MJX BUGS 8 - Full Review - Best & most affordable? Entry Level 250 FPV RTF Race Drone

[@DustinDunnill]

Hi everyone, I couldn't find where to purchase the Bugs 8 at the time of this review. It was sent to me directly from MJX for review. Apparently it's the same drone as the Bugs 6 with just a different top cover here goo.gl/qUGYc4

[@marka6487]

The bugs 8 is the retail version of the bugs 6, sold as a package that includes drone, screen, camera and goggles, not sold online. The bugs 6 is the online version sold in different configurations, "drone alone with no camera", "drone with camera", "drone with camera and screen", and "drone with camera screen and goggles". The goggles can be bought separately from the MJX eBay store.

[@mopar392ta3]

Dustin Dunnill aloha Dustin, i been watching your vids for about 2 months now awesome to see a local from Hawaii in the sport. As of right now i only have a promark gps shadow. The shadow is ok being my first quad but i like get a fpv drone. Could i take apart the shadow on throw everything on a 250 frame? Aloha from Washington braddah

[@DustinDunnill]

+MOPAR 300 Hey thanks. I have no experience with the pro mark. 🤙🎄

[@mopar392ta3]

Dustin Dunnill no problem keep up the good work braddah

[@The1Fist]

where was this four years ago!? Every time you noted a con, I kept saying "it's $100!" in my head. fantastic review, looks durable,and is going to be my recommendation to ANYONE who has never flown a quad. Thank you.

[@DustinDunnill]

+The1Fist Thanks. A great little package to get started for cheap 🙂👍

[@hsadventures7898]

Wonderful review! The Bugs 8 can only be purchased in stores and the bugs 6 can only be purchased online from what I have seen about them. Keep up the awesome reviews!

[@verrintheinfinitypug6269]

Best youtuber in the world i really appreciate all of your videos.Thank You

[@Zero-oc9lc]

Hi Dustin, spot on review as usual, MJX value again. Ive got the Bugs 3 and the MJX Hex you reviewed a while back, both which I added FPV. The MJX gear is tough and the crossover between toy and hobby grade adds up to more relaxed low cost fun flying.

[@BIGDRONEFLYER77RC]

Wow that is so cool Dustin, Im drooling on my phone screen. Lol I still have the bugs 3 on my wish list. well brother such an awesome review brother. your one of the best of the best bro.cheers and happy flying.oh love the 3d prints you showed on Instagram. fun fun.

[@BIGDRONEFLYER77RC]

Thijs RC you did? so cool. Im left out😳 but mom please all the cool kids have one😎🙏

[@BIGDRONEFLYER77RC]

Thijs RC awesome Lil brother and congrats on exams and quad. I will join the team someday. Having 4 young kids its way on the back burner for now.

[@DustinDunnill]

+Big drone flyer77 Right on. I'm glad you have your priorities straight. Kids first 😁👍

[@BIGDRONEFLYER77RC]

Dustin Dunnill yes they r my main priority. you are here for my drone fix. Lol. I get my dream of a bugs from your channel. u can see just from my channel. well my kids say hi to you and yours brother. Thanks so much for the videos. and helping Lil channels like me for get me off to a dream of reviewing g. your reviews are the best brother.

[@DustinDunnill]

I couldn't find where to purchase the Bugs 8 at the time of this review. Apparently it's the same drone as the Bugs 6 with just a different top cover goo.gl/qUGYc4

[@duramate2000]

Dustin back with the candy cane again! Great review! :D

[@DustinDunnill]

+Máté Dura 🙂✌

[@johnwedrall7149]

👍😎 thanks Dustin for your informative reviews. nice up close flights. !

[@DustinDunnill]

+John Wedrall 😉✌

[@VindictiveShadowWolf]

Well, I was just watching your channel so I could decide what beginner drone to get, but..I'm already waiting for Banggood to deliver my Visuo. But now I can't stop watching..I actually love your channel. You go very indepth, and you break up your reviews into different sections instead of doing separate unboxing or test flight videos. I think I've also found my new hobby. If I decide FPV's the way to go, I think I'm going to go with the Bugs 8! But yeah..Subscribed.

[@DustinDunnill]

+Wolfie Thanks Wolfie. I'm glad you like my style 😀✌

[@alandurden1826]

no one seems to try or mention the inverted flight that this quad can do, you seem to have put it into inverted mode by accident when you put the throttle stick to the bottom after you punched it , it inverted but you thought it was the wind.cheers.

[@DustinDunnill]

+alan durden I had no idea. Thanks Alan.

[@chiefshalot2986]

what exactly do you mean? im a noob. i remember the part where the throttle stick part and the drone fliped, but then what can you do some stunts of sorts or really cool dive bomb! lol

[@chiefshalot2986]

this isn't Top Gun or is it lmao

[@gdhall5311]

Good review Dustin, I just ordered the Bugs6 with the 5.8 fpv camera and monitor. It looks just like the 8 but I was told that the canopy is different.

[@DustinDunnill]

+Gregory Hall where did you order from? MJX sent the Bugs 8 directly but I don't know where people can buy it so I'm thinking of adding the Bugs 6 link as it looks the same except for cover

[@DustinDunnill]

Looks like your right Gregory. Not sure why MJX made the same quad and called it the 8 with just a different canopy. I actually like the Bugs 6 canopy better anyway goo.gl/qUGYc4

[@gdhall5311]

I ordered mine from TomTop for 129.99.

[@audiogek]

You must be flying -really- dangerously close to get this thing fullscreen with a wide angle camera omg 23:26 23:37 The dangers you endure just to make a good review for us! lol....thumbs up! Although it's a completely different craft I recognize the same smoothness and wobble from my old XK X251.

[@DustinDunnill]

+audiogek Yes very close but I was in good control 😁

[@geraldharper330]

Dustin, awesome review...you even have this old dog interested...

[@DustinDunnill]

+Dusty 😎🤙

[@DRONE44801]

Bonjour dis-moi je voulais savoir si je pouvais installer une batterie 3s sur un bugs 6.

[@Loft54]

I wonder if you can attach a camera to this. I might try it and let you know.

[@davidkon9466]

I'm curious, I wonder where I can buy a plastic box containing the battery

[@rarbiart]

excellent. This craft with an acromode-hack: it would sell like crazy. Does it run on 3S?

[@DustinDunnill]

+rarbi.art it would be cool in acro. Not sure about 3s yet. I'll give it a try when I have time

[@rarbiart]

i found meanwhile in the gearbest-listing (from the seller) the info "does 3S". (but i would not place on bet on those answers, since he claims "inverted flight" too.)

[@DustinDunnill]

lol. Yes, it's hard to trust the "written" specs. This was sent directly from MJX for review but looks like the Bugs 6 is only available and is the same drone just a better looking top cover IMO. If your looking for it it's here goo.gl/qUGYc4

[@upperechelon3456]

Great video Dustin: My thoughts: Looks like a great little introductory FPV quad for beginners. The flight time seems a tad wanting [the bugs2 GPS quad gives you a solid 14 minutes] and I realize that the power draw from the display may be a mitigating factor. Anyways if the flight time matched the bugs 2 it would be a 5 for 5 knock out. At 124.00 dollars I say it is worth it. Again great review.

[@ignaciobrunno4216]

Hello Friend? What do you have to tell me from mjx bugs racing, I already have a drone phantom and a micro drone, I would like to get a racing but I never flew with a drone ... Would you recommend this mjx bugs racing? Thanks for listening

[@anythinguploads2161]

Another great review! Looks to be a pretty good package.

[@DustinDunnill]

+Anything uploads 🙂👍

[@AutoBodyEverything]

When you say 5.8 ghz is that WiFi?.... like will any fpv that can work with phone WiFi also work on one of these lcd or goggles?

[@DustinDunnill]

This is 5.8ghz analog FPV signal, not wifi digital so only works with analog receiver which is in this goggle kit.

[@sirhilsam]

Dude! Great review! You thought of everything!...except re-arming mid-air. Kidding that's just crazy-thinking. This quad does it all and I think I'll get this one cause it's not psycho fast and is very reasonably priced-goggles, screen and basic audible telemetry.

[@DustinDunnill]

+sirhilsam Thanks. Really impressed with the low batt and range alarms as well 😁

[@mr.animegod_yt]

What would you say the fpv range is and also the rc range

[@camilo9103]

Can the Bugs 8 carry an action camera like a go pro? thx

[@AutoBodyEverything]

I hope this is a good question.., can you get the fpv signal to your phone as well or only to the lcd? Also, like the bugs 3 camera, can that video return to this lcd screen?

[@DustinDunnill]

No this is analog FPV so not on phone.

[@AutoBodyEverything]

Dustin Dunnill as in radio transmission and not WiFi

[@drdoom8257]

Amazing drone. Omg 😳.

[@vernscheck2658]

Dustin, is there a reason that drones don't use three or six bladed props?

[@DustinDunnill]

The more blades usually equates to less efficiency but more power depending on blade bite.

[@simmococky3838]

Great vid Dustin nice affordable fpv starter drone not to quick or powerful just right for newbies great work.:)))

[@ashcroft8]

Could you get a little more speed with a bigger battery?

[@nightmareinaction629]

don ashfield I'm pretty sure It can handle 3s like the bugs 3

[@ddxchced5931]

15:47 gogglebox in aussie slang is the T. V

[@DustinDunnill]

+Legiml Cats 🤙

[@angelfpv4825]

Is it 5.8ghz fpv camera?

[@Lando6969]

Hello Dustin. .which one you think is better to buy, h501ss or bugs 8 ? Thank you in advance. Great video as always.

[@1975supermike]

Hope one day you get hold of the bugs 8 pro for review. When released 😊

[@bzfpv5311]

Hey Dustin, Have the kids tried flying this one yet? I bought my 2 boys(ages 8 and 13) an Alien xk250 to learn with. My youngest struggles with it sometimes, starting to think I shoulda bought him something with altitude hold....he does really well for his age though.

[@johns5842]

Dustin do you think bugs 8 fast as the bugs 3? Cause I really like how the bugs3 has the Gopro mount. And maybe there's a way to mount a Gopro to bugs8?

[@DustinDunnill]

+John S Yes it is as fast. You could strap on with velcro strap

[@1975supermike]

Hi Dustin any chance they might be sending you the new bugs 8 pro to test ??

[@DustinDunnill]

+1975supermike Hey man. It's in the queue 👍

[@1975supermike]

Dustin Dunnill brilliant thanks it reply man.

[@michelaufderhaar6755]

I wanne get into flying drones, wil this be a good drone to learn?

[@Uslogisticsman]

Thanks Dustin. Which do you like better bugs 3 or bugs6. Also do either have altitude hold???

[@brucelaporte6494]

that bugs has a very long long range! RIP bugs 3 also good review Dustin!

[@DustinDunnill]

+Bruce Laporte Thanks Bruce. ✌🙂✌

[@keepyourlove4930]

i buy it..wow..i love this..nice flying, camera,controling is so good..tnk u

[@1975supermike]

Is all fpv that poor quality or just on this ??. Also mjx are doing a new bugs 250 carbon fibre can you keep an eye out for it ?.

[@DustinDunnill]

+1975supermike Cheaper the FPV equipment the more breakup you'll get. More expensive antennas and RX/TX equipment will fair better but analog FPV will still have more fuzzies and breakup than digital.

[@Uslogisticsman]

Dustin. Which goggles do you like best if your not a racer. I really want to buy once for awhile. I am slightly near sighted and do wear glasses or contacts. Thanks! Blue skies..

[@baileywilson1858]

Awesome review. Is this drone strong enough to carry a GoPro? Should I get the bugs 8 or the bugs 3? Thanks!

[@DustinDunnill]

Get the Bugs 6 if you want the FPV kit. I couldn't find where to purchase the Bugs 8 at the time of this review. Apparently it's the same drone as the Bugs 6 with just a different top cover goo.gl/qUGYc4 It should hold a gopro but you will cut the flight time in half and it will be more sluggish.

[@paulgodina1251]

hey i see u have the redcat carbon which one do u like btter the bugs or the carbon plz let me know because i cant decide between them

[@DustinDunnill]

Redcat is a much more powerful and dangerous race drone which requires a bit more skill.

[@paulgodina1251]

do u recomed i buy diffrent goggles than the ones that come with it ..because ive beenlooking at the eachine ev 800 ds...for 90 bucks

[@DustinDunnill]

You won't notice much difference

[@iana5214]

Dustin excellent review as usual. You seem very busy with the reviews do you have any favourites you like to fly in your own down time just for fun? do still fly the hubsan 501s? 👍

[@Uslogisticsman]

Ian Adamson Hi Ian I fly a 501s too. One flew away ;( yet I bought another as I really like that bird 🐦

[@georgeaura]

can those goggles be used on other quads?

[@DustinDunnill]

+george aura Yes, they are 5.8ghz. just tune to the channel and your set

[@Loft54]

Just got one from a drone shop on eBay. The shop is in Florida so no 2 month waiting time! It came with goggles! Maybe I can learn FPV 😷

[@georgeaura]

there wasn't a link to buy just for specs

[@DustinDunnill]

I couldn't find where to purchase the Bugs 8 at the time of this review. Apparently it's the same drone as the Bugs 6 with just a different top cover goo.gl/qUGYc4 Not sure what MJX is doing with the confusing naming and changing only the top cover. I do like the Bugs 6 cover better anyway.

[@bluelobster56]

I agree with you that this is a very nice package, with lots of excellent features. but I'm not sure if you got the pricing correct... on GB it's $164 for the FPV version and $174 for the goggles version. still not bad for what you're getting, but not the happy 100-ish price point. anyway, nice thorough review! 👍

[@OutdoorCanuck]

on gb that is the mjx bug 6 for sale

[@DustinDunnill]

I honesty don't think the bugs 8 is available to purchase yet but seems to be the same as the Bugs 6 goo.gl/qUGYc4 Only difference seems to be a different top cover and I like the 6 cover better actually. Not sure what MJX is doing with this confusing marketing strategy. I stand corrected. I was around 50 dollars off :) sorry.

[@OutdoorCanuck]

Dustin Dunnill. marketing strategy is smart.. get a hype about the bug8 before its out .. so when it comes to market it can sell out quickly. cover does seem to be only difference.

[@vencemcadams2927]

Why review something that is not for sale? Your link doesn't offer sale of this.

[@DustinDunnill]

Not sure. MJX confused me as well. I couldn't find where to purchase the Bugs 8 at the time of this review. Apparently it's the same drone as the Bugs 6 with just a different top cover goo.gl/qUGYc4 I like the bugs 6 top better anyway. Not sure what MJX is doing with these 2 quads. Kind of a confusing marketing strategy

[@Georgewrigley]

Wow. Another coming my way Dustin. Thanks again buddy ✈️😊

[@DustinDunnill]

Right on. I couldn't find where to purchase the Bugs 8 at the time of this review. Apparently it's the same drone as the Bugs 6 with just a different top cover goo.gl/qUGYc4 and I like the bugs 6 cover better anyway. Not sure what MJX is doing with the naming variants and only changing the cover. Sorry, kind of confusing .

[@Georgewrigley]

Dustin Dunnill yeah it is a little, also seems that the camera, monitor and goggles are extras/ coming soon. MJX this is not clear- it looks like Dustin the 6 is basic without these extras and the 8 has them and I think that's the difference. Anyway my friend loved the review and no need to apologise will still be purchasing the 8 when I see it up for grabs. Thanks Dustin and keep them coming. ✈️😊

[@littlemonster7989]

awesome review

[@robertskillings864]

Thanks Dustin, I watched another review and the plastic motor locked up on second battery. Think i'm gonna pass on this one so far. Really liked it though with the options, but still cant find it as per options in your review from BG

[@nightmareinaction629]

Robert Skillings that video from the sailors was their fault they got dirt stuck on the motor sadly they only posted on their social media page that faster they took the rock out it flew again

[@DevChow]

I wouldn't mind paying 10-20$ more for better joysticks. I'm not a fan of the whole ball rather than it being spit into a horizontal section (helps me to not touch the throttle by adding that ever so slight friction

[@DustinDunnill]

Good point. I'm not sure you'll find that kind of TX gimbal in this package for price range ... yet :)

[@DevChow]

Dustin Dunnill Sadly yeah but only future will tell :D Probably will be the opposite though since the world is running out of metal -.-

[@imcrazy695]

The question is can it do 4s??

[@AllenBrooks]

Have my sub! Can you run 3s on this like the bugs 3? I have a 210mm custom bugs 3 running 3s, its pretty quick....on the fence to pick up a 6 with camera

[@DustinDunnill]

+Allen Brooks Thanks Allen! I haven't tried 3s but it may be fine as I think it has the bus 3 electronics 😃

[@AllenBrooks]

Dustin Dunnill i bet it's the same, they just did some color changed and frame change + camera. Buy a tx30 to tx60 adapter, run a 3s 1300mAh and get a set of three leafs because you'll probably get the fuggly unstable oscillations with a two prop switching to a 3s. I'm gonna probably pick one of these up to play with it. I'm just starting acro, so this would be a good progressive flyer to add to the mix! Awesome channel, good content. Thanks and let me know how the 3s goes

[@DustinDunnill]

+Allen Brooks 🍻✌

[@AllenBrooks]

Steve L Learned something new!!!

[@georgeaura]

what's the difference between bugs 8 and 6?

[@DustinDunnill]

It's confusing. Looks like only a different top cover and the bugs 8 is no where to be found for purchase currently. looks like the Bugs 6 is the one to get goo.gl/qUGYc4

[@davidrivero7943]

Insects folded wing canopy. Flies ok , looks good , manual flips , dont hit stupid button lol but its no 3s Pro.

[@thomasmartin9536]

Hi Dustin, how long does the fpv screen battery last?

[@DustinDunnill]

+Thomas Martin Hi, I would estimate about 45min to an hour.

[@thomasmartin9536]

Dustin Dunnill thanks! 😄

[@varunsujan9408]

good drone for a combo pack

[@domingoblond]

hi, dump question, when i buy my drone, should i use whats battery in it and than charge it, or should i charge it till full and than take 1st flight?

[@DustinDunnill]

Charge full first

[@RobbyRCPROBE]

Nice review !!!

[@DustinDunnill]

+BUGS 3 GROUP ✌🍻

[@imemyself2820]

EMAX is the only manufacturer of these particular motors, as far as I can google.. Not bad!

[@nor4277]

Does it have GPS ,or altitude hold

[@DustinDunnill]

+Ron Thompson Neither

[@donniemarks94]

I’ve flown my bugs 3 in wind like that wasn’t a whole lot of fun

[@georgeaura]

I saw a purchase for the bugs 6 with goggles and screen

[@DustinDunnill]

I don't know why the Bugs 8 is not available but the Bugs 6 is the same quad with just a better looking cover I couldn't find where to purchase the Bugs 8 at the time of this review. Apparently it's the same drone as the Bugs 6 with just a different top cover goo.gl/qUGYc4

[@georgeaura]

it would have been nice if it landed softly on disconnect

[@eCubilla]

Apparently, the Bugs 6 & Bugs 8 are the same, with the exception that the Bugs 8 has the FPV camera.

[@deeppurple3928]

How much is it? I dont see it in banggood though.

[@DustinDunnill]

I couldn't find where to purchase the Bugs 8 at the time of this review. Apparently it's the same drone as the Bugs 6 with just a different top cover goo.gl/qUGYc4

[@deeppurple3928]

Dustin Dunnill thanks fot the reply 😁👍🏻 Love the reviews 👍🏻

[@DustinDunnill]

+Deep Purple ✌🙂✌

[@diegon2020]

is the camera on this compatible with the bugs 3?

[@nightmareinaction629]

diego barba soto yes with a little modification

[@brobewok2303]

Still waiting part 2 of the spark... by the way nice video.

[@DustinDunnill]

Soon. I want to make it good. Good = a bit more time to get it done right :)

[@anyshitt]

Boy I have been really ragging on mJX these last few month's because of %90 of all bugs 3 replacement parts are criticaly defective, and I was under empressed with the bugs 6 when it first arrived, mostly because of the props, and the all in one esc board. But I have to credit when it is do. mJX MADE A great little brushless unit with this bird. This bird with bugs 2 props and no camera is a great, strong, reliable unit with decent speed and range, It would have been perfect if this bird had of come out at the very same time jjrc released there first brushless the X1 shittle!

[@domanater480]

Is this a good beginner FPV racing quad?

[@domanater480]

Better than bugs 3?

[@beanchandara8093]

It don't have the camera?

[@UfiDudi]

Should i buy the bugs 3 or bugs 8. I have no idea which one to buy. Help guys?

[@armandgeorges4380]

Its pretty good drone ;)

[@nailedittv2121]

buy a wizard x220 with a eachine ev800 goggles + 2 battery 5 sets of spare props and shipment = 240,-

[@drewdanielvaldez5478]

is flying rc's your bonding time with your family

[@DustinDunnill]

Sometimes :)

[@spbtjpnt1080]

hello

[@nor4277]

I guess that would be a thumb down for me .Thanks for the info

[@mrdirtydeeds01wifepics89]

nice...thanks

[@tonil6604]

think this cam is way to dark for flyin. you didn't see details of anything and because of this it's unusable! it's a good bang for the bugs but you have to change the cam!!!

[@DustinDunnill]

+Toni L it was evening as I mentioned in the review which is not a good time to fly anything FPV due to cam getting dark because of sun orientation.

[@AutoBodyEverything]

Wobble on recovery lol

[@David_DY]

👍😊

[@rainkim1415]

its quite big for a fpv racer

[@RC944jim]

I looked for the part where your daughter was flying main reason I watched.🤔

[@DustinDunnill]

Sorry, I thought she would be a good model for the thumb. I'll include her more in the future since she is showing more interest.

[@harshtheboss902]

dude

[@lgrip1lgrip178]

My bugs 3 lasted 6 flights and no go after that. PURE JUNK WASTE OF MONEY

[@DustinDunnill]

+lgrip1 lgrip1 Did you crash it? Details

[@DroneLoversFPV]

lgrip1 lgrip1 sorry that appended but really man, the Bugs 3 in my opinion is one of the best quads made to date (on his category, toy/hobby grade)... they probably send you a faulty one, mine is flying around for months, I've crashed a couple of times and no problems so far... great quad...

[@imcrazy695]

The question is can it do 4s??