Dude! EPIC video!!! 🤩🦅👊🏼 Your intro is fantastic, and the rest of the video held the same quality. Fantastic job, and we're so happy to see you loving the Ranger Plus just as much as we do!
I just bought the Ranger, and I'm going slowly. Alt 84 years-old, one does not rush with new technology. It would be helpful if you did a tutorial which walked me through the features a few at a time, and demonstrated those with a short flight, then add a few more features, etc. I appreciate you help in teaching me how to handle my new drone.
Thanks for going out in the cold to review and test that awesome drone for the price. Everything for a beginner. Camera is good enough, WiFi distance is good enough plus the OA makes this budget drone worth looking at. Happy Holidays to you and family Keith. Happy Holiday Subscribers!
Thanks for watching and the kind words! Indeed, nothing is super high end but nothing is super low end either. It flies good, decent specs, controllable, all the basic needs like SD card, GPS, brushless motors, stabilized video, and the bonus of obstacle avoidance... for the price it's a good value. They have come a long way for sure! 👍
I've flown this a few times and had decent luck so far. Anyone had experience in a bit warmer weather, love to hear your thoughts! I flew the Cinemaster 2 as well so don't forget that one: ua-cam.com/video/2rRktswPOeY/v-deo.html
I unfortunately had to file a warranty claim on my second ranger i got. The gimbal got very unstable and if i tried to tilt the camera down, the video feed would go blurry and would go wonky. Exo customer service is top notch. They responded immediately to resolve my issue, i sent them a video showing them the problem and they recommended me to file a claim. I sent it out so hopefully i get a replacement drone within the next couple weeks. I really enjoy the exo ranger. Great flyer. I did do a distance test once on it to see if the half mile range was accurate, and i think the farthest i got was 2605 feet before i lost connection with the controller, and i still had 1 bar connection on the wireless on my phone, so I never lost video feed. The drone came right back to the launch location but was about 15 to 20 feet away from it so not bad. Going out that far, I can still see the drone but gotta be really watching it. Thats right on the edge of visual line of sight. I never did take the drone passed 1800 feet after that though. Did you ever have an issue with the props? I flew my drone on a windy day once "15 to 20 mph" and after i got done flying it, i noticed a small crack on the front right prop. Do you have any idea what could have caused the crack? I was thinking maybe it was because of the wind and that prop may have had a weak spot perhaps? It would suck if it would have shattered while flying
Thanks for making this video. I was curious about the performance and was very impressed. I had not realized it used a 360 degree laser for obstacle avoidance. And it is super cool it can be removed.
Thanks! Even the manufacturer shows only 150 degrees in the documentation, so apparently the engineers snuck an upgrade in and they didn't tell the marketing guys, lol! It actually does work as well... Thanks for watching and good flying!
I am looking to get the Ranger as my first drone. I think it worked pretty well considering the conditions. I'd never fly one on such a cold windy day anyhow. This video helped make my mind up to order one.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for taking the time to comment! Let us know how it goes... Keep it in an open area until you are really experienced with the controls! Good Flying!
Keith - Great Review - I grabbed one of these as my first "Real" Drone after your review and find it excellent for the price. I use it in Real Estate to do top down videos for clients and found it to be perfect. The obstacle avoidance is literally the best feature as its saved me from hitting a few tall trees and even a chimney or two! The only thing id say is the range on mine seems a tad shorter then you got, in some neighborhoods it tops out at about 1/4 mile or so.. Overall thanks again and keep up the great reviews!
Thanks for the feedback! Super glad to hear it is working out for you. It did seem to be a decent flyer for me. One thing I noted with range is for me it is dependent on a cople of things, 1) what is in the area, buildings, EMF, even the type of rocks in the ground make a difference. 2) the device used, and I also take my cover off my phone and that seems to help sometimes too... Did you have any jitter in the image or with warmer weather is is reduced or gone? I won't be able to test that for a while... 😎 Appreciate you watching and the kind words!
I do like the color of that drone? The camera is decent too? Thanks for sharing Keith. Now, get inside and get yourself a cup of hot chocolate? Thanks again. 👍👍👍
Thank you for the great video. I’m helping a friend find a beginner drone. I myself am a DJI drone person myself. But I’m going to take a look at the Exo series and see all the options offered. Great video …keep up the good work and god bless you going out in the bitter cold. Talk about above and beyond.
I've been looking into getting a drone as a fun hobby. This drone popped up still on sale for one more day. I think it will do fine for a first timer like me. I mostly just want to have it for taking fun videos when we're on vacation. Thank you for a great straight forward review.
WOW, great demonstration in those weather conditions! As usual, a practical and succinct flight demonstration. You bring out the key features of the model. I marvel at your ability to have a solid monologue on using the drone - good scriptwriter or great speaker? At least no one is cutting the grass! In regard to my personal thoughts: 1. Yes, nice demonstration of actual temperature - degrees F I assume? 2. Measurement of actual wind speed would be nice. Although I suspect there were gusts of wind, there are simple tools to measure wind speed range at ground level. 3. Although, it may be a NoNo in the industry, it may be useful to discuss where this model fits in the recent/future FAA rules on weight and remote ID vs airspace. In any case, great presentation, makes me want to sell my Spark and Tello!
Nice review, thank you for standing out in the cold, I won't do it. Last time I flew in the cold it was 37F doing a 15 minute flight. My fingers were so cold they hurt. I went back to the car and cranked the heater. Next two flights I used gloves. Lately I've been sticking to flying a little fpv quad, sometimes a simulator in the house where it's 69F or flying when sitting in my vehicle, window down with the heat blasting (one direction of view to maintain vlos). I'm thinking of rigging some gloves with a pocket for those chemical packs that warm up or maybe fly from the back of my 4 Runner with the hatch open and heat blasting. Speaking of obstacle avoidance, since the last DJI Air 2S update (firmware and Fly app) I noticed that the quad would intermittently slow down when there was nothing to avoid when in the "brake" setting. I haven't used the "avoid" setting since it slowed my quad when landing about 6 months ago. I shut OA off. Have a nice Christmas!!
Thanks for watching and the comments! indeed, obstacle avoidance has it's place and for the right location and the right pilot it is a great feature, especially when learning. That being said, crashing is one of the best learning experiences there is. Not fun, but powerful. Wait, 37 degrees is too cold? You must be pretty warm blooded or in a warm area! 🌞 At 10 degrees my fingers didn't hurt at all, they were numb, so I couldn't feel them at all so it was all good. Now when they thawed out, owwwwww! 💪 Good Flying!
..this speaks to Keith’s dedication! Edited to add: SO far, my ‘A2S’ is responding well with its OA but I’m only utilizing the “brake” method..haven’t tried (and won’t) the ‘bypass’ due to lack of SIDE sensors. I did NOT update the LAST firmware prompting, so still running the ‘1.5.0’ version. I’ve heard several Y/t’ers saying “IF it ain’t broke..don’t fix it”. You COULD BE inviting (more) trouble. They’ve said that even though it might “fix/add” a couple new things, it might also add new ‘bugs’ that weren’t there before!..(?)
you need to calibrate it every time? cold looks like paradise. truckee here we got 8' of snow at 6300'. im not sure how i would feel about a motorized spinning obstacle avoidance system because the motor could die or in the case of a crash it seems likely that it would break. as for the laser i assume you are talking about lidar using an IR laser or IR led (noticed the obstacle sensor scanning back and forth) i thought you meant it had an actual laser for X reason. i mounted an spyder 3 arctic laser onto my MA2, went balloon popping and wood burning with it just as a proof of concept that Skynet and the Aerial HK's are coming lol.
Indeed have to calibrate it every flight. Not sure how robust the motor is for the obstacle avoidance will be, to be honest it flips around really fast, seems like it's only a matter of time before there is a stripped spot on a plastic gear somewhere, but that's only a guess. I would have built in a little acceleration and deceleration myself, but it does work really good. For a beginner or for the rogue pilot that is out of VLOS, might be a good addition I think. Been to Truckee many times but never in the height of the snow season, I think it would be great to see once, for a brief time, then lift me out with a helicopter and drop me on a warm beach somewhere... 😎
Can you please either tell us weight at start of flight (&/or state prominently where you post your links? This is extra important for viewers who may want the option to add an FAA-approved Remote I.D. module and stay under 250 g. I'd love to see you discuss these modules too, AND tell us their weights (& those of attachment options). Ty!
Thanks for the review. I'm thinking of ordering this for my first drone but was wondering does it also have obstacle avoidance going up and down too for power lines and stuff like that?
Thanks! No obstacle detection above or below, though even if it did, most won't see things like small branches or power lines regardless. These things are a drones nemesis, will take them out nearly every time.
My EXO RANGER PLUS arrived yesterday I haven't tried flying it yet THANK YOU for answering a question that I did have a the obstacle avoidance have you flown the RANGER PLUS in a lower temperature than what was shown in this video if so I'm just curious how cold was the temperature THANK YOU for your time in making this video I'm looking forward in seeing more videos to come
Hello, thanks for the kind words! I flew in about 10 deg F a few days ago but I didn't go very far. Seemed to fly okay but I was frozen in no time so the flight was only a few minutes. Apparently I can't take as much cold as the drone can... 😂
Good morning what is the largest GB, SD CARD that a person can use in the X7 RANGER PLUS, and have you ever considered having a alien drone landing pad add to your merchandise
Great video! Comparing similar consumer drones in the same price point. One question....can the Obstacle Avoidance be disabled in the app, vs removing the hardware? Thinking about scenarios where you don't want to return to ground by want to disable it. Thanks!!
I am going to Sturgis S.D for bike week. I'm very interested in the follow me mode. Realizing it won't keep up to highway speed. I believe it follow at 15 to 20mph. If you could have. Jumped on a bicycle. That would have shown that F-M feature. Thanks, you answered a lot of my questions. Respectfully, Kevin
Thanks! The Mini 2 SE is a bit more money for the same batteries and accessories, but does a much better job. The video is very good and the controllability is excellent. Just did a review on the M2SE if you haven't seen it already: ua-cam.com/video/QXkNeECOdBQ/v-deo.html
Question, does it has limitations as to where to flight it? I got a mini 2 se and I am returning it to Amazon since it does not let me take off anywhere. And is this 249 Grams ?
@@aldon78 Not sure of your question. The DJI geofence has has nothing to do with registration, it is a location blocked for flights by DJI. On the other hand, the weight is the main reason for registration (among other things) and if you register, you also need remote ID installed. I think you can get geofence zones unlocked per flight, but it needs to be submitted and approved by DJI before they will temporarily unlock a zone.
@@aldon78 The registration and remote ID requirements are the same for any manufacturer. If it's above 249g you need to register and it needs remote ID. As far as Geofencing, DJI is one of the few who does that. DJI does produce some decent products but honestly that geofencing can be a real pain in the ass. If you haven't already, I would suggest you take the FAA TRUST test www.scouting.org/the-recreational-uas-safety-test/ before you buy, might answer some questions. It's free, easy and required before you can fly anyway and will give you some basic rules as well in case you're uncertain what they are. If you have questions let me know and I'll try to clarify. I just put some gear on our site that is a really good deal (hours ago) so might want to take a look there, maybe something will work out for you: www.gearfocus.com/shop-seller/alien-drones-gear-shop
If you buy an exo drone, don't pay expedited shipping , either way your order will sit in limbo ( label created status ) for 4-5 days before it finally ships.
Great video! I recently bought a jjrc x17 which looked a like decent drone for the price but after 1.5mins it lost signal and flew into a tree. I did get it and have free returns so I’m going to exchange it in place of the ranger x7 plus. Big question is there a night and day difference between the 2 or are there just small things that make the price difference worth it?
Thanks for sharing! I believe they made App and firmware changes to add stability, but no hardware changes. I'm told most issues are not hardware related so it seems that improvements are possible but I don't have any experience with the JJRC personally to compare.
Excellent introduction to the EXO X7 Ranger Plus. I just purchased one last week and the info you provided convinces me that I made a good purchase. I looked at your equipment list and saw that you were evidently using a Skyreat Tablet holder with the controller. It is unfortunately not available from Amazon at this time. Can you suggest another tablet holder that would work with the EXO controller?
Nice! It's a good little flyer, and looks soo cool... Sure thing, try this one: amzn.to/3eA6DG3 this is the model I have, must have changed sellers or something, thanks for the heads up! This does work pretty decent and has served me well, I suppose I should have mentioned the holder, it is really nice to look at a larger screen... It has to have the metal nut as you do have to crank it tight to keep it from flopping around, the ones with the plastic nut (99% of them) will snap once you tighten it up, and the plastic frame ones are gross, I had one of those floppy things for about 5 minutes before I sent it back... If the one I have ever breaks, _and_ I fall into a pot of money, I'd like to try one of these: mavmount.com/ if they are large enough for my tablets. Not as compact though...
Thanks for the question! Unfortunately, not "made" in the USA. EXO is headquartered in the US and they are the retail/warehousing end (Utah) but the drone itself is manufactured in China...
Awesome video!!! I noticed it looks like you were using a tablet when flying the x7 plus ranger. I have a couple questions was it a tablet and what brand or model, does it have cellular? I know tablets have to have GPS to fly correct. My other question was should I get a tablet with cellular or it' is not necessary as long as it has GPS. I have so many apps on my phone running, that it's going to be impossible to fly with my cell phone. I do have the exact drone nude or demonstrating. Thank you in advance I appreciate any advice you can give me.
Hello! A bit of clarification, no cellular or GPS is required for the drone to fly correctly. I almost always turn the device in "airplane mode", then if needed I'll turn on just the WiFi if it is a controller that connects using WiFi (many drones do not need this). Having many apps and communication running on the device will cause problems, both with communication and control, and you risk crashing the app or even the drone because of this. Best case you'll get app crashes or drone disconnects in flight, which is not fun. You only need GPS if you're going to need the map for some reason, and even in that case you can preload maps (so I'm told) so you don't need GPS on the device either, the drone has it's own GPS to use... I use a Samsung Tab S8, and others, don't need that much of a tablet, I just try and make sure it is bright! Hope this helps!
Can you do follow me mode with the obstacle avoidance on? That’s what I need. If not then I need a drone with both at the same time. Any recommendations?
This video was a large catalyst in choosing this as a first drone. If you havent already I would definitely enjoy seeing a more in depth video related to app interface, video modes, and an explanation of the different bells and whistles... Thanks in advance.
Texas Critical Care Medic Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! It is a decent flyer for the price and EXO tries to give good support so should be fun! Good Flying! 🤙
I noticed during the video you were not using a cell phone. You had a IPad mounted to the controller. Was there a special modification you did to the controller to accommodate the IPad?
Trying to decide which model to get. I like the features of the Cinema 2, but I might want to use it to follow mountain biking in the woods. Do you think the obstacle avoidance and follow me worked well enough for that?
@@donovanlcarroll I think the follow mode will follow fair, and obstacle avoidance will work well enough to keep it from running into things. But if it sees an obstacle it will slow down and stop, not navigate its way around and keep going (APAS tech). So if you want to go through trees and have it navigate around them, this will not do that. It's pretty tricky to have it navigate around things and keep going forward and at this price point it won't have this function... Hope this helps!
Wow, you are a glutton for punishment. That is freaking cold! But anyhow, that is very interesting obstacle avoidance system. Too bad you couldn't adjust the distance for situations like you mentioned at the end when you're surrounded by trees. I was wondering why did you have to take the laser off to do the orbit and follow me modes? Anyhow, time to get on to other tasks like keeping up with my GAW entries wink wink
Indeed it's a cold one... With the follow me and orbit I had too much stuff around me. As you start to move the drone tilts and points down a bit and was stopping at everything. Probably will do some flights while performing these functions with the OA on to see what it does, but I was on the last battery and my cold tolerance was diminished so didn't want to take the chance to take extra time that could ruin the function tests... Someday though.
I am looking to purchase a new drone after having a Hubsan S107. One of the features I really want in my next drone is a stable video image. In this video for the Expo X7 Plus, the video quality seems kind of shaky which you attributed to the 10F. outdoor temp., which I can understand being a potential problem. My questions is, have you flown the Exo X7 Ranger again and was the video quality better with a better outdoor temperature? I am considering the Exo X7 Ranger or the Holystone HS720G. I am leaning towards the Exo X7 Ranger because the the collision avoidance, but the slightly shaky video may be a deal breaker for me. The HS720G video seemed to be very stable at a very similar price point. What are your thoughts on these two machines?
Thanks for the question! The video quality did improve with warmer weather but did not clear up completely. As I showed in the video though it is possible to apply some stabilization in post and clear it up pretty well. I had a fair range with the X7 and when it disconnected, once I moved a little closer it reconnected and I continued on. It was a really decent flyer. The HS720 was much more stable video wise and did fly decent for me but was a bit "spongy" in how it controlled. It did disconnect while I was in VLOS and would not reconnect which was a real bummer, I had to bring it all the way back without video, land and power cycle before it would reconnect again. Though I didn't have an issue, I have heard other viewers have some issues with the toilet bowling, which is not fun. Regardless, I would suggest to try and purchase either of these on Amazon using prime so you can return them and get your money back if it doesn't perform properly for you... Hope this helps!
Thanks! I was about to inspect my DJI Mavic Air 2 when suddenly the arms wouldn't open. As I tried to open them, both arms snapped. You'd think it had crashed. It's disappointing because it was in my hard case. So, I'm looking into getting another drone to use until I save up for a Mavic 3.
@@MYPROJECTS101. Broken arms, that's not fun! If you're looking for a drone to tide you over, IMO the Potensic ATOM ua-cam.com/video/3Q409z0Evv4/v-deo.html or the DJI Mini 4k (Mini 2) amzn.to/4d6sxwj can't be beat for value (function vs. price)
thanks for the great review, i think this made up my mind, i just purchased the same drone your reviewing. been looking at several for couple weeks now, but this seems to be a good entry level, and with there lifetime insurance, should help for the $$$$. thanks for pointing out most of the items with this unit. thanks
Thanks for the kind words, glad the vid is useful! EXO is going to continue to advance and become a real influence in the industry for sure. They have some interesting stuff going on, really eye-opening stuff, more in vids coming soon! 😉
Correct. The UAV will simply stop if it detects an object in it's flight path. A little higher end model can attempt to navigate around objects but not very many do it well and still keep the cost low... 🎯
Have you tried setting the Max Altitude and Max Flight Distance? I get an error message saying "Note: Only available in GPS Mode." The drone powers on in GPS Mode and I didn't turn it off. Trying to communicate with EXO via their Text System is extremely inefficient. You are placed at the end of the line after every text, I spent nearly an hour trying to get an intelligent answer. Still waiting. I was told to fill out a Warranty Claim Form, not addressed yet. I thought that it may be a firmware issue but I am getting nowhere with the Service Team. I like the way the drone handles but I'd like to be able to set my parameters and for some reason this one will not save and Service leaves a lot to be desired.
Yes, I have adjusted all of these. If I remember right, first had to take it out of beginner mode then just slid the slider. for all of them I do know you have to be connected to the drone with the WiFi for it to save, gives some odd prompt when it's saving, but it did save. If you're not connected properly then it bags out. I can try and fire it up soon and try it and verify the sequence . In the chat I did find that sometimes I did have to wait a while and some of the responses made me scratch my head a bit...
@@AlienDrones I am not sure but the drone drops off WiFi 3 seconds after connecting. The Pilot on chat said that it was normal. It flies fine but I find strange that the feature doesn't work and there's no video or instruction in the manual about that feature.
That doesn't sound normal to me, but maybe I'm misunderstanding because I don't know how anything including the modes would work right if it is disconnected. One thing I found regarding the connection is to make sure *all* other wireless connections on the device are set to "auto connect" _disabled_ , except the one to the drone, set that to "auto connect" _enabled_ . Sometimes it takes a few times to stick, and make sure if it prompts with the "use cellular network" or "use connection anyway" (no internet is a fault accordingly to the phone) you continue to use the connection.
@@AlienDrones Honestly, I don't know what to think about EXO anymore. I like the drone other than the settings issue. I was told yesterday that the settings can only be changed on the Black Hawk. It sounds like I get a bunch of Reps that are grasping at straws and NO ONE actually knows the system! Like the Drone but despise the service. BTW, still no response to the warranty claim. I was promised answers on both Saturday and Sunday! Buyer beware!
Maybe I'm confusing the cinemaster with the X7, but I will fire it up in the next couple hours and see what it says and let you know. Did you fill in the warranty page with the pictures and such on the site? I did that on the Cinemaster 2 after it developed a wireless issue. Took some time to get a response, I think around a week, then they did replace it. Took a while, but that is the state of things I'm afraid, no matter what product it is. Sad, but typical. ******************* 10 minutes later...... Okay, just took it outside and did a hover. I forgot how stable this thing is, really nice actually. Too bad it was getting dark out or I would have taken it for more of a fly for sure. I looked back through this thread and I'm now confused. First, I was mistaken, there is no height max or distance max setting that I can find either on the app or in the instructions. I was thinking about the Cinemaster 2, which I double checked and it does have this setting, not the X7. That's a problem with flying so many drones, I lose some of the details, apologies. So that being said, what are you pressing that gives you a prompt that says something about GPS Mode Only? I only get that when I try to do some of the follow modes.
Depends on the needs of the pilot as the UAVs have a couple of different things so the answer is different for everyone... Obstacle avoidance is awesome if you need or want it, that points to the X7 hands down. If video quality is the most important, then it goes to the Cinemaster 2 for sure with 4k video. If your budget is very limited, then it goes back to the X7. If the look of the drone is important (showing it off in the park) then the X7 Ranger plus with the USA package rocks, I got a lot of oohs and aahs when I brought it out at Christmas... Does that help? 🤷♂️
@@AlienDrones it does thanks! I have the cinemaster 2 coming on Monday and was wondering if I made a good decision. I will be using it for cinematography. Also, on the front of the cinemaster 2 it looks like it has two front sensors like a dji mavic might have. Are those actual sensors or just for show?
@@Philippians-kc4it The Cinemaster 2 is solid for sure, drop it into _tripod mode_ and the video is nice and smooth. Might need to tweak the color profile a smidge as mine had a little purple tinge in the shadows, but it made it look kind of cool too. Could be just mine also, so maybe yours will be different. The two _sensor_ looking things are not active, not sure if it's show or future upgrade path...
I just opened my box from UPS and now I'm hoping to learn a bit how to use it. If you do a detailed instruction please let me know. I would definitely watch. Thanks for this great video and I subscribed so maybe I can learn other tips and tricks. I was wondering why you took the obstacle avoidance laser off when you did the circle me and follow me? I'm hoping to use mine someday to follow me in my Jeep while I do some 4X4ing in the mud and hills if that is possible and I think the obstacle avoidance would be a benefit. THANKS!!
No problem, hope you enjoy! I did remove it but you wouldn't have to, it depends how close to obstacles and the ground you are flying. If you're close to the ground and you try to move forward, the drone tips down, sees the ground on things on the ground (like yourself), and will stop or slow because of the obstacle avoidance. If you're high enough or far enough away it would be fine. Good Flying!
✨Great Review, i just got one , and was looking for a tutorial, I'm new to drones, If u decide to make one can u post a link in this vid.✨ Oh also do u have a part # for the screen holder you are usin too? Thank You
EXO X7 Ranger PLUS - Classic - Obstacle Avoidance - 1 Battery Kit or EXO Cinemaster 2 - 1 Battery Kit for a newbie? I like obstacle avoidance on the ranger but I want clear pictures and video for my online store. Thank you
Of the two, the Cinemaster 2 will be better than the X7 plus, a better camera and gimbal. A bit over saturated color in the dark areas (you can adjust easily though). If you're looking for EXO, the Blackhawk 2 pro is the best camera and color science.
I have one coming today for my first real drone. 1/9/22. I would like to see a more in depth video seeing that I am completely new to drones. And I think I have seen some others that are new with this drone also. Thank you for your input.
@@AlienDrones I have a question. So on the bottom of my drone there is a spring/wire on the bottom towards the back. So is this sapost to be sticking out?
@@AlienDrones I was arriving at the same conclusion. I will probably go with the Cinemaster 2 just in case I want the video quality down the road. I watched both reviews. Thanks for the great content. I also chatted with their customer service on the site. They were very easy to get in touch with.
I don't think any of the consumer drones are specified to carry any weight other than their own weight. Certainly not strong enough to lift a small toddler, and even 2 lbs may be a stretch IMO...
I'm curious about your giveaways you mention on your videos from time to time. Can you please tell me what videos you have announced the winners on that have entered? For some reason I don't seem to be getting them although I'm subscribed to your channel.
Hello, not sure I understand your question, but for giveaways, I used to do a separate video announcement but usually now I simply contact the winner in the comments so we can connect via email and share shipping info.
Hey. I am pretty new to using drones. Last time i used one which could be controlled with phone. It was really cheap and the camera was really laggy when flying so it was hard to look just in camera and fly. Are the camera on this drone stable and not laggy?
New subscriber here I just ordered the Exo x7 Ranger pro the red color just like in this video I am new to the drone world other than getting the Ascend ASC-2500 (Tractor Supply Drone) for a Christmas gift 2021 took it out and flew it 3 times then purchased the Exo x7 Ranger. I opted not to get the obstacle avoidance system, but I think I can get it at a later date if I choose. I am still waiting on the Exo to ship however I am hoping that I have made a good choice?
For the price it is a dandy little flier for sure! It gets a lot of second looks as it really looks sharp up close. You'll really notice the quality upgrade compared to the ASC-2500. Just a couple years ago you could not touch a drone of this quality with GPS, 3 axis gimbal, SD card on board, brushless motors, etc. for $275. Hope you picked up an extra battery, the time goes by fast when you're flying! The biggest mistake I see newer pilots make is flying too close to things and once you get rattled mistakes are made and crashes follow. Once it is broken is is too late and you'll be pretty sad, especially since it's soo stylish! Don't forget to take the gimbal lock off before you power it up or you could cause damage to the gimbal. Sometimes you get so excited you forget that (not that I ever did that :), just take a little time to get to know it and the app first, register it, get certified ua-cam.com/video/82r7oIyEfSI/v-deo.html and keep it in an open area while you get the hang of it and you'll enjoy it! Keep me up to date on how it goes for you, if you have questions shoot them my way, happy to help if I can. Don't make me say "I told you so" *after* you crash into that tree, or fence, or house!! 😎 Have fun and Good Flying! PS. Thanks for the sub!
@@AlienDrones I will and thank you for the speedy reply (I like that) and the advice. I just got an Email saying it as shipped I am stoked and can't wait to fly. I have a Gopro hero 3 and a Sony FDR X3000 action cam I may just try to review and upload to YT
@@dennisbrooks240 Didn't see it before, just went and looked, notifications don't happen probably 50% of the time. That doesn't sound good, I'd tell them to send you a different one. I ordered a black, orange and green tie dye ones (haven't worn them yet) but they looked good to me, though I shrunk the logo to a little smaller one (I just like that better on camera). Isn't any reason black shouldn't be black for sure, sounds like it was out of ink when they made it. I would just contact them and tell them to try again, a very large company should be able to make it right. Thanks for letting me know though, I'll double check mine again with a keener eye... 👍
@@AlienDrones Not sure what happened, but you can see green color changes through the black and no color at all in the eyes, other than the shirt. I will contact them via email later today. This year seems pretty much like the last, LOL!
Alien Drones Thank you! I sent an email they should see Monday. I sent a photo that clearly showed you could see the dark and light green patterns through the black. The advertised emblem has the head the width of the collar, about a third the width of the shirt. The one I received is smaller than the collar and about a fourth the width of the shirt. Looks like a faded out shirt after a hundred or so washings, well, maybe 20 or more. Certainly not a heavy weight t-shirt. I will let you know when they respond.
Dude! EPIC video!!! 🤩🦅👊🏼 Your intro is fantastic, and the rest of the video held the same quality. Fantastic job, and we're so happy to see you loving the Ranger Plus just as much as we do!
Thank you for watching and the kind words! 🙏 I call 'em like I see 'em, does a decent job for the price! Good Flying! 👽🛸
What is approximate max speed for follow mode? Motorcycle/car footage 🙏
I just bought the Ranger, and I'm going slowly. Alt 84 years-old, one does not rush with new technology. It would be helpful if you did a tutorial which walked me through the features a few at a time, and demonstrated those with a short flight, then add a few more features, etc. I appreciate you help in teaching me how to handle my new drone.
I second on instruction video, for us old folks, I'm 82..
Thats awesome , god bless
Really like your reviews about drones , and this review just put this in my top 5 ! thank you, for the help.
Thanks for going out in the cold to review and test that awesome drone for the price. Everything for a beginner. Camera is good enough, WiFi distance is good enough plus the OA makes this budget drone worth looking at. Happy Holidays to you and family Keith. Happy Holiday Subscribers!
Thanks for watching and the kind words! Indeed, nothing is super high end but nothing is super low end either. It flies good, decent specs, controllable, all the basic needs like SD card, GPS, brushless motors, stabilized video, and the bonus of obstacle avoidance... for the price it's a good value. They have come a long way for sure! 👍
I've flown this a few times and had decent luck so far. Anyone had experience in a bit warmer weather, love to hear your thoughts! I flew the Cinemaster 2 as well so don't forget that one: ua-cam.com/video/2rRktswPOeY/v-deo.html
That obstacle avoidance is really cool and fast. Video is awesome even with the heavy wind.
Yes it is! Did a pretty good job in the wind and cold for the price...
I unfortunately had to file a warranty claim on my second ranger i got. The gimbal got very unstable and if i tried to tilt the camera down, the video feed would go blurry and would go wonky. Exo customer service is top notch. They responded immediately to resolve my issue, i sent them a video showing them the problem and they recommended me to file a claim. I sent it out so hopefully i get a replacement drone within the next couple weeks. I really enjoy the exo ranger. Great flyer. I did do a distance test once on it to see if the half mile range was accurate, and i think the farthest i got was 2605 feet before i lost connection with the controller, and i still had 1 bar connection on the wireless on my phone, so I never lost video feed. The drone came right back to the launch location but was about 15 to 20 feet away from it so not bad. Going out that far, I can still see the drone but gotta be really watching it. Thats right on the edge of visual line of sight. I never did take the drone passed 1800 feet after that though.
Did you ever have an issue with the props? I flew my drone on a windy day once "15 to 20 mph" and after i got done flying it, i noticed a small crack on the front right prop. Do you have any idea what could have caused the crack? I was thinking maybe it was because of the wind and that prop may have had a weak spot perhaps? It would suck if it would have shattered while flying
Great video thanks!does this drone need geofencing and can I use an android phone?
Yes, I was using Android, and no geofencing.
Please I would like to see another tutorial about this drone
Thanks for helping me make the decision to buy the X7 Ranger!
No worries! It is a decent flier for the price for sure... Have fun and Good Flying! 🤙🤙
Thanks for making this video. I was curious about the performance and was very impressed. I had not realized it used a 360 degree laser for obstacle avoidance. And it is super cool it can be removed.
Thanks! Even the manufacturer shows only 150 degrees in the documentation, so apparently the engineers snuck an upgrade in and they didn't tell the marketing guys, lol! It actually does work as well... Thanks for watching and good flying!
@@AlienDrones I am curious about the safety of a laser if it's at eye level.
Love my X7 ranger! thanks for this official review great job man!
So glad to hear, appreciate you taking the time to let me know!
I am looking to get the Ranger as my first drone. I think it worked pretty well considering the conditions. I'd never fly one on such a cold windy day anyhow. This video helped make my mind up to order one.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for taking the time to comment! Let us know how it goes... Keep it in an open area until you are really experienced with the controls! Good Flying!
Keith - Great Review - I grabbed one of these as my first "Real" Drone after your review and find it excellent for the price. I use it in Real Estate to do top down videos for clients and found it to be perfect. The obstacle avoidance is literally the best feature as its saved me from hitting a few tall trees and even a chimney or two! The only thing id say is the range on mine seems a tad shorter then you got, in some neighborhoods it tops out at about 1/4 mile or so.. Overall thanks again and keep up the great reviews!
Thanks for the feedback! Super glad to hear it is working out for you. It did seem to be a decent flyer for me. One thing I noted with range is for me it is dependent on a cople of things, 1) what is in the area, buildings, EMF, even the type of rocks in the ground make a difference. 2) the device used, and I also take my cover off my phone and that seems to help sometimes too... Did you have any jitter in the image or with warmer weather is is reduced or gone? I won't be able to test that for a while... 😎 Appreciate you watching and the kind words!
I do like the color of that drone? The camera is decent too? Thanks for sharing Keith. Now, get inside and get yourself a cup of hot chocolate? Thanks again. 👍👍👍
I really like the snazzy color and logo design... Great idea, will do!
I am going to try out my iPad Air with the controller this weekend. I had the mount and was motivated to trying it after viewing the video.
Thank you for the great video. I’m helping a friend find a beginner drone. I myself am a DJI drone person myself. But I’m going to take a look at the Exo series and see all the options offered. Great video …keep up the good work and god bless you going out in the bitter cold. Talk about above and beyond.
My pleasure! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! 🤙
Very nice review. I’m a new X7 pilot and this really helps.
Glad it helped!
I've been looking into getting a drone as a fun hobby. This drone popped up still on sale for one more day. I think it will do fine for a first timer like me. I mostly just want to have it for taking fun videos when we're on vacation. Thank you for a great straight forward review.
Thanks for the kind words! Glad it was useful to you!
I bought your drone! Excited for it to arrive!
Hope you enjoy it!
Thanks for braving the elements. This looks like a drone to fly for fun. I'd definitely fly or buy without the obstacle avoidance.
Thanks for the comments!
WOW, great demonstration in those weather conditions! As usual, a practical and succinct flight demonstration. You bring out the key features of the model. I marvel at your ability to have a solid monologue on using the drone - good scriptwriter or great speaker? At least no one is cutting the grass!
In regard to my personal thoughts:
1. Yes, nice demonstration of actual temperature - degrees F I assume?
2. Measurement of actual wind speed would be nice. Although I suspect there were gusts of wind, there are simple tools to measure wind speed range at ground level.
3. Although, it may be a NoNo in the industry, it may be useful to discuss where this model fits in the recent/future FAA rules on weight and remote ID vs airspace.
In any case, great presentation, makes me want to sell my Spark and Tello!
Thanks for watching! The snowplow guy was there earlier, probably would have driven in a circle around me... 😂
Good presentation of “follow me” and limitations of collision avoidance.
I have been eyeing this and some of the XO drones because of the price! Nice! Thanks for the review!
Thanks for taking the time to comment!
Yes I would like to see a video on all the controls and functions of all the buttons and icons thx
Enjoyed the info. Am narrowing down the drone options. This was helpful in showing some features.
Thanks! Glad it was useful!
Nice review, thank you for standing out in the cold, I won't do it. Last time I flew in the cold it was 37F doing a 15 minute flight. My fingers were so cold they hurt. I went back to the car and cranked the heater. Next two flights I used gloves. Lately I've been sticking to flying a little fpv quad, sometimes a simulator in the house where it's 69F or flying when sitting in my vehicle, window down with the heat blasting (one direction of view to maintain vlos).
I'm thinking of rigging some gloves with a pocket for those chemical packs that warm up or maybe fly from the back of my 4 Runner with the hatch open and heat blasting.
Speaking of obstacle avoidance, since the last DJI Air 2S update (firmware and Fly app) I noticed that the quad would intermittently slow down when there was nothing to avoid when in the "brake" setting. I haven't used the "avoid" setting since it slowed my quad when landing about 6 months ago. I shut OA off.
Have a nice Christmas!!
Thanks for watching and the comments! indeed, obstacle avoidance has it's place and for the right location and the right pilot it is a great feature, especially when learning. That being said, crashing is one of the best learning experiences there is. Not fun, but powerful. Wait, 37 degrees is too cold? You must be pretty warm blooded or in a warm area! 🌞 At 10 degrees my fingers didn't hurt at all, they were numb, so I couldn't feel them at all so it was all good. Now when they thawed out, owwwwww! 💪 Good Flying!
..this speaks to Keith’s dedication! Edited to add: SO far, my ‘A2S’ is responding well with its OA but I’m only utilizing the “brake” method..haven’t tried (and won’t) the ‘bypass’ due to lack of SIDE sensors. I did NOT update the LAST firmware prompting, so still running the ‘1.5.0’ version. I’ve heard several Y/t’ers saying “IF it ain’t broke..don’t fix it”. You COULD BE inviting (more) trouble. They’ve said that even though it might “fix/add” a couple new things, it might also add new ‘bugs’ that weren’t there before!..(?)
Yes please do an independent tutorial on the EXO Ranger X7 plus. It is needed.
you need to calibrate it every time? cold looks like paradise. truckee here we got 8' of snow at 6300'. im not sure how i would feel about a motorized spinning obstacle avoidance system because the motor could die or in the case of a crash it seems likely that it would break. as for the laser i assume you are talking about lidar using an IR laser or IR led (noticed the obstacle sensor scanning back and forth) i thought you meant it had an actual laser for X reason. i mounted an spyder 3 arctic laser onto my MA2, went balloon popping and wood burning with it just as a proof of concept that Skynet and the Aerial HK's are coming lol.
Indeed have to calibrate it every flight. Not sure how robust the motor is for the obstacle avoidance will be, to be honest it flips around really fast, seems like it's only a matter of time before there is a stripped spot on a plastic gear somewhere, but that's only a guess. I would have built in a little acceleration and deceleration myself, but it does work really good. For a beginner or for the rogue pilot that is out of VLOS, might be a good addition I think. Been to Truckee many times but never in the height of the snow season, I think it would be great to see once, for a brief time, then lift me out with a helicopter and drop me on a warm beach somewhere... 😎
“SpYder 3 Arctic Laser” huh? Eeehh..sounds like what “they’d” be worried about when ‘banning’ the sale (like the .gov ALWAYS DOES) of CERTAIN lasers..
That's a nifty solution to obstacle avoidance! Great video, Keith. Love your playful nature.
Thanks 👍 Trying to have a little fun with it and stretch my photography a bit at the same time... ❄
Loved the video - told so much, thanks. Please include some photos using the camera's pointing UP. Horizon shots. Have you any samples?
Thanks for watching! Don't take pics much, more of a video kind of guy...
it would have been nice to see what exactly you were pressing on the screen to move the camera up and down
I am amazed it did everything so well even in the cool with the heavy wind.
Indeed!
Yeah Keith, I personally would like a MORE in-depth look at EXO’s offering. THIS ‘X7 Ranger Plus’ AND others. Great vid brother, appreciate it!
Thanks for watching and the comments!
Can you please either tell us weight at start of flight (&/or state prominently where you post your links?
This is extra important for viewers who may want the option to add an FAA-approved Remote I.D. module and stay under 250 g.
I'd love to see you discuss these modules too, AND tell us their weights (& those of attachment options). Ty!
Thanks, it was another great review. I have to save it did well for the price and weather cold and wind.
CAVU! well, maybe a little warmer 😃
Good call! Warm is good!
Great video, thanks! Definitely considering getting into drones myself. Looking to get some info on what would be appropriate for a noob
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
Thanks for the review. I'm thinking of ordering this for my first drone but was wondering does it also have obstacle avoidance going up and down too for power lines and stuff like that?
Thanks! No obstacle detection above or below, though even if it did, most won't see things like small branches or power lines regardless. These things are a drones nemesis, will take them out nearly every time.
Can't wait to try Exo Drone products it would be perfect for my channel. I really appreciate your videos very informative.
Thanks for sharing!
Awesome dude. I am new to all this and I got this drone. Good job and this stuff is a lot of fun.
Nice! 👍
Excellent review. Very thorough. May I ask if you made the iPad "holder" for the controller? Thank you
Thanks! The tablet holder is this one: amzn.to/3eA6DG3 🤙
@@AlienDrones Thank you
My EXO RANGER PLUS arrived yesterday I haven't tried flying it yet THANK YOU for answering a question that I did have a the obstacle avoidance have you flown the RANGER PLUS in a lower temperature than what was shown in this video if so I'm just curious how cold was the temperature THANK YOU for your time in making this video I'm looking forward in seeing more videos to come
Hello, thanks for the kind words! I flew in about 10 deg F a few days ago but I didn't go very far. Seemed to fly okay but I was frozen in no time so the flight was only a few minutes. Apparently I can't take as much cold as the drone can... 😂
I DEFINITELY understand I can't take the cold weather like I once could keep the reviews and tutorials coming
Good morning what is the largest GB, SD CARD that a person can use in the X7 RANGER PLUS, and have you ever considered having a alien drone landing pad add to your merchandise
@@rockybabb3539 32GB card. Great idea for a landing pad, I'm going to look into that!
THANK YOU for replying back to me and if you do decide to have a alien drone landing pad designed DEFINITELY let me know
Would love a detailed video on this drone, love mine
Good to hear! 🤙
Great video! Comparing similar consumer drones in the same price point. One question....can the Obstacle Avoidance be disabled in the app, vs removing the hardware? Thinking about scenarios where you don't want to return to ground by want to disable it. Thanks!!
Thank you\! Unfortunately have to disconnect the hardware to disable the obstacle avoidance. No software options that I found...
I am going to Sturgis S.D for bike week. I'm very interested in the follow me mode. Realizing it won't keep up to highway speed. I believe it follow at 15 to 20mph. If you could have. Jumped on a bicycle. That would have shown that F-M feature. Thanks, you answered a lot of my questions. Respectfully, Kevin
@@kevinmellady4246 Lol, usually don't do too much bike riding in the snow when it's 10 deg F, maybe next time... 😎
I like your production style and obviously great content.
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for this. How do you think this fares against the DJI Mini 2 SE?
Thanks! The Mini 2 SE is a bit more money for the same batteries and accessories, but does a much better job. The video is very good and the controllability is excellent. Just did a review on the M2SE if you haven't seen it already: ua-cam.com/video/QXkNeECOdBQ/v-deo.html
Question, does it has limitations as to where to flight it? I got a mini 2 se and I am returning it to Amazon since it does not let me take off anywhere. And is this 249 Grams ?
Hello, if by limitations you mean geofencing, no it does not. Yes, it is above 249 grams.
@@AlienDrones Well DJI appl does not let me flight, I get a message "no flight zone" so do I need to register it this one ?
@@aldon78 Not sure of your question. The DJI geofence has has nothing to do with registration, it is a location blocked for flights by DJI. On the other hand, the weight is the main reason for registration (among other things) and if you register, you also need remote ID installed. I think you can get geofence zones unlocked per flight, but it needs to be submitted and approved by DJI before they will temporarily unlock a zone.
@@AlienDrones Got it. So with the Exo is the same way? I just dont want a drone with so many restrictions. thanks.
@@aldon78 The registration and remote ID requirements are the same for any manufacturer. If it's above 249g you need to register and it needs remote ID. As far as Geofencing, DJI is one of the few who does that. DJI does produce some decent products but honestly that geofencing can be a real pain in the ass. If you haven't already, I would suggest you take the FAA TRUST test www.scouting.org/the-recreational-uas-safety-test/ before you buy, might answer some questions. It's free, easy and required before you can fly anyway and will give you some basic rules as well in case you're uncertain what they are. If you have questions let me know and I'll try to clarify. I just put some gear on our site that is a really good deal (hours ago) so might want to take a look there, maybe something will work out for you: www.gearfocus.com/shop-seller/alien-drones-gear-shop
Nice review!
What Tablet are you using in this video?
Thank you! Samsung Galaxy A10
If you buy an exo drone, don't pay expedited shipping , either way your order will sit in limbo ( label created status ) for 4-5 days before it finally ships.
Shipping on everything is really stupid right now for sure...
Great video! I recently bought a jjrc x17 which looked a like decent drone for the price but after 1.5mins it lost signal and flew into a tree. I did get it and have free returns so I’m going to exchange it in place of the ranger x7 plus. Big question is there a night and day difference between the 2 or are there just small things that make the price difference worth it?
Thanks for sharing! I believe they made App and firmware changes to add stability, but no hardware changes. I'm told most issues are not hardware related so it seems that improvements are possible but I don't have any experience with the JJRC personally to compare.
Excellent introduction to the EXO X7 Ranger Plus. I just purchased one last week and the info you provided convinces me that I made a good purchase. I looked at your equipment list and saw that you were evidently using a Skyreat Tablet holder with the controller. It is unfortunately not available from Amazon at this time. Can you suggest another tablet holder that would work with the EXO controller?
Nice! It's a good little flyer, and looks soo cool... Sure thing, try this one: amzn.to/3eA6DG3 this is the model I have, must have changed sellers or something, thanks for the heads up! This does work pretty decent and has served me well, I suppose I should have mentioned the holder, it is really nice to look at a larger screen... It has to have the metal nut as you do have to crank it tight to keep it from flopping around, the ones with the plastic nut (99% of them) will snap once you tighten it up, and the plastic frame ones are gross, I had one of those floppy things for about 5 minutes before I sent it back... If the one I have ever breaks, _and_ I fall into a pot of money, I'd like to try one of these: mavmount.com/ if they are large enough for my tablets. Not as compact though...
I bought the Blackhawk & I LOVE it!
Nice! Stellar drone for sure... Good Flying! 😎
Great vid. Just wanna ask, it's all 100% USA made right? I'd love to buy it if it is.
Thanks for the question! Unfortunately, not "made" in the USA. EXO is headquartered in the US and they are the retail/warehousing end (Utah) but the drone itself is manufactured in China...
@@AlienDrones dang...
But many thanks for your fast reply!
Awesome video!!! I noticed it looks like you were using a tablet when flying the x7 plus ranger. I have a couple questions was it a tablet and what brand or model, does it have cellular? I know tablets have to have GPS to fly correct. My other question was should I get a tablet with cellular or it' is not necessary as long as it has GPS. I have so many apps on my phone running, that it's going to be impossible to fly with my cell phone. I do have the exact drone nude or demonstrating. Thank you in advance I appreciate any advice you can give me.
Hello! A bit of clarification, no cellular or GPS is required for the drone to fly correctly. I almost always turn the device in "airplane mode", then if needed I'll turn on just the WiFi if it is a controller that connects using WiFi (many drones do not need this). Having many apps and communication running on the device will cause problems, both with communication and control, and you risk crashing the app or even the drone because of this. Best case you'll get app crashes or drone disconnects in flight, which is not fun. You only need GPS if you're going to need the map for some reason, and even in that case you can preload maps (so I'm told) so you don't need GPS on the device either, the drone has it's own GPS to use... I use a Samsung Tab S8, and others, don't need that much of a tablet, I just try and make sure it is bright! Hope this helps!
@@AlienDrones thank you so much you answered every question I had I really appreciate it have a great Fourth of July weekend and take care stay safe.
Bought one for my wife, and neither one of us are very experienced. Would like to see a high tech instruction.
Well done! I was just thinking about buying this drone for start. Now I’m quite sure - THX
GREETINGS FROM POLAND👍
Its a good little flier!
I love your controller setup. Where did you get the attachment for the larger ipad?
-Skyreat Tablet Holder (Metal NUT): (Amazon) amzn.to/3eA6DG3
Can you do follow me mode with the obstacle avoidance on? That’s what I need. If not then I need a drone with both at the same time. Any recommendations?
Keith, can you tell me about the tablet size you used and mounting hardware to the remote?
Yup, 10" Samsung tablet using this tablet holder: amzn.to/3TRV7Ic . Works on a few different remotes if they have a similar phone attachment setup...
Just curious to know what tablet holder/mount you use. Thank you
No worries: amzn.to/3TRV7Ic
This video was a large catalyst in choosing this as a first drone. If you havent already I would definitely enjoy seeing a more in depth video related to app interface, video modes, and an explanation of the different bells and whistles... Thanks in advance.
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Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! It is a decent flyer for the price and EXO tries to give good support so should be fun! Good Flying! 🤙
just ordered one. Comes in tomorrow!
Hey, very cool! It's a good little flier for the price for sure! Enjoy, and keep the propellers up! 🤙
Thanks I have a ranger and a cinemaster 👍
Cool! Get out and fly and enjoy the sky! 🤙
I would love a detailed video PM this drone. I just purchased one so it would help.
Thanks for the feedback, Noted! Good Flying! 😎
I noticed during the video you were not using a cell phone. You had a IPad mounted to the controller. Was there a special modification you did to the controller to accommodate the IPad?
Yes, I was using this type of tablet holder: amzn.to/431YyBa
Thanks I had used the exact mount on a holy stone controller with a modification . The light bulb came on when I saw you use it on the Ranger.
Does the obstacle avoidance thing drain the battery quicker than without it?
Yes
Trying to decide which model to get. I like the features of the Cinema 2, but I might want to use it to follow mountain biking in the woods. Do you think the obstacle avoidance and follow me worked well enough for that?
On the X7
@@donovanlcarroll I think the follow mode will follow fair, and obstacle avoidance will work well enough to keep it from running into things. But if it sees an obstacle it will slow down and stop, not navigate its way around and keep going (APAS tech). So if you want to go through trees and have it navigate around them, this will not do that. It's pretty tricky to have it navigate around things and keep going forward and at this price point it won't have this function... Hope this helps!
Great review. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful! 🤙
Wow, you are a glutton for punishment. That is freaking cold! But anyhow, that is very interesting obstacle avoidance system. Too bad you couldn't adjust the distance for situations like you mentioned at the end when you're surrounded by trees.
I was wondering why did you have to take the laser off to do the orbit and follow me modes?
Anyhow, time to get on to other tasks like keeping up with my GAW entries wink wink
Indeed it's a cold one... With the follow me and orbit I had too much stuff around me. As you start to move the drone tilts and points down a bit and was stopping at everything. Probably will do some flights while performing these functions with the OA on to see what it does, but I was on the last battery and my cold tolerance was diminished so didn't want to take the chance to take extra time that could ruin the function tests... Someday though.
@@AlienDrones yeah I think it is worthy of a spring or summer time review redux.
I am looking to purchase a new drone after having a Hubsan S107. One of the features I really want in my next drone is a stable video image. In this video for the Expo X7 Plus, the video quality seems kind of shaky which you attributed to the 10F. outdoor temp., which I can understand being a potential problem. My questions is, have you flown the Exo X7 Ranger again and was the video quality better with a better outdoor temperature? I am considering the Exo X7 Ranger or the Holystone HS720G. I am leaning towards the Exo X7 Ranger because the the collision avoidance, but the slightly shaky video may be a deal breaker for me. The HS720G video seemed to be very stable at a very similar price point. What are your thoughts on these two machines?
Thanks for the question! The video quality did improve with warmer weather but did not clear up completely. As I showed in the video though it is possible to apply some stabilization in post and clear it up pretty well. I had a fair range with the X7 and when it disconnected, once I moved a little closer it reconnected and I continued on. It was a really decent flyer. The HS720 was much more stable video wise and did fly decent for me but was a bit "spongy" in how it controlled. It did disconnect while I was in VLOS and would not reconnect which was a real bummer, I had to bring it all the way back without video, land and power cycle before it would reconnect again. Though I didn't have an issue, I have heard other viewers have some issues with the toilet bowling, which is not fun. Regardless, I would suggest to try and purchase either of these on Amazon using prime so you can return them and get your money back if it doesn't perform properly for you... Hope this helps!
@@AlienDrones Thanks for replying! I appreciate your evaluation of the two machines in question.
The camera seems unstable, is that because of the wind? I thought it had a 3 axes gimbal on it.
It does have a 3-axis gimbal. This is older technology compared to todays technology so it does have a bit of jitter in it.
Thanks! I was about to inspect my DJI Mavic Air 2 when suddenly the arms wouldn't open. As I tried to open them, both arms snapped. You'd think it had crashed. It's disappointing because it was in my hard case. So, I'm looking into getting another drone to use until I save up for a Mavic 3.
@@MYPROJECTS101. Broken arms, that's not fun! If you're looking for a drone to tide you over, IMO the Potensic ATOM ua-cam.com/video/3Q409z0Evv4/v-deo.html or the DJI Mini 4k (Mini 2) amzn.to/4d6sxwj can't be beat for value (function vs. price)
thanks for the great review, i think this made up my mind, i just purchased the same drone your reviewing. been looking at several for couple weeks now, but this seems to be a good entry level, and with there lifetime insurance, should help for the $$$$. thanks for pointing out most of the items with this unit. thanks
Thanks for the kind words, glad the vid is useful! EXO is going to continue to advance and become a real influence in the industry for sure. They have some interesting stuff going on, really eye-opening stuff, more in vids coming soon! 😉
Thanks! Specs?
For what? What's missing?
@@AlienDrones weight, price?
@@karthurjr Price was mentioned..EARLY in the vid..$275-ish
I'd like to see a tutorial on the function buttons
So the o stable avoidance won't let it move past things? Like or a forest or something?
Correct. The UAV will simply stop if it detects an object in it's flight path. A little higher end model can attempt to navigate around objects but not very many do it well and still keep the cost low... 🎯
Thank you for this informative video!
Any time! Thanks for taking the time to comment!
Hey what kind of tablet holder did you use for the ranger?
amzn.to/3TRV7Ic
Mines coming in 2 or 3 days. Yeeeah
im new to droning thinking about buying one for my b day should i ???
It's a good flyer that looks unique and easy on the wallet... depending on your needs it's a legit choice!
Have you tried setting the Max Altitude and Max Flight Distance? I get an error message saying "Note: Only available in GPS Mode." The drone powers on in GPS Mode and I didn't turn it off. Trying to communicate with EXO via their Text System is extremely inefficient. You are placed at the end of the line after every text, I spent nearly an hour trying to get an intelligent answer. Still waiting. I was told to fill out a Warranty Claim Form, not addressed yet. I thought that it may be a firmware issue but I am getting nowhere with the Service Team. I like the way the drone handles but I'd like to be able to set my parameters and for some reason this one will not save and Service leaves a lot to be desired.
Yes, I have adjusted all of these. If I remember right, first had to take it out of beginner mode then just slid the slider. for all of them I do know you have to be connected to the drone with the WiFi for it to save, gives some odd prompt when it's saving, but it did save. If you're not connected properly then it bags out. I can try and fire it up soon and try it and verify the sequence . In the chat I did find that sometimes I did have to wait a while and some of the responses made me scratch my head a bit...
@@AlienDrones I am not sure but the drone drops off WiFi 3 seconds after connecting. The Pilot on chat said that it was normal. It flies fine but I find strange that the feature doesn't work and there's no video or instruction in the manual about that feature.
That doesn't sound normal to me, but maybe I'm misunderstanding because I don't know how anything including the modes would work right if it is disconnected. One thing I found regarding the connection is to make sure *all* other wireless connections on the device are set to "auto connect" _disabled_ , except the one to the drone, set that to "auto connect" _enabled_ . Sometimes it takes a few times to stick, and make sure if it prompts with the "use cellular network" or "use connection anyway" (no internet is a fault accordingly to the phone) you continue to use the connection.
@@AlienDrones Honestly, I don't know what to think about EXO anymore. I like the drone other than the settings issue. I was told yesterday that the settings can only be changed on the Black Hawk. It sounds like I get a bunch of Reps that are grasping at straws and NO ONE actually knows the system! Like the Drone but despise the service. BTW, still no response to the warranty claim. I was promised answers on both Saturday and Sunday! Buyer beware!
Maybe I'm confusing the cinemaster with the X7, but I will fire it up in the next couple hours and see what it says and let you know. Did you fill in the warranty page with the pictures and such on the site? I did that on the Cinemaster 2 after it developed a wireless issue. Took some time to get a response, I think around a week, then they did replace it. Took a while, but that is the state of things I'm afraid, no matter what product it is. Sad, but typical.
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Okay, just took it outside and did a hover. I forgot how stable this thing is, really nice actually. Too bad it was getting dark out or I would have taken it for more of a fly for sure. I looked back through this thread and I'm now confused. First, I was mistaken, there is no height max or distance max setting that I can find either on the app or in the instructions. I was thinking about the Cinemaster 2, which I double checked and it does have this setting, not the X7. That's a problem with flying so many drones, I lose some of the details, apologies. So that being said, what are you pressing that gives you a prompt that says something about GPS Mode Only? I only get that when I try to do some of the follow modes.
If you had to pick between the cinemaster 2 and this drone. Which would you choose?
Depends on the needs of the pilot as the UAVs have a couple of different things so the answer is different for everyone... Obstacle avoidance is awesome if you need or want it, that points to the X7 hands down. If video quality is the most important, then it goes to the Cinemaster 2 for sure with 4k video. If your budget is very limited, then it goes back to the X7. If the look of the drone is important (showing it off in the park) then the X7 Ranger plus with the USA package rocks, I got a lot of oohs and aahs when I brought it out at Christmas... Does that help? 🤷♂️
@@AlienDrones it does thanks! I have the cinemaster 2 coming on Monday and was wondering if I made a good decision. I will be using it for cinematography. Also, on the front of the cinemaster 2 it looks like it has two front sensors like a dji mavic might have. Are those actual sensors or just for show?
@@Philippians-kc4it The Cinemaster 2 is solid for sure, drop it into _tripod mode_ and the video is nice and smooth. Might need to tweak the color profile a smidge as mine had a little purple tinge in the shadows, but it made it look kind of cool too. Could be just mine also, so maybe yours will be different. The two _sensor_ looking things are not active, not sure if it's show or future upgrade path...
@@AlienDrones awesome! Thank you so much keep it up!
I just opened my box from UPS and now I'm hoping to learn a bit how to use it. If you do a detailed instruction please let me know. I would definitely watch. Thanks for this great video and I subscribed so maybe I can learn other tips and tricks. I was wondering why you took the obstacle avoidance laser off when you did the circle me and follow me? I'm hoping to use mine someday to follow me in my Jeep while I do some 4X4ing in the mud and hills if that is possible and I think the obstacle avoidance would be a benefit. THANKS!!
No problem, hope you enjoy! I did remove it but you wouldn't have to, it depends how close to obstacles and the ground you are flying. If you're close to the ground and you try to move forward, the drone tips down, sees the ground on things on the ground (like yourself), and will stop or slow because of the obstacle avoidance. If you're high enough or far enough away it would be fine. Good Flying!
I just did today my third flying today it was awesome! I love my X7!
Nice to hear! Thanks for taking the time to comment!
✨Great Review, i just got one , and was looking for a tutorial, I'm new to drones, If u decide to make one can u post a link in this vid.✨ Oh also do u have a part # for the screen holder you are usin too? Thank You
Tablet Holder: amzn.to/3eA6DG3 Thanks for watching!
I just ordered this one for my first drone. Going to fly it for a bit than order the Blackhawk
Nice! Dandy drones for sure! There _may_ be an additional item of interest to consider soon too... 😉
EXO X7 Ranger PLUS - Classic - Obstacle Avoidance - 1 Battery Kit or EXO Cinemaster 2 - 1 Battery Kit for a newbie? I like obstacle avoidance on the ranger but I want clear pictures and video for my online store. Thank you
Of the two, the Cinemaster 2 will be better than the X7 plus, a better camera and gimbal. A bit over saturated color in the dark areas (you can adjust easily though). If you're looking for EXO, the Blackhawk 2 pro is the best camera and color science.
I have one coming today for my first real drone. 1/9/22. I would like to see a more in depth video seeing that I am completely new to drones. And I think I have seen some others that are new with this drone also. Thank you for your input.
Nice! It is a decent flier, have fun!
@@AlienDrones I have a question. So on the bottom of my drone there is a spring/wire on the bottom towards the back. So is this sapost to be sticking out?
What state/city do you live in? It looks so pretty
Thanks! Northern Wisconsin...
First time here. I really want one but got injured at work so I'm getting half my pay
1/2 pay is no fun, but it beats zero...
I'm a realtor looking for something to take listing pictures of houses. Would you recommend the EXO Ranger X7 Plus or the Cinemaster 2?
Both would be fine if you want pictures only. If you need to add video now or in the future, then definitely the Cinemaster 2.
@@AlienDrones I was arriving at the same conclusion. I will probably go with the Cinemaster 2 just in case I want the video quality down the road. I watched both reviews. Thanks for the great content.
I also chatted with their customer service on the site. They were very easy to get in touch with.
Cool video nice review
Glad you enjoyed it
Can u add antennas for more distance......ty
Hello, I doubt it as the FPV signal is from your phone to the Drone, so the phone will be the limiting factor since it is WiFi...
How much weight can this carry? I am hoping for a drone to carry around 2 lbs.?
I don't think any of the consumer drones are specified to carry any weight other than their own weight. Certainly not strong enough to lift a small toddler, and even 2 lbs may be a stretch IMO...
Thanks, review still helpfull, grestings from Poland
Good to hear, thanks for sharing!
I'm curious about your giveaways you mention on your videos from time to time. Can you please tell me what videos you have announced the winners on that have entered? For some reason I don't seem to be getting them although I'm subscribed to your channel.
Hello, not sure I understand your question, but for giveaways, I used to do a separate video announcement but usually now I simply contact the winner in the comments so we can connect via email and share shipping info.
This drone uses wifi ? Meaning I’m able to fly it without a problem about geo fencing ?
No Geofencing on this drone...
Always good information great channel
Much appreciated!
Hey. I am pretty new to using drones. Last time i used one which could be controlled with phone. It was really cheap and the camera was really laggy when flying so it was hard to look just in camera and fly. Are the camera on this drone stable and not laggy?
Not laggy, but this drone does have some small jitter in the video...
@@AlienDrones Yea alright i dont mind the jitter. Thank you.
New subscriber here I just ordered the Exo x7 Ranger pro the red color just like in this video I am new to the drone world other than getting the Ascend ASC-2500 (Tractor Supply Drone) for a Christmas gift 2021 took it out and flew it 3 times then purchased the Exo x7 Ranger. I opted not to get the obstacle avoidance system, but I think I can get it at a later date if I choose. I am still waiting on the Exo to ship however I am hoping that I have made a good choice?
For the price it is a dandy little flier for sure! It gets a lot of second looks as it really looks sharp up close. You'll really notice the quality upgrade compared to the ASC-2500. Just a couple years ago you could not touch a drone of this quality with GPS, 3 axis gimbal, SD card on board, brushless motors, etc. for $275. Hope you picked up an extra battery, the time goes by fast when you're flying! The biggest mistake I see newer pilots make is flying too close to things and once you get rattled mistakes are made and crashes follow. Once it is broken is is too late and you'll be pretty sad, especially since it's soo stylish! Don't forget to take the gimbal lock off before you power it up or you could cause damage to the gimbal. Sometimes you get so excited you forget that (not that I ever did that :), just take a little time to get to know it and the app first, register it, get certified ua-cam.com/video/82r7oIyEfSI/v-deo.html and keep it in an open area while you get the hang of it and you'll enjoy it! Keep me up to date on how it goes for you, if you have questions shoot them my way, happy to help if I can. Don't make me say "I told you so" *after* you crash into that tree, or fence, or house!! 😎 Have fun and Good Flying! PS. Thanks for the sub!
@@AlienDrones I will and thank you for the speedy reply (I like that) and the advice. I just got an Email saying it as shipped I am stoked and can't wait to fly. I have a Gopro hero 3 and a Sony FDR X3000 action cam I may just try to review and upload to YT
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Keith, did you also get the information on the Alien Drones Tie-Dye t-shirt?
@@dennisbrooks240 Didn't see it before, just went and looked, notifications don't happen probably 50% of the time. That doesn't sound good, I'd tell them to send you a different one. I ordered a black, orange and green tie dye ones (haven't worn them yet) but they looked good to me, though I shrunk the logo to a little smaller one (I just like that better on camera). Isn't any reason black shouldn't be black for sure, sounds like it was out of ink when they made it. I would just contact them and tell them to try again, a very large company should be able to make it right. Thanks for letting me know though, I'll double check mine again with a keener eye... 👍
@@AlienDrones Not sure what happened, but you can see green color changes through the black and no color at all in the eyes, other than the shirt. I will contact them via email later today.
This year seems pretty much like the last, LOL!
Alien Drones Thank you! I sent an email they should see Monday. I sent a photo that clearly showed you could see the dark and light green patterns through the black. The advertised emblem has the head the width of the collar, about a third the width of the shirt. The one I received is smaller than the collar and about a fourth the width of the shirt. Looks like a faded out shirt after a hundred or so washings, well, maybe 20 or more. Certainly not a heavy weight t-shirt. I will let you know when they respond.
Is it better than the dji mini 2?
1/2 the price