What is the Specta Air? | Why does this drone exist?

[@PHANTOMFlight101]

Love the review. That was a great stream last night. Thanks for the shout out. Keep the videos coming.

[@NoviceQuads]

Great video as always, thanks for coming on the live stream.

[@robinsmith9734]

I agree, thanks for the update shoutout, lower pricing concept is fantastic, I only hope it arrives!

[@BillTheDroneReviewer]

Well done Jack. Love your analysis - I think it's spot on !

[@FlyinFlynnMedia]

I think you’re right about this line being developed for the Amazon space. It is the only place you can purchase right now, correct? It will be interesting as time goes by if we will see Cogito develop support and their website. At any rate, I’m enjoying your content on this drone Jack!

[@voodooreptiles3553]

They have a website also.

[@sUASNews]

I think you are spot on about the small one.

[@paullthomas8064]

Excellent video and Fantastic Information...Wow! Thanks Happy Flying!

[@troyschultzrc5286]

Great review, Can't wait for that release of a posable mini4 spectra. If it saves me money I'm in!!!! Thanks

[@DarrenAllatt]

It seems to me like this is DJI’s “surplus” brand where once they want to run out a product then it’s going to be sold under the Specta brand without affecting their main product line.

[@personaldronerepair6141]

I wonder if specta will provide repair parts as well as a gimbal that is not serialized.

[@allegriach]

After your hints the new SE is SPECTA. Instead of discontinue older drones they sold the license to go on. It’s a win/win situation because owners will still get batteries. DJI is not in need to care anymore but there’s still an income. Nothing chances, drone-owners are still suggesting to go with DJI if you intend to buy a product of quality.

[@olabergvall3154]

Batteries are not cross compatible though

[@allegriach]

@@olabergvall3154 Not the ones for the Air 3 clone. The Air 3 is a quite new and up to date model. I thought more of discontinue models not anymore supported by DJI. I could also imagine they would change this fact if the market situation is in need of compatible batteries. E.g. in a coupe of years when the Air 3 is not anymore supported by DJI.

[@olabergvall3154]

@@allegriach Gotcha. Yeah, that makes a lot of sense

[@smirkingguru]

When is DJI or whoever going to, in software updates, going to allow for return-to-home to be updated by the pilot according to the position of the controller?

[@JoshuaHarrell-bk8dz]

I'd love this too.

[@underthedrone2735]

Most people know that Autel is most famous for its vehicle scanners. A while back a sub company under the name "Otofix" that uses the same familiar Autel scanner software started up. I can't say if the hardware is the same. I suspect this is something Chinese companies are doing to sell some products at lower prices. I hadn't thought of the tariff angle but that may be at play too. I think your take on this is sound Jack.

[@FlyZoneFpv]

Wow Jack that’s crazy how much it’s just like Air 3 . I think DJI is using others to sell their drones cause of ban . Thats what come to my mind . Interesting jack thanks

[@DannyFyffe]

So it must be a clone of the Mini 2 if you think it will be 300 or less. If it was the Mini 3, it would have to be 400-500 since it still gets close to 700. I hope you do more on the specta air 3. ;-)

[@1Joker.FPV1]

The only thing that makes me nervous about buying this drone is that I can’t buy the Care Refresh on it. It’s still a lot of money for this drone and having the insurance gives me a little more confidence when flying it.

[@thomasryan9540]

So how did you gain access to Specta Air (hands On) and contacts with Cogito 🤔 just curious 🧐

[@alacazaba]

Firmware in craft and controller is the same as dji, most of file names, even programming notes are largely identical to those found in DJI craft and controller firmware. Bans, tariffs, and a way to get around WTO rules on dumping, state financing, etc.

[@ptaylor5014]

I would like to specta use different colours in their drones, like maybe have the new specta mini in a darker colour gray, like the DJI Mavic 3, this would disginguish them better from their counterpart DJI, I do wonder what mini they have produced? is it the Mini 2 frame or the newer Mini 3/4 frame?

[@allegorx58]

what does color have to do with anything

[@osbielpla1730]

How long does the battery takes to charge ?

[@jeffrey_live1748]

I think you hit it square on with DJI probably has a few of these lying around. Probably like many, when I upgraded from my Air2S the Air3 wasn't appealing enough. I bought the Mini 4 Pro which other than the double camera and higher top speed is everything the Air3 is except quieter and more portable. Honestly I'm hoping for an Air3S with a killer camera that I will buy when it comes.

[@MontanaMedic13]

I have a feeling these are going to be in extremely high demand very soon.

[@HalfChrome]

We will see

[@MrEddieNunez]

Great video - keep them coming!

[@HalfChrome]

I’ve got one more coming later today!

[@keepitshortnsweet]

I'll wait for Potensic to release a non-geofenced alternative the Air and/or Mavic. Geofencing will be the deciding factor for people like me and there are many.

[@theone2be33]

If you don't want geofence get an Autel drone. Is very good quality like DJI. I've had 3 of Autels drones

[@harrisongould9460]

I sure would like it to have SDK capabilities. The only drone that DJI has(that has this), that’s affordable is the Air2 S and this is getting very old. The next one up that does this is $5000.

[@stanvisualseychelles932]

Interesting to know if the air 3 battery is compatible with the Specta

[@dbldare]

Currently the batteries are not swappable with each the "other" drone. Air3 batts don't work in the Specta, and same the other way around. They fit, but throw an error saying it's not a compatible battery in software - won't launch. They will both fit in the same charger and that works fine.

[@HalfChrome]

Nope

[@kmoecub]

@@HalfChrome But it seems that's only a software issue. Some creative soul will find a workaround eventually.

[@marty906]

@@kmoecub Y'all figure it out. Am interested.

[@everythingcory2179]

Does anyone know where to get extra batteries for the specta mini?

[@HalfChrome]

Contact Specta directly.

[@thedronedownunder3919]

Cool review. I think we all know why DJI have done this. And good on them.

[@socalpimp1974]

Can’t get exytra battery?

[@HalfChrome]

Not yet

[@lonniesfilmmaking333]

Cheers so much sounds good for us consumers 😊❤

[@Graybear78]

Would you wait for a Specta mini, or go for the DJI mini 2 se or the Potensic Atom? Getting ready to buy… Thanks for your opinion.

[@HalfChrome]

I’d probably wait and see. It will be out soon.

[@papijmrdrone3165]

Tankz for this bro❤

[@edwinderick72]

Do you by any chance have another clone this time Mavic 3 called Anzu Robotics Raptor T? I saw it in another video and I thought it would make a great review as well. This one looks like it has American address. This would be pretty interesting because it looks like dji is finding ways to circumvent tbe ban in the US by introducing these look alikes through other companies. These companies will be able to sell the drones and dji will be selling parts or complete drones to these companies therefore making money still!

[@HalfChrome]

I do not have that

[@Piratepoilet]

I think if it gets more drones into more peoples hands it's a good thing. Drones are really great therapy tools for the right people. For myself I find when I fly my drone my heart picks up abeat or two and I feel like I'm on full alert and freeking out coz the drone cost 2g with the batteries and stuff so yeah I'm freeking, will it come home ? Yes. So I'm happy still got the mini 4 pro and can't wait to fly again 🏴‍☠️🚁

[@CryoiX]

I think that its unlikely that dji will be banned because dji is about to launch the avata 2 and it got FCC approval so yeah may be right may be wrong

[@underthedrone2735]

The FCC and Congress are two separate entities. Congress makes law, the FCC follows law, or least that's the way it's supposed to work.

[@CryoiX]

@@underthedrone2735 hmm we'll see lol

[@clackersclarke4450]

Cheaper Cogito mini (D JI). Maybe it'dji's way of dealing with the fimi mini and protensic atom. Those not quite there yet alternatives might find it hard to compete against a new drone as polished as Cogito...umm dji.

[@NateTheStone]

does it have waypoints?

[@smirkingguru]

I believe DJI is moving the Air 3 sideways in order to bring out an Air 3s or Air 3Pro. I think they are slowly learning their lesson about quick releases. One example is the Mini 3 Pro and Mini 4 Pro. The 3 Pro got left in the dust. This way they are able to deplete their stock of earlier versions without undermining their price structure. IMHO.

[@DBartWest]

DJI may be more worried about the possible ban of their drones in the US. Specta could fill that void being made in Malasia. I think DJI have more interest in this company than we will ever know.

[@azmir82ismail]

Specta mini 4 pro?

[@TheCNCDen]

It's clearly a move to get around the potential ban.

[@Todd_G_FPV]

The band isn't for the hobbiest tho...

[@AranzamendiPodcast]

This is a great drone, but beware: they struggle with parts and batteries. You can wait for weeks or months to buy an extra battery. That does not give me a lot of confidence.

[@Relics]

I wonder if you could use a DJI battery?

[@HalfChrome]

@Relics you cannot. I tried

[@SceneryFromSky]

The lower/cheaper version theory doesn't really make sense, because as you said, it's basically identical to the Air 3...why would they sell the same drone at a cheaper price when it's already selling like hot cakes at the higher price?

[@w.e.s.]

The air 3 has 4g lte but dji wont unlock it for us. This locking us out and geo fencing us really pissin mosy of us off. My drone cost more then my car and my car dont lock me out of speeding or not wearing a seat belt

[@jaxturner7288]

Does your drone “lock you out of speeding”, or can you drive your car on to an airfield and any where else you want?

[@HalfChrome]

@jaxturner7288 it is geofenced

[@w.e.s.]

@@jaxturner7288 no my car doesn't lock me out of an air field. I can drove it through area 51 if I had a balls to might not get far but I could

[@jaxturner7288]

@@w.e.s. of course your car doesn’t attempt to keep you from driving into Area 51, but what does? A fence. Wow what a concept, maybe they could make some sort of fences to control drones so they don’t go places they shouldn’t, maybe call it a geo tec fence or something similar? Then cars and drones could be locked or fenced out of restricted areas buy using different versions of the same thing, fences. Oh wait that’s not a new concept? So then, is it actually your drone itself that locks you out of geo fenced locations? Or is it actually an electronic version of a fence that is restricting your drone’s travel, just as a chain link fence restricts where you drive in your car and the car itself doesn’t. Besides, nothing stopping you from launching your drone from an authorized area and then flying your drone forcefully into a geo fence and seeing how far you get either. Either way you are only hindered by the effectiveness of the fence trying to keep you out and not your vehicle or drone itself. Without the fence in place to stop your travel you would drive right through in both situations because again, it’s a fence keeping you out. Not your drone or car. Stay in denial if you want to but you are definitely restricted from driving your car through areas that are locked out, fenced off, restricted whatever you want to call it. Same same dummy. Just like your car’s travel speed is limited by highway speed limits and road laws, not by your car itself. Sensing a pattern here? Just because you buy and own something doesn’t mean you can do anything you want with it and take it anywhere it could possibly ever go. Simply owning a car/drone/plane/boat/horse/dog doesn’t mean you can drive/ fly/ sail/ ride/ walk absolutely anywhere and everywhere those things can potentially go. With all of them you are controlled and restricted in traveling with them one way or another. Oftentimes it’s those pesky fences of all kinds , other times it’s the local laws restricting your freedom of movement with your whatever, rarely is it that the car/drone/ boat/horse/dog refuses your commands without a good reason, malfunction or a fence in the way. 👌

[@jaxturner7288]

@@HalfChrome geo- what?

[@JasonStPierre]

My take. This will be a American based company soon, as DJI knows it's going to be ousted from US skies. Think like a TicTok with American holdings and location.

[@5thElementFPV]

Hmmm fourth video in 5 days on same drone? You must really like it.

[@w.e.s.]

He's riding that youtube revenue train...I'm sick of it popping up

[@5thElementFPV]

@@w.e.s. LMFAO

[@SofiaisSunshine]

Its a hot topic right now and he has the first scoop… makes sense

[@danpenry8899]

Can you imagine if a cooking show cooked the same dish every show

[@HalfChrome]

@w.e.s. People keep asking questions so I’ll keep posting. Only one more…

[@Ghostphotographer31]

What if this DJI rename

[@RonaldBrown59]

It looks interesting, but I'm sticking with DJI branded drones, for now. But never say never.

[@larrymatthews1180]

Can Specta pair with dji remote controllers

[@HalfChrome]

No

[@xionflores5799]

SInce it's almost a complete copy, is it cheaper than the Air 3?

[@theone2be33]

Yes

[@thortrooper]

Well, here’s a question, are the batteries compatible with each other? Or different.. 🤷‍♂️

[@HalfChrome]

Nope

[@thortrooper]

@@HalfChrome Interesting! So that’s about the only thing different between the 2 then.. 🤷‍♂️

[@FrankieBagz]

Does it shoot 4k in 120 fps

[@HalfChrome]

No

[@Matt_McFaul]

I don't see the savings. The price is way too close. I think these were created to sell to people that are affraid to buy DJI because of the not so impending ban.

[@colinread1159]

Hello @mattmcfaul3358. News that I have missed, what is the "not so impending" ban on DJI (or is this related to drones in general)?

[@Matt_McFaul]

@@colinread1159 well, actually it's related to all Chinese drones. USA only also. Currently figured to be a 1% propability. Though they have already banned DJI, and possibly other Chinese drones, from being used by government entities, and entities funded with government money. Some A$$hat law maker has ties to Skydio, and is trying to aust the competition by making bogus claims about their drones spying on us. Pretty dumb since all of our doorbell, driveway, and other home security cameras are made in China as well.

[@georgekelly1948]

Thanks for following this story.

[@bobbyworldwide]

DJI is smart.. I would do the same..

[@SplendidVids]

My dji air 3 states on the box it was made in Malaysia

[@jhayjay-2x]

Its DJI pre-empting Its possible ban So it can continue Its drone sales, other words Specta Air is a subsidiary company of DJI.

[@vince-n]

so what if the US ban all drones from China?

[@BoberFett]

I don't believe there's enough price differentiation to believe that's it. I'm still on the ban avoidance bandwagon.

[@MAPLEMEDIA]

The Mini 4 ??????

[@krazedegen7945]

Ah, cool. Great to hear that you're for sale 😂

[@FrankieBagz]

Occusync 4?

[@FrankieBagz]

Okay so what happens to the people that have all DJI drones in the United States right now what are they going to brick them

[@HalfChrome]

Not likely

[@sangamvideo2600]

Nice

[@OfficialMoonpool]

Great! You saw my comment on 'Alien Drones' channel. Good, now, don't be like everyone else and treat us like we're idiots.

[@HalfChrome]

I didn’t.

[@OfficialMoonpool]

@@HalfChrome You should.

[@DrLookSkywalker]

Business as usual. Some asian knock offs are shockingly good quality. E.g. high eng replica watches and sunglasses.

[@allabouthim03]

As before, this seems to be a simple one to me. With all the bands the FAA and others are trying to pass against DJI drones, which is why don't own one and will not own one, DJI is doing a "work around". They couldn't just change their name from DJI, they also had to change some things in the drone so technically it is not a "DJI". SAME TYLENOL, DIFFERENT FORMULA 😂.

[@kmoecub]

The only proposed bans on DJI are for governmental use. That's entirely within the bounds of an Executive Order (from the POTUS) when it comes to Federal agencies. Any bans for state agencies have to be approved either by said state agency, state legislature, or by an act of Congress. As a private citizen you are free to own a DJI drone without restriction, until and unless there is a law passed through Congress and signed by the POTUS. Please be informed so you can be a better citizen.

[@allabouthim03]

@@kmoecubI totally agree with you. But what you said is my point. DJI makes a large variety of drones from simple consumer, professional, industrial and surveillance and who knows what else. DJI is striving to be the market leader in all areas of unmanned aircraft. Taking away those lucrative markets would be a serious hit to their bottom line. By diversification I feel they are trying to get around the restrictions.

[@mckenziefotoworks]

@@kmoecub Not true….check out H.R. 2864 proposed by Stefanik, that would essentially ban DJI from operation in the USA. The DJI ban for .gov operations and contracts is already in place.

[@douglasjones174]

Do you know if it is compatible with dji goggles?

[@HalfChrome]

It is not

[@weasel3720]

likely just a JV with DJI, otherwise there will be an IP infringement lawsuit coming

[@gavaccess]

I think we need to consider that DJI may wish to establish manufacturing outside of China as it may be a smart business move should import sanctions be placed upon DJI as a result of Ukraine / wider munitions usage….. I believe restrictions on China imports are coming over the hill…

[@brokensword2621]

They copy and pasted the mavic air 3 and changed the name ? 😮😅

[@HalfChrome]

Kind of

[@veloonbruts9707]

i'll buy a Malaysian Avatata 2

[@martinrochejocquelein1772]

The name change is good for the USA is talking about banning dji selling to people in the USA..

[@Roys_Drones]

I love my Air 3

[@ipadmini1874]

The profiters from DJI & this new drone company starting up are the same. DJI will be the past company, this will be their new company In time.

[@leevelez2000]

Makes total sense what you are saying.. there is definitely some politics involved here.

[@felixruiz2838]

It's about DJI covering something up !!! 😂😂😂😂😮😮

[@commonsenselogic]

Clearly, this is DJI. They would suit if it wasn't them. I think our politicians are too unaware enough to know.

[@xavroy07]

seems kinda sus how your the only person who knows and talks about this. 100% a secret sponsorship your not disclosing.

[@HalfChrome]

There are plenty of reviews out there. I wish they were sponsoring me. However, I have received a grand total of zero dollars from Cogito.

[@felixruiz2838]

Hong Kong is in CHINA. 😂😂😂

[@underthedrone2735]

Since July, 1997 when the UK returned it to China. Hong Kong is nothing like it was though. People there are so unhappy now. It's bland and boring now too.

[@GarudaDefenseNews]

Just like RUKO and SJRC

[@HalfChrome]

Basically.

[@MillennialB1]

The dji air 3 with rc n2 is cheaper than this with rc n2

[@thrillchaser9492]

will my Dji Goggles work with this drone...who going to fix it when it hits something..are there spare parts

[@HalfChrome]

Nope

[@thrillchaser9492]

okay.. that's all I needed to know.. I'm not going to buy a $1000 drone with no spare parts or repair shops.... I'll build 2 FVP drones with dij cameras and goggles and save money. You can build a high-quality cinematic FVP drone for about 450 dollars USA with the ability to carry an extra camera on its back.. they are faster fly longer and can do things you'll never be able; to do with this drone... Plus MY goggles will work....lol.. Goggles make the hobby so much more fun.. I do fly DJI drones TOO.. or is it they fly me.. dang robots

[@Reaperdrone67]

DJI just took there name off the drone

[@ninjadrones]

It's a way for DJI to swerve on US regulations!

[@AdventureEscapades]

Politics against DJI. Specta, no thanks.

[@theone2be33]

If it looks like a skunk, smells like a skunk, then it's most likely a skunk. I smell a Rat!

[@mlmedia2023]

Conspiracy ..... with drones

[@sangamvideo2600]

First view

[@OGShortyFPV]

Every time you fly DJI drones, the gps data is being sent directly to the CCP.

[@HalfChrome]

Is it? It’s been shown that isn’t accurate. Also why does China care?

[@Along198086]

I'm from Malaysia but i cannot find this drone anywhere in my country 🤔

[@HalfChrome]

Only available in the USA on Amazon

[@LancerXShare]

If cheaper, i want to buy it 🫢

[@joeymaterese8095]

Payed spokesman

[@hubsanrcproductions7222]

All of your speculations about the Specta Air is incorrect...they're's drones companies starting up all across Hong Kong to by pass the current U.S ban on Chinese Consumer, and the Professional market