@@GorillamansGarage the One-Click short film Tail-Swinging flight is not called this in the app, it is called Drifting Flight in video mode--one-click shot.
Great reviews you have here which actually prompted me to buy the FMC 😊 It's on its way and will get it next week. Just kinda curious though. Have you tried testing the Live feature of Fimi Mini 3? I guess your fans would love to see it.
I have not ever got the Live feature to work. Last I heard, Fimi still had not gotten the authorization from YT. But feel free to email their support line for clarification.
@@GorillamansGarage Oh. I'm sorry to know that. Thanks for taking the time to reply. I highly appreciate it. Will give it a shot once I'll get my Fimi Mini 3 next week.
Thank you so much for that brief explanation about the Fimi mini 3 awesome,, as I SEEING THE VIDEO I Like the monitor you was showing can you tell me wish is so can save battery on my cell phone .. thankyou
a) I bought a used Samgung Galaxy S9 Plus.. which is very good. I just use for drone flying. No Sim etc. b) I also found that the Alldocube iPlay 50 Mini Pro 8 inch tablet works well as does the Teclast 10 inch T40HD Tablet. But they are not super bright... but very economical.
I don't know what has happened over the updates or has the drone become faulty. It disconnects while in the air and returns to home (I cannot control it during the rth process). I cannot get connection back until I have rebooted the drone. The recording also stops in the moment of disconnect.
That is odd! I would start by uninstalling the App and starting again. If possible I would try another device as well. I had some odd behaviour when I used a certain tablet . Seems Android 12+ is advisable now. Do you have the latest updates? App 1.1.42... CAm 1006K.. FC 1011B...?
I am still using the V2 and I find it still quite good. I also realized it is also a submarine drone! 🙂 I accidentally sent him half way in a pool. but lift it from it and land it . Dry it and (I was really scared) next day tested it and all work very well. FIMI makes a good drones for sure. I must say it does makes quite some noise. I have a friend with a small DJI (Cant remember the version) and is so quite ! I guess that is also where the money goes... I would love FIMI doing more silent drones to avoid disturbances
I just bought this Drone (in great part because of your detailed reviews). Do the settings i input on a flight get stored and carry over to my next flight or change of batteries?
They usually stay the same untill there is an App update. Always.. Always a) check RTH height and b) failsafe is Always set to RTH as well... regardless of your trust in the system.
@@GorillamansGarage Thanks for responding so quickly! I have a couple more questions! 1. I've noticed that the drone won't stay put during hovering (no wind at all) at eye level in front of me or when i'm trying to land it on the landing pad it will drift sideways. How do i fix this? 2. I'm new to drones and i am practicing as much as i can. I always launch from a landing pad in the same spot and the first time i press the return to home button it is always spot on! However ... all other attempts at return to home (same home) miss the launchpad by a couple of feet. Do i need to set the home point after each flight? Can I correct the landing with the sticks if i see it's going to miss the target or will this cancel the RTH? Thanks again for your guidance! Regards from the Republic of Panama!
@@augustovillarreal4424 : In all my videos on Fimi Drones, I mention this issue. Fimi has yet to perfect the stable hover under 5m. As for precision landing... No matter what drone you are using... It's a gimmick... a Palor trick... a Lottery. No consumer grade drone is perfect all the time. I never turn on precision landing and the drone still comes home within a few feet. I never let the drone land on the ground either.
Thanks for this great video again! My Mini 3 has arrived. First impressions: visibly better camera and significantly worse stability that those of the X8 Mini v2. My X8 Mini v2 stands when hovering like a pole, the Mini 3 drifts horizontally and lifts-sinks. The horizon is never level on the Mini 3. When stopping at the end of a horizontal flight she usually drifts aside -- the X8 Mini v2 never does it. I wonder how the work side-by-side -- IF I ever get back my X8 from Fimi repaired. By the way: I don't clearly understand video modes. What is the difference between spiral and orbit? My videos in these two modes seem identical. I need accurately comparable videos to see environmental changes over the year. Can I create a route off-line that the drone would follow eact time and shhot the same perspective videos? THX a lot!
Orbit is a circle.. spiral is a corkscrew. Waypoint missions achieve the same flight route you want for seasonal change. You can make them in the app without being connected.. I have videos on the mission planner.
@@GorillamansGarage Thank you very much! I think I saw a video from you about waypoint mode -- but then I didn't have a working drone and I forgot about it. What I miss from Fimi is the flight data in a subtitle a'la DJI. And it would also great to have flight track in gpx or similar format off line. I remember I saw your video about flight records but as much as I remember the records remain in the cloud -- but I'm gonna re-watch your episode.
G man, i have never got any issues with calibrating my compass, it always calibrates and move to the next orientation in one revolution, HOWEVER i am not doing what the guide says (e.g. rotating the drone with my hand) I'm doing it the ancient compass dance way, holding the drone at an arms length on the orientation that's shown in the guide and spinning myself with it.
Hey man. You still working. I got a question about to buy fimi mini v3. Any thing I should know straight up. Ali express. On sale. Gren on green lol. Keep on flying my friend
I should have a "Follies Four" coming out tomorrow 😡😱 , Their Fimi Mini 3 is a good drone.. but Fimi just screws up left right and centre in the App and Updates. I tried doing the video yesterday but every time I flew I found something else that had either changed or was not working the same etc.
G Man thanks for all your information. In your experience does the mini 3 function differently when using different display devices? I have a LG and a Samsung phone; everything works great on the Samsung but when I use the LG the tracking functions all go haywire. Precise RTH on the samsung is fine but the home point is way off on the LG. Its weird. Thanks again for all the info youve provided.
Yes .. some devices work with some drones and not with others.. The Fimi X8 Mini V2 does not work with one of my tablets.. but the tablet works with the Fimi Mini 3.. Yet my Samsung S9 Plus.. works with everything so far.
I've found that Fimi Navi and Navi 2.0 work better with IOS, with greater functionality - but hopefully they fixed that with Navi Mini and Navi 3.0. It's as if they start developing the app for IOS.
Well, the right rear motor on my Fimi Mini V2 isnt spinning reliably anymore, doesnt sound like Ill be getting the V3 to replace it. What do you suggest for the anti-DJI guy these days? P.S. The mic sounded great. I usually have to have the volume full up, but this was clean and loud.
Thanks for the info.. as for a non DJI product.. Hard to beat the Fimi Mini 3 for the money. People have always tried to convince me to go with the Potensic Atom.. but I am waiting for their version 2. Hubsan is just too expensive and the rest are just budget throw-aways. Autel is out of the picture now .. so DJI really has no competition in the sub 250g catagory. I have a bunch of Fimi motors.. do you want me to ship you one?
@@GorillamansGarage i can probably salvage a motor from the broken shell of my original V1 mini. Thanks. I'll probably end up with a v3, but their warranty help and customer service really left a bad taste with me over my camera gimbal issue.
Not exactly... You have to contact Fimi with your Fimi ID number. They will open up the IMU Calibration tool in the App for you. I have a few videos on it.
Fimi (Amy) have made the IMU calibration available for me. Tha bahavior of the drone improved and the horizon got level. For one flight... But the situation is way better now, thamks for the info.
I’d rather have 18 updates. It shows they are keen to perfect the software. It demonstrates excellent support. Personally I’ve never had any of these issues despite 50+ flights now.
Not exactly i have the original Fimi x8, and fimi x8 2020se while they released a bunch of updates and still update the app, both drones were plagued with problems which they never resolved. Both were drifting while hovering, both had gps issues, jittering issues, unable to detect a landing pad etc. So updates from fimi are just to keep the customer at bay they can't fix anything, that's why they release incremental updates of the same drone every few months.
On x8 V2: 1) Wondering over: Mine does that only when surrounded by trees 2) Attitude Ball: Only happens with Android, not iPhones 3) Have you tried to double tap the camera angle on the screen app while flying? Camera goes down rapidly, double tap and goes up again.
There's another issue with all Fimi drones that is quite important and nobody seems to notice it: the ability to adjust exposure DURING video recording! Something so simple but essential that all other drone brands can do.
There's a video here on UA-cam showing it's possible to change exposure in video recording in the new Fimi Tele. But what about the Mini 3? Maybe they issued a FW/App update allowing to adjust exposure in all Fimi drones? I think I saw another video here showing it was not possible to adjust exposure recording video on the Mini 3. And a couple of years ago I had two Fimis, a big one and the Mini 1 first release, and I remember not being able to adjust exposure in video recording. In fact, that was one of the main reasons I ended up selling both Fimis! Because I love to film videos of sunsets, which basically “require” adjusting exposure during video recording!
Do you think the fimi mini 3 with a total of 2 batteries is a good deal for 265 euros (274 dollars)? Or is there something better around that price range?
Probably u saw the offer on Aliexpress, at 265euro there isn't anything better for the price, if you plan on spending more the Dji mini 4k or the Dji mini 2 SE are better drones overall, Better flying characteristics, better gps, better wifi Range, better build quality, minus the Camera, the Fimi mini 3s camera is newer and more potent. So it depends, you want a half baked drone with a great camera ? Take the Fimi. If you plan to fly alot and in difficult terrain the dji is better cause of the superior wifi and ability to change from 2.4ghz to 5.8ghz on the fly. I despice Dji with their locked down shitty drones and their fail safe features during the flight but yes the build quality and programming is slightly better than Fimi. Lastly another factor is if you plan on flying rarely for fun and don't want to spend much money then the Fimi is the winner hands down, even with the problems it carries.
Fimi's helpdesk is a black hole. A one way street for the information. And since Hawking is dead we have no idea how to get information out of a black hole.
@GorillamansGarage Just been trying it in my garden, the Follow 3.0 is there, when I updated last night I had no GPS so the button was not avaliable. The camera is now at 1010A.
@@sidrat19 : I see also there should be a new 1006 FC coming and something about 14m/s change.. But current;ly they fly at Max 16m/s.. I'm confused and have asked Fimi for clarification.
**NOTE** The Added Follow 3.0 is a marked improvement over the Smart Track on the X8 Mini V2. !
@@GorillamansGarage the One-Click short film Tail-Swinging flight is not called this in the app, it is called Drifting Flight in video mode--one-click shot.
@@sidrat19 : 🤣🤣😱 I'm shaking my head.. 🤣🤣😱
I understand some frustrations, but nevertheless a great drone for the price. I'm still learning. So happy to have your experience.
Patrick
True.. For what else is available.. Pretty hard to beat.
Great video with important information as always thanks, keep it up, greetings
Thanks, will do! The more I fly.. the more stuff keeps being uncovered.
Great reviews you have here which actually prompted me to buy the FMC 😊 It's on its way and will get it next week.
Just kinda curious though. Have you tried testing the Live feature of Fimi Mini 3? I guess your fans would love to see it.
I have not ever got the Live feature to work. Last I heard, Fimi still had not gotten the authorization from YT. But feel free to email their support line for clarification.
@@GorillamansGarage Oh. I'm sorry to know that. Thanks for taking the time to reply. I highly appreciate it. Will give it a shot once I'll get my Fimi Mini 3 next week.
From your camera and microphone I would give a 5 stars
It's so hard to find inexpensive alternatives to name brand options. Thanks.
@@GorillamansGarage I do agree, especially without wanting to go for the top line 500$ accessories
Gracias por tu tan bien detallada informacion..
Thank you so much for that brief explanation about the Fimi mini 3 awesome,, as I SEEING THE VIDEO I Like the monitor you was showing can you tell me wish is so can save battery on my cell phone .. thankyou
a) I bought a used Samgung Galaxy S9 Plus.. which is very good. I just use for drone flying. No Sim etc. b) I also found that the Alldocube iPlay 50 Mini Pro 8 inch tablet works well as does the Teclast 10 inch T40HD Tablet. But they are not super bright... but very economical.
Thankyou 🫡🫡
I don't know what has happened over the updates or has the drone become faulty. It disconnects while in the air and returns to home (I cannot control it during the rth process). I cannot get connection back until I have rebooted the drone. The recording also stops in the moment of disconnect.
That is odd! I would start by uninstalling the App and starting again. If possible I would try another device as well. I had some odd behaviour when I used a certain tablet . Seems Android 12+ is advisable now. Do you have the latest updates? App 1.1.42... CAm 1006K.. FC 1011B...?
I am still using the V2 and I find it still quite good.
I also realized it is also a submarine drone! 🙂 I accidentally sent him half way in a pool. but lift it from it and land it . Dry it and (I was really scared) next day tested it and all work very well. FIMI makes a good drones for sure.
I must say it does makes quite some noise.
I have a friend with a small DJI (Cant remember the version) and is so quite !
I guess that is also where the money goes...
I would love FIMI doing more silent drones to avoid disturbances
@@cattivello they are more resilient than most think.
I just bought this Drone (in great part because of your detailed reviews). Do the settings i input on a flight get stored and carry over to my next flight or change of batteries?
They usually stay the same untill there is an App update. Always.. Always a) check RTH height and b) failsafe is Always set to RTH as well... regardless of your trust in the system.
@@GorillamansGarage Thanks for responding so quickly! I have a couple more questions!
1. I've noticed that the drone won't stay put during hovering (no wind at all) at eye level in front of me or when i'm trying to land it on the landing pad it will drift sideways. How do i fix this?
2. I'm new to drones and i am practicing as much as i can. I always launch from a landing pad in the same spot and the first time i press the return to home button it is always spot on! However ... all other attempts at return to home (same home) miss the launchpad by a couple of feet.
Do i need to set the home point after each flight? Can I correct the landing with the sticks if i see it's going to miss the target or will this cancel the RTH?
Thanks again for your guidance!
Regards from the Republic of Panama!
@@augustovillarreal4424 : In all my videos on Fimi Drones, I mention this issue. Fimi has yet to perfect the stable hover under 5m. As for precision landing... No matter what drone you are using... It's a gimmick... a Palor trick... a Lottery. No consumer grade drone is perfect all the time. I never turn on precision landing and the drone still comes home within a few feet. I never let the drone land on the ground either.
@@GorillamansGarage Thanks again!
Thanks for this great video again!
My Mini 3 has arrived. First impressions: visibly better camera and significantly worse stability that those of the X8 Mini v2. My X8 Mini v2 stands when hovering like a pole, the Mini 3 drifts horizontally and lifts-sinks. The horizon is never level on the Mini 3. When stopping at the end of a horizontal flight she usually drifts aside -- the X8 Mini v2 never does it.
I wonder how the work side-by-side -- IF I ever get back my X8 from Fimi repaired.
By the way: I don't clearly understand video modes. What is the difference between spiral and orbit? My videos in these two modes seem identical.
I need accurately comparable videos to see environmental changes over the year. Can I create a route off-line that the drone would follow eact time and shhot the same perspective videos?
THX a lot!
Orbit is a circle.. spiral is a corkscrew. Waypoint missions achieve the same flight route you want for seasonal change. You can make them in the app without being connected.. I have videos on the mission planner.
@@GorillamansGarage Thank you very much! I think I saw a video from you about waypoint mode -- but then I didn't have a working drone and I forgot about it.
What I miss from Fimi is the flight data in a subtitle a'la DJI. And it would also great to have flight track in gpx or similar format off line. I remember I saw your video about flight records but as much as I remember the records remain in the cloud -- but I'm gonna re-watch your episode.
G man, i have never got any issues with calibrating my compass, it always calibrates and move to the next orientation in one revolution, HOWEVER i am not doing what the guide says (e.g. rotating the drone with my hand) I'm doing it the ancient compass dance way, holding the drone at an arms length on the orientation that's shown in the guide and spinning myself with it.
Whatever works.. have you tried the ballet dancer?
Hey man. You still working. I got a question about to buy fimi mini v3. Any thing I should know straight up. Ali express. On sale. Gren on green lol. Keep on flying my friend
I should have a "Follies Four" coming out tomorrow 😡😱 , Their Fimi Mini 3 is a good drone.. but Fimi just screws up left right and centre in the App and Updates. I tried doing the video yesterday but every time I flew I found something else that had either changed or was not working the same etc.
@GorillamansGarage wow let's see what you come up with. Very interesting 👌
G Man thanks for all your information. In your experience does the mini 3 function differently when using different display devices? I have a LG and a Samsung phone; everything works great on the Samsung but when I use the LG the tracking functions all go haywire. Precise RTH on the samsung is fine but the home point is way off on the LG. Its weird. Thanks again for all the info youve provided.
Yes .. some devices work with some drones and not with others.. The Fimi X8 Mini V2 does not work with one of my tablets.. but the tablet works with the Fimi Mini 3.. Yet my Samsung S9 Plus.. works with everything so far.
I've found that Fimi Navi and Navi 2.0 work better with IOS, with greater functionality - but hopefully they fixed that with Navi Mini and Navi 3.0. It's as if they start developing the app for IOS.
Well, the right rear motor on my Fimi Mini V2 isnt spinning reliably anymore, doesnt sound like Ill be getting the V3 to replace it. What do you suggest for the anti-DJI guy these days?
P.S. The mic sounded great. I usually have to have the volume full up, but this was clean and loud.
Thanks for the info.. as for a non DJI product.. Hard to beat the Fimi Mini 3 for the money. People have always tried to convince me to go with the Potensic Atom.. but I am waiting for their version 2. Hubsan is just too expensive and the rest are just budget throw-aways. Autel is out of the picture now .. so DJI really has no competition in the sub 250g catagory. I have a bunch of Fimi motors.. do you want me to ship you one?
@@GorillamansGarage i can probably salvage a motor from the broken shell of my original V1 mini. Thanks. I'll probably end up with a v3, but their warranty help and customer service really left a bad taste with me over my camera gimbal issue.
@@starhawke380 : That is the big issue.. It's a complete roll of the dice.
@@GorillamansGarage I'll spring for the extra amazon warranty mext time....
Am I right to think that the IMU of the Mini 3 can not be calibrated in the app? I wold love a level horizon and stable hovering so much... :)
Not exactly... You have to contact Fimi with your Fimi ID number. They will open up the IMU Calibration tool in the App for you. I have a few videos on it.
@@GorillamansGarage Thanks! Waiting so eagerly to correspond with Ami! 😀
Fimi (Amy) have made the IMU calibration available for me. Tha bahavior of the drone improved and the horizon got level. For one flight...
But the situation is way better now, thamks for the info.
@@csabamagyar3244 Welcome to the world of Fimi same problems for 6 years now😂
I’d rather have 18 updates. It shows they are keen to perfect the software. It demonstrates excellent support. Personally I’ve never had any of these issues despite 50+ flights now.
IOS or Android?
Not exactly i have the original Fimi x8, and fimi x8 2020se while they released a bunch of updates and still update the app, both drones were plagued with problems which they never resolved. Both were drifting while hovering, both had gps issues, jittering issues, unable to detect a landing pad etc. So updates from fimi are just to keep the customer at bay they can't fix anything, that's why they release incremental updates of the same drone every few months.
On x8 V2: 1) Wondering over: Mine does that only when surrounded by trees 2) Attitude Ball: Only happens with Android, not iPhones 3) Have you tried to double tap the camera angle on the screen app while flying? Camera goes down rapidly, double tap and goes up again.
Thanks.. I will try.
I guess I need to re update
There's another issue with all Fimi drones that is quite important and nobody seems to notice it: the ability to adjust exposure DURING video recording! Something so simple but essential that all other drone brands can do.
@@neworldphoto3684 yes.. I do mention that in several of my videos.. it is a great feature.
You've always been able to adjust EV on the fly with Fimis.
There's a video here on UA-cam showing it's possible to change exposure in video recording in the new Fimi Tele. But what about the Mini 3? Maybe they issued a FW/App update allowing to adjust exposure in all Fimi drones? I think I saw another video here showing it was not possible to adjust exposure recording video on the Mini 3. And a couple of years ago I had two Fimis, a big one and the Mini 1 first release, and I remember not being able to adjust exposure in video recording. In fact, that was one of the main reasons I ended up selling both Fimis! Because I love to film videos of sunsets, which basically “require” adjusting exposure during video recording!
@@neworldphoto3684 : I will check .
@@neworldphoto3684 you can't change ev on the FM3 on the fly
Dji mini 4k same price much safer/better option ,tracking on Fimi hmm it cannot track car ,motor usless
Some people buy Fords.. some buy Chevy. Do you have both?
@@GorillamansGarage hmm i think Dji is much safer ,better flying,hovers an place ,Fimi to sensitive
Do you think the fimi mini 3 with a total of 2 batteries is a good deal for 265 euros (274 dollars)? Or is there something better around that price range?
Define Better? But a 2 battery deal for $274 is very good. A DJI with 2 batteries would be over $350. Dont even waste your time looking at Potensic.
Probably u saw the offer on Aliexpress, at 265euro there isn't anything better for the price, if you plan on spending more the Dji mini 4k or the Dji mini 2 SE are better drones overall, Better flying characteristics, better gps, better wifi Range, better build quality, minus the Camera, the Fimi mini 3s camera is newer and more potent. So it depends, you want a half baked drone with a great camera ? Take the Fimi. If you plan to fly alot and in difficult terrain the dji is better cause of the superior wifi and ability to change from 2.4ghz to 5.8ghz on the fly. I despice Dji with their locked down shitty drones and their fail safe features during the flight but yes the build quality and programming is slightly better than Fimi. Lastly another factor is if you plan on flying rarely for fun and don't want to spend much money then the Fimi is the winner hands down, even with the problems it carries.
Hello, did you write these problems in Fimi?
Over and over and over again...!
Fimi's helpdesk is a black hole. A one way street for the information. And since Hawking is dead we have no idea how to get information out of a black hole.
New firmware for the camera and app update to 1.1.41.20706(2024-08-22), the follow 3.0 has disappeared.
@@sidrat19 : What??? ... Gone for FM3 or X8 Mini 2?
@@GorillamansGarageMini 3 Camera is now 1010
@@sidrat19 : I will look today.. Thanks.
@GorillamansGarage Just been trying it in my garden, the Follow 3.0 is there, when I updated last night I had no GPS so the button was not avaliable. The camera is now at 1010A.
@@sidrat19 : I see also there should be a new 1006 FC coming and something about 14m/s change.. But current;ly they fly at Max 16m/s.. I'm confused and have asked Fimi for clarification.