Hubsan Zino Mini SE - The Review

[@chadgarber]

This drone almost looks better than the pro mode in many ways. It seems like a really good drone!

[@elizajames477]

Yup, given the price difference, seems better using SE given longer battery time and that object avoidance isn't necessary if you are flying well (esp. since it doesn't avoid side impacts)

[@larrynorcott1477]

Always impressed with your very thorough reviews. No one better.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I appreciate that!

[@justinlmc1]

Your reviews and education is amazing and priceless. No one comes close to your videos. 👍🏼🙏🏻❤️

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Wow, thank you!

[@jeremyboyce1537]

Canada , is so Beautiful to me , it doesn't matter ! Rain Fall or Sun Shine. Captain !!!!!

[@eb4697]

I have to say you are the best reviewer yet! The name is well deserved! Captain my Captain 👨‍✈️ thank you for reviewing all these products! 🤩 I wish I could buy them all 😁 but I buy some😉 ( Image quality is nice ) ⚠️warning to beginners perfect 👍🏼 tracking is good. Nice Lumber Jacket by the way.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thanks again!

[@DianKuChannel]

this is weird. this camera looks better than the pro version

[@DroneSyndrome]

It might be using a different image sensor chip. The ZMP’s camera has improved quite a bit in my opinion. But yes, the video looks really good on the SE version.

[@Qamil323]

Well, sensor used in pro version does have huge potential (it's possible that it's even better than air2s) but hubsan has no clue how to code proper firmware

[@DroneSyndrome]

@@Qamil323 Really, better than the Air2S you say? Hmm... that’s interesting. I’m sure that Hubsan is working hard to to get it all right. Well just have to wait longer and see

[@anakjohororangkampung3760]

Nunggu reviewnya bang

[@DroneSyndrome]

@Christopher Smith Wow! Now that’s a statement.

[@jrblair2424]

I drank the DJI coolaid and paid $1500 for a DJI mavic pro for my vacation to Nantucket last year. DJI made the whole island a GEO zone/No fly zone. Couldnt take off without FAA approval which I couldnt get. No vacation pics, no video and I had to carry the damn thing all the way there and home. Done with DJI. I bought this drone and I can fly anywhere, anytime and no registration required and DJI cant record my flight data and turn it over to the government. DJI video may be a touch better but if you cant get the thing in the air, does it really matter? Love this drone and bought it because of this review. Thanks Man

[@cognetic]

Man these drones are getting so amazing!

[@SW-Video]

This may be the best Hubsan yet! I would recommend this to a new flyer or someone wanting a good small form factor travel drone.

[@ModernDayTemplar606]

Very nice well done video. I seen that floor mat and wonder why didn’t I ever think of that when I had nothing else. Thanks Captain

[@zodiac_qld8018]

Love your verve, mate. The solar greenhouse in the background is interesting.

[@ProductionsbyKevinB]

As a photographer, having a canopy like clouds is a good thing. You look just fine. If you want to tweak the color in post you can. You would have a worst time seeing your phone screen if it was a cloudless day.

[@G-FORCEEE]

Love the jacket too Cap!😃👍

[@goldenu2]

This thing seems superior to the Pro model in every way that matters. I'm impressed.

[@k1ortia]

This is well impressive, im considering getting one of these instead of the Mini 2, 45mins flight time? and active tracking is a no brainer

[@LaClippersFan310]

Touchè

[@fitnesschefen]

Me too

[@DamianBrown]

Same. Gonna research more but those two points are a big deal

[@Matanumi]

I doubt its that long It also doesn't go that far

[@alirsed7034]

Hi captain ! Great review 👍 I have to choose between fimi x8 mini and zino mini se ,... please tell me which one is better to choose ✌

[@ojtamayosr]

I'm impressed. I had written off getting the Hubsan Mini Pro since it seems to have many issues, but this one is on my list. I'll wait to see how the Autel Nano performs and take the plunge.

[@yusufbekar2082]

🈶 a amazing personality!🐶❤️💙❤️💙❤️

[@ersoygok1154]

excellent and elegant... waiting on next one

[@philhechle5175]

Good idea using your car mat as a landing pad. Never thought of doing that.

[@Mr.LightningBolt919]

thats what im wating for.. captain drone is the best

[@lovestreetlizardking]

It just blows my mind how much better the camera is on the SE compared to the PRO! No over heating and cheaper too.

[@jorbontabugsy]

thanks a lot for your answer

[@Matanumi]

Yea.... its like they rushed the botched pro model

[@Matanumi]

Umm....how much did this cost when it came out? It's like 700CAD now that's way too much

[@viralhype_]

Really useful. Thank you. I have been umming and ahhhing for so long and trying to save for a dji mini... but this is the first camera that even comes close. Just need them to make that price point a liiiitttttle lower... and I'm there. Great review.

[@davaoeagle72713]

Look great 👍 captain... not bad for a small drone. Another awesome review! Thanks for sharing. God bless

[@shotgun4257]

This is actually pretty impressive for what it is, camera looks good, tracking was fine. Even return to home wasn’t terrible. Wow

[@JonR35]

Looks pretty darn good, thank you for the top speed!!!!

[@enespaturcaturcutur6931]

🆘 effortlessly wonderful!! ❤️

[@feedthemachine99]

Thanks to you I think I found the right one . This is it ! .Thank you so much for all your great informative videos.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Great! Hope you have lots of enjoyment with it.

[@TheGreatExplorer]

Thanks Captain for your review!

[@shb7772000if]

My first drone was a mavic, and I never crashed into anything. I think you need to give beginners more credit.

[@MehmetORHAN_ELT]

Hi captain. Me and my little son, who is 8 years old and the youngest licensed fpv pilot of Turkey, really like your videos. He calls you Captain Grand Father hahaha :) We really like your alternative drone reviews. Thanks a lot.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

That is cute! Thank you and I'm glad you both enjoy the videos.

[@iGoldeneYe]

LoL! Love the landing pad alternative.

[@SussexYank]

Great review as always! Nice field-expedient landing pad! A floor mat from your vehicle! As to the weather where you are, Steve, Ottawa must have a different climate than Toronto. I lived in Toronto for a couple of years back in 1967-69, and my overall impression was lots of clear weather, even during the winter. Obviously it rained and snowed and so on, but I loved the climate. One memory I had of the area was someone saying that that area of Ontario (that juts down to Michigan and New York) has the nickname "Banana Belt". So perhaps the climate _is_ better down there.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Normally we get a few sunny days in during the week, but the last two weeks have been cloud and rain every day.

[@Glenrsi]

Great video and drone Steve. Price of drone with 3 batteries is very good. Like it very much. 👍

[@davidellis5135]

Exactly the kind of weather we have been having in the UK, about as much chance of seeing sunshine as I have a PS5,, the minnie's are good drones and they seem to be able to handle the wind pretty well. Still love my hubsan zino + thoe.

[@Max-ex1cz]

Do you have problems with the horizon, cause there is this horizion adjust button. And are there some gimbal glitches if you fly fast for a long distance or in cold weather? I really want to buy this but i am not sure, cause the dji mini se doesn't have any technical problems. In your opinion, Hubsan sells a product when it is at least 80% complete. At what level do you think the Zino Mini Se is now. After all the firmware updates. I'm just undecided because of the camera things and i want to have a good All-rounder. I am looking forward to a recommend

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I have not used the SE in awhile so I'm not certain where they are on the updates. My suggestion is to go on KZbin and search the the HUBSAN MINI SE and add a FILTER for UPLOAD DATE. This way you'll see the newest videos from people who own this drone and you can then tell if all is well.

[@contactpq]

Just watched the unboxing the end ...you sound like a game show host describing a prize to the contestant ...lol... You Are Indeed The "CAPTAIN" of the drone reviews...lol

[@FPVphilly]

Outstanding drone

[@heraldbatalla6194]

I don't know why but I love watching things that I can't afford to buy. But anyways, nice drone review captain. Great flight!!!.Nailed it!!!

[@umutdagtekin8436]

Wow one of my favorite

[@genclerinmekan2468]

♥️From The Bahamas 🇧🇸🤗

[@GorillamansGarage]

You must be One of the Ten Testers Hubsan sent out units to. Retail units are on hold for an undisclosed amount of time at the moment Great overview (again) ... they seem to have took notice of K.I.S.S. 😁

[@andresarbelaez.correa4948]

Hola capitán. Este dron tiene algún sensor? Excelente ilustración gracias.

[@alexis854]

You are very entusiastic, absolutle great drone !

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thanks a lot!

[@99woodcutter]

Thanks Steve. Quite a pleasing colour palette to the drones video. Do you plan on testing the new Autel nanos when they're out?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Yes, eventually

[@LaClippersFan310]

You can use Yagi-Uda and parabolics right?

[@nglutussakkarep]

God or not this drone 😁😁😁🙏

[@anrob1865]

I would love to see a comparison between this and the DJI mini se and the mini 2.

[@ricardomeyer4455]

Excellent video. Very well done. A great teacher. Thank you :)

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Many thanks!

[@007therealjamesbond]

Any new sub 250 drones coming out with nfz capabilities? Dji mini is too restrictive

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

FIMI was supposed to have a new version out this month, but I have not seen anything.

[@007therealjamesbond]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 thanks, hopefully Hubsan with another Zino

[@qualudia1]

Hubsan adding the GPS mode makes the "Follow Me" mode pretty foolproof. Does it try landing if you fly it lower than 3'?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Only if you keep holding the left joystick down.

[@stickfurniture02]

Can you please do a flight review on the Mini Pro like you're doing on the SE ?

[@russellemorris8692]

Looks like DJI is finally getting some much needed competition. Any feedback on Hubsan customer support after the sale?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Hubsan, just like DJI, does sell insurance for repairs/loss. I’ve never used it so can’t comment.

[@russellemorris8692]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Thanks!

[@egyptianfalcon4749]

Great review 👌👌🌹 ... Btw I think zino mini SE is the best drone in the market for it's price range 👍👍👍

[@jrblair2424]

I drank the DJI coolaid like you and have had 4 of them including at present, a Mavic Pro and Spark which have both become paper weights because of the No Fly Zones/Geo zones. Nearest Airport is 8 Miles away and still wont let me fly without FAA approval. F DJI and hello Hubsan

[@Icantdrive55]

Wow a Hubsan drone that works right out of the box! I’m impressed! Hubsan historically takes 6 months to get it right. 😁

[@paw-patrol-overland8076]

Looks like Hubsan has a winner.

[@joepowers3731]

Great review!!!!!!!!!!!!! And I agree with Dianku Channel the camera seems better on the se than the pro.

[@Dave-YellowDogWelding]

Looks nice. Their website states it only comes with one battery unless you tic the box for two. 435 one battery, 485 with two batteries. That second battery is kind of pricey.

[@TheItalianWays]

Wht drone? I was distracted by the plaid coat . Lol luv it ! Looks great Captain. Drone too lol

[@M4mepo]

Another impressive review. Thank you.

Absolutely stunning ❤️❤️

[@keithdouglas8707]

Nice little drone with a decent camera👍

[@xhappy425]

I guess I have to buy this one

[@angidave1429]

Hiya Captin, thanks for all the GREAT vids, can you tell me the best site for Hubson drone spares, thanks again, Regards Dave C Netherton UK.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

HUBSAN drones are sold on all the major websites, so I'd start with Banggood, then move onto the other 20 websites.

[@TheMr3742]

Wow, what a good drone

[@jhoncarlononong8896]

Hoping to get one of those drones 😊

[@Staysilentobsearve]

Loving this drone , hope I can get one on Amozon

[@Hollywoody911]

Hello, why does the real time video feed studder a bit...also I can see some studder in playback especially with fast moving things like cars...I can see this in your vid also. Your thoughts. Thanks

[@DannyFyffe]

You know Steve, For $440 this is actually tempting. Is the OA on the Pro version effective? How would you compare and rate the cameras on both of them? I appreciate you showing this.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Cameras are very similar, but on the PRO you get a few more pro camera settings. The avoidance works as it should be it is not a SMART avoidance. In other words the drone just stops without crashing and will not attempt to fly around the object.

[@thepresentmoment369]

I just got done setting up the OA on the Hubsan Zino Mini Pro and I can say that it works really good. It's worth it to set it up and it's not that difficult if you follow and guide and have a decent computer or laptop. I programmed mine on my Windows 10 i5 3000 series laptop.

[@DannyFyffe]

@@thepresentmoment369 That's good. What is your overall take on this quad? Steve made it sound pretty good.

[@thepresentmoment369]

@@DannyFyffe , my opinion is only regarding the mini pro. I would say it is a good drone and has lots of features and good specs. Especially the camera sensor. But Hubsan is still updating and unlocking features on it and improving over time. If your looking for a totally complete drone then the Mini Pro is not it. If you want it totally complete then you'll have to do some work and also wait on updates. But I would say that that's any drone now days. The companies are making products that are not 100% done before the product goes to market. The drones now days are put to market about 80%-90% complete and then the public is the testers. This goes for all the big name brands as well. I would say if your willing to do a little work to get the Obstacle Avoidance system running perfectly and have patience on updates for unlocking certain features then yes the Mini Pro is a really good buy. And I suspect the mini se will be a good buy as well but I don't own that one. Let me know if u have anymore questions.

[@nielskapaan739]

are you gonna do a review about the new 'fimi x8 se 2022'?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

More than likely

[@nielskapaan739]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 looking forward to it.

[@FahadKhan_3007]

Zino Mini SE is also good and has many features like other mini/nano drones and some features are not in the DJI mini 2 or Mavic mini! Flight time is superb as 45 mins is just above average but you said that you charged the batteries last week and they are at about 75%... I charged my Mini 2 some time ago and then after 2-3 weeks, it was at 80% which is impressive... Mini 2 has tracking? I never heard about that... Can you explain?

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

Good morning great video nice review

[@zachanderson3340]

7:39 🎶 Walk this way 🎶

[@Premiercoaching]

Hi, this looks great. Does it connect with any smartphone?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Yes, any smartphone that can download and run the App. So that means a smartphone from this century.

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

Have a good weekend

[@hendranandradrone7064]

Very good...video 👍

[@raypeery6317]

Thanks to this review I bought one - thanks! Can you tell me how to record the FPV stream with OSD data? Thanks!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Just record your phone screen

[@jorbontabugsy]

Great video. just bought the zino mini se. but I have a doubt about the phone. you fly with wifi on or fly mode on......waiting for your answer I'm a beginner Thanks

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

You plug your phone into the controller with the provided cable.

[@luisferrao1268]

Hubsan zino mini se 🥰

[@arthurv89]

Nice video Captain drone. Does Syncleas.2.0 work as well as Occusync 2? If not what is the difference?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Not sure, not many have tried to compare the two.

[@mohdhelmeechannel527]

this latest model?

[@boatingsibbingandwandering3262]

How is it in the wind for wind resistance

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Should be the same as all the other little drones on the market

[@twentysevenlitres]

I would argue that it is in competition with the DJI Mini 2, and even the DJI Mini SE, as the attraction of the Sub 250g drone is initially their weight. After that, you then start looking at Price, Brand and Features in whatever order is important to you. So if you want active track out of the box, that rules out DJI Mini models (for now, that will change shortly, or you can get Litchi or whatever other 3rd party apps work with various versions of the Mini). If you want obsticle avoidance, Hubsan it is (at least until Autel actually start supplying the Nano and until the Mini 3 launches). If you want the long flight time, Hubsan wins again. If you don't trust or want the newer brands, then you can buy the DJI product. Etc.

[@dortmunder27xxx]

Hallo. Which Drone would you recommend for beginners? DJI Mini SE or the Hubsan zino Mini SE? Which one has the better Livestream on Smartphone while flying?

[@Matanumi]

Yet autel botched their time without the mini 3- they can't seem to figure out supply

[@moemaster1966]

@@dortmunder27xxx either one…DJI is very nice but between the two price might decide I the end

[@patrickbatoon1128]

Dream drone😃

[@MARYOLIONHEART]

Hellooo again, @Captain Drone and Happy New year 🙂, i am back here....today my Zino Mini SE drone arrive to me, in about 1 hour will be in my hands, i just talked with the delivery guy on the phone 🙂 ...ooh my God, i just can't wait..i am shocked, in less than 2 weeks since i ordered, so fast :) ...i will watch again your video instructions to not doing something wrong before my first fly :) .

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Have fun!

[@MARYOLIONHEART]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Thanks, i just got my drone today, for the moment, i put controler and battery to charge, and later i watch your video, for start, pairing and calibrating drone, before fly :) . I posted in facebook Hubsan Zino groups, a video and photos, you can see them there :) .

[@raedchen1]

sadly no walkthrough through film modes. i`d like to see, which FPS rates are available in all resolutions.

[@oyunkanal1797]

keep it up💙💖❣️

[@jetmartin9501]

Looks good. So Hubsan just announced the Zino Mini....Meaning now they have 3 drones in the Mini Category: 1) Zino Mini Pro; 2) Zino Mini SE and 3) Zino Mini

[@venkateshwarraopilli4422]

Best review 👍👍👍🙏by captain drone 👍👍🙏 make more videos 🤩👍🙏 keep it up 👏👍👍🙏 take care ❤️❤️👍👍🙏

[@cesarm8811]

Nice review….which you would you recommend for your first drone the DJI mini 2 or this one? Also maybe you attached one of your mats to the top of your Jeep cover.

[@twistedfireman]

I am also looking for an answer to that very same question… I have been waiting for the Mini 3 to show up before spending money on a drone but there seems to be more choices than ever in the sub 250g category and I’m getting a bit impatient to start flying and learning new skills before I really need one of those flying cameras…

[@gadreem]

looks like a nice drone, although not the same as the Mavik mini 2 but price wise it cost more. Thanks Steve.

[@joegraceffo642]

Thanks for this review, Captain Drone. Interesting to see that the batteries on the SE are interchangeable with the Pro. Are the controllers also interchangeable? If you use the Pro controller on the SE (assuming interchangeability) will it increase the range? The reason I ask is I killed my Pro drone and thinking of getting the SE to replace it, that would leave me with extra batteries and spare controller. What say you?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I don't think they would work, but then again I've never tried it. You'd have to put the controller and drone in BIND mode which I'm not exactly sure how that is done.

[@jeanmoisan9028]

hello, do you know the procedure to switch the transmitter to mode 1?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I've never had to do that, so I could not tell you. If I was looking for such info, my first stop would be the manual, second stop would be any online manual, and third stop would be Hubsan customer service.

[@hzcrack8157]

waiting next video😍😍😍

[@denniscopeland8816]

Capt Drone - I got the Zino Mini SE recently due to your excellent review. After flying it a bit - I managed to NICK a prop - requiring replacement. The screw was difficult to turn and I was able strip the phillips screw out. Could you advise HOW to get that stripped screw out with out tearing things up ? If I cut a slot in the screw - it may get metal into the motor - not good. If I use vise grips to crush the prop and get a purchase on the screw - may also crush the female threads that the holds the prop screw ? I do not care to have to send my bird back for service in China. May not see it again. Comments appreciated. Thank you Dennis

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I have never heard of anyone stripping a prop screw. Have you tried needle nose pliers?

[@cukur3928]

waiting on next one📍

[@frank-efingerz127]

I couldn't wait for the dji mini3.. I bought this one.

[@scoty_b80]

been considering a MINI SE but worried about battery and propeller availability

[@RandyRadar43]

How can we review substantive Hubsan drone reliability and customer service data/information (not just unboxing and flight demonstrations) to make an informed purchase decision?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

You will have to create a company that does surveys of customer satisfaction for Hubsan Products. After you do that, it will take about a year of gathering data for you to have some idea. Once you have the data, please feel free to share it with potential hubsan buyers. Or you can just visit any forum or AMAZON site and read all the comments from newbies that have difficulty with technology. What I'm getting at is that if you are not a child, then you realize that in life if you line up 100 people who have purchased Hubsan products and ask them their opinion, you'll always get the 80/20 rule. 80% will be satisfied and the other 20% not satisfied. This applies to every products and company in the world. This is also why when you go on FORUMS and AMAZON, it is only the 20% who are usually there because humans are mostly happy with items in life and would never get any work done if every time we were happy with everything in our day we wrote a positive comment somewhere.

[@RandyRadar43]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Sorry, I may have framed my question the wrong way. I 'm not certain how you perceived it, but it was honestly asked of you because of your depth of experience. I think part of the answer may be that companies like Djj and Autel (maybe others?) appear to have US-based (english-speaking) customer service capabilities; whereas I don't think Hubsan does. I asked about Hubsan because I had a laborious email exchange with them about a crashed Zino Mini Pro. The time delays and tough english exchanges has made it difficult to work my issue. So, thanks for your KZbin videos for new products as they are both fun and technically informative. And, maybe I answered my own question by asking if a drone company has US-based customer service before I make my next drone purchasing decision.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

@@RandyRadar43 I think you answered your own question. Companies like DJI have repair shops around the globe. In addition Just imagine what it must be like at a customer service center listening to people new to drones describe their issues. I can tell you that I receive no less than a hundred emails per day from people asking questions about issues they are having. In most cases it is always user error and I can problem solve that. The people at service centres are hired off the street with no background or problem solving drone abilities, then add in the language barrier. This is why DJI rarely solves problems but instead tells the owner to send the drone in for repair. Hubsan does not have as many international service centres so they have to try and solve the problem with people not that great in that regard. If I get a hundred emails per day, just imagine how many Hubsan receives daily. My advice to newbies not good with technology is to purchase from a drone store in their country where they have access to the store staff to answer questions.

[@connecticutaggie]

Nice drone. What resolution are the photos? Are they the same as the video? Is the zoom optical or digital?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Digital zoom. As for photo size? I’m not near the drone so can’t check at the moment. The specs online should give the resolution.