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@derTommy4 жыл бұрын
it is actually $70
@Scottyman994 жыл бұрын
"This coupon only applies to specific products." Didn't work. :(
@actionman93575 жыл бұрын
Aloha Dustin! Of all the KZbin RC hobby reviewers, YOU are the most thorough and detailed! You really run the RC vehicles "through the mill" so to speak! If it was a rock you'd turn it over to see what's underneath! Outstanding review! Aloha! ;- )
@sstahle15015 жыл бұрын
The reason I watch your channel is to see these range flights/tests, and not to mention your opinions and viewpoints. I appreciate them. I would not fly my drone to that point, but in a case where you may lose control or connection, it is definitely a great knowledge to have in your arsenal to figure things out and get your drone home safely or close to be able to recover it if needed.Thank you for your dedication to all RC reviews/tests, I do value them!
@KarimErrytouny5 жыл бұрын
Hey Dustin, I hope you redo this range test again. This is one of the most interesting drones and we would like to see what it's absolute range is from 100% battery charge. I enjoyed the vid! Thanks
@BAMDrones-MichaelBelshe5 жыл бұрын
You crack me up! I love how hard you push these drones to see what they can do!
@ce-750pilot35 жыл бұрын
Dustin! I really enjoy these range tests for the same reasons you do. Checking out the increasing capabilities of science and technology is interesting for me! I live in the Midwest where I have almost limitless distance over farms with just a few homes and no wi-fi interference! Recording 4K video for the whole flight is so much fun, and even though it is not as beautiful as Maui, some of our sunsets are really spectacular🌞! Please keep the great reviews and range tests coming...😃🛩
@MasterYota15 жыл бұрын
The bottom line is very simple if you want long range you’re gonna have to Fly in a completely clean 2.4 area. All those competing WiFis don’t give any room for this drone to send a signal back. I honestly believe we should have a special signal for our drones like 1.3 ghz. I DJI Works in a proprietary system for Transmission. It makes it very expensive to produce the TX and RX of the drone. Wi-Fi on the other hand it is cheap and readily available so you’ll see that on almost every drone. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for range. 10+km yea!!
@gvanausdle5 жыл бұрын
Yeah I was worried for you. Awesome that came back in time! I ordered the fimi a3. I bet those dishes will work on it.
@Radostenator5 жыл бұрын
Dustin, thank you for this test. Would be great to see the same test from the other part of island. Where you send the drone over forest. Just to really see if the residential area causes problems. Thanks for your work from the Czech Republic. 👍
@KarimErrytouny5 жыл бұрын
I have the Mi 4K and I also noticed that over residential areas the signal worsens and then gets full bars back as soon as I past over houses.
@Radostenator5 жыл бұрын
Karim Errytouny thank you for your feedback. Dustin made a video on long range test with mi 4K with impressive results 👍
@TheFishbook5 жыл бұрын
Dustin, GREAT Video! I'm hoping Fimi sends out some FW updates to fix these issues. I'm still waiting for GB to ship mine, hope it comes soon!
@josefdahari5 жыл бұрын
Honestly. I just purchased one of these because of your videos. I’ve been wanting a decent drone but didn’t want to spend $1,000 on the Mavic. So thank you for testing the limits and showing what can be done. I used your link and coupon code as well.
@DustinDunnill5 жыл бұрын
I hope you like it as much as I do. Fantastic for the price 👍
@quad80835 жыл бұрын
Dustin...way to go! Excellent test, and good video as always. Your commentary and testing is spot on, and I am not alone in coming here for good reviews. Your channel has come a long, long way from CX-20 days!! Aloha my bruddah!
@DustinDunnill5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It has been a great journey indeed 🤙🍻
@RandyRides5 жыл бұрын
It looks very promising! I might just have to pick one up. Just sold my Spark, so seems like a great alternative.
@stevenmauer50545 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. I think DJI has several competitors in their rear view mirror. Several manufacturers are catching up but DJI is clearly the leader. I think most all are too concerned with price and are trying to make hay with what they have and invest in R&D.. Keep up the great videos. Thanks and be safe
@andymiller60005 жыл бұрын
Silicon Valley .........................Thanks for showing us the boundaries (and weak points) so that we don't, necessarily, have to risk our own investments. I bet 90% of your following would like to "push" the same tests, but do not want to risk the possibility of loss.
@jorgefernandez48063 жыл бұрын
Great video! Just purchased this drone.
@thesoundsmith5 жыл бұрын
Nice demo, Dustin. I am a bit surprised at the short range raw, but maybe(?) the suburban wi-f-i contributed. But Parabolics WORK. That simple. You just can't turn away from your drone (when you did at the end, walking back to the takeoff site, your signal went immediately red. Didn't matter to the X8, it knew where it was going, but a great demo of why you need to keep a parabolic antenna aimed at all times. The better the antenna, the more accurate you need to be as well. And the BEST part is the bang for the buck. Double the range for under $20, under $13 if yer patient or on that side of the rock... Keep 'em coming, guy, please. I'm just learning to fly on a Bebop but looking for a 4K cinema $500-700 monster - DJI Air, X8, Zino, Anafi ??? The market is getting crowded with juicy toys in the sweet spot price range, and it's only getting better from here. (ND filters, anyone? Anyone?)
@MrBofB5 жыл бұрын
With the dish boosters flight was impressive and so is the cost of the drone. Well done Dustin and thanks for another fantastic review.
@stevecook61365 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this for months! Thank you brother!
@DenonGregory5 жыл бұрын
Wow this was all about showing off those extenders! They like quadrupled the range 😂 good video Dustin and thanks for your disclaimer makes a lot of sense I believe those types of things needs to be tested just for knowing purposes.
@miguelamaralofficial31885 жыл бұрын
FYI I contacted fimi about the NFZ and they awnser that it only has NFZ on China. I thought this could be good info for you to share since many people see your videos, so people be more careful where they fly, a full ban of Fimi drones by FAA or EASA would not be good. BTW I'm a Airline captain for the A330-900 but aeromodels fan too. Cheers mate.
@brucebartlett75715 жыл бұрын
Great video Dustin....Always appreciate the information......kind of shows me why DJI is still the leader... although the competition is good for the consumer
@tadassmolskas30145 жыл бұрын
I was hoping it would be better it just looks like a cheap and unfinished product.
@gabem75 жыл бұрын
The image processor is inferior and the girl has a strong accent on the phone :)
@adrumaholic5 жыл бұрын
Not sure of the price but I'm gonna hold on to my m2p a bit longer
@DustinDunnill5 жыл бұрын
It's amazing that you'd mention this would even be close to competeting with the Mavic 2 Pro 😮🙂. I'd say ANAFI or Mavic pro 1. At 3X the price the m2p is much better 😂🍻
@adrumaholic5 жыл бұрын
Dustin Dunnill .Yeah Dustin, just pulling ur leg ...it would take a big stick and something really special to pry me away from my beloved M2P lol
@Georgewrigley5 жыл бұрын
Dustin an awesome test. Great parabolic dishes that actually do the job. Got a bit worried for you but, hey like you said you do it so we don't have too. Nice one buddy and look forward to the next one. Cheers and thanks again buddy. :)
@sirhilsam5 жыл бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed this range test. Dustin...You The Man when it comes to putting these new drones through their paces. This IS a good drone and with updates it can only get better...better than the Hubsan Zino by far. Those parabolic range extenders are a must. Great job! Your viewers appreciate you risking your drones so we don't have to risk ours.
@jcc82965 жыл бұрын
Awesome range test dusti
@adrumaholic5 жыл бұрын
Now, thinking to myself that's a good battery, I'm impressed !
@Pain87Killer5 жыл бұрын
i would say that for the price it's a pretty good drone...i liked the footage, prettu good quality image...awesome video as usual!
@bobmaynard63734 жыл бұрын
Dustin - Thanks for your videos! I just purchased and received my first drone (an X8se) based on your reviews and test flights. Looking forward to some good times!
@robbydelocht5 жыл бұрын
Great test and specifics around it Dustin Dunnill! Tx for sharing...
@capbrantz49355 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this review, greetings from The Netherlands
@ells-aviation5 жыл бұрын
Awesome flight Dustin my butt was twitching at one point but seemed the tech had it covered ! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@DustinDunnill5 жыл бұрын
😂👍
@gabem75 жыл бұрын
There seems to be a tilt problem, I can see it all the way right before you landed there is a noticeable tilt. Thank you for your video. I saw your statement about the tilt :)
@SilverShadow2LWB5 жыл бұрын
"high interference residential area" ? I think that may be in the eyes of the beholder. Come to Los Angeles if you want to see and experience "high interference" In perspective of the entire USA, I would consider you in a rural low interference area. Great performance out of the parabolics. Looking forward to more videos.
@DustinDunnill5 жыл бұрын
Indeed 😂 This spot is known to cause issues to all but a few drones so it's a good indicator even if not very urban.
@magneticinterference5 жыл бұрын
Should try the range test with the antennas pointing down if possible. The Evo got much better distance that way.
@MALNTV5 жыл бұрын
It would be great if there were parabolic dishes for the Anafi. Thanks to your Anafi review I bought one. Plus parrot updated the software for RTH height adjustments, 2.7k and HDR throughout all resolutions...plus much more. Yes..you need to do a re-review of that drone. People like me buy based on your reviews.
@gerv555 жыл бұрын
Seen people use a piece of cardboard with aluminium tape on it put around the anafi antenna to boost range. Video here, he shows the booster he made at the end kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWfWYYZmh8eNatk
@adrumaholic5 жыл бұрын
Wow impressive...This is looking like a really good entry level drone. Thanks for doing these stressful range tests so we aren't disappointed when we purchase one...maybe we could have an idea of the prices to see where this fits in with the better known manufacturers in the video. Thoroughly enjoyed this one Thx Dustin awesome..
@DustinDunnill5 жыл бұрын
I always put product links in description under video viewers can check. Prices change over time so I try not to mention them much and verbally direct people to check the updated sites 👍
@RonaldBrown595 жыл бұрын
Great range test Dustin. I'm glad you got it home safe.
@krisarkhon64835 жыл бұрын
A great test again. The video transmission in fpv is not good with fimi x8. i hoped so much it was better than the mavic pro but its not. For the price ill take a second hand mavic pro. The truth is hard. Very good job Dustin.
@DustinDunnill5 жыл бұрын
The DJI ocusync is going to be very hard to beat. Xiaomi pushed a range and camera improvement update yesterday. We'll see how it improves.
@ezl70525 жыл бұрын
Another awesome test on this drone and thanks for the review!
@pdtech45245 жыл бұрын
Excellent range test! I'm pretty sure I watched another range test video where it went 6km absolutely stock! Although it was over open countryside 👍😎
@DustinDunnill5 жыл бұрын
Makes sense. No interference is a world of difference.
@tiemji5 жыл бұрын
Once again, very instructive!! Good job
@MrTroydawn4 жыл бұрын
As always......Excellent review. Thank you for the time you put into these reviews and being non-objective. It helps us all when its done the way you do.....
@keltar40713 жыл бұрын
I really like the look of this drone one of my favorites. I just wish they added a avoidance sensor on the front behind that black windshield thing. Seems like a wasted opportunity.
@kevinhemming265 жыл бұрын
Love your videos, and think this will be my next drone as ive only started this year 2019 with the £119 sjrc f11. but to be honest im not worried about the out of sight range as the new rules coming in for the UK and i would have thought other countries under the FAA is that this activity will be illegal from November 2019 anyways as it is out of line of sight and up to a £1000 + fine lol .. bit worried about the speed reading glitch and hope they sort that before i buy later this year. but loving the flight time and looks v much .... and to be honest i wouldn't expect it to do everything as good as a mavic pro2 when its half the price so im happy to buy it.. love your stuff and will keep watching .. Happy flying.
@Mslmbullet5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for you reviews! It's very important for all of us. Best regards from Russia.
@dronesdehonduras5 жыл бұрын
👏.. 👏.. 👏.... Excelente vídeo !! 👍 Vi otros vídeos con revisiones de FIMI X8 SE y estaba un poco decepcionado de su rendimiento. Pero tu vídeo me quito las dudas. Gracias. 👏 .. 👏 .. 👏 .... Excellent video! 👍 I saw other videos with reviews of FIMI X8 SE and was a bit disappointed in its performance. But your video takes away my doubts. Thank you.
@DustinDunnill5 жыл бұрын
They are updating and improving it quickly 👍
@user-es9ef6zg6x5 жыл бұрын
Hi Dustin,greetings from China! I love your reviews lol it’s honest and so detailed. I really love how you push the drones to their limit despite the risk of losing them. Have you heard of the cfly obtain? Remember the cfly obtain, the mavic clone? It’s from the same company but a newer drone that look likes dji spark. Hope you can do a review on that, if you want to, thanks!
@DustinDunnill5 жыл бұрын
Yes, I reviewed the Obtain when it first came out. It flew horrible and crashed and broke in my review 😂
@ElmersFPV5 жыл бұрын
That was really exciting! :D Awesoem test dude!
@Jeffs82475 жыл бұрын
Another great video brother. I'm definitely thinking of buying this one (with the dishes)
@txturbo9305 жыл бұрын
Nice test! thanks for doing this!
@aerialphotographyRDT5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video thanks. The connection will severely fail if you don’t know where the drone is thus failing to point the antennas at the aircraft. That sometimes happens with flying my wifi Spark in an CE region. However the Spark is better in FCC mode than CE mode.The Parrot Anafi will show you in what direction to point the controller without physically seeing the drone.
@theinnerpalacemind38255 жыл бұрын
Yes, I was panicking and seeing doomsday scenes of crashes 😀 Great that it all worked out fine Dustin!!! Seems to be a quad that could be a surplus to my small collection👍 Thank you for your review man!
@mattfoley78815 жыл бұрын
Great vid! Interested to see range on a full battery charge... looks like your 2nd flight with the boosters started out with sixty-something percent battery power...
@DustinDunnill5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Yep I used the same battery charge which didn't matter because the range was lost anyway. More testing coming up 👍
@bellablueskiesllcprofessio51285 жыл бұрын
Hey Dustin. Great reviews. I’ve read and experienced myself that when you fly towards the sun it really affects the signal. I lost signal with my MP2 once while staring right at the sun in its direct path.
@crostfam5 жыл бұрын
Awesome as usual! Thank you!
@darrenhanson38755 жыл бұрын
I was a little worried at first but 2+ mile range is good even though it needed the dishes for the price. The V & H speed thing is interesting but I still think it's just a software problem that will be fixed with a update in the future.Hope it's not a sensor problem but if it is it should be just in the one you have butt all and all I'd still take it for the price. Looks like they didn't skimp on the battery quality. Pretty good for only a few recharges . The next range test away from houses should do good!
@DustinDunnill5 жыл бұрын
Just got an update yesterday that improves camera and range. We'll explore more in next few videos.
@darrenhanson38755 жыл бұрын
@@DustinDunnill Nothing about the H & V speed problem?
@DustinDunnill5 жыл бұрын
I haven't flown since update due to rain
@runrun4115 жыл бұрын
Nothing says DJI like DJI. Everything else (except for the Evo) is just a toy drone. You had to fight with it to keep it out there. Parabolic dishes was better. Great video Dustin.
@f1ak35 жыл бұрын
just starting to watch the video, hope you didn't lose it
@garybesta12225 жыл бұрын
Bit of a white knuckle ride, but glad to see it ended well. I achieved 2086 feet when I flew the other day, but I shall dig out my Mi 4K boosters and give it a try.
@Usatorok5 жыл бұрын
Does your 4K force land at 15% battery? Mine did. Will this one force land also?
@garybesta12225 жыл бұрын
@@Usatorok I don't know, I always RTH at 30%, landing at 20%.
@mickfitz765 жыл бұрын
I long for the parrot Disco 4g flights over beautiful Hawaii. Nothing on the market can touch the Parrot Disco. It's the best.
@DustinDunnill5 жыл бұрын
Once the weather is ideal. Let's go on a 4G LTE whale watch 🙂👍
@erfanatagozli10955 жыл бұрын
Really good distance test mate, keep it up.
@yorgev19985 жыл бұрын
Hi Dustin. It seems better with the parabolic boosters. I am waiting my FIMI x8 se from BG, I think I Will purshase boosters :-))
@DustinDunnill5 жыл бұрын
Better yes. They are a cheap upgrade 👍
@yorgev19985 жыл бұрын
@@DustinDunnill 😉. Can you confirm that this models are good for the x8 se radio? www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01K1BY32I/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=dusrcte-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01K1BY32I&linkId=2d5563fc71480e69c7dc3fa3bd1fb6bc
@gaza665 жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing this flight test looking forward to the next one.
@dronehome76055 жыл бұрын
Once again great review from mr Dustin but my opinion on this drone is it has potential but I’m a range flyer and range is what sells a drone to me and I wouldn’t go out and buy a drone like this that does the same range as a dji spark range. I don’t dis like the company like I said they may make a great next drone and this one isn’t bad from what I see. I do think the Chinese food lady’s app voice is funny as hell!!! 😂
@MrZpilot5 жыл бұрын
It goes farther than a spark.. x8 battery was not %100. Spark range Limited becuase of battery to around 10,000ft.
@dronehome76055 жыл бұрын
I know I own one. Wish they’d come out with a upgrade battery for spark.
@marcelovhm15 жыл бұрын
Ouch that cliffhanger in the beginning, trying hard not to read the comments..
@gdhall53115 жыл бұрын
Great job Dustin, I use those boosters on my 4K quad.
@Bian_Achmad5 жыл бұрын
U buy or make the booster manually?
@RamCummins4 жыл бұрын
I know already you like STORM TROOPERS but hey what’s not to like about them, they are awesome. Oh ya nice video.
@tdrdronesebikesandscooters83775 жыл бұрын
I don't do range test, i just watch yours lol
@mrguitman995 жыл бұрын
Wow! What a difference with the parabolics. You are very brave to push these things to their limit. Thank you for doing it so that we don’t have to. You are the best! Love these range tests, always a nail bitter.
@MegaStephen19725 жыл бұрын
Let's hope xiaomi have been watching. A few tweeks in a firmware upgrade and I'll be definitely buy as it's around same price as my flyaway DJI spark was. Great reviews as always
@DustinDunnill5 жыл бұрын
They pushed an update yesterday for camera and range improvement 👍
@MegaStephen19725 жыл бұрын
@@DustinDunnill will you do another test?
@DustinDunnill5 жыл бұрын
Indeed I will
@MegaStephen19725 жыл бұрын
@@DustinDunnill 👍
@publiedos5 жыл бұрын
this kind of "things" are the ones made me change from FIMI to Mavic, no problems at all from the moment I made the change others than birds and some other minor issues) but for me it was a MUST to make that change because of the FPV with the Moverio and other similar staff. As an advice for the next time is much better if you do the LONGEST range first and the shortest (withput the parabolics) in the second place, it will be better for you heart to do that way ha ha ha ha (LOL) ; ) Good job and thanks for sharing
@dronerisephotography23785 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, it did better than I expected.
@Antoni_Hjalmarsson5 жыл бұрын
I like how it has red and green port and starboard navigation lights so you can see which way its facing. I don't understand why dji doesn't do this.
@markozsky5 жыл бұрын
thanks..luckyly i will wait for the final version of these.seems not there yet for me..suscribed!!!
@kostassinanos78595 жыл бұрын
Τhanks you and we are grateful to you, for this interesting video!!!
@denkn5 жыл бұрын
I wasn't panicking Dustin... It's your drone ! ! ! ;)
@bnfl235 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. Scratching this one off my list to get.
@itchwaka5 жыл бұрын
what a beautiful sunset
@gumbypooleut5 жыл бұрын
I did my second flight today in a light residential area. I hit 8600 ft and was still getting FPV and full control. The video started breaking up as I rotated the unit. As it was only my second flight I brought it home. One thing I did notice was the Sport mode seemed to have more range. Based on the signal strength indicator, I took it to mean the power was lessened in the regular mode vs sport. I am hoping to fly some more this weekend. If so, I plan to do some more testing. My initial reaction is very positive.
@DustinDunnill5 жыл бұрын
Maybe they put the antenna on bottom and the harder pitch of sport mode tilts it forward to orient antenna better.
@Cutlersfamily5 жыл бұрын
Good job bro love the videos
@perditionluc5 жыл бұрын
Great review as always. Seems like way too many bugs to get my money. Can't drop that kind of cash for something with that many issues off the get go.
@tonymcclendon-hobbytime77275 жыл бұрын
Great test! 👍🏽👍🏽
@colinfairweather7175 жыл бұрын
Try when returning home Point the camera at the home point to see if it needs to recognize it to land on it ?
@RICKHALBUR5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dustin great flight
@andrewandron70875 жыл бұрын
Wow! That is a slow drone. I thought I was going to have a heart attack waiting. Glad you got it back. They need to fix their speedometer though.
@uksewingmachineservice70305 жыл бұрын
That is a great drone really nice flying mate nice one don 🤠👌👌👌👌👌👌👍
@Couacc5 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@tiredolfolk26625 жыл бұрын
Nice test! Seems when you were trying to get out there as signal cutting out, elevation seemed the key... Why? Just a few feet higher and you had a solid connection?? Just saying. Wish you could do a retest without the P Dishes. But, GREAT test... and RTH on signal loose was nice to know!
@TechyRodsWire5 жыл бұрын
Great video subbed! I like this drone but for what they’ll asking price is I can save a week more and buy a Mavic refurb possibly ...I like this drone though
@canonballsimp5 жыл бұрын
I think I'm going to go for the parrot anafi. Thanks for your great reviews!
@gregmannos5 жыл бұрын
Yes range test from the mountain..
@DustinDunnill5 жыл бұрын
👍
@eca77735 жыл бұрын
Great informative review as always. I am always amazed at how the parabolic boosters can double the range on most drones. A quick question, have you been contacted to review the new Hover 2 drone from Zero Zero Robotics? It seems pretty interesting with the Obstacle avoidence system they use. Would love to hear your thoughts about it. Keep up the great reviews!
@DustinDunnill5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. No they haven't contacted me yet.
@robdelvecchio58155 жыл бұрын
Dustin - thanks for the great Fimi X8 reviews. My first drone, which I love, with the exception of a low end Hubsan GPS drone I learned to fly (and crash with). Do you have the little switch next to the Micro SD card slot on the aircraft switched to RC instead of Wifi? That's one thing I overlooked on my first couple of flights which may affect range.
@DustinDunnill5 жыл бұрын
Yes, I was under the impression that was for flying with phone controls directly if switched to wifi. I have it on RC.
@DROHNENDANIEL5 жыл бұрын
It`s not the best range. But it`s still enough. In Germany it`s not allowed to fly a drone without direkt sight on the drone without utilities. You gotta be able to fly your drone, while you see it with your bare eyes :D
@ema_91155 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your videos , they are always useful and well made. Can we use mavic pro Parabolic Dish Range Boosters?
@DustinDunnill5 жыл бұрын
They should work with some modifications but I don't have them any longer 😂
@urbanx39225 жыл бұрын
Hey Dustin, do you have a pm for longer questions or off topic questions? Chad Lol, love that app voice by the way!
@DustinDunnill5 жыл бұрын
Hey Chad. I have my social networks linked on my main KZbin page banner 👍
@Helloitskovo5 жыл бұрын
Hey Dustin great video! I need some advice. I want a drone and I have 3 in mind: Xiaomi Fimi x8 SE , DJI Mavic Air , Parrot Anafi. The Xiaomi is the cheapest. Dji mavic air is better. And then there's the parrot anafi. I want to shoot nature, be able to fly high and far away. Which suits me the best :o
@DustinDunnill5 жыл бұрын
If you've got the coin... DJI is hard to beat honestly. That ocusync tech is amazing
@hobbychanel57985 жыл бұрын
letss goo test good video :)
@useryggfdcc5 жыл бұрын
My FIMI X8 SE flew 4km with the antenna reflectors. In RTH it landed right on the H of the landing pad with no input from me. :):):)