Ruko F11 GIM2 4K Camera Drone Full Flight Test Review and Unboxing

In this video I do an unboxing and full flight test of the Ruko F11 GIM2 GPS 4K camera drone. Ruko is an Amazon seller, and they did send me this drone for review. I do a full video test, and take a look at the intelligent flight modes that this drone offers. Here is my Amazon affiliate link for the Ruko F11 GIM2: amzn.to/3HxORRO
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[@garypitman3528]

Hi Marcus I’m a new drone pilot from the United Kingdom and my first drone I bought was the mini 2. Haven’t took it out for a proper flight yet as the nerves are still getting the best of me. Just wanted to say thank you for the mini 2 content you have posted on here,it’s very informative. Keep up the good work and thank you once again for some great videos. From across the pond in the uk,very best wishes. 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you! I have a lot of friends in the UK. Get that Mini 2 out and fly! 🙂

[@garypitman3528]

@@IdahoQuadcopter thank you for replying Marcus Much appreciated Take care

[@IchySacFPV]

I have to give you credit....You have patience my friend....after the third try I would have thrown the controller as far as I could...( after removing my phone ) and kicked the drone 😂😂 Thanks for the video. Awesome as usual...😎

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Ha! Thank you Sam! 😀 It was a challenge!

[@lenwest7734]

I own this F11 Ruko drone and it DOESN'T shake or wobble... Likewise, I'm amazed with your difficulties with the set-up and connect, you should've read the directions more methodically, as set-up and calibration is a breeze! 'Idaho Quadcopter' has done a great dis-service to this drone's capabilities!! You'll notice so many other reviews applaud the stellar features and performance the F11 offers at this price-point! My testimonial is entirely unsolicited, Check out other reviews on this drone and you'll see that 'Idaho Quadcopter' was wingin' it with his review!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I'm glad yours works as you expected. I simply show my experience, nothing more nothing less. I flown a lot of these F11 drones, most worked better than this one.

[@tramey1961]

I agree with 100% the vibration he experienced was because the blades were out of balance I suspect he may have did a test run that he didn’t show and crashed it or RUKO sent him a drone that was returned and that person crashed it.

[@golds335]

i had a f11 pro great drone never ever let me down.Thank you for your review

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yes, the F11s are pretty good. Thank you!

[@RDsRCReviews]

These F11's are decent but as usual the price just kills it. Nice look at this one Marcus!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Spot on Ryan!

[@georgekelly1948]

Thanks for the review, Marcus. As always, I enjoyed the landscape and blue sky. Cheers, buddy.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thanks again George!!

[@jaime766]

Hello Marcus-you've made my day again-Thanks a million-Mike in Aus.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Why thank you Mike!

[@johnmartinelli4006]

Thanks! This was great and thanks for going over everything for us.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Hey thank you! I appreciate it!

[@Van_City]

Nice review Marcus. As I mentioned in my response to your comment I’m almost thinking the temperature might be the cause of the jello. I had a bit myself last week during a flight where it was considerably colder than my recent flight. Just a thought

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you Dan. It was a cold day when I flew the drone. You may very well be correct. Thank you for stopping by.

[@milan2k11]

I just got mine for $260. Coming in tomorrow. Can't wait to try it

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Enjoy that new drone! 👍

[@MrEddieNunez]

Great to see new drones. Thanks for a comprehensive review.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you Eddie! This one was a challenge. 😄

[@ErnestWhiteman]

Appreciate all the great content, keep up the great work!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I appreciate that! Thank you!

[@wareagle9655]

I’ve seen other reviews of this drone and it will follow you in target- green box and record, also the orbital mode you have to mark the center of the orbit. You’ll have to find those in the manual as mine hasn’t arrived yet. Also you can have it display in feet rather than meters, not sure where that is either but it will.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Enjoy your new drone!

[@wareagle9655]

@@IdahoQuadcopter I drive a truck over the road and sometimes just out of sight are great things to see, that’s what mine is for. I will thanks

[@aronsmith4768]

Man, as i watched this, i felt your frustration! I have gone through the very same thing with my new F11 numerous times! Soooo frustrating. I hope Ruko customer service is watching this because there is a serious lack of “how-to” in their instructions! Love the hardware but getting it to function is a Royal PITA!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Sadly, most of these cheaper drones are the same.

[@RonaldBrown59]

Well there was whole lot shakie' going on in that video.This one had some issues, no doubt that. And it's hard to recommend at that price point. Great review Marcus, thanks for hanging in there with this bird started acting up on you.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you Ron. It did take a while to get this one in the air. 🙂

[@gmivisualsjason3729]

Always very informative and interesting videos....

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you Jason!

[@Dukedom95]

Thank you!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

My pleasure! Thank you!

[@tramey1961]

The vibration in the video is caused by your blades being unbalanced. Change the blades and see if it goes away

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

That’s possible. 👍

[@robertbdrone6835]

All right Marcus, a new video let’s get that bird in the air

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

We sure did Robert!

[@johnzima9505]

Nice presentation and I got the no-name drone looks the same but the instructions were in the box! Too complex to even start just to mess in my backyard and take videos the instructions stink so I am 72 years 72-year-old veteran of manual RC choppers without these modern complex systems to fly!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Ha! I hear you. The cheaper the drone, the more complex the instructions are. 😄

[@BlairAir]

Oh no, the F11 STRIKES AGAIN! Used to love this one (my first drone (after I returned a Holy Stone. But lately, I like the Fimi X8SE for basic drones, especially with the TX10 Smart Controller. It can't shoot video like tge Autel Lite+ but it's not bad with the Sony IMX383 sensor and the TX10 Controller is awesome for $300

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

So many F11s! 🤣

[@patrickboyd8368]

Can you manually look around with the camera while it is in waypoint flight? I don't see any automated options, but was thinking some star-like-points on the path could effectively aim the drone at different angles, if neither manual nor auto control is possible.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

What you're describing is called headless mode. I'm not sure if the drone can do that in a waypoint mission.

[@davidellis5135]

Do you do most of your flights on a Sunday, because there never seems to be anybody about. It's a strange town, it's like a man made oasis in the desert. Joan Crawford's adopted daughter, Christine, (book and movie, Mummy Dearest) she lives in Idaho doesn't she.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Not sure about Joan Crawford, but during a cold day while school is in session the park is usually pretty empty. 👍

[@davidellis5135]

@@IdahoQuadcopter At least you get warm weather , it's freezing here in England ,we get frost and rainfall, Britain is known for its rainfall, very green country no desert anywhere, many of our towns are like ghost towns, energy bills at an all time high, are crippling, people, boarded up shops, Vladimir Putin's trying to financially cripple Europe, (he's a right one he is) and since we left the European Union it's hitting us hard , (but I still don't want to go back in it) old people dying in there homes because they can't afford to turn on the heating , and now we here of the massive earthquake in Turkey ,and Syria , terrible. It's pretty gloomy at the moment .☹️

[@op4950]

Use the cable and connect to your phone.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you.

[@fairoaksguy7040]

Marus you have my support it is amazing these company's want to sell there products, yet it's frustrating and a failure. It's a waste of time a nice meal and JB drink is a +

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Ha! 🙂 I understand completely.

[@jimanderson4865]

Hi Marcus.....There description on Amazon says 2-Axis + EIS Anti-shake. They better go back to the drawing board. Kudo's for getting out there though.......👍

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

😃 That anti-shake part needs some work. 🙃

[@tramey1961]

The shake is most likely due to blades being out of balance

[@mr.boutdoorsmisadventures7464]

I have a Ruko F11 Gim, it is a good budjet drone for a beginner. I out grew it really fast once I got my Mini 2 But the F11 is still a solid Drone. Much better than my first drone the Holy Stone 720. Holy Stone just plain sucks. LOL The Only thing I do not like about the F11 GIM is there is lag between controller and the drone. That can cause a issue. Just wondering why you keep the settings in Metric? I only deal in fett, miles etc. My biggest issue is these budget drones only wet your whistle, You quickly want a better drone. I first bought drone to follow my boat, and take video of my camping trips. Once I got my first DJI I found out how good a drone can be. You get what you pay for. JMHO.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I think you are spot on, it's much better to start with a drone like the Mini 2. I use metric for a few reasons, most drone specs are in metric, and I just plain like the system.

[@CarolinaAirshots]

Your affiliate link has it for $100 off, $360 isn't bad but that jiggle kills it

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yes, too bad about the jello in the video. Thank you!

[@volestoat]

When I had my SJRC f11 4k pro I put the ruko app on my phone and it works. But I put the SJRC app back cos it had Panarama on it

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Maybe I should try and fly the Ruko with the SJRC app. 🙂

[@BaqPaqJaq]

Omg another new drone???!!!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Indeed Jackie! 😄

[@antoniodavis9848]

hello i just purchased this drone and i think it has the newer version controller, im upgrading from the ruko u11 drone . i would like to know if you could give any advice on flight and safty ...

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Make your first flights in an open area with no obstructions. Do all of the calibrations, and make sure the drone records its home point. Happy flying!

[@antoniodavis9848]

Thought about this question today since the batteries are type c can a cell phone car charger charge one of the batteries in a pinch to keep flying

[@speeedy_rc]

Great review. Cool drone but for the money you're better off purchasing a Mini 2 that will give you far better video and photo quality.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I agree, spend that money on a Mini 2. 👍

[@richardhalliday6469]

The drone is a SJRC F11 s which costs $200 , sometimes less, I paid $220 with 3 batteries including tax and shipping. RUKO have their badge and box put on the product and a 100% and more mark up. Amazon even more. I have 2 versions, both the same apart from one has a 3km range the other a shorter range, the shorter range cost $120 which is why I bought it. Both work perfect, they have no camera shake or tilted gimbal like the example Marcus is flying.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I had better luck with the SJRC version too.

[@dwightkellingtons5308]

​@Idaho Quadcopter what's the full name or brand you're referring to?

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

@@dwightkellingtons5308 They are simply called SJRC, I'm not sure what that stands for.

[@dwightkellingtons5308]

@Idaho Quadcopter just saw it on ebay for 225$ thanks

[@fmimages]

It’s raining non stop and still waiting for a clear day! My mini2 may need another charge. Ich….

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I'm glad you're out flying! let's hope it clears up soon. 👍

[@billlewis535]

What day was this? Enjoyed it.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Thank you Bill. It was two days ago Feb. 2nd.

[@TopSecretVid]

Any way to adjust the exposure? Why the jittery video??

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I'm not sure about the adjustments. I have not flown this drone since making this video. I'd say the jittery video is because of poor design.

[@peterlall]

can you pause flight at a particular Point of interest?

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yes, you sure can. 👍

[@WOLFES33]

My remote does not have the wifi connection I love it

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Good deal! Thank you for watching. 👍

[@HikeFly22]

Pretty good size

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yes, it's about the size of a Mavic.

[@HikeFly22]

@@IdahoQuadcopter nice

[@Of_the_House_of_Black]

can the camera on this drone point straight down?

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I'm not sure. I don't have this drone any more.

[@BlairAir]

Jiggle at first was a prop shadow from the looks of it.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

This one had plenty of video jiggle. 👍

[@rucharmed]

On Amazon it say 3gimbal

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Okay.

[@ryanhell921]

Um. With all those issues trying to connect. I think I'm just gonna leave the Ruko drones alone

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

That was a really cold day. I'm not sure if that made any difference.

[@danielinsactown8987]

You make that drone look frustrating because you didn’t read the directions.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Or the drone is just frustrating. 🤷‍♂️ Thank you for watching. 👍

[@larsjungnell1969]

Vilken tur att jag inte köpt de där drönaren, mitt humör håller inte för en sådan där skitgrej.......................!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I can't disagree. The DJI Mini SE is about the same price! 🙂

[@aerialzona6003]

$459? Out of their minds!!!!. Right now I can get an Evo nano plus standard bundle on ebay for $489 and the three battery premium bundle for $565. What's a DJI mini SE go for? $299 or $320? Sorry, this shaky Jake is only worth half of what they ask for it.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yep, I hear ya!

[@tramey1961]

I’m I the only one screaming calibrate the GPS

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I've never heard of calibrating the GPS? Do you move the satellites around? I did calibrate the compass. 🙂

[@tramey1961]

Not at first you didn’t, it was frustrating watching you try to get it to connect without doing it.

[@ronaldmodesett8579]

GIM 2=GIMBLE 2 AXIS, i think

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

That makes sense! 🙂 Thank you.

[@3bilray]

I'm surprised you haven't figured out that "gim2" means "2 axis gimble". You really need to know how the drone works before doing a review. It's very frustrating watching you STUMBLE through the video. Thanks

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

You are most welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@MrRaymond1021]

I personally don't think this drone is worth the money Marcus? There are better drones for that money.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

It is expensive. 👍

[@londenard]

Are you missing the Hubsan Mini Pro yet? Hahaha!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yeah Lon, it's a challenge. 🤣

[@londenard]

@@IdahoQuadcopter I can just imagine!!!

[@tramey1961]

Try reading instructions

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Let me guess, you have this drone and yours flies great. 👍

[@tramey1961]

As a matter of fact I do. I have the newer controller that connects to the phone with a cable. No wifi. My guess is the wifi was giving them problems with delay response like you were getting.

[@jamesfunk2889]

The company should be embarassed by that drone. I have no idea how 70% of the evaluations are a "5" based on what I saw in the video. No way would I buy that drone.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yep, I get it.

[@donaldheine6243]

Get a dji mini 2. Much better value for your money at this price.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I'm a big fan of the Mini 2! 👍

[@ploc439]

$459 and it's a 2-axis camera. No thanks, you could buy a Mini 2 for less.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

It is expensive!

[@SunriseWaterMedia]

It's hard to beat DJI!

[@richardhalliday6469]

If you buy the SJRC F11 s , the same drone it is $200 , half price !

[@bobowhite11]

I had the same problem their App Sucks! DJI cable to remote is THE ONLY WAY TO GO.

[@cardbored_]

Would seem ok for a toy but for close to $300, It's a hard pass.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I hear you!

[@elvispresley2328]

nice drone,just too much money for what it is

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Yes, this one is expensive.

[@MartinhoC]

Just get a DJI

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I hear you. 👍

[@richiebricker]

What a buggy, shaky lil drone. I wouldnt pay more than $150 for it. It might as well not have a gimbal.

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

I agree, the video was pretty shaky!