Fimi X8 Mini Review

This is a video review of the Fimi X8 Mini, a 4K sub 250g drone. My review is kind of in the middle of the fence. It's not a bad little drone, it has many good features and flies well. The video quality does need a little work and hopefully, Fimi will be able to correct some of the issues with a firmware update. This video features footage from my first flight and full 4k video samples.

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[DonJoyce]

Interesting review, Shawn! The 250g weight issue is crazy!

[johnmahoney]

Great video, Thanks. I'll be taking my Fimi X8 mini out for its first test flight tomorrow, I am also interested with the max transmission range. I'll keep you posted!

[jamesfunk]

It is going to be really difficult to dethrone DJI, but I am glad they have some competition with the Fimi.

[FlyinFlynnMedia]

Nice video as always. Not being sub 250 g right out of the gate is an issue! I do like the FPV readout with the grayed out area that makes reading telemetry, battery levels etc. easier to read. Hopefully DJI IS paying attention and will improve their FPV viewing. Thanks Shawn!

[dougcooper]

Great Video Sean!! Thank You For Your Review!!

[yihuangzhongyi]

how does the colour science compare to the dji mini 2?

[TheKingOfDrones]

I have been waiting for this video, i got the mavic mini and i wanna see what is different with this drone.

[RonaldBrown]

I’m glad you got a good one, mine was bad from the beginning, and after a few firmware updates it won’t even fly anymore. And Fimi customer support won’t replay to any of my messages. Good first flight and review, I wish continued good luck with it.

[sougabrielteixeira]

Hello Friend, im having troubles connecting the Fimi x8 mini to my desktop. The desktop wont recognize it when i connect using USB cable. How can i download the recordings? Thank you!

[ichi]

i also have that vignetting in my fimi palm (1st gen). looks like fimi cameras have that issue.

[YAHWO]

Can anyone help?

Where is the zoom option?
Do the course lock function work in indoor flight?
Thanks.

[foam]

Looks like the range sux, only 550m(1800ft) when the signal got crappy and he stopped the flying segment.
I am getting 9x that with a mini 2. :/

[rpmautoreviews]

it does have more features, which adds value, because to get them on the mavic line, you have to spend $1600 cdn..so it looks like a winner, compared to dgi & other $300-$600 options

[richardhykes]

Do I fly this drone better with airplane mode on or off

[IdahoQuadcopter]

The Fimi X8 Mini has been a troublesome drone for me Shawn. Your X8 Mini seems to work pretty good. Thank you for this test. 👍

[alainb]

c'est un bon petit drone mais la camera a beaucoup de bruit de fond ( granulation)

[m]

The Mini 2 is better, but compared to a Mavic Mini this might be a good alternative for the additional flight modes.
Glad to see some competition to DJI in the <250gr drone category.

Considering a 5% tolerance it would still pass legal checks, although with a DJI <250gr you'd be able to load even a light beacon and you'd still be within tolerance.

[officialvivaanchs]

which drone i have to buy ? DJI Mini SE or Fimi X8 mini ??

[ardyes]

This can be bought with a pro battery that weighs less than 250g.

[SJMDronesMedia]

Whilst I welcome any credible competition to the drone market, Fimi needs to up its game and launch a drone that doesn’t suffer the same issues as all its previous drones.
I expect the same issues from Hubsan, again if your going to give us something to compete, give us a product that works as it should and at a good price point.
Sorry Fimi you’ve failed, it doesn’t come close, thanks for the review, regards