BetaFPV Insta360 SMO 4K review

Is this the perfect 30g camera for getting 4K video from an RC plane or freestyle drone? The BetaFPV Insta360 SMO4K is just like a naked GoPro and I have been totally impressed with the performance of this product.

With up to 4000x3000 resolution at 60FPS and 100Mbps data-rates the image quality is stunning and the lightweight means that even lightweight drones can now deliver true cinematic 4K HDR footage -- even though I'm not up to the task of flying in a cinematic fashion.

Disclosure:
This product was provided for review purposes by Insta360 but, as always, this does not affect the objectivity of my review. The links below, provided by Inssta360, are NOT affiliate links so you can be confident that this review is my honest opinion.

[jgreg]

Nice and it’s nice when a company does things that show there are interested in your hobby and wants your business.

[AdrianoCasemiro]

Nicest lightweight EIS 4k camera so far. Also the first review on it I've seen. Breaking news, well done maestro!

[MCsCreations]

Fantastic flying and review, Bruce!!! 😃
Really impressive camera! Amazing footage! 😮
Anyway, stay safe and flying there! 🖖😊

[СергейМонин-дс]

So good to see Walter White finally is doing some FPV reviews.

[neilfpv]

Great video! Mine is arriving this Saturday. I am so excited!

[PropagndaX]

Looks like a dope lil camera, don’t wanna be crashing it too often haha.
Awesome review mate 🙏🏽

[thirtythreeeyes]

"Police don't carry around scales." Somebody has never been caught with drugs I see haha.

[zerokalvin]

The image quality is impressive, especially without any adjustments and grading.

[tamarathompson]

I appreciate the camera labelling in the corner. great flight footage mate.

[BOTGRINDER]

I forgot you are in the future so its already out. cant wait to get one!

[RED-hkkw]

"We're measuring in grams because... we're in the developed part of the world" Ouch haha

[saifcathum]

Motorcycle and FPV. What could be better? Awesome!

[TheMadmacs]

image looked outstanding, loved the little bit of cinematics too.

[hello]

Great review!! Could you make a quick video on how to wire it to the lipo balance lead? That would be fantastic

[RobisonRacing]

That actually makes a really nice picture. Kind of impressed honestly! You took the screen protector off your new phone?? Is this really Bruce?? - Lauren

[jr]

Wow great cam!!
Thanks for the review!!

[klopossa]

Excellent review of an excellent product. Wish it was American made. My apologies for Shark bite comment. I just learned of it. Moving so fast these days. This SMO is great..Wonderful review of course..

[RcReviewsLt]

I wish they will make an 1inch version upgrade, that will be so much better camera for overall not only night cinematic shots! Lets wait!

[RCwithAdam]

This is a huge deal! Looks like insta 360 is embracing the specialty/fpv cinema drone market. Good on them! I can't quite tell from the video if it is "gopro quality", but I want to get one and find out! Thanks bruce!

[Kingcactus]

That looks awesome. So can you fly next to airport with sub 250? (IN NZ) ?