Hate waiting but my trip to Colorado is not til September and been wanting to get the Dji air 3 just to upgrade from a mini 2 se but can’t wait to get it soon
What are the battery replacement costs? Wonder if I could buy them for my Air 3. Also, whats the minimum battery percentage you recommend going to? I usually recharge @ 10-15%
Great reviews on this drone Jack. Thank you again, for coming on the stream with us. This looks like a good drone for the price. Can't wait to see where Cotigo goes from here. Thanks for sharing
For myself i was hoping to see compatibility with the goggles 2. That would be the sell point for me. Note, that i already own the avata and several other FPV drones.
I don't think it does. It's literally an air 3, but with outdated software. It's running the Dji fly app. It connects to DJI servers. Some of the software still says dji, lol. I'd just buy the air 3. It's not much more, and has support.
Is it really just as good with the 04 as the DJI Jack? We all buy drones for the great reception, and best battery life. Well, I do. I would like to be sure it's just as great, and not just another look alike. We all want the best of the best drones, but to not break the bank either. That's why I'm thinking about getting one of these, but still not 100% sure if it's going to be a good idea being that it's so new. Thanks for sharing Jack and thanks for all the other videos you've done with this company and drone. See you guys in the next video, and blue skies my friend.
Do you have to register/activate the Specta Air with DJI like one does with other licensed DJI products? For example the Caddx Vista and Runcam Link still require activation with DJI.
It is a dji. It’s slightly cheaper is all it’s got. It’s not a clone. It is a dji without the name. The app even reports to dji servers! Wish you’d not fool people into thinking otherwise. Take it to bits and compare them. They’re exactly the same.
I think this is DJI testing the waters and potentially having something ready if this ban takes effect at some point. I just ordered one myself there was a deal on Amazon for $949
@GabeTC99 idk why ppl keep saying or thinking dji drones is gonna get ban in the US. It is only ban for federal use. Such as firefights or cops or military use. For civilians, you are allow to use dji drones. It is gonna gonna get ban. Is the gov gonna go around collecting everyone's dji drones? It's like complaining about banning guns in US. It's impossible.
Great reviews!!! Geofencing is confusing. Same with pre-login, if it will take off without a login. Can you take off in areas where there is absolutely no cellular or Wifi coverage, no way to log in? Does it check or not check for GeoFencing? If it does, and the pilot is within an Geofence area, can it “unlock” the geofence restriction, or is the geofence just a message? Have you called/written them with permission and gone thru acutal process of Geo-unlocking? Is the elevation limit a warning message or does it stop at the maximum legal take off height ?
Thanks for doing a great job of not reviewing this drone, but also explaining what this drone is, and how it fits into the current market. Great content.
It's called hedging the bet. I have already spoken to local law enforcement here in Florida and Cogito is not on their ban list. DJI is here in Florida.
Its just the air 3 with outdated software. Some of that software still says DJI if you dig far enough into it. And its the same price as the air 3 when its on sale. It was just on sale for like 1099 with the fly more bundle.
How is it a winner? It is a dji. It’s slightly cheaper is all it’s got. It’s not a clone. It is a dji without the name. The app even reports to dji servers!
It, by definition, isn't the real deal. Or a winner. It's an outdated software air 3. Also, no dji support. I don't even know if you can buy more batteries for it yet.
@@MickeyFKNMouse When you have flown as many non DJI drones as I have over the past 7 years it is a real winner. Jack had an excellent analysis in this video about the company and drone itself. It's refreshing to have a drone that does everything like it should right out of the box and not have the DJI name in it. The important take away is that we have another player in the drone market that is but is not a DJI. And a Mini drone coming out shortly with a great price point. I'm looking at this in a positive light but it looks like others are not.
@@mattalford3932 How many non DJI drones have you flown ? It does everything it should out of the box. Can't say that for the non DJI drones that I have flown. Software will get updated. And, not sure if you caught this in the video, Jack mentioned that accessories will be available on the web site soon. And the Specta Mini is coming out and a great price point. Try looking at this in a positive light. People have been asking for a drone with DJI like quality for years that is not a DJI - here it is.
I was expecting to see a mini 3 or 4, guess their version of the mini 2 will be significantly cheaper as its an old drone now, still a great one though 👍
@@HalfChrome yep! i was thinking they should be dishing up mini 4, NOT the mini 2 which is close to 5 yr old technology already...but thankful we have this going in case of a ban.
Awesome video sir! Not sure if I missed it, but do they have any type of Refresh plan like DJI? Also, any chance they'll be selling an Avata/Avata 2 type drone?
I am enjoying the Specta Air, but the horizon is not straight, I am not getting vision assist, batteries not available, and non compatibly with the DJI Goggle 3 and controller 3. , like the DJI Air 3. Also it is getting close to the 30 day purchase window from Amazon. So if things don't change soon , I will be forced to return it. Help is appreciated. Thank you. Get Outlook for Android
@@HalfChrome They sent info on how to transfer money to a Construction bank in Hong Kong , but my bank said it was 65 dollars to transfer. So the battery price just jumped and the gap between the Air 3 just narrowed. Plus not sure if vision assist will be forthcoming. Not trying to be impatient, but by April 27th the drone is mine. Good or bad.
Thank you again Jack. You and Chris have really done a great job showing us this new drone.
Thanks
If DJI gets banned in USA and not this drone I’d probably buy it
Bro then what you prefer?
@@nobelfarmagro I prefer DJI but anything like it I would get
Thank you for doing these video reviews on this drone
Hate waiting but my trip to Colorado is not til September and been wanting to get the Dji air 3 just to upgrade from a mini 2 se but can’t wait to get it soon
What are the battery replacement costs? Wonder if I could buy them for my Air 3.
Also, whats the minimum battery percentage you recommend going to? I usually recharge @ 10-15%
Great reviews on this drone Jack. Thank you again, for coming on the stream with us. This looks like a good drone for the price. Can't wait to see where Cotigo goes from here. Thanks for sharing
For myself i was hoping to see compatibility with the goggles 2. That would be the sell point for me.
Note, that i already own the avata and several other FPV drones.
I don't think it does. It's literally an air 3, but with outdated software. It's running the Dji fly app. It connects to DJI servers. Some of the software still says dji, lol. I'd just buy the air 3. It's not much more, and has support.
I want to buy a little drone am in Malawi
Thanks for the honest review. Did you say you can get batteries?
You can. You have to email Specta directly right now. They will offer them eventually on Amazon
Thanks for the review.
Thanks for watching
Could you put a link on for the cogito website please as can't seem to find it
It is in the video description
My biggest questions are, SDK? And, Geofencing?
My video also has that 1/2 second "stutter" in the video. Just like his video. Anyone know how to smooth it out?
Thanks!
Appreciate it. Thanks!
Thank you for reviewing
Do they have an open SDK?
Is it really just as good with the 04 as the DJI Jack? We all buy drones for the great reception, and best battery life. Well, I do. I would like to be sure it's just as great, and not just another look alike. We all want the best of the best drones, but to not break the bank either. That's why I'm thinking about getting one of these, but still not 100% sure if it's going to be a good idea being that it's so new.
Thanks for sharing Jack and thanks for all the other videos you've done with this company and drone.
See you guys in the next video, and blue skies my friend.
I compared it head to head range at the same time as the Air 3. Check out that video. Performed the same.
This is the new DJI 😎
Do you have to register/activate the Specta Air with DJI like one does with other licensed DJI products? For example the Caddx Vista and Runcam Link still require activation with DJI.
Yes
Not remote ID compliant? I don’t see it on the declaration.
It is
@@HalfChrome Mavic Air 3 covers its declaration I’m assuming?
@AxisImagery no. Cogito applied
@@HalfChrome thanks! This is a very interesting approach to the US drone market.
They pulled it from Amazon?
No, it is there. USA market only.
@@HalfChrome : I see.. the link is not USA specific.
Test the 4g on this 1 thats what we really want to know.
LTE module? Not available.
It is a dji. It’s slightly cheaper is all it’s got. It’s not a clone. It is a dji without the name. The app even reports to dji servers!
Wish you’d not fool people into thinking otherwise.
Take it to bits and compare them. They’re exactly the same.
He did - Check other videos on the channel.
Dji knock off oh wait if its made by US its not lol…
It's literally the Air 3...
Yup
Is this $1200 variant you discussed the RC2 variant? Is it really about $400 less than the Air 3?
Also, really dig your logo.
For $1200, i would just get the dji air 3. Why the fvck would anyone buy a clone for almost the same amount. Saving $100 isnt really saving shtz.
I think this is DJI testing the waters and potentially having something ready if this ban takes effect at some point. I just ordered one myself there was a deal on Amazon for $949
@GabeTC99 idk why ppl keep saying or thinking dji drones is gonna get ban in the US. It is only ban for federal use. Such as firefights or cops or military use. For civilians, you are allow to use dji drones. It is gonna gonna get ban. Is the gov gonna go around collecting everyone's dji drones? It's like complaining about banning guns in US. It's impossible.
Lol ride n that train boooooooyyyyyyyy
Last one…
It is the Air 3. Just “nerf’d”. If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck…
I can trust DJI can you!
Great reviews!!! Geofencing is confusing. Same with pre-login, if it will take off without a login. Can you take off in areas where there is absolutely no cellular or Wifi coverage, no way to log in? Does it check or not check for GeoFencing? If it does, and the pilot is within an Geofence area, can it “unlock” the geofence restriction, or is the geofence just a message? Have you called/written them with permission and gone thru acutal process of Geo-unlocking? Is the elevation limit a warning message or does it stop at the maximum legal take off height ?
You do not need wifi. Geofencing uses gps. No currently you can not unlock. TBD
Any word of how you can purchase spare batteries?
Should be available on their website soon
Thanks for doing a great job of not reviewing this drone, but also explaining what this drone is, and how it fits into the current market. Great content.
I would not buy that , I would buy the DJI Air 3 even if it is a little more expensive
DJI builds both, albeit in different countries sort of like Japanese cars built here and there.
It's called hedging the bet. I have already spoken to local law enforcement here in Florida and Cogito is not on their ban list. DJI is here in Florida.
Its just the air 3 with outdated software. Some of that software still says DJI if you dig far enough into it. And its the same price as the air 3 when its on sale. It was just on sale for like 1099 with the fly more bundle.
If Cogito removed the geofencing, now that would be something. Would be a huge market differentiator.
It would have been. But no
Thanks Jack for filling the holes with this drone. Origin, review, and footage...
Thanks for watching
I know why they chose one you. You went through everything is such detail. Always do.
Thank you
What about the price 💲🤔
Cogito has a real winner with the Specta Air. Jack thank you so much for your great in-depth videos showing us that the Specta Air is the real deal !
How is it a winner? It is a dji. It’s slightly cheaper is all it’s got. It’s not a clone. It is a dji without the name. The app even reports to dji servers!
It, by definition, isn't the real deal. Or a winner. It's an outdated software air 3. Also, no dji support. I don't even know if you can buy more batteries for it yet.
@@MickeyFKNMouse When you have flown as many non DJI drones as I have over the past 7 years it is a real winner. Jack had an excellent analysis in this video about the company and drone itself. It's refreshing to have a drone that does everything like it should right out of the box and not have the DJI name in it. The important take away is that we have another player in the drone market that is but is not a DJI. And a Mini drone coming out shortly with a great price point. I'm looking at this in a positive light but it looks like others are not.
@@mattalford3932 How many non DJI drones have you flown ? It does everything it should out of the box. Can't say that for the non DJI drones that I have flown. Software will get updated. And, not sure if you caught this in the video, Jack mentioned that accessories will be available on the web site soon. And the Specta Mini is coming out and a great price point. Try looking at this in a positive light. People have been asking for a drone with DJI like quality for years that is not a DJI - here it is.
@BillTheDroneReviewer mixed bag. I understand the skepticism
Hey Jack,
Keep us updated on the Cogito Mini 2 se,,, what are they calling their version ?
Specta Mini. Will do
I was expecting to see a mini 3 or 4, guess their version of the mini 2 will be significantly cheaper as its an old drone now, still a great one though 👍
Agreed
@@HalfChrome yep! i was thinking they should be dishing up mini 4, NOT the mini 2 which is close to 5 yr old technology already...but thankful we have this going in case of a ban.
Will it fly with an Android tablet rather than the RC that comes with it.
Not currently
Ah rats. The mini is a Mini 2.🙁 I was hoping for a Mini 4. I'm in the market for one.
I was too.
Might be worth picking one up if the price is right, I see their website is live now
Hey Jack I’ve done a lot of research and I’ve came down to either the dji mini 2 se or the fimi x8 mini v2 what do think?
DJI.
Great job Jake. It will be interested to see how long it will take to get parts for this drone.
Awesome video sir! Not sure if I missed it, but do they have any type of Refresh plan like DJI? Also, any chance they'll be selling an Avata/Avata 2 type drone?
I am enjoying the Specta Air, but the horizon is not straight, I am not getting vision assist, batteries not available, and non compatibly with the DJI Goggle 3 and controller 3. , like the DJI Air 3. Also it is getting close to the 30 day purchase window from Amazon. So if things don't change soon , I will be forced to return it. Help is appreciated. Thank you.
Get Outlook for Android
Did you email Specta? They can assist and get you batteries.
@@HalfChrome They sent info on how to transfer money to a Construction bank in Hong Kong , but my bank said it was 65 dollars to transfer. So the battery price just jumped and the gap between the Air 3 just narrowed. Plus not sure if vision assist will be forthcoming. Not trying to be impatient, but by April 27th the drone is mine. Good or bad.
Jake, Is the RC2 controller compatible with the Mini 2se or the Spectar mini ?
DJI stuff isn’t compatible with Specta stuff.
@@HalfChrome Thanks Jack, I'm still learning
I'm done with Holy Stone.. I was thinking that the RC2 and the Mini 2se might make a nice combo.
Great Content!
thank You!
I would love to try a 'mavic 3t' thermal version
Me too
I will never buy this drone Specta, not worth it . At all
Fair enough
I'd only want to buy this if DJI got banned.
This guy can’t find any content