Drone Review: MEW4-1 (2019)

[@grantv2313]

Fair review. I just got one and had a lot of trouble getting it figured out out of the box. It's not a professional drone but for the price point I was quite surprised how well it worked. Mine stabilized much nicer than this out of the box. I was flying on a fairly windy day too and it did good. Compared to other drones I've flown the fact that I could let my hands off the sticks, set the controller down and walk away and come back to it later and it's still in the same spot in the air was huge. Pretty much anybody could use this thing. Being able to move the camera up and down is a sweet feature too. For the price range, so far I would recommend it but you better be a directions reader. Don't think you will pull it out of the box, charge battery up and off you go because it's not happening. You will not figure it out on your own. Mine came in nice case with two batteries and extra blades.

[@TheAceTroubleshooter]

Definitely the best Mavic pro clone ive seen to date I believe, and for less than 200 its really hard to beat for a beginnner or first drone for sure. My first was a phantom 3 pro... I took it up my very first flight, what was supposed to be a great maiden... At 50 foot it just fell out of the sky, directly on pavement..... Exploded basically..

[@BIGDRONEFLYER77RC]

Great to see ya back at the toy reviews again. These reviews of yours is what influence me to start my channel. Great review Kelly

[@SCAerialsSteveCarpenter]

Nicely done, Kelly! Once again, another fair and balanced review and testing of the MEW4-1. You were Spot On about it looking very similar to the Parrot Anafi and DJI Drones, too... close of a look for me. Thank you, and wishing you and your family an excellent week, take care.

[@readysetdrone]

Thanks Steve!

[@jorgen.zamora]

Thank you for sharing this review. I'm new to drones but... I don't think those connection problems you had are a big deal as long as one is used to doing troubleshooting with electronics. A restart is most of the times the solution to any device's problem. Thanks again!

[@davidsilovs6174]

Hey Kelly, you returned comments to people that liked your reviews, but anyone that dissagree's you don't, why is that ? Like my 2 comments where I dissagree on this review. I think the Mew 4-1 is a great drone & well done MJX. Mine handles well on every aspect of flying. Please comment & accept positive criticism. I generally like your reviews most of the time. Lastly you may have been in a location that had issues with GPS connection's which would affect flying. David Perth Western Australia. Cheers mate !

[@AngelRivera-xw7mp]

I love this drone

[@apophisb7597]

Exactly like the phoenix yes. Like spot on without the Vivitar logos. I love these little phoenix drones. They move pretty decent and are just a fun little quadcopter

[@MichaelBarronJr]

This drone looks EXACTLY like the Vivitar Phoenix I purchased @ Wal-Mart.

[@dereksuperstrong1210]

Michael Barron Jr it is it’s the same thing a lot of these companies will remake a drone and put a different number on it and put it every name on it and market it somewhere else several several companies copy MJX bugs stuff... like jjrc... jjrc is mjxrc

[@jesusisking73]

Got the same one too. No real support from Vivatar either.

[@MichaelBarronJr]

@@jesusisking73 I ordered on EBay 2 Batteries for Mew4 and they work perfectly on Vivitar if you are looking for any batteries.

[@jesusisking73]

@@MichaelBarronJr Thank you because I was always curious if they would work. Also what's your experience with the Drone yourself?

[@B5guy]

I just got one also haven't flown it yet

[@davidsilovs6174]

Your so critical, but you say you like MJX RC drones, and I actually have this drone & some very experienced drone flyers that review like you, nothing but praise this drone the mew 4-1 and a bit puzzled by the way you present this review . I've had a great fly with mine and is very powerful more so than say the bugs 5w drone, it can fly up to a kilometre as I have done (does say 800 metres) so I can fault it. All the functions work perfectly. So I'm bemused by your review. And if you find it hard to read the manual or writing get your eyes looked at as you may benefit from wearing glasses. I do look at your reviews and I like them, but this review is wrong I'm afraid unless you got a lemon. And lots & lots of companies copy each other, it's called business !!! So sorry but all the top drone flyers like I said praise MJX for the mew 4-1. What's your thoughts on your own review. You don't see organised properly with this review. Check before you put it live on KZbin. Sorry mate I'm a bit annoyed with you unfortunately because there would not be many that would agree with you on this !!!! David Perth Australia.

[@nickwayne5285]

I just got one of those and i haven't had any issues with it other than the drone goes farther than the wifi signal can.

[@Belivein2k]

Fr

[@davidsilovs6174]

How far did you get Nick- distance wise.

[@RICKHALBUR]

Thanks Kelly great review I looks nice but just looks like the two know drones thanks for be honest review with this one. Have a great week

[@TimOyieMagsFamAdventure]

Thanks for the honest review... I have a bad experience also with MJX X103W.

[@blazenicholls3590]

Thanks for the review. I've got a Bugs 4w and 8 pro both have been a good drones. Thanks for the honesty.

[@REDLINE4WD.]

I flew mine on basically no wind and it was always sliding around even after i re calibrated it. I used return home feature on a school oval and it flew 100m to the right into trees.

[@stephenmosssr.2670]

I just want to start by saying thank you for this clarification. I just bought my son this drone but it's with another name. PhoeniX GPS foldable video drone, DRC-LSX10. I was looking for a place to buy replacement propellers which is very hard. Once I put in the name you had I found the parts on Amazon.

[@readysetdrone]

Glad I could help

[@davidsilovs6174]

Hi Ready Set Drone - I will have to agree to disagree on your comments about the mew 4-1 drone. Other experienced drone flyers that reviewed drones did also fly the mew 4-1 and praised its abilities an spoke highly of it. You seemed un-sure of yourself, I noticed and was a bit surprised as you have been reviewing for a while now. Your the only reviewer that said quite a few bad things about this drone. This really frustrates me, because I think its a great drone for the money and a worthy buy. I don't believe its as bad as you make it to be. Your very critical & judgemental of a pretty solid drone that is a little different. Disappointed with your comments!! There's not many things wrong with it.

[@centralmichiganbigfoot]

I bought this drone first time I've ever touched a drone I'm doing okay with learning to fly it but only being able to practice 15 minutes at a time makes it really hard. we've had no issues with the video recording I guess I should have bought a spare battery because by the time the battery charges I forgotten half of what I just practiced so far I think it's okay

[@adeladahdah4418]

I bought Phoenix vti from wal mart last week, it looks just like it! It does ok, but the record settings is terrible snd it wont record? I got lucky the first time i flew it and got some video of our farm. But now is showing out and not recording? You cant set none of the settings on it. I dont like that.

[@mikewilliams584]

Yeah I was wondering if you do anybody know where I can pick up some propellers there seem to be sold out on the website

[@beethoven8256]

I have a drone called VTI Phoenix Drone. Its very similar with that. They lolk the same. Are they named different?

[@Owen__Outdoors_]

Is there anyway I can buy the controller and charger but not the drone?

[@GosselinFarmsEdGosselin]

Would be nice if the battery charged like so many other things.. your concerns about the remote, hmm... Yes it's very similar, but like getting into different brands of cars, trucks or equipment.. most are very similar.. some even identical.. why?? Because that's what people have learned to use ... Cool video, thank you!!!

[@charleshenderson3447]

Thanks again for another outstanding review!!

[@joecachia2]

I actually like it when drones DO NOT have a 2/3 axis gimbal , cause it gives you a better sense of flight/speed . Not ideal for filming , but looks more realistic for FPV ish footage.

[@BigAlFPV17]

Excellent review Kelly!!

Great video my brother... Nice droone

[@paulwood7798]

Good film and thanks for posting. Hopefully you will see that you should give this drone a wide berth.

[@ruthlessgaming7627]

You didn't do calibration right

[@dhansel4835]

When it all comes down to it save you money and get a DJI Mavic-2 Zoom or Pro. You will have less regrets.

[@abrahamgomez9241]

Hi, I would like to buy a Drone to start with a similar Price like this one, what you recommend?

[@davidsilovs6174]

It's a great drone and a worthy buy, and his comments on the mew 4-1 are not true, he criticises it all over and says MJX are trying to make this drone into something its not, that's a load of baloney. I've been reading drone reviews and watching videos of drones for about 3-4 years now and are disappointed in these comments!!

[@DoomerONE]

Great review sir. Thanks for sharing.

[@wizbang99]

Thanks for the Review. Like the look but after the review I’ll agree with I’ll keep my M2Line. Thank You see you at Spinup 👍🦅🦅👏

[@readysetdrone]

Sounds good!

[@400AGLNET]

Don't ya wish the toy drones were as easy to fly and figure out like the big boy toy's? LOL Looks like a good honest review here Kelly, Thanks.

[@HippyDave57]

The props on these are like bushhog blades..if you strike something hard, it gives by swiveling the blade, minimizing impact..less damage on those brushless motors that way..

[@abuyrrbs7659]

They should have put MORE EFFORT into a BETTER CAMERA + picture ( and improve latency) 🤔 than trying to replicate the DJI and Anafi 1:1. Would have added more value to the drone.

[@SkyViewAerialProductions]

Great review!

[@_dimitri_1242]

App doesn't work anymore. Good drone but it's basically just a camera less drone. App has been down for over a year and no signs of fixing it. I tried a different app but the camera still won't work.

[@uandeleon290]

MJX bugs 16 pro Waiting For Your Review 🙂

[@CoasttoCoastDrones]

Honest review ...hopefully it will improve ...like the Zino ;)

[@EastTexasADV]

A Chinese company ripping off another Chinese company.. Oh the irony... And they are available in the US under the "Phoenix" by VTI. It's the same drone just rebranded here in the U.S

[@davidpeters9343]

Pretty great video and thanks for the review on it and if you don't want that drone you can always give it to me kidding lol anyways keep up the great work see you next video Kelly

[@readysetdrone]

I'll be giving this away during my live stream on Sept 6th and you could win it!

[@davidpeters9343]

@@readysetdrone okay cool

[@KTHKUHNKK]

Interesting but not for me. I am currently a typhoon H 480 owner. As of now I'm content with it.so for me no matter what drone you purchase what manufacturer they all have problems or will have problems. I know I have had my share of problems. Great review keep up the good work my friend. Keith Kuhn

[@lifestyleunleashed8046]

A great, honest review of a disappointing drone

[@str8channel]

Pass on this one buddy.... to heck with glasses, you need to do some eye pushups... they've done wonders for your triceps! 😏😉😁 Good show bud!

[@a.i17]

I flew one of these, and the feet are definitely made cheap. It's also sold as the Vivitar Phoenix. It is a toy, with a cheap camera. Great fun, but still chinsy..

[@eliellison3822]

Great video!!!

[@capnrob97]

I have the Vivitar version, it only likes 32GB or smaller SD cards

[@Claudiomdf]

A Chinese manufacture try a fusion of a Mavic and a Anafi drone... Result! It doesn't get close to a bebop drone. Nice review... But it seems disappointed. Cheers mate

[@eliotterodrigues9697]

Are the antennas real

[@budrocket6702]

Not sure don't want on that wrong but maybe in your settings and oh my I have the parrot Bebop 2 and it has an option to buy you want to record for and it look a bit resolution

[@alanl3511]

Reminds me of my Parrot AR Drone 2. The picture quality is better, but still looks like a camera was attached to the back of a bee. Still like my Inspire and Mavic Pro😊

[@nonametatum974]

Also the company won't stand behind there warranty in any kind of system malfunction...

[@dronereviewman9580]

Great Review & Cool Drone!!! 👍😀👍

[@davidsilovs6174]

Just on the button you say doesn't do anything on the top of the controller on left at top. Well if you press that it turns motors off when you press it when landing. Not about yours a bit strange !! The mew 4-1 that is.

[@nuuuuget]

Do I need 5g for this drone

[@a.i17]

Comparing this to any DJI product, is the equivalent of comparing Lunchables to a steak dinner..

[@OmarAngelGarcia]

What’s the camera you are using on the tripod?

[@readysetdrone]

Panasonic GH5

[@merlinelmaje]

it´s a cool drone, but its dissapointing for many reasons, i preffer for that price a H501SS Hubsan, even Standard Kit

[@ajmangulabnan3833]

How much?

[@michaelback283]

This is the VTI Phoenix.

[@DadRandom]

Good review of another piece of toy junk. Once I saw the package you took it out of, I knew it wouldn’t be good.

[@MikeSarni]

Hey my hometown....well philly looked great 😆👍

[@witeken]

You have another conclusion than some other youtubers, interesting. But for the price and not gimbal, etc. not worthy it currently.

[@arnoldrivera4451]

kinda cool for its size but i still prefer mjx bugs4w

[@sajjadhussain7455]

Ganda Dronne

[@dougbrigden9224]

You going to do a review you should at least read the book..

[@MaxMeridius0920]

You may want to tone down the negative opinions and comparing it to a drone that is 5x the price - I think you are not very objective

[@ricardohurtado7551]

Looks like a Phoenix

[@fd3144]

It looks exactly like a vivitar Phoenix drone. I mean 100% exactly like a phoenix. Exact same controller and everything.

[@gilbertgaitan3483]

it is the same .diferent name

[@MrHiBeta]

Chinese manufacturers ripping off other Chinese manufacturers’ designs- hard to believe.

[@rcas350pilot8]

Not for me, done with these type of products. After two years in the hobby its MJX RC, DJI and Autel for me.

[@danyancey]

He litterally said its made by mjx rc right at the beginning......

[@rcas350pilot8]

@@danyancey tnx, I did not catch that.

[@mikegoodson6044]

It looks like vt1 Phoenix

[@dougbrigden9224]

You did not calibrate it properly, that's why you didn't like it's performance,

[@Philgood007]

Calibrate every time before flight. Will have much better ✈️ flight .

[@RCCambodiaOfficial]

សួស្តីប្រូ😄

[@DonnellEagle]

Now put back on your DJI shirt and sing the barbe song😂😂😮😂😂

[@readysetdrone]

Life in plastic, It's fantastic... 🎶🎵

[@hughes40]

way too many issues of the bat do not buy

[@NathanLuMax]

Haha! seems like a clone of the Mavic 2 pro.

[@dawnuts2906]

had you actually read the manual instead of thinking you know everything about each drone the glitches you had could have been avoided and your perception of this drone may have had a totally different outcome. That 14 year old you mention in one of your replys also needs to read his manual as well. Not a glitch from day one and for the price and for entry level a very nice drone. The (Vivitar) VTI Phoenix is the same drone and comes with two batteries and a nicer case. From Walmart

[@gilbertgaitan3483]

can you spare some advice DAWnuts?... i own a LG Phoenix 4 phone and i cant find my drones wifi when i search for it to use the app . i also own a vti phoenix drone

[@davidgoldsmith756]

This drone is a JOKE do NOT buy ive owned 2. Parts are very very hard to find except the batteries when u use video wit your ph to see where its goin it always cuts out and freezes up these drones are garbage

[@gilbertgaitan3483]

how do you search for the drones wifi? i cant find mine on my lG phoenix 4 phone

[@dukedillah]

The drone without gimbal is not good.

[@juancarlosrios3028]

Thanks for sharing your input , as matter of fact I have trying to fly this piece of junk an I couldn’t .

[@phoebusbanzai]

a bad copy of Parrot Anafi

[@jimsdroneing]

sorry Kelly looks like poor quality drone

[@JonasGrumby]

DJI has a mole.

[@kouyatelaura3031]

Who can offer me a drone I can not afford to buy a I'm very peuvre this is my dream 😢😢😢

[@martirio21]

I'll buy you one babe momma :v

[@DonnellEagle]

You have to make due with what you have every body's not well off to buy a DJI.whay ate when all you hear is DJI this DJI that.hes been downing the drone from jump.be your own man and not a DJI colon like you say .if you don't like you don't but that's all you hear from him DJI DJI now get some pomp puns

[@readysetdrone]

Lol. We've been called DJI fan boys before, but we just say what we think, without worrying about offending companies. Have you seen my rant about cheap drones? kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXeTe6GwjL2GnaMsi=6dtTOfX-ZCdkylQe

[@titaskurtinaitis557]

Hi I am 3

[@DroneBum]

Very Mavic ish looking. ...Nice honest review Kelly...as always. 👍..I'll keep my Mavic LOL

[@str8channel]

Damn straight you will! 🤣😂

[@DroneBum]

@@str8channel LOL

[@progamingco9060]

Its g9od

[@remarkablevaughn3646]

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[@jesseweed2144]

dji sucks