Hytobp AE8 EVO GPS Camera Drone - Unboxing and Review

In this video we take a look at the Hytobp AE8 EVO GPS Camera Drone. It's a nice kit, but ultimately I was unable to get it into the air. Here is an Amazon link to the drone (affiliate) : amzn.to/3yK7jX5
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[@waypointnewengland]

Thanks, a good reminder for me to get in touch with my Congressmen today to tell them to leave DJI alone.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Ha! Yes!! 😄

[@simonzero3815]

Another great video to make me realise that there was logic in spending so much money on my DJI products. Keep em coming. Si

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you Simon! I agree.

[@simonzero3815]

​@@IdahoQuadcopterI would like to hear about how you leave your batteries when there is a gap between use with your drones. Nobody seems to cover this topic , but it seems that there are best practices that should be followed. Any content would be appreciated. Simon

[@bobell69]

I admire your patience with these non DJI drones.

[@asfsfas2435]

potensic is ok other than these are kind of toyish

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you! I hear that. 😀

[@KarlBerlin]

I would've been cussing like a sailor. You're very patient 👍👍

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Ha! I'm used to it with some of these bargain drones. 🙂

[@DroneViewsMedia]

Well that's a cool lawn mower 😂 Something is definitely amiss with that drone. Great video, Marcus 👍

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Oh Alan, it's perfect for mowing that green Irish grass. 🤣

[@fcava-ti7mb]

Hi Marcus, you have patience of a saint 😄 All the best from the UK

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Ha! Thank you! 😄

[@baxter6504]

Patience is a virtue, Marcus. Thanx for the review! 👍🏿

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Ha! Thank you! 🙂

[@philipchura7139]

Great Review Marcus. Great video. Have a great day and keep testing..

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you Phil! You know I will!

[@Dman52Drones]

Hey Marcus ! Great job on the review as usual ! As far as that "drone" is concerned...well my mother taught me : if you can't find something nice to say, say nothing . 😁

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yeah Dman, it was tough on this one. 😄

[@soniaellis163]

Wow a new drone to review we should declare a national holiday 😂😅

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

More to come.

[@f62darkstar]

That drone looks almost Identical to my Glorale X38 3 axis gimbal drone that I absolutely love flying...the remote is exactly identical...less than $190 on Amazon....luckily, I have never had any problems with connections or the APP. and it will actually take off...haha..flies like a dream.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yes, this was an odd situation.

[@homemadesolutionsandideas5239]

Sounds like the Potensic when it boots up. Doesn't seem to fly as well, though.... Seems like the rear props would, if anything, flex up, instead of down to hit the arms. Seems like some sort of calibration error between the motors, or that one or two of the motors is defective. When it took off, it seemed to have a little trouble with hovering level. Maybe you'll get it figured out. Thanks for the great attempt! I enjoy your videos.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you! Hytobp say they're going to send me a replacement.

[@homemadesolutionsandideas5239]

@@IdahoQuadcopter Sounds great. This was the test run - looking forward to checking out the official review!

[@the_rat_run]

Your patience is inspiring, Marcus.... Let's hope that the replacement is a goer... Fun watching, thanks!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Fingers crossed! 😄 Thank you!

[@coach77060]

Instead of wearing goggles, you fly this wearing Mickey Mouse ears.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

🤣😂 I like it!

[@finnybflyin]

Hey Marcus! Great to see you! Love the goatee! Is it possible that the fixed wing RCs behind you caused any interference with the drone's calibration? Also, what kind of electrical tools were being used by the painters on the scaffolding? You had 16-17 satellites so I'm going to rule out GPS. Maybe (like with the Potensic Atom) another location or software update? Cheers, Brendan

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

It sounded like the props were hitting something Brendan. Thank you for stopping by!

[@rickparkinmoto]

Well that was entertaining, but I'm not sure there'll be many people rushing out to buy one on the strength of that demo! Hope you manage to get it sorted so you can give a full review.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

They tell me that they're sending a replacement. I told them I'd do another review.

[@RonaldBrown59]

It looks like we have a failure to launch, LOL. You never even got to do your dronie. I hope you found the nearest trash can... Thanks for sharing Marcus.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yes Ron, this one was really odd. 😄

[@MichaelBarber-z8f]

Hi Marcus 👋 My friend. Oh my 🧐🥺. Well some days you get a drone and it won't fly. But God bless you and thank you so very much for being so patient and honest 💯👍. Hopefully you can get it to work right soon. It does look nice looking and hopeful 🙏. Have a good day my friend Marcus and see you next time. 😲👋

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Hytobp say they're going to send me a replacement.

[@MichaelBarber-z8f]

@@IdahoQuadcopter oh wonderful 👍. Hopefully that one will work great. Looking forward to seeing the review. Have a good night my friend Marcus.

[@julioayalapuertoricodroner]

Looks like a nice drone Marcus. Looking forward to seeing it fly..Thanks for the video, my friend.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yes, we'll get it in the air one of these days. 🙂

[@pp2trancos]

El ritmo de trabajo de los pintores es mejor que aquí.En España uno trabaja y los demás miran, ahí todos miran. El dron se contagio

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Ha! Those painters were nice fellows. They enjoyed watching the drone!

[@akirasho719]

Marcus how would you rate the drone on its ability to flop over?🤔🤨😉😁

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I give it a 10 out of 10 Warren! 🙃

[@FlybyGuys]

Well, that was entertaining 😊 Interesting how they release a drone in that state. Thanks Marcus ✌🏻

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I'm glad you enjoyed it Stephen! 😂 Hey, it is a good looking drone!

[@psoon04286]

@@IdahoQuadcopter looks are good only when it’s for static display on a stand👎😟

[@gregrorabaugh564]

Don't you just love it now. I can't stop laughing. Maybe with the replacement you'll have better luck. You certainly need some..🍀

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I was trying not to laugh as I recorded the conclusion. 😄

[@GulfCoastTim]

Dang. At first i thought this one might be fairy decent since at very least it had a 3 axis gimbal. Don't think i ever saw any of your reviews where you couldn't get a drone to fly at all. When YOU can't get a drone to fly, you know something is wrong.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Ha! Thank you for the vote of confidence. 😀

[@soniaellis163]

I got 1 or 2 toy drones like ths inspire look a like the Q333-c ive had it about 6 years ive only flown it twice because if it brakes there is no way it could be repared , and it looks cool .

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

It's a fun hobby!

[@Kingdog1965]

Great video

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you for the visit!

[@londenard]

I can't believe this baby is only $160! What a deal!!!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I'll bet you picked up two of them Lon! 🙂

[@ssb73q]

Hi Marcus, Another drone sent into the Idaho black hole? One would think that those drones sent to you would have been pretested. You do a good service to new pilots showing them what to expect. These tests are at least entertaining. DJI drone reviews are boring because nothing ever goes wrong.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yes, this one was a challenge Richard. 🙂

[@coach77060]

Reminds me of the old Italian brand called Peezosheet.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

🤣😄

[@henrytaaffe7058]

honest awsome review Marcus. i wont be buying that drone lol.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Ha! I don't blame you Henry! 😀

[@Caroline_Tyler]

Some mad vibrations on takeoff there, more under quality, over promising drone. You have more patience than I would have Marcus x

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you Caroline. 🙂 They saw my review and are sending a replacement.

[@Caroline_Tyler]

​@@IdahoQuadcoptersays heaps for their QC checks!!

[@171jacjac]

Hey Marcus, I FIGURED OUT what the Issue is with the drone. I spent several hours analyzing your video as well as running some algorithms based off what your video revealed. The software I use is top notch and really really expensive. It takes about an hour for your flight data to be reviewed and analyzed by the software. I just printed a copy of the report based off my software. **Report Findings-The drone is a piece of junk, End of Report😂😂😂😂sorry for the build up, I just had to, haha!! To me when I first saw the drone, I thought it looked really flimsy and cheap thin plastic. I know most of us are spoiled because of our DJI drones, but still! It seems on almost all your new drones you get sent, there’s typically some type of an issue. Could be a small issue or one exactly like this one where it can’t even be flown. I looked it up on Amazon and it sells for $199 with a current $40 off coupon. As soon as I see the whole Amazon “coupon” shuffle on drones I know to stand clear of them. Might just be me in regard to that, but based off my experience with drones that do the coupon shuffle, they’re typically garbage drones. Maybe that one you’ve got will end up being a good flyer but I just don’t like WiFi drones! I’ve tried plenty of them having price range from high $300’s close to $1k. My experience with the WiFi drones is that they just don’t have good range. They all advertise long range with several claiming 11000’ to 14000’ they don’t even come close to those numbers, maybe a fourth in distance. Anyhow, that’s my two cents, haha. Thanks for always bringing us along for these demos. I love your sense of humor with drones like these, you’re mighty patient is all I can say! Good seeing you around the tube, stay safe, from the Big D!!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Ha! 😂🤣 Hytobp say they're going to send me a replacement.

[@psoon04286]

@@IdahoQuadcopter if they are expecting a second review you can tell them I won’t be looking forward to it. Such a waste of time👎😟

[@171jacjac]

@@psoon04286 so true about that!! Marcus has a good poker face, so even if he did another review, I’m sure the company wouldn’t even catch what he’s really thinking, haha. Hopefully Marcus won’t waste his time with another review of that one. I was shocked how cheap looking that drone was as well as the price tag on Amazon, totally nuts! For $100 bucks more a person could purchase the 4K mini, DJI for the WIN as usual, have a good one!!

[@171jacjac]

@@IdahoQuadcopter RUN, RUN, and then RUN some more, haha. I truly enjoy watching your videos. Thanks for sharing with everyone!

[@michael18754]

I think I will stick to DJI They are the best in the business for Drones. 😂😂👍👍

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yes, I'm a DJI fan too. 👍

[@kodak_jack]

A good reason to stick to known brands.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I understand. 👍

[@yrrallyrrall8851]

Have you tried turning off your dji microphone? It sends on 2.4Ghz, which the remote is also.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

It was not transmitting, just recording.

[@TaniaGail]

Alright, Marcus, maybe this is not the drone to follow my kayaking adventure at Lucky Peak?

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I'm saving the DJI Mavic 3 Pro for that Tania!! 😀

[@BlairAir]

If the props aren't inverted, they wired one or more backwards. If you could find the backwards one and reverse the props it would probably fly. Not that you should waste time doing any such thing, lol.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yes, no point in wasting too much time. 😂

[@Roys_Drones]

I found the same drone on Ali for $11 with one battery... Amazon says its unavailable.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

That’s a deal, but only if it flies. 😀

[@BelizeByDrone]

Wow!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

True, Wow indeed. 😀

[@f62darkstar]

if I may...it sounded like when it went to take off the props were hitting something....at least to me anyway.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yes, I agree. 👍

[@capeRCouple]

I would tell that company to quit while they are ahead...lol

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yeah, they're sending a replacement. 🙂

[@user-uz8pz6yy2l]

WOW 😳😲

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yes, indeed!

[@Frank_djihobby]

What a piece of junk! DJI ALL THE WAY! Thanks for the video Mike!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yes, it's tough to beat DJI. 👍

[@exploringwithjohnny6947]

wow vary good review fill sorry for newbe try itand do that.not good ,well my friend not been out with my dji mine dron over wk as rain that lovey uk for you ha

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you! Yes, this one was a little crazy!

[@jimanderson4865]

Hi Marcus......You would have had a better review if you joined up with those RC planes......🛩🛩

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Ha! Maybe so! 😉

[@GenealRC225]

@@IdahoQuadcopterhello, I was at Heros that day flying the fixed wings with my friend if you want to like idk schedule a time to fly together or with the drones but I subbed to your channel and you make great vids !

[@mariostanley1806]

Did you do a software update?

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

It did not have an update available.

[@psoon04286]

I can imagine a total newby buying this for its price and will swear off drones forever. What a let down on the first attempt😔

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I worry about that too. Hytobp say they're going to send me a replacement.

[@WeretheRoberts]

lol maybe next time. Maybe it should be called Low Top. With a silent B.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Ha! 😂 Hytobp say they're going to send me a replacement.

[@WeretheRoberts]

@@IdahoQuadcopterlol. Reminds me of the TSRC one where you lost your memory card. I’d say that kind of stuff only happens to me but it’s good to know I have a brother in Idaho who has the same luck I do. Hahaha

[@Alan316100]

Thanks Marcus, certainly one to avoid! 🙂

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

This one was a challenge. 🙂

[@worthmor5146]

I'll stick with DJI!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Ha! I get that. 😄

[@giuseppeberna4028]

🙃

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

😀👍

[@giuseppeberna4028]

@@IdahoQuadcopter 🙃 👎

[@flywithmike8608]

Just more junk drone and a waste of money. I refuse to review these things anymore. 😎

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Hytobp say they're going to send me a replacement. 👍

[@MarkHawthorne976]

Guess I won't be buying that one. 🙂

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Ha! I hear you Mark! 🙂

[@wallyworld85]

Absolute Junk, your video shows why nobody should it buy it. Later Wally

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I hear you Wally. 😄

[@chriswhite58]

😂

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

👍

[@pixusphotographic]

Do it right and don't buy shite.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

This one was a challenge. 🙂

[@chefb1461]

Wow, that is a bad drone

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I couldn't get that bird in the air. 😄

[@richardhykes6939]

Dud drone

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Ha! Yep!

[@richardhykes6939]

@IdahoQuadcopter have you figured it out yet there Ole bb buddy