Xiaomi launched its first drone in May
2016. The Mi Drone came in two variants, a 1080p version priced at 2499 yuan
and a 4k version that had a retail price of 2,999 yuan. At the time of the
launch, Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun stated that Xiaomi drones have once again set the
price limit in the industry, as the prices of 4K drones of the same grade on
the market were around 6,000 yuan or even higher. The Mi Drones were produced
by Fimi Technology, a Xiaomi ecological chain company and right now, the brand
has launched its own product, the Fimi X8 SE 2020.
The Fimi X8 SE 2020 Unmanned Aerial
Vehicle (UAV) comes with a foldable design similar to DJI Mavic. Its
performance is more powerful than that of the Mavic Mini even though they are
in the same price category. However, its volume is larger than that of Mavic
Mini. After folding, it measures 204x106x72.6mm and weighs about 765g.
In terms of the aerial photography
performance, the Fimi X8 SE 2020 achieves 4K video recording, 8 km image
transmission, wind resistance level 5, and battery life reaching an astonishing
35 minutes. Thanks to the latest generation of HiSilicon’s ISP engine, Fiimi X8
SE 2020 can shoot 4K video with a large stream of up to 100Mbps, retaining more
screen details. The new F-log video colour mode and DNG RAW photo format bring
greater space for post-production.
The drone is also equipped with a light
three-axis mechanical stabilization gimbal, fitted with Fimi’s latest
generation of professional control algorithms, with a control accuracy of
0.005%. Its newly upgraded second-generation TDMA image transmission system has
increased sensitivity by 5dbm, supports 8km image transmission, and can fly
farther.
In terms of functions, it supports
one-click blockbusters, intelligent follow-up, route planning shooting,
panoramic shooting, time-lapse photography, night scene mode, etc. The maximum
horizontal flight speed can reach 18m/s, the maximum ascent speed is 5m/s, and
the maximum descent speed is 4m/s.
It should be noted that the copywriting
stated that its flying altitude is limited to 120m, and I wonder if it can be
unlocked.Fimi X8 SE 2020 The Fimi X8 SE 2020 remote control adopts a slideway
telescopic design and a detachable joystick. When it is not opened, it is only
the palm length. It is compatible with most mobile phones on the market and can
even accommodate an iPad mini.
The drone is presently on sale at Xiaomi
Youpin and is priced at 2,999 yuan (US$ 439).