FIMI X8 Mini Drone - Popular Flight Features - PART 2

[@BlairAir]

Pro TIP: If you ZOOM IN while in SAR MODE, THE ZOOM remains and YOU CAN SWITCH TO ORBIT, WAYPOINT, OR ANY OTHER MODE with zoomed image. GO Back to SAR MODE to remove the ZOOM. They really need to make the zoom work everywhere, but this workaround let's you ORBIT at a safe distance but get the centered object to fill the display.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Interesting, thank you. I've pinned your helpful comment.

[@jhovo2008]

That need a update to repair lol

[@BlairAir]

For instructions and example of this, check out channel: DroneXfactor has a startlingly good Zoomed Orbit with Fimi X8SE 2020 model. Video is titled "Intelligent Flight Orbit ZOOM TEST with Fimi X8SE 2020 in Rain." -It's Fimi X8 Mini's big brother drone and some AMAAAAAAZING Video to see. Play it on a big display. Then pick you jaw up off the floor.

[@GorillamansGarage]

@@BlairAir : Again... Fimi used the same exact software programing for this X8 Mini as they have with the X8SE models... they are so very muc alike.

[@mrjburke]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 hi sir can you help me please. I need parts for my fimi x8 mini do you know where I can get them I need gimbal mount and right back leg and ribbon cable to camera to drone. Thanks

[@dugly1149]

I’d say that when the ‘pro’ version is released I’ll be ordering. Summer is coming, keep up the great content.

[@starlinater10]

Pretty awesome drone for the price and all the features it has. Thanks for the review CaptainDrone. You're the best.

[@The-Opium-Den]

Seems pretty good for a drone from a mid-range brand. Having active track gives it a big advantage over the DJI Mini line-up, but it still needs polish as the failed RTH demonstration shows. Now, let's see what the Hubsan Mini has to offer and I hope it'll be reviewed here on this channel!

[@ModernDayTemplar606]

Looks like it done good. I was seriously interested but after you showed the Flywoo Micro FPV Drone yesterday it made my decision easy. Thanks Captain

[@harrybainjr7118]

You always have the most thorough reviews best on KZbin.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you!

[@ArminHirmer]

Not sure if I missed this, but they say it has a larger sensor in it. Does t make a difference?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Larger sensor? The sensor size is mentioned in PART 1.

[@ArminHirmer]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 thanks, missed it then

[@ArminHirmer]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Ahh I mixed them up, thought about the new Hubsan which has a larger sensor

[@Noble_Ninja13]

Thank you so much for the awesome reviews Captain Drone!, after watching multiple videos on your channel, I finally chose my own drone ( A DJI mini2). So again thank-you kindly for the awesome content, and the great reviews!.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Good choice!

[@jetmartin9501]

First, congrats on 200K subs...that's amazing. The Fimi Mini is looking like a pretty good buy for the $$s. It's nice to see them include all the smart flight features (Smart Tracking, Waypoints, etc.).

[@PowhiroMus]

The SAR mode is a winner for me! I don't know why more drones don't have this feature. I appreciate that it may not be very useful for you sophisticated city folk but if you live in a small community isolated in the wild, empty country having GPS co-ordinates is vitally important. We don't have the resources. We often go to a new location with no line of sight, imperfect maps, no situational awareness to search for a lost soul but rarely do we have "eyes in the sky" that give us a good overview of the terrain, obstacles, where our vehicles and personnel are searching. Sure they are equipped, vehicle and team with GPS but the ability to direct them by radio to a spot of interest or better still, spot the lost person and send to the exact co-ords of the drone above their head is a life saver. Our terrain is often deep sand or scrubby bush covered hills and gorges, searching by foot is slow, searching via vehicles is difficult. Having a drone to quickly cover hiking paths or following tracks in the sand is great with a camera able to distinguish between man and animals. We often do a quick search before switching to intensive metre by metre. Do DJIs display current GPS co-ords?

[@Matanumi]

not directly no fly app you probably have to pull that from airdata or something with DJI

[@rinse9570]

Seems competative to the mini 2, tnx for the revieuw, my drone adventure is to an end.

[@hellorc4354]

One day i shall fly again. Love all the features of this drone.

[@tenchong69]

Cool video about this drone again Captain Drone

[@PAHChannel]

Perfect video! I'm really waiting for a video review of Hubsan zino mini pro !

[@DianKuChannel]

exactly the landing failed because the helipad was blue, it was too bright. use the orange one

[@henrymessi4243]

x8mini ku ngembun e bro

[@alvaroroaabad7990]

Wow I think we have a winner lol sorry DJI but FIMI X8 it's really cool drone.

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

Nice all the bells and whistles

[@Akash_1805]

Yass part 2 less go!

[@babyzfpv1234]

I’m going to rag on you every single time you wear these glasses. Every, single, time. Lol Love your reviews! Looking to score some captain drone stickers!!!!!!!! 🤞

[@Icantdrive55]

Congratulations on 200K Steve. Looks like a good drone not from dji for once. That’s pretty rare. I think dji still rules but it’s nice to see other manufacturers making quality products.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thanks 👍

[@adibart]

you video learning so so amazing. thank you so so much

[@mytige20V]

Steve, as an FYI you can now purchase the FIMI X8 Mini with one Pro battery from the FIMI store now in Sept 2022 for $339USD plus shipping. Sounds like a good price to me.😀

[@lynsmith1096]

Good part 2 Steve

[@crddrones3457]

Very impressive mini drone ,nice video 👍 GOD BLESS

[@jethstv3748]

some day having that kind of drone!! Haha enjoy watching..

[@kts8806]

Good video. At least you got in a little jog (workout) during Trace mode!!!

[@stussyhuff]

Afternoon, 200k subscriptions well done sir.👍

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you!

[@Glenrsi]

I really like the FIMI drones. Nice one Steve.👍👍👍

[@joschspike9705]

Sorry Captain , windy for me... is something other, if i watch the Trees ;-) Thank you for your work, nice Flights

[@richardhykes6939]

OH by the way thanks for all you do. Keep on flying.

[@ninomendoza627]

This drone is like a slap slap slap in DJI’s face :)

[@rockymountainlife]

Congrats on 200k subs, Steve! 👍👍

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you!

[@taticaldroid9288]

Nice work, I just played with my Mavic mini today. Perhaps DJI or other companies can insert a Mavic air into the mini series perfectly in the future.

[@ullahaktif4492]

Nice fimi x8 mini...👍👍👍

[@johnnymg1787]

Nice little drone but I think the DJI Mini 2 is a better buy for a bit more money. Great video as usual! 👌

[@SkyDomeVIZE]

Nice, thanks for the review. I missed your last giveaway.

[@positivecommenter1]

I was waiting for this.

[@brunopaolocedrone8434]

Hi Steve when I watch your videos and means all the days !!!! I MISS a lot CANADAI Envy you for this where I lived since I was 2 years old untill 15 years old. Well when You have time i will like to watch your part 3 of FIMI X8 MINI PRO because your battery just ran off when you normally fly around to show how it gets video and photo! So hope one day might return in CANADA and will like to shake your hand friend!

[@genefoxgreenmountaindroning]

Thank you again for your honesty and great information and review

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

My pleasure!

[@davidgrim5990]

Can you do a camera comparison with the dji? Your reviews are always the best.

[@AndrewStevenson316]

Would like to see a direct comparison between this and the Hubsan Pro.

Hello, Nice video.I couldnt link my fimi mini drone through wifi.I want to try to use with phone.Did you try that? The drone gets very hot. My hand burns when I remove the battery and touch the metal inside. Is it the same with you?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I have not tried the wifi with the MINI but have done it with the FIMI X8 SE. The drone should not get hot????? The only item in a drone that produces heat is the video transmitter, and it is kept cool by the props spinning. Were you in SPORT mode for awhile because that will warm up the battery.

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Hello , The drone gets very hot while trying software at home in standby mode, and the Mavic mini doesn't get that hot either. Can you try to connect with wifi?

[@wulfclaw4921]

Leave it to you , Steve ! Always thoughtful. Test flight of Drone and weed abatement at the same time ! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Great review ! Wulfy

[@lifepranks]

Nice moves

[@JR-bw3tr]

thanks for sharing , firmware update 1006N is available now.... nice drone

[@FL-PHILLIP]

Great review! Do you know if the controller will fit an iPad mini? Ty!

[@jayrglaycanayon9015]

Hi sir is this drone can use as fpv. Or i have an existing vr is this drone compatible with it?

[@davidellis5135]

When you reviewed. the Hubsan Zino+ you showed some Ariel shots what was the music you played in the background.

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

I like this one

[@bolaoresanwo6411]

Which would you advice between MINI 8 AND MINI 8 SE? Also is there a MINI 8 SE 2021

[@joepowers3731]

There is a bright spot in the middle of the footage and dark around the edges, When the suns at your back there is definitely an over exposed brightness floating around in the footage.I have seen other reviews and the gimble glitches when you stop suddenly or gimble facing down and horizon is way off at times.

[@sonyviva308]

Im thinking whether to get this or the C fly Faith 2

[@cliffordparmeter6940]

Always super view super blogg.

[@bungalogic]

Good stuff on the tracking. Thanks. Learning.

[@gvanausdle]

I've noticed on other reviews problems with the horizon level and shaking at times maybe in the wind. Other than that it seems pretty good. Could got see if your done has those same issues? It seems to not always be on every drone. Like my fimi x8 2018 I didn't have the horizon issues but many did. The only issue I had is it wasn't very stable in hover but flying out it did great.

[@BlairAir]

"OH it's got a house down there, that's weird... OH! That's where I took off from" Yes.. my people call that the HOME POINT" LOLOL! You funny guy. 😆

[@slybaxzter]

For a first time camera drone do the fimi's intelligent flight modes make up for the gimbal issues ? The crooked horizon seems to be an easy enough fix, but the turn off for me is the jumping upwards I see people complaining about. Stuck between this and the mini 2

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

The FIMI MINI is really good, but if you want perfection get the MINI 2

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

That's cool

[@marcoreviews]

Can't wait for the under 250 grams version to be out!

[@sylvaindemeulenaere]

Yeah me too I want one

[@vergeitz]

Sir, where is the quick shot mode ? I searching in my Fimi mini Apps, there is no quick shot mode.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

The video shows you... try again you'll find it (don't look for QUICK SHOTS... that is a DJI TITLE)

[@n1vca]

I love the FIMI software features that I really miss on my mini 2 ... hope DJI will implement them despite their internal product political strategies that might backfire at some point. I still like the improved stability on my DJI ... it is really like nailed to the ground, while the FIMI is moving a bit more, but I also like the FIMI. And Sport mode is really eating up batteries on the DJI as well ... tried to follow my wing in the slowest possible speed, barely above stall ... had to go into sport mode and while my wing used less than 10% of its battery for the same flight the Mini 2 ate up 90% and had to land ... wings are simply much more efficient and more fun to fly but suck when it comes to taking images or any cinematic stuff is very limited to impossible ... wings can't fly backwards or if they do they are out of control :-) Thanks for the interesting review

[@av8dr]

Nice. This will be my alternate/backup drone because it doesn’t have NFZ.

[@capeRCouple]

your just making me want mine more and more capt,alishanmo actually has the pro battery in his review

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I saw that... lucky dude!

[@jamestome1454]

now this is interesting, I was planning to upgrade mini 3 but, this seems to be a good option budget friendly.. same with mini 2 but with obstacles avoidance,. so anyone opinion if is this a Good option? and like is the battery life is good?

[@arthurtorricer4544]

Question.. so if I put the square around my kids that are playing soccer ..or even kayaking ..will it still track and follow them even if I am off to the side with the controller? I know some drone you reviewed it follows the controller.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Correct. You would put the drone in LOCK mode so that it sits still in the air and just follows the children up and down the field (left to right). You would not want the drone to move and follow because eventually it will fly into something since there is no obstacle avoidance feature.

[@arthurtorricer4544]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Thank you

[@xhappy425]

Great alternative for DJI but in my opinion hubson zino still the best.. Please do a review on new sg108 pro yan 2 it has 2 axis gimbal and sd card slot.. the old sg108 has no gimbal and no sd card slot i hope they upgrade the camera as well.. Thanks! Love from the Philippines...

[@michaelrosario9956]

Am not asking which one is the best,, am just asking for your opinion of which one you like a little bit more,,and you already flew both of them...Please

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Unfortunately my opinion doesn't count. You see I fly "every drone on the consumer market" so I have no preference as long as the drone gets the job done.

[@MarcRCAddict]

The footage looked a bit over exposed but I must say I’m impressed, when the under 250g version comes out I might get one rather then the older mavic mini..

[@retromodernart4426]

@BwayneAnnaLee That's called a "vignette".

[@rasboy342]

Captain Drone. After I met you, I await your video reviews about drones. I no longer feel like entering other channels. you are very good at what you do, I congratulate you!. I would like to see a image quality comparison of the camera with the DJI mini 2

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you!

[@josedavidhernandez4220]

Hi Captian Dron! Very nice test, I have a question do I have to use a 5G mobile data phone or a WiFi 5GHz phone compatibility?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Nope, a 3G or 4G phone is perfectly fine.

[@richardhykes6939]

Does Way points work on this fimi x8 mini pro V1. I didn't see that on this video

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

That is an old video, but I believe the V1 had waypoints similar to the Fimi X8

[@sorentino58]

I bought the fimi mini pro and I have two problems. The smart functions are not activated, and in HOME POINT the fixed little man is activated from where it started and not the mobile point of the controller. If you can help me. I am writing and translating from Greece. Thanks

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

If you take it out of beginner mode in the SETTINGS then the smart functions work ONLY when you are flying.

[@sorentino58]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 thank you for the update..

[@belovedLion80]

Mini 2 “SMAAAAASH”

[@HistoricalDroneFlight]

Time for a DJI Mini 3!

[@FLYBOYJ]

Nice review - A question; I understand this drone had a Geofence feature where it will hit an invisible wall (like DJI) products and not go any further. Does if lock up if you try to take off within the Geofence area? DJI products will lock up when you are close to a Stadium on days where there is no event going on, that's why I ask. Thanks in advance!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

There are no flight take off restrictions like DJI, and as for a GEOFENCE, that is called BEGINNER MODE. You just turn it off.

[@FLYBOYJ]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Many thanks!

[@MrJoffster]

Now I'm leaning towards this drone but the issues with android phones is slightly putting me off is it as good as a dji equivalent is my question thank you for another fantastic video and stay safe out there

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Unfortunately nothing is as good as DJI which is why DJI drones cost more and you get less features. However, for the price it should satisfy most users.

[@pauloutdoors6619]

What small light weight drone would you recommend for trail running has to activate track, cheers dude love the channel

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

This would work, but keep in mind it has no obstacle avoidance so if you run near trees or objects, this drone will just crash into them.

[@pauloutdoors6619]

Would you say Dji is best option?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

@@pauloutdoors6619 If you can afford a DJI MAVIC AIR2 or AIR2S, that is your very best option.

[@umerasad]

Hey Steve! I love your videos from Pakistan, i was wondering should i get Fimi x8 mini or DJI Mavic Mini 1? I'm 16 and a beginner, I'm not gonna use it for professional use just as a hobby. I was thinking of Mini 1 as DJI is a famous brand. Tell me what you think?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

If you want it to follow you get the FIMI

[@javlogs07]

Is there a flight restriction too like dji noflyzone?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

None.

[@svrgnn]

Hello, this feels like a great drone for the price, but I still don't know should I buy this drone or the Hubsan Zino mini SE. Do you have a recommendation for which one should I buy? Thanks

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Hubsan Zino mini SE is the better one.

[@Matanumi]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 really? Range is better?

[@HoldunReed]

Does this one have no flight restrictions like the X8 SE 2020?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I saw no flight restriction for the X8 SE 2020 or the X8 MINI. What flight restrictions did you see on your end?

[@GorillamansGarage]

You always seem to pack tons into you rreviews. Thats great. I have the X8 Mini. I can not seem to get good video. Not even close to what I see here. Mine is so over saturated. What settings do you have on? Video Quality?, Colour, WB, etc???

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

AUTO settings. Did you mess with the settings? Also, do you have VIVID on?

[@GorillamansGarage]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 thanks. No I just plug n play.. this thing is an enigma

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

@@GorillamansGarage Normally the video should have subdued colors and do get saturated colors you have to select VIVID or change settings to manual.

[@GorillamansGarage]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 : You must have a unique X8 Mini then. The majority I have seen have naturally over saturated video when factory defaults used. I have to use F-Log and go down to -.03EV to get close to what I see in your shots.

[@overfly_pt]

Great my friend 👌👍

[@ozbisonjak]

Does have remoteID?

[@JG-mw7uy]

Do a Mini, Mini 2, and Fimi X8 Mini Comparison video.

[@jhovo2008]

And hubsan mini pro

[@ertatta]

Add the C fly faith even though it’s a bigger/heavier drone. Point is that it is around this price pint as well.

[@capeRCouple]

seems you and i are 2 that got good units with no issues,i know a few of the other reviewers have big problems with their fimi mini's

[@henrytaaffe7058]

great review sir

[@earlpascua6939]

Nice review, is the mini2 better in specs than the fimi mini, i just want to know cause not sure of what to pick

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Both have different features. FIMI makes their MINI for people that don't want the DJI no fly zones and no ability to follow you. DJI Makes their mini to fly farther.

[@michaelrosario9956]

Captain Drone, I have one question,, do I need a license just to fly my Mini 2, ?

[@nelsonprivateer7128]

That is determined by your country of residence. They decide the laws. Under 250g in Canada you're not required to register the drone but you still must follow the rules ( separation, altitude, controlled airspace, licensing etc)

[@darealprashandt3116]

Who just watch Captain Drone to know how to fly a drone but can't afford a drone. 👇

[@k6lsn]

Have you been able to buy even a cheap drone like eachine e010 or little hubsan? There are some decent gps drones that are pretty cheap. That's how I learned at first, got me to where I knew how to fly and control a drone pretty good so when I got a good one it was way easy. ☮️ Wheelchairjohn in Idaho USA 😎

[@darealprashandt3116]

@@k6lsn Hey bro I am happy for you but the drone price is kind of very expensive in my country. Like a DJI tello is $600 in my country and the controller is $200.

[@darealprashandt3116]

I am from Malaysia by the way. I really hope I will win one of captain drone give away but the only thing is Most of the giveaway my country name is not there. I am planning to buy the MJX bugs 4w. I have been saving up my money for that . It's going to take me 2 years to do that but I will do it because my mom gives me $3 a week.

[@asilo22]

Yep, im saving up for a hubsan zino 2 plus!! Not a big fan of DJI their restrictions are too much

[@darealprashandt3116]

@@asilo22 Oh may I know what's the restrictions.

[@jvrotter]

Just got mini from B&H. Have had it for a week. Happy with all the features except for one problem which will be a deal breaker. I’m getting a wave effect when viewed on my computer. Real bad when the drone is just setting on a table. When in flight it’s more of a jittery effect. Have tried every different resolution and frame rate. Did you see any evidence of that with yours?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Try it on a different device just in case the problem is your computer

[@cornel_gabrian]

Hi, I have a FIMI X8 Mini and I see on the phone display that the battery level is under 30%, or any other alert... but I receive no AUDIO warning. Can you help me in clarifying this aspect? Thank you!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Audio alerts would be something within the settings menu and require compatibility with your phone & volume control.

[@keitharksey8622]

With fpv mode what goggles could be used??

[@FahadKhan_3007]

8:08 What is happening... Lol😂😂😂😂

[@enahorookhamafe2710]

Weldone, Captain! Seems like you were quite in a hurry though!!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Cold.... Brrrrrr. I edit vids together so they are FAST PACED, so tons of info in a short time. I do this for all the people who absorb info fast and complain that reviews are too slow.

[@riverakers]

It seems to waiver a bit it the wind on camera compared to the Mini 2. Any thoughts on comparison to the Mini 2? Price I know is a factor.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Yes, perhaps if I do a 3rd vid.

[@jasmijnariel]

I was waiting for the autel evo nano+ but it is limited at 13m/s in sports mode. That scks for 1000€... I think i will buy this one

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

As mentioned in my NANO+ review, all features are coming in February. Sport mode has recently been added.

[@RichM1967]

I would really like to see how it works with that Tripltek tablet, that would let us see how well it works with android. with most gimbal drones the camera stays level with the ground, but I like the FPV drones when they bank into a turn. DJI drones sort of do this (FPV Mode) but its not very smooth. I was hoping you could test the FPV mode so we can see if it banks smoothly in a turn or not.

[@bulldogboy100]

that tablet won't fit the controller unless you use a tablet holder

[@jeffsullivan4992]

I've been in every contest just can't seem to be that lucky winner

[@rpmautoreviews9249]

oh, so this model has the usual hover, orbit around you in circle, return home, follow me (is it by tracking only or can it follow where the remote is going ?), and it's really good camera image quality and very similar to the dji mini 2 but for less $ ? someone mentioned the camera can zoom in ? So this mini actually has all the features normally you have to go to the larger heavier models ? Like I'm looking for ? if so, I better grab one before it's gone. Its $499 in Canada.

[@rpmautoreviews9249]

oh, one more question my friend, it looks like it is better quality camera than the contixo F35 ? Please verify if this is true, as it's my next model I was close to order and want to be sure between the two (size diff. aside)

[@Chearfan283]

Fimi x8 mini best drone 👍