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FIMI X8 SE 2020 Edition Flight Test Review IN-DEPTH - Is it BETTER!?

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Join me for this in-depth flight test of the updated Fimi X8 SE 2020 Edition!
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The Fimi X8se drone has many of the advanced features that are missing in something like the DJI Mavic Mini Drone at a similar affordable price. Can the new 2020 version perform better than the last? Let's find out together and put it to the test in this review series!
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Series videos will be linked here when complete:
X8SE 2020 In-Depth Unboxing & Setup • Fimi X8 SE 2020 Editio...
X8SE 2020 Flight Test Review • FIMI X8 SE 2020 Editio...
X8SE 2020 In Depth Range Test
X8SE 2020 Cinematic shots in Hawaii
My Mavic Mini Series for Comparison:
• Mavic Mini Drone
If you want to see how the first edition X8SE did check out my series below:
Cinematic 4K Hawaii Coastline Test:
• FIMI X8 SE Drone Revie...
Residential Range Test:
• Xiaomi FIMI X8 SE Rang...
Country Range Test, No Interference/No Boosters:
• FIMI X8 SE Range Test ...
Maiden Flight Review:
• Xiaomi FIMI X8 SE Maid...
Flight Review Part 2, More Smart Functions:
• Xiaomi FIMI X8 SE Flig...
Unboxing:
• Xiaomi FIMI X8 SE Revi...
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- Dustin & Family
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@fraggerfragsolot9285 3 года назад

The Fimi X8SE evolved into a pretty solid drone, definitely top tier for the 'budget/non-DJI' drones

@dewayneshaw2285 3 года назад

Can you please enter me into the giveaway

@PolarBearLP 3 года назад

@M. Nurhaikal on AliExpress it's 300$

@davidcornelius7968 3 года назад

Thanks you for reply me plz updating your drone videos Take care

@terryisom2587 3 года назад

Thank you Dustin. I have ordered a FIMI X8 SE and it will arrive next week. Your review has gone along way to relieving my "buyers remorse." Thank you for such a detailed and in-depth review.

@IchySacFPV 3 года назад

I hope someone has told you already but the drone does not use the main camera for landing there is a camera on the bottom that it uses..It does not detect the pad till about 75 feet in altitude..Thanks for the great video.😎

@BobCaseyAerial 3 года назад

Dustin your flight Tests/reviews have helped me make my decisions on the drones i've bought... Your reviews are always in depth and informative... Been watching your channel for a cpl of yrs now..Just wanted to pop in the comments and say Thank You..

@NETBotic 3 года назад

Love the controller design over the tiny DJI phone holder controllers.

@richardwerth641 3 года назад

I've watched many of your videos you really know what you're doing I think that is having a little bit of trouble maybe I don't know if it's Wi-Fi but the mini too I'm very new to it and I just got a mini too but I don't have it I've not used it yet just got it two or three days ago and you're helping me a lot on RU-vid thank you keep doing your thing man

@richardwerth641 3 года назад

The controls on that are awesome I really like the way it spreads out and it can hold your tablet it's cool

@zainahmed9923 3 года назад

Can't wait for the range test!

@2010joeduffy 3 года назад

Owned it for 2 weeks, 9 flights so far with tons of video, getting an hour of footage on 2 batteries and I have it max'd to 5km range and 500m height. 500m height no problem, i am getting maybe 2.5km range however i am in northern cal suburbia, i did buy the antenna extensions, super cheap but they do make a big difference in preventing it defaulting to "fail safe return" way too early. Sport mode is super fast and the gimbal is very good. Really good drone and i would rate well above the DJI mavic mini. Best drone on the market right now is Autel Evo 2, then the DJI mavic 2 .... .and i think this Fimi 2020 is a super close 3rd, maybe i got a good one based on other reivews.

@MrComfyAustralia 3 года назад

Would love to see an update on the MAvic Mini. All the updates and just bought one. You are the GURU of reviews.

@wombraider09 3 года назад

I like your videos because of the direct explanations of the drones features. I also like the clear view of Beautiful Hawaii!

@tbjr50thomas 3 года назад

You are the most honest and best reviewer I have ever watched. Keep up the good work 🚁 🤟‍ 👍‍

@clarencesteward4119 Год назад

I'm definitely going to buy me one now

@TheAussiePipe 3 года назад

Hi Dustin, another awesome video. I have the original Fimi X8 and its been a rock solid performer. Bang for buck I think its safe to recommend it to most people. You don’t need to point the camera/gimbal down for the RTH auto landing. The sensor under the body tracks the landing pad. You can see in your video that it detected the landing pad just before you moved the camera down👍. Looking forward to the comparison on range with the parabolic vs Yagi-Udi extenders. I have the same parabolic ones as you and haven’t seen the other type before. Will be interesting to see how they go. Cheers, Mark.

@DustinDunnill 3 года назад

Thanks. I missed that while flying. I watched it again and it does look like it saw the landing pad just as I was turning the main camera down. My bad 🍻

@Joe_Blo 3 года назад

Careful on which Yagi Uda range extenders you buy. There are few vendors selling 3D printed versions and they're crispy hard fragile plastic. Like, made in a garage with a cheap 3D printer quality. Not good.

@TheAussiePipe 3 года назад

@@Joe_Blo thanks for the heads up!

@lupadtailoilo6613 3 года назад

You're the best of all. Thank you for sharing your video for review.and sorry because my English is not good but I'm your number 1 fan here in Philippines 😊❤️❤️❤️ you make happy because of your Drone reviews 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🤗

@Plasteel1 3 года назад

Sounds like a bee hive actually. Perfect weather and beautiful scenery to showcase this drone!

@gilbertmajor8828 3 года назад

FWI just let you If you go into setting there is precise landing . You need to turn that on and It will land on the landing pad every time without moving the gimbal down . Hey great review I think you do a great job.

@DustinDunnill 3 года назад

I had it on 👍 Thanks. I missed that while flying. I watched it again and it does look like it saw the landing pad just as I was turning the main camera down. My bad 🍻

@ratmanmurray7137 9 месяцев назад

Watching this in late November 2023... that looks pretty good for a budget drone... reasonable footage and pics for such a drone. No jello, not too fuzzy... I quite like it to be honest (although I wont trade in my Air 3 or mini 4 pro on one haha) ... How have they improved in the latest model in 2023? Greetings from Australia

@Jerry-dk8se 3 года назад

I like the updated tracking logic on the FIMI X8, compared to my Mavic Mini. This also has much more powerful motors than the Mini, and has pretty impressive speed, for an entry level semi professional drone.

@Poke-Joe79 Год назад

Thanks for review I'm going to get one now.I have the Fimi A3 so time to move up

@stromnessian 3 года назад

Thanks for the review. Looks like it’s quite unstable even in a gentle breeze, so will be sticking with my DJI drones for now.

@eternalpupil7474 3 года назад

great vid, super new to drones, just got an hs510 and i love it, definitely gonna upgrade in the future...after i learn to fly a bit better. keep up the great work!

@wingsfromheaven8788 3 года назад

Hey Dustin, great review! FWIW, the precision landing does not require the main camera because it's using the Visual Flow camera under the drone. It finds an orange or blue pad 95% of the time but gives up on corrections at about 1' altitude to avoid prop damage.

@DustinDunnill 3 года назад

Thanks. I missed that while flying. I watched it again and it does look like it saw the landing pad just as I was turning the main camera down. My bad 🍻

@rickybritton7212 3 года назад

Wow again Dustin, I just had to say Wow 👏, I'm very interested in the different range extenders. Super Great Review Brother

@ben_ovah808 3 года назад

Great video, I just was looking to get this one yesterday... Mahalo for reviewing this one...

@georgerink 3 года назад

I really wanted to know if my 2018 one was worse! Thanks for the help!

@wingsfromheaven8788 3 года назад

The 2018 lacks manual camera controls in video mode (mostly affecting white balance control), lacks some camera resolution options and dynamic range by comparison, lacks the precision landing reliability, lacks panorama photo mode, and has very slightly shorter flight time and control range (although control range exceeds battery life with yagi-extenders even on the 2018). But if you shoot at 4k30fps at high bitrate/quality, in *good lighting* with manual ISO 100, then all the flight modes and video results are virtually identical. In other words, if you already have the 2018, then the 2020 is more refined but scarcely a compelling upgrade depending on your needs.

@user-zv5mb2yd3w 3 года назад

Well - another great review... Regarding the low level orbit (from around 0:53:00) - I think that one problem might have been that the marking box was too short/low - your head remained out of it. Looking forward to seeing the range test...

@larrycolson7451 3 года назад

Great review as usual Dustin! This one looks like more what I look for in a Drone regarding price, functions, and reliability. Very informative review! The range review was another nail biting review also! Please keep em coming!

@rickybritton7212 3 года назад

Wow Dustin that's awesome Brother, your fantastic person for giving back Thank you as always great review 👍 God bless you and your family

@brucebotti5098 3 года назад

Great video, as usual. I enjoy your videos as they are professional, informative, and useful for Noob's like myself. I want to get into droning with my three Grandsons.

@gimpman1357 3 года назад

“ Crooked Horizon “. I’ll buy this once they solve the crooked horizon issue. Of course I’d be more than happy to win one. Thanks for the thorough review.

@pril250 3 года назад

A very comprehensive detailed review, like. So conditional on no wind flying at 20Mph your range should be 5 miles for about 30 minutes flight time,,,,in theory looking forward to your range test.

@FlyZoneFpv 3 года назад

Actually Dustin you dont need to pull the camera down for your precition landing . its does it automatically uses the camera on the bottom of the drone. The optical flow camera. So you dont have to do it yourself. It will do it on its own buddy. Awesome video Dustin as usual. Love your vids.

@FlyZoneFpv 3 года назад

Hey Dustin . im a big fan buddy. Im actually doing a new video as well on the Fimi and its controls and it features. But i just love how you make your videos. You really care for the viewers. I love that about ya. Ok well happy flying Dustin . TTYL.

@DustinDunnill 3 года назад

Thanks. I missed that while flying. I watched it again and it does look like it saw the landing pad just as I was turning the main camera down. My bad 🍻

@bobdellinger5167 3 года назад

No you don't . Mine will land itself on the pad 3/4 of the time, without pulling the camera down.

@FlyZoneFpv 3 года назад

@@bobdellinger5167 yes that’s what I was saying you don’t have too👍😁

@irishmanericlive7549 3 года назад

You don't need to lower the gimbal for landing it uses the sensors... Great review I bought the 2020 based on you first fimi review

@DustinDunnill 3 года назад

Thanks my bad. One of those instances where it didn't seem to be working but it looks like it did when drone got low enough 🍻

@kevinbrennan5373 3 года назад

Looks a decent drone this, video looks better too (than the blue version from last time)..

@jon_collins 3 года назад

I got one of these and all I get is jello city - not to mention always tilted horizon. I've had it for a while now I have tried 5 sets of blades, checking balancing recal everything, firmware upgrades. Be aware that if you buy one of these it is a lottery if you get a good one.

@farmerjimmy7453 3 года назад

Where did u buy it any look with sorting it

@codyha8737 3 года назад

great review as usual, thanks! Might not be a Mavic killer, but you also don't need to deal with their No Fly Zone software.

@HeziRR 3 года назад

Nothing extra and shows all the good and the bad. I wish all reviewers were like you 👍

@kryptikhonor 3 года назад

I agree 100% I've spent 2 months debating on a purchase to have everything I want in one

@TheXanthoman 3 года назад

Always the best and most useful flight reviews

@brandonlkm15 3 года назад

Overall the Fimi drones are getting better. I think their image quality is pretty good too.

@makanaaskew9580 3 года назад

you know what's crazy. When you said Haleakala mountain, I was like Haleakala?! Does he mean Hawaii? I live in Hawaii!. that's awesome man I live on Oahu, Mililani

@denisbrown8492 3 года назад

One of the best reviews and thanks .

@infowisatakeluarga 3 года назад

I'm here because I want to buy this drone to see its capabilities, with a special discount this Christmas , awesome and complete review here bro ... LOL

@jeremyboyce1537 3 года назад

Hi Dustin, I will purchase one of those Fimi x8s for sure, from what you are showing me ,I like those birds .

@M3EVOpower 3 года назад

It needs longer legs - not good that gimball touches the ground! Great review btw! I just purchased the mavic mini 2 and wished I had seen this!

@Ytremz 3 года назад

You can use a landing mat I suppose

@Noises 3 года назад

Really pleased with this drone. For the price it is unbeatable. Haters, name one other drone with the same features for the price. I had a choice between this and the mavic mini. I chose this because it's faster, has longer flight times and shoots 4K video. If I wanted the same feature set from DJI I'd be paying $2000 AUD for just the drone and the controller. $750AUD got me this drone, the controller, two more batteries, a car charger, gimbal cover, bag, CPL filter, ND 8 16 and 32 filters and a 64Gb V60 mini sd card. Also bought the Yagi range extenders but I regularly fly it over 2500m away from my takeoff point and have never lost signal so I've never used the range extenders.

@bulldogboy100 3 года назад

wow, you did really well to get all that for the price. I've got one but my son is looking at getting a new drone as well. Where did you get it from?

@Noises 3 года назад

@@bulldogboy100 banggood, it was during their 72 hour reservation sale. Drone, controller and battery was $540, two batteries for $80 each, waterproof bag was $30 the rest was normal prices. (those are AU$ prices, current US$ exchange rate is about 70 US cents to 1AU dollar)

@SYNERSTAR 3 года назад

I am looking at this model being my first drone purchase, looks like a solid product for the price... good review and solid all around coverage, hope to find a deal online, thanks

@mytige20V 3 года назад

Dustin great tutorial. You showed me how the menus work. I read the manual and it did not go over the functions in the sidebar.

@dansmith8550 3 года назад

They definitely need some tweaking to do on the software but all in all a nice affordable drone. Nice chair too.

@calebdeklerk1025 3 года назад

Great video i have been looking for a drone for quite a while ,your video is very informative Thanks

@pererichsen6528 3 года назад

Beautiful views and yes - I think they've fixed the Yellowish (Sepia) look. The original had the bluish tinge this one had a sepia tinge ... Thanks for sharing this very detailed review and BTW love the Tracking portion of the video - bit of a work out ... ha ha !

@johntells1460 3 года назад

Again as always I enjoy your reviews. You give a very informative non-bias breakdown about the drones you review which i like. I especially love the area's you get to fly at. Would you believe I would jump on a plane out of Honolulu to the outer island for the wkend at times and stay with family or friends just to fly my drones?

@lajames8945 3 года назад

Hi, it is awesome clip regards this Drone!! I get some ideas before getting into Drone World after watching this !!

@jhowardsupporter 3 года назад

Might as well learn the laws too. They are tracking all drones now like they track all 328 million phones in the USA. Flying in an unauthorised zone could net you a fine.

@jeffsullivan4992 3 года назад

I have thought about that drone since it came out well since 2018 that would be an awesome drone great video and intelligence on your review 👌

@willproduction2138 3 года назад

Awsome drone. Lost my phantom 3 due to gimbal error. Would be nice to have a drone like this.👍👍 great review.

@kylehoran40 3 года назад

If you were to recommend this drone or the DJI Mini 2 which one should I get?

@DreiK96 3 года назад

Get Mavic Air 2

@shaheerburney398 3 года назад

I remember Christmas 2019 giveaway like yesterday

@konaboi1845 3 года назад

Thanks for all of these overviews of all these drones. Looking for my fist drone that’s not to expensive to fly and get use to but ultimately get a drone for fishing

@AceRhy 3 года назад

Awsome drone ,thinking of getting me one after 3yrs of missing my 3dr solo...

@denisdenis2034 Год назад

Hello and thank you for making such good videos, very well detailed and explained! You say you will give this drone before Christmas!! It would be great for me because I was diagnosed an very advanced prostate cancer with metastases to the pelvic bones, so...in my recovery it would be a great way to take my mind off things. Do you know this expression : give to the nex? Have a Merry Christmas and above all tell the people you love often that you love them, it's so important.. Dennis.erci pour la qualité de vos tests

@donaldmartin6816 3 года назад

Very nice. enjoyed the teaching and explaining the tech. saved your show.

@user-sv7ij4ob7d 3 года назад

Video is great. Can you make a range test?

@earlcruickshank2449 3 года назад

I'm not sure you've figured it out. But you can actually change the low battery settings to Hover, Land or Return to Home. Yours must have been set to land

@Erik-xt6mg 3 года назад

No better place than Haleakala to test a drone in windy conditions

@Joe_Blo 3 года назад

Uh, oh. FIMI just pushed firmware updates , mostly for smart tracking. So now you'll have repeat all your tests.

@that_jason_black 3 года назад

You went ALL IN on this Drone. Great Videos.

@mrakstudio13 Год назад

Just got my own , ready to test it tomorrow. Stay tuned on my future post. This is better than DJI

@Tom-gj9iq Год назад

Do you like it?

@mrakstudio13 Год назад

@@Tom-gj9iq absolutely loved it, it's durable drone and stable.

@gabyhanna2013 3 года назад

I love the drone so much but I can’t afford it thank you for the video I enjoy it a lot

@markcloudchaser874 3 года назад

That was an awesome Review Dustin, by far the best reviewer for these drones. I thought it performed really good for the price and I would love to win it. I could go and fly it with my Dad, I honestly thought it would have landed itself before 5% but it kept going and you still had control. Excellent..I can't wait to see your next video doing a range test and using the extra antennas. Good Job 👍👊💯

@Joe_Blo 3 года назад

Dustin has a new exercise buddy! Cool.

@futurewillow3269 3 года назад

Wow these these drones look like a blast, great video as usual.

@jimwhite1964 3 года назад

Send this to me in Scotland now and once we get independence I guarantee you a kingdom in a shire of your choosing, thank you 🤣

@joepowers3731 3 года назад

You have the best in depth reviews.

@ranrevs 3 года назад

Awesome review ! Now i can't decide whether to get DJI Mini or this

@denishuber7758 3 года назад

It's a no brainer... definitely this one

@Rob.P 3 года назад

Hi Dustin, which would you prefer the (FIMI X8 SE 2020) or the (Hubsan Zino 2+) It would be great to hear your thoughts 👍

@michaelfairall5812 3 года назад

Long video ,but very very informative Thank you

@eternalpupil7474 3 года назад

had a bad crash today, ruined a battery i think...tough little drone still flies though. I can't imagine crashing an expensive one like in your review lol

@sptrader6316 3 года назад

I'm looking forward to the range test but it looks pretty good, love the long flight times.

@jordytriguna9698 3 года назад

if you want to signal the receiver and transmitter then you have to stick aluminum foil to the antenna boter and, put aluminum foil 3 layers under the battery, the signal will be stronger, I've proven it I am from Indonesia

@johnplato4976 2 года назад

I'm not sure if I'd go for it. The return home issue is a real problem in my book. Even the Spark had the rth feature, albeit shorter flight time. So all in all, imho, I'd go with a Mavic Mini or Mini 2 over the Fimi any day.

@twitchynoodle1035 3 года назад

Aloha! Glad to see another drone enthusiast in Hawaii!

@stand4god574 3 года назад

Im looking for a dji quality drone for same money as the mini. I wasn't able to sync the mini with my phone so I returned it for a refund. This looks like a good alternative.

@penguin5905 10 месяцев назад

Nice job Dustin.

@pilotsombong 3 года назад

Best drone 2020

@shaheerburney398 3 года назад

Amazing reviews. Waiting for the Mavic 3

@thomashorstmann3020 3 года назад

Same here..... hoping they add upper and side sensors.

@rayjackson2724 3 года назад

This is a great drone. Flies very stable , even in 10 to 15 mph winds. I have not tried all of the features as i not taken it out to an area I can experiment in. I fly it in my back yard and I manage to avoid ham radio antenna, my house, etc. It is not quite as good as the Mavic Air 2 but then again I did not spend 800 bucks for just the drone(extra 250.00 for extra batteries and care package) I like the camera video , good color , nice photos and the gimbal keeps things from wabling around. I did order another battery and a couple of filters for daytime flying.(Banggood has best prices but it take a really long time to receive the items- but it does eventually arrive) I bought the basic drone with one battery, probably should have ordered the package with 2 extra batteries.. it is just fun to fly.

@mudntrophies 3 года назад

hey Dustin, thanks for the very thorough vids. thinking of getting this drone in the next few weeks. which edition ipad mini are you using? I have a mini 1, do you think it will work? keep the reviews coming. thanks!

@DustinDunnill 3 года назад

All I have is the ipad Mini 5. Sorry not sure on the 1 🍻

@jwojiunnkon6706 3 года назад

Hi Dustin, if you are going to purchase either mini 2 or x8 se, which one will you choose? I finally able to save up and get my 1st drone but I want to buy a best to money ratio drone.

@DustinDunnill 3 года назад

In general I'd go for Mini 2. But if wind resistance and more tracking options matter more the Fimi is a decent choice 🍻

@123windyron 3 года назад

Nice let's see the zar feature zoom feature looking forward to your next vid on the drone.thanks much.my zoom does not work on mine.

@123windyron 3 года назад

Sar feature not zar.

@dronereviewman9580 3 года назад

Cant wait to own a camera drone!!

@DanielNaias 3 года назад

Parabéns pelo seu vídeo e suas considerações, eu tenho a versão 2018.

@shurshot57 3 года назад

Nice drone for the price. Thanks for the review. Still the best on the planet!!!

@JohnDeere_Simulations 11 месяцев назад

I had the same issue on my drone the tracking it’s not the AI of the drone. It’s the GPS in the iPhone that the Controller uses so make sure you have your GPS or location services on on your iPhone or your iPad to use this tracking feature because like with my drone, the manufacturer told me the tracking feature uses the GPS and location services. The map does too.

@MVMTV4Videos Год назад

Well done Dustin. TY 4 Sharing 👍

@mikesmdrone1302 3 года назад

What about the range test can wait

@DustinDunnill 3 года назад

Coming up 😃🍻

@mikesmdrone1302 3 года назад

@@DustinDunnill 👍

@Dtipton6662 3 года назад

Hey Dustin just curious if from your experiences does fimi and dji continue to do firmware updates to their drones long after the date of purchase or do the drones eventually become obsolete like most devices of today technology and you have to purchase the newer versions that come out ? Thanks great review

@ShoelessNomadThailand 3 года назад

I used to live in Tenerife and where you live is Stunning made me home sick

@mikereef9274 3 года назад

I hate that when ur turning the drone on the orbit it skips on the camera

@rowanb7430 3 года назад

Great review Dustin! 🇿🇦

@oscr_zen 3 года назад

You got to be sh**ing me haha, I just went on yt to watch your unpacking and went to shops to check for prices and thought Ill search for someone else for a review on how good that camera is etc. and your video appeared that its up and Im like what?! xD 7 min ago haha thats sick. Let me get food and LETS WATCH!