iam busting to bite my nails waiting for the range test..

[@danwolfe2249]

How do you turn landing lites on, x8 pro

[@danwolfe2249]

How do you turn lites on & off

[@Cozydrone]

Dustin,have you heard anything about the new Japanese drone(ACSL).THANK YOU 😊.

[@DustinDunnill]

I've requested a demo for review. We'll see if they will oblige 😁🍻

[@Cozydrone]

@@DustinDunnill you are the best drone reviewer.very through😁

[@DustinDunnill]

Thank you! ☺️

[@user-it5qe2zn8f]

Still waiting for range test till zero again...!!!!

[@coolestguy1507]

Can you please review the Black Hawk 3 Pro from Exo.

[@jesusgjchuza6491]

Super 🤝😎

[@nightlightabcd]

I was really liking what I was seeing till you got to the removable controller sticks! This seems to be a new things that the drone makers are moving to, but I don't like it at all! Just something else to loose in the grass! I leave them in. Of course, this is from China to!

[@DustinDunnill]

In your case just leave them on tight or glue them on? Space saving options are always good in my mind 🍻

[@KimoPollock]

Still got that crap gimbal, huh? Does it still suffer from horizon tilt?

[@brutalwarpig]

I really have a problem with this review! These drones aren't the same as what you and I would receive if we bought one. These drones are hand-picked by the engineers and management of their respective companies. In some cases the drones sent to reviewers have higher quality components or special modifications to improve their performance compared to a drone purchased from retail stock. To be clear, my issue isn't with the reviewer. I take issue with the deceptive "bait and switch" tactics employed by the manufacturers. I own a FIMI X8 Pro which I purchased in early February 2024. I have had multiple problems with this drone and I'm not alone. I have spoke with over a dozen U.S. X8 Pro owners who all are having camera/image issues. Fimi either has a poor quality control system in place or they made the decision to sell drones they knew had defects. I also own a FIMI X8 2022SE V2 which works correctly and I think that FIMI rushed the X8 Pro to market while it was still in the "beta" stage of product development. Many Chinese companies take advantage of the fact that shipping a package back to China is tricky and expensive. These manufacturers know that a majority of people won't bother with the trouble and expense of returning the drone. It was going to cost me about $75. On top of that you are completely at the mercy of the honesty of the company and technicians who will evaluate the device. If they determine the problem was caused by the consumer or shipping company, then you either have to spend more money to repair your drone and you have to pay for shipping back to you. This type of review is useful for seeing the drone and it's features but I only trust reviews by people who spent their money on a product. This type of review is basically a long commercial.

[@DustinDunnill]

When you said "long commercial" I took it as a jab at the reviewer even when you say you're not 😂 Fimi (Xiaomi) is known for affordability & not up to DJI quality (you usually get what you pay for). To make the conclusion they are hand picked is quite conspiratorial. Buy from Amazon or eBay with Paypal and you are covered. I'm not sure where you are buying from but you need to get with the times. Even if they did make sure a product was working correctly for a reviewer, I wouldn't hold that against them. A smart company would do that since my reviews are honest. Now if they are purposely sending defective units from China as you say...well here we go with conspiracy theories 🍻

[@benedictomambia1305]

Hello Sir help me with any Dji drone am a very poor boy but a dji fun plz help

[@Ry-ct2py]

Micro USB 🤢

[@winstondouglas5026]

Please note that the FIMI TX10, TX10A, the FIMI X8 SE 2022 V2, and the FIMI X8 PRO are all out of compliance. They claim that it has and support REMOTE ID but it doesn't. As we know Federal Law requires that UAV pilots must have this Feature. However, FIMI drones are not recognized by the FAA, nor are you able to register the drone in the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA as having REMOTE ID. Please don't get caught flying this heavy drone without registration. This can cost you anywhere from $1000.00 to $100,000.00 fine or time in jail depending on the nature of your violation. Fimi has lied to us all. This is extremely disappointing. Total dishonesty and false advertising. You can buy and fly at your own risk.

[@RR-zq3mk]

@@winstondouglas5026 you must be fun at parties. The lack of Remote ID working is actually a selling point these days. They will sell many. When’s the last time you saw some “enforcement “ officer with a weight scale hanging off their belt…………………..

[@itsallminor6133]

It's junk. I'm sending mine back.

[@bulldogboy100]

I'm 1.57 minutes into the video and I can tell you already you're going to be disappointed with the X8 Pro. Not enough improvement in it to warrant the upgrade, people who have it wish they hadn't bought it

[@donfarrand8014]

I'm thinking even only 3 way avoidance over none on 2022, is pretty big upgrade. Much bigger camera sensor (thou still pretty small) should also be quite an improvement. Also don't see accessories bay on many others (thou yes on 2022) DJI is still a giant clip on for any accessory. Fimi price point and continuing improving software and hardware with (a bit late to game) avoidance make the x8 pro a nice upgrade. Waiting to see more of new camera and avoidance in next video and looking for good deal!

[@bulldogboy100]

@@donfarrand8014 The camera is not really that good, way too much to do in post to make the pictures even look halfway decent. For all the hype Fimi made with this and then having to wait 6 months for the first batch to be dispatched while hanging onto people's money showed the drone was never even close to finished and they were using people's money for research and development. It made them look really really unprofessional and left people with a bad taste in their mouths

[@moemaster1966]

Fimi has a lot going on for the money if people want to bash it go buy a Dji..I own and fly autel Dji and Fimi is it better then the mavic 3 pro ..no but I didn’t expect it to be

[@bulldogboy100]

@@moemaster1966 I own a 2020 and absolutely love it but after their improvement with the 2022 they've taken 3 steps backward with the X8 Pro. They had a real chance to improve the perception and reputation they have within the drone community but once again they have shown themselves to be a very minor player