Heck yea, John. I think it would be a whole different drone if it had obstacle avoidance. I mean it did a really good job and takes great video but if you have a chance for the air 3s? That’s a no brainer. lol. Good call
lol I know I’ve said this before, but I’ll say it again… You and I were seriously separated at birth a few years apart. Hahaha. The only automatic thing I don’t like is a vehicle. They should all be manual shirt, eh?
lol that’s awesome, Jeff! Thanks so much for watching and for your kind words. I’m a hillbilly from WV and am a retired cop so technical isn’t in my vocabulary. Hahaha. When we first started the drone stuff we deemed ourselves the “unprofessionals” and it seems to have stuck. lol. God bless and thanks again for your support and kind words.
Awesome! Thanks so much for watching and for commenting. I haven’t found any mention in any of their information regarding geofencing so I believe it’s clear of that. One line I did find said something to the effect of, “The only geofencing Ruko utilizes is the 400 ft height limit.” I never really thought of that as geofencing but I guess it could be, eh? lol
Oh wow I didn’t know that about the center block. I’m gonna have to try that out man. Awesome! Those bugs suck but I’d say you guys up in Canada have us waaay beat. lol. Fortunately these little gnats aren’t the biting kind but there were some mosquitoes there that got me. I’m considering finding a new spot to test out these so called “mini killers”. Hahaha
@@WeretheRoberts the black flies here in early summer out wheelin in the bush my god they will and have picked people up and carried away. Then the mosquitoes take over and the rest of summer is blood donations
Heck yea, man! I was pretty impressed with this one. So far, this Ruko and the Potensic atom I flew back a couple months ago show some real promise. Holy stone had a mini drone I flew a few weeks ago that was pretty nice too, but they need to add a gimbal I’d say. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. God bless you guys!
Thanks, Gavin! Yea I agree. They got their design from someone and it looks like autel to me, too. I’ve not seen autel in person but I’ve seen pictures. Hahaha. Thanks for watching, brother.
Hahahaha. I think I’m gonna trap as many of those bugs and ship them off to Texas. Maybe Canada? Hahahaha. Just kidding man. I definitely need to find a new spot to test these mini killer drones.
That drone is one of the better drones you tested!! I give it 3 thumbs up. I also like the little hop on the landing . And always love the ride along to the flying sight. We'll done!!
lol the ride to the spot is always my favorite part. You never know what’s gonna happen on the way to mess stuff up. Hahaha. I do agree this is one of the better ones for sure. If it wasn’t so heavy it could easily be a contender. The footage out of the camera was really good, too. Ruko is paying attention I think. lol
Thanks, Chris! I was definitely pleased with the video coming straight out of this drone. Kristi said it seemed a bit dark but my untrained eye didn’t notice. lol.
Heck yea! This one is a winner I think. I know it’s too big to be a mini but who cares? Haha. You’re the 2nd person who mentioned the Air 2. Ruko must have good taste. lol
I’m telling you Ruko has come a long way even since we started testing out their stuff last year. This drone did really well and the footage was seriously good straight out of the drone. They’re not DJI by any means but they are now on the map for sure. Thanks for watching as always, Mark. God bless
Hahahaha. I already called dibs. lol. Just kidding. You may wanna wait till the next one comes out though. I have a Holy Stone to try next that seems pretty promising. I’m not trying to get you to second guess yourself. Hahaha.
Hey there, John. Yea the footage was straight off the card. I think it was pretty good for not being edited. I had a lot more footage from the beach that day but I didn’t wanna do too long of a cinematic part. Those can get boring quick. lol
Got another winner there, Kevin! I just finished a review of the Veeniix F11Pro and believe that it holds great promise. Question: How is the responsiveness of the camera tilt? Like the F11Pro2, the Veeniix camera tilt wheel is on the right side. It'll take some getting used to. Sorry that the bugs were so bad, but - hey.....you got a couple of snacks from the sound of it! BTW: I like the cinematic montage, as well as the Scripture verse in the outro! Good match-up with the verse and montage.
lol yea man this drone did really good. I think Ruko is on the right track for sure. I’d say the gimbal seemed pretty responsive and smooth, BUT it took a while to start moving when I was moving the wheel. It seemed to not react immediately but once it started moving it was really smooth. I’d bet it’s pretty similar to the Veenix. I mean, shoot. They almost have the same model name! Hahaha. Those bugs were relentless so I’m gonna have to find a new spot to test these mini killer drones. I will admit they were pretty filling. Hahaha. Thanks so much for all your support and for watching our weird videos. It’s always cool when someone mentions the scripture at the end. We should be putting the scripture at the beginning of the video though cause it’s the most important part, right?
lol thanks for watching and for your continued support, Dave. I’m not sure how it all started but Ruko was the first company to contact us a while back and they just keep coming out with new stuff. It’s like every time I post a video, the next week they have another product they ask us about. They’ve been really cool to work with but for now they’re the only repeat product reviews. It seems like most others are a one and done type thing. But, Holy Stone is starting to do the same thing now so that’s cool. I guess it’s luck of the draw because there’s nothing special we’ve done to get contacted. And everyone knows there’s nothing special about our channel. We’re idiots! Hahaha.
@ Holystone was my first drone. I had problems with it circling in the sky, ignoring my inputs. It never did fly more than 800 feet away before I lost signal. The replacement they sent was no better. I am so much happier with my Mini 4 Pro
Awesome video Kevin. I think it's a great drone especially if it has a gimbal. It reminds me of an autel drone. I wanted to ask, what's the star in the middle for? Thanks again for sharing. Can't wait for the beach video. 👍👍👍
lol yea I agree about the autel reference for sure. I’ve never seen one in person but I’ve seen it on UA-cam. Haha. That star in the middle has something to do with the interference level in the area but I honestly have no idea how to interpret it. Next time I fly it for a video I’ll mention it and see if someone in UA-cam land can explain. They have all the answers. Hahaha. Thanks so much for watching as always, buddy
Hahahaha. Thanks so much for your awesome comment, man. We are definitely here for entertainment purposes. I mean, what could anyone possibly learn from the jibberish that comes out of my mouth most times? Hahaha. Einstein is overrated by the way. He was always so serious. lol Oh, and PS… Trump 24!
I think you need to invest in some citronella candles or a bee keepers outfit to keep those bugs off you man hahaha.. Nice drone but since its not a mini its not a mini killer lol. Great job Kevin
I'll still stick to the mini 4 pro. I haven't flown near water since my last mini 4 decided it wanted a salt water bath in the ocean, but i did get the care refresh plan this time.
lol I don’t blame you. The mini 4 pro is in a league all its own, eh? I fly over water pretty much every time I fly and fortunately for me, our drones haven’t decided they wanna bathe in salt water. Man, I bet that was horrible! I’d say the care/refresh is worth it. I just renewed mine a couple months ago for another year. Haha
Ya separate the men from the boys by the price of their toys. Man, those bugs were thick! I could see them all over the GoPro screen! Are those those tiny black bugs? They were swarming all over us at Disney World in 2007. Great job on this video, especially putting up with all those bugs! This Ruko drone does look pretty impressive for a non-DJI drone. The cinematic video is very impressive. But I don't know if it's worth the $460. Another great video Kevin. I love how you leave the outtakes in when you make a mistake. Hahaha
Hahaha. I think these bugs can separate men from boys, too, eh Gary? Yea it’s those pesky little black (non biting) bugs that just love to land in the corner of your eye or fly into your mouth while you’re trying to breathe. lol. I’m sure they’re at Disney still. Probably still waiting in like to get on a ride. Hahaha. You may find this funny but we’ve lived in Florida since the early 90s and have never been to Disney. Our boys all went with their schools when they were kids but we never went. I think disney is way overpriced like you think Ruko is. Hahaha. This is their flagship drone so they’re proud of it and for good reason. But you’re right. They could come down a bit on price for sure. I remember back in 2019 I think it was, I bought a EXO X7 Ranger with a 2 axis and no EIS for $400. I also had to add a spare battery because it only came with 1. The battery was an extra $80!!! lol anyway, I thought that was a decent price back then but I had a bad fly away incident with it on the 2nd flight and haven’t flown it since. Anyway, I guess what I’m trying to say is nowadays, drones are a lot less expensive and a lot more reliable. The DJI mini 4k is less than this drone and is proven to be almost perfect so Ruko needs to lower their prices at least until they’ve proven 100% that they’re as reliable as DJI, eh? Just my opinion. Hahaha
@@WeretheRoberts Yeah, lower their prices and improve their drones. There's lots of competition out there. That's what's bringing the prices down. I have a friend in Tallahassee that has been shopping for a good, but inexpensive drone for over a year. He keeps sending me questions about, "What about this drone? Do you think it's any good?" I keep telling him, "I don't know anything about those drones. There are plenty of reviews on UA-cam by people that have tested them. Just stick with DJI. You can't beat their drones!" He reminds me of Sheldon Cooper. I don't think he'll ever make up his mind. lol
I've seen cops multi-tasking in all kinds of ways while driving. Their eyes scanning over the elements of technology and occasionally looking out the window. So, unlike common people, this man is skilled at dividing his attention safely. Back in the late 90s, driver education classes started teaching "Cell-Phone and Driving." A conclusion was made that ended up in top university surveys: Typical common Americans can't be taught. But that still doesn't mean attention division management can't be learned. Police are good at it. They're the best. They rock!! Top skills. They crush it!! (...now, I have this little parking ticket I was hoping you could...)
Oh no you’re right. I thought the drone was great and the video quality was really good but the price is still a bit high. They do have some discounts but I think if they got the price down to $350 or so that would be much more reasonable. But you gotta remember. I have no idea what I’m talking about. lol Thanks for watching, buddy!!!
Oh man those mosquitos. I could almost feel them just watching it. You really suffer for your craft. Haha. Cool drone. Sounded relatively quiet. Was that just the audio or was it really that quiet when you're standing beside it?
I wonder if they could almost feel you watching them. Hmmmmm. That’s weird. lol. Those bugs were relentless and I think I’ve decided to find a new mini killer test spot for now. At least until those suckers go away. Maybe in January when it cools off they’ll take a hike. Haha. That drone wasn’t too loud but the rode mic may have made it seem quieter than it really is. It has a lower hum pitch from a distance than the mini 2 but it seemed to be about the same up close. Definitely not early as annoying as the Neo from what I’ve heard.
@WeretheRoberts From the videos I've seen of the Neo, that sound would be a deal breaker. Reminds me of Lloyd Christmas making the most annoying sound in the world. (Google it if you're not familiar)
@@WeretheRobertsFrom the videos I've seen of the Neo, that sound would be a deal breaker. Reminds me of Lloyd Christmas making the most annoying sound in the world. (Google it if you're not familiar.)
Oh you’re right about that. The Mini 4 pro is in a class all its own and I can’t think of a single “Mini” drone that can beat it. I know this isn’t a real mini drone but in my mind it almost fits. Hahaha
lol those suckers were pretty bad again. I think I’m gonna find a better place to test these mini killer drones in the future. I like that spot cause nobody there cares what I’m doing. Lol
lol yea man those bugs drove me nuts. They used to not be there but the last 2 times I flew there, it has been out of control. Maybe it’ll slow down once it cools off but I think I’m gonna have to find a new mini killer flying spot. lol.
lol yea sometimes it takes a while for the DJI drones to stop being so scared and finally decide to land in my hand. This Ruko ain’t scared! Hahaha. The rep watched the video and told me it’s got optical flow positioning to help in its accuracy but I don’t know if that’s the same as the optical flow sensor we are all familiar with. All I know is that round thing on the bottom of this drone looks like a sensor but it definitely doesn’t act like one. Weird. Lol
@WeretheRoberts I get my finger nicked more because of that safety feature. If I could just reach and grab it slowly, I'd have it easily, but it jumps away, and I have to go too fast, and I hit the props.
@1:29 i was never concerned about that. actually i sold drone on eBay and i got text/call from faa that a drone under my name is flying around area in nyc that doesnt belong and i texted them back to shoot it down its not mine. i gave them all the info i had on the buyer and left it that way. hahahahahaa! plus heavier drone have much better wind resistance than the minis.
Oh wow that’s crazy! I sold a drone a few months ago and “unregistered” it with the FAA. They haven’t called me yet so maybe it was processed. lol. Your text reply is hilarious by the way. Sounds like they got the message. Hahaha
@@WeretheRoberts yea its not registered to me anymore but it stays in system til it clears. i thought it was a scam til they told me what the name of drone i had on faa site was called. only me and faa know that noone can get that info
Yep those bugs are prolific. They’re out to get you Kevin 😂 The stability was solid as a rock (no music pun intended) The footage was clear, it kept signal perfectly. Over here under 250 grams don’t need any registration but at the same time there’s no policing over who’s flying what. Are these cheaper than DJI ? I had James out today but even though he had 21 satellites he still toilet bowls. Annoying because the camera is fantastic but he’s untrustworthy.
lol yea man those bugs wee relentless again. I’m gonna have to find a new mini killer test spot. I do have to say it was worth seeing how cool this drone is though. Ok maybe not that cool but I survived. Haha. It’s definitely slot cheaper than some DJI drones but pretty similar to the Mini 4k price. I think it’s around $450 or so but they do have some discount’s going on. Sounds like James needs to get his crap straight. lol
lol you mentioned that once before but I keep forgetting that part. Hahaha. It was a free case a buddy gave me so if I screw it up I guess it wouldn’t be the end of the world, eh? I’ll give it a shot man.
@@WeretheRoberts BANG!! On track record, I have proven that the world does in fact not end when I "Oops!". Have proven this swarms of times over eons. Happy calving Kevin. Let me know how it works for you. :) PTL God Bless
At 357 grams that puts it over the 249 gram limit for unregistered drones plus its transmission distance is 1/3 of a fimi mini 3 or a fimi x8 mini v2 , which are both established and proven platforms and both can be had for $300 , so hardly a mini killer . Kind of hard to be a mini killer when it doesnt event fit into the
lol all great and valid points, buddy. I’ve hear a lot of great things about the Fimi drones but I’ve never tried any of them out. The “Mini Killer” line I keep using is all for fun now. Pretty much any drone I test now will be in the mini killer class because it’s fun to say and that way it can fit in the playlist. Hahaha. Some people get a little upset about it though. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment. God bless you guys!
@@WeretheRoberts I’m not positive but I believe their remote controllers are a lot alike. Sometimes they copy holy stone with their older controllers them drones are getting better though. No doubt thanks for the video. I love watching you guys.
That's the problem. Some of the most scenic spots I've found, without people to worry about bothering, have lots of of bugs. So much fun when both hands need to be on the sticks. 😂
Hahahaha. Ernie is right. I have flown there for several mini killer videos and I deemed that spot the mini killer spot. The bugs were never that bad but man, the last 2 times I’ve been there they’ve been out of control. I’m gonna have to find a new spot for sure. Some place by the beach maybe. Hahaha
Want to know if mosquitoes are outside, walk outside and get bit! At least in Florida. Want to know if gators are in the water. Put a finger in and if it's wet there are gators
Who said DJI? Hahahaha. Just kidding man. Nobbygreen came up with the first title of Mini killer back when I reviewed an Aspexel drone and the title has since stuck. Then a couple months ago, JJ Drones came up with the “Mini Killer Series” and I had to run with it. Now we have a pretty good “mini killer series” playlist going so we gotta keep it going as long as we can. Yea I know…. Kristi said the same thing. Hahaha.
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🦟🦟🦟Spent most of the time watching this flicking these little buggers away😅🦟🦟🦟 Made me itch on the way through man😅 Back to the drone yeah doesn't look bad! My problem is i just can't getaway from dji but i must Mr Roberts.👌
Hahahaha. I was telling someone else I’m still having night terrors and waking up in the middle of the night. It’s becoming less frequent though at least. Hahaha. I do think this drone did really well but DJI is still king for sure. Ruko has come a long way for sure. Thanks for watching as always, brother! God bless
I had to break out my own repellent spray to watch this video!!!😂😂😅
Had me swatting Flys from here.
Hahahaha. I’m still waking up in a cold sweat at night. Oh the humanity! Lol
I would probably pull the trigger on this drone if it had obstacle avoidance... for now, im going to save up for a DJI AIR 3S
Heck yea, John. I think it would be a whole different drone if it had obstacle avoidance. I mean it did a really good job and takes great video but if you have a chance for the air 3s? That’s a no brainer. lol. Good call
Great location Kev to fly and plenty of mosquitoes I'm also Mr Auto, great test and as always great test
lol I know I’ve said this before, but I’ll say it again… You and I were seriously separated at birth a few years apart. Hahaha. The only automatic thing I don’t like is a vehicle. They should all be manual shirt, eh?
I love your videos. I like how you don’t talk technical, and you how you say you’re not an expert. You’re very relatable.
lol that’s awesome, Jeff! Thanks so much for watching and for your kind words. I’m a hillbilly from WV and am a retired cop so technical isn’t in my vocabulary. Hahaha. When we first started the drone stuff we deemed ourselves the “unprofessionals” and it seems to have stuck. lol. God bless and thanks again for your support and kind words.
@ my son in law is a deputy. We are in Ohio. Stop by next time you’re around!
Definitely a Floridian.
T-shirt, shorts, and flip flops in October.
Those bugs around the GoPro lens were insane.
I’m hoping it starts to cool off soon and maybe these bugs will move back to Texas. Hahaha.
It's 71° I'd be wearing that to. I'm from NY so I think 65 is warm
Great job you do wonderful with your channel😊
Awesome!!! Thanks so much for watching and for your kind words. God bless you guys!
Very impressive performance & video, and reasonably priced.
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but no mention of geofencing? Please advise...
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Awesome! Thanks so much for watching and for commenting. I haven’t found any mention in any of their information regarding geofencing so I believe it’s clear of that. One line I did find said something to the effect of, “The only geofencing Ruko utilizes is the 400 ft height limit.” I never really thought of that as geofencing but I guess it could be, eh? lol
Personally I use the checker board grid on screen. The centre block shows the opening drone can fit through and easier to get lined up
Direct sunlight at noon time is the best way to outsmart mosquitoes 😉
If you in shade out of sun the mosquitoes will fly away with you. Deer flies just stand under an overhanging branch that touches your hat.
Oh wow I didn’t know that about the center block. I’m gonna have to try that out man. Awesome! Those bugs suck but I’d say you guys up in Canada have us waaay beat. lol. Fortunately these little gnats aren’t the biting kind but there were some mosquitoes there that got me. I’m considering finding a new spot to test out these so called “mini killers”. Hahaha
@@WeretheRoberts the black flies here in early summer out wheelin in the bush my god they will and have picked people up and carried away. Then the mosquitoes take over and the rest of summer is blood donations
Great Camera footage Roku did good 👍🏾 on this 1
Heck yea, man! I was pretty impressed with this one. So far, this Ruko and the Potensic atom I flew back a couple months ago show some real promise. Holy stone had a mini drone I flew a few weeks ago that was pretty nice too, but they need to add a gimbal I’d say. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. God bless you guys!
Really nice review this my friend! Looks very autel like in its design
Thanks, Gavin! Yea I agree. They got their design from someone and it looks like autel to me, too. I’ve not seen autel in person but I’ve seen pictures. Hahaha. Thanks for watching, brother.
Hey Kevin, That Ruko looks great !
can’t wait to see you put it through its paces on your next video.
Those dang GNATS !😂
Thanks for sharing brother.
Hahahaha. I think I’m gonna trap as many of those bugs and ship them off to Texas. Maybe Canada? Hahahaha. Just kidding man. I definitely need to find a new spot to test these mini killer drones.
That drone is one of the better drones you tested!! I give it 3 thumbs up. I also like the little hop on the landing . And always love the ride along to the flying sight. We'll done!!
lol the ride to the spot is always my favorite part. You never know what’s gonna happen on the way to mess stuff up. Hahaha. I do agree this is one of the better ones for sure. If it wasn’t so heavy it could easily be a contender. The footage out of the camera was really good, too. Ruko is paying attention I think. lol
Cool test!!! Great video at the end!!!😃🐈⬛🐾🐝👍
Thanks, Chris! I was definitely pleased with the video coming straight out of this drone. Kristi said it seemed a bit dark but my untrained eye didn’t notice. lol.
Pretty cool drone Kevin. It looks like my Mavic Air 2. Thanks for sharing your review. God bless.
Heck yea! This one is a winner I think. I know it’s too big to be a mini but who cares? Haha. You’re the 2nd person who mentioned the Air 2. Ruko must have good taste. lol
Footage at the end was really nice and looked great Kevin. I’ll give Ricky Jr. 3 bugs out of 5. 💜😂💜
Hahahaha. That may be my new rating system, TC! lol. Seriously getting 3 out of 5 bugs from you is saying something, eh?
@@WeretheRoberts If it had the downward detector or any obstacle avvoidance detection I'd have given it 4 bugs.
It Seems like a great drone... thanks Kevin! Florida and bugs=no joke! 😮
lol yea man those bugs sucked! I gotta find a new spot to test these non mini mini killer drones. Haha.
My first drone (June 22) was the Ruko F11. Still have it.
I’m telling you Ruko has come a long way even since we started testing out their stuff last year. This drone did really well and the footage was seriously good straight out of the drone. They’re not DJI by any means but they are now on the map for sure. Thanks for watching as always, Mark. God bless
I'll pick that one in your mini-killer demolition derby!
Hahahaha. I already called dibs. lol. Just kidding. You may wanna wait till the next one comes out though. I have a Holy Stone to try next that seems pretty promising. I’m not trying to get you to second guess yourself. Hahaha.
@@WeretheRoberts Seems like this one is the first one that actually has great smooth video and range. Lets see if Holystone can do it too
So the footage of the water an beach was taken with the F11 pro 2 drone
Hey there, John. Yea the footage was straight off the card. I think it was pretty good for not being edited. I had a lot more footage from the beach that day but I didn’t wanna do too long of a cinematic part. Those can get boring quick. lol
Very nice drone. I hear bugs are a good source of protein haha.
Hahahaha. I can attest to that. And they’re filling. Lol
Got another winner there, Kevin! I just finished a review of the Veeniix F11Pro and believe that it holds great promise. Question: How is the responsiveness of the camera tilt? Like the F11Pro2, the Veeniix camera tilt wheel is on the right side. It'll take some getting used to. Sorry that the bugs were so bad, but - hey.....you got a couple of snacks from the sound of it! BTW: I like the cinematic montage, as well as the Scripture verse in the outro! Good match-up with the verse and montage.
lol yea man this drone did really good. I think Ruko is on the right track for sure. I’d say the gimbal seemed pretty responsive and smooth, BUT it took a while to start moving when I was moving the wheel. It seemed to not react immediately but once it started moving it was really smooth. I’d bet it’s pretty similar to the Veenix. I mean, shoot. They almost have the same model name! Hahaha.
Those bugs were relentless so I’m gonna have to find a new spot to test these mini killer drones. I will admit they were pretty filling. Hahaha.
Thanks so much for all your support and for watching our weird videos. It’s always cool when someone mentions the scripture at the end. We should be putting the scripture at the beginning of the video though cause it’s the most important part, right?
I am definitely jealous of the weather buddy but definitely not of those bugs 🪲🐛🐞
lol yea man the weather is great for now. Those bugs need to leave. I think I’m gonna find a new spot to test the “mini killers”. Haha
Nice test and review Kevin. Man how do you get all this stuff to try out. Like # 5!!!
If you want companies to send you gear, put out UA-cam videos and get a following. Those companies will find you.
@@jeffn31415 I'm trying.
lol thanks for watching and for your continued support, Dave. I’m not sure how it all started but Ruko was the first company to contact us a while back and they just keep coming out with new stuff. It’s like every time I post a video, the next week they have another product they ask us about. They’ve been really cool to work with but for now they’re the only repeat product reviews. It seems like most others are a one and done type thing. But, Holy Stone is starting to do the same thing now so that’s cool. I guess it’s luck of the draw because there’s nothing special we’ve done to get contacted. And everyone knows there’s nothing special about our channel. We’re idiots! Hahaha.
@ Holystone was my first drone. I had problems with it circling in the sky, ignoring my inputs. It never did fly more than 800 feet away before I lost signal. The replacement they sent was no better. I am so much happier with my Mini 4 Pro
Awesome video Kevin. I think it's a great drone especially if it has a gimbal. It reminds me of an autel drone. I wanted to ask, what's the star in the middle for? Thanks again for sharing. Can't wait for the beach video. 👍👍👍
lol yea I agree about the autel reference for sure. I’ve never seen one in person but I’ve seen it on UA-cam. Haha. That star in the middle has something to do with the interference level in the area but I honestly have no idea how to interpret it. Next time I fly it for a video I’ll mention it and see if someone in UA-cam land can explain. They have all the answers. Hahaha. Thanks so much for watching as always, buddy
@WeretheRoberts nice, I'll be looking forward to seeing the next video.
Maaaaaate, Aussie here. You are the most entertaining drone channel. No BS. Not pretending to be Einstein ffs. Love it. Keep it up.
Ps....Trump 24.
Hahahaha. Thanks so much for your awesome comment, man. We are definitely here for entertainment purposes. I mean, what could anyone possibly learn from the jibberish that comes out of my mouth most times? Hahaha. Einstein is overrated by the way. He was always so serious. lol Oh, and PS… Trump 24!
I think you need to invest in some citronella candles or a bee keepers outfit to keep those bugs off you man hahaha.. Nice drone but since its not a mini its not a mini killer lol. Great job Kevin
Hahaha. The bee keeper outfit would be hilarious. May I borrow yours? Lol
@@WeretheRoberts Anytime brother haha
does this have built-in remote ID or did you have to add a module?
lol yea it has built in remote ID. I checked the drone scanner app, too and it transmits properly. Thanks for watching. God bless
Ppplurghhhh I just ate a bug 🤣🤣 Great video thank you
Hahahaha. You, too??? lol. Man, those suckers were relentless.
I'll still stick to the mini 4 pro. I haven't flown near water since my last mini 4 decided it wanted a salt water bath in the ocean, but i did get the care refresh plan this time.
lol I don’t blame you. The mini 4 pro is in a league all its own, eh? I fly over water pretty much every time I fly and fortunately for me, our drones haven’t decided they wanna bathe in salt water. Man, I bet that was horrible! I’d say the care/refresh is worth it. I just renewed mine a couple months ago for another year. Haha
Ya separate the men from the boys by the price of their toys.
Man, those bugs were thick! I could see them all over the GoPro screen! Are those those tiny black bugs? They were swarming all over us at Disney World in 2007.
Great job on this video, especially putting up with all those bugs! This Ruko drone does look pretty impressive for a non-DJI drone. The cinematic video is very impressive. But I don't know if it's worth the $460. Another great video Kevin. I love how you leave the outtakes in when you make a mistake. Hahaha
Hahaha. I think these bugs can separate men from boys, too, eh Gary? Yea it’s those pesky little black (non biting) bugs that just love to land in the corner of your eye or fly into your mouth while you’re trying to breathe. lol. I’m sure they’re at Disney still. Probably still waiting in like to get on a ride. Hahaha. You may find this funny but we’ve lived in Florida since the early 90s and have never been to Disney. Our boys all went with their schools when they were kids but we never went. I think disney is way overpriced like you think Ruko is. Hahaha. This is their flagship drone so they’re proud of it and for good reason. But you’re right. They could come down a bit on price for sure. I remember back in 2019 I think it was, I bought a EXO X7 Ranger with a 2 axis and no EIS for $400. I also had to add a spare battery because it only came with 1. The battery was an extra $80!!! lol anyway, I thought that was a decent price back then but I had a bad fly away incident with it on the 2nd flight and haven’t flown it since. Anyway, I guess what I’m trying to say is nowadays, drones are a lot less expensive and a lot more reliable. The DJI mini 4k is less than this drone and is proven to be almost perfect so Ruko needs to lower their prices at least until they’ve proven 100% that they’re as reliable as DJI, eh? Just my opinion. Hahaha
@@WeretheRoberts Yeah, lower their prices and improve their drones. There's lots of competition out there. That's what's bringing the prices down. I have a friend in Tallahassee that has been shopping for a good, but inexpensive drone for over a year. He keeps sending me questions about, "What about this drone? Do you think it's any good?" I keep telling him, "I don't know anything about those drones. There are plenty of reviews on UA-cam by people that have tested them. Just stick with DJI. You can't beat their drones!" He reminds me of Sheldon Cooper. I don't think he'll ever make up his mind. lol
For you being a former law enforcement officer, don’t you know distracted driving is against the law and hint hint I see good case of that
I've seen cops multi-tasking in all kinds of ways while driving. Their eyes scanning over the elements of technology and occasionally looking out the window. So, unlike common people, this man is skilled at dividing his attention safely. Back in the late 90s, driver education classes started teaching "Cell-Phone and Driving." A conclusion was made that ended up in top university surveys: Typical common Americans can't be taught. But that still doesn't mean attention division management can't be learned. Police are good at it. They're the best. They rock!! Top skills. They crush it!! (...now, I have this little parking ticket I was hoping you could...)
lol thanks for watching, guys. Hope you at least enjoyed the video. God bless!
I was thinking the same, as a professional driver with about 2.5 - 3 million miles under my belt zero accidents, this annoys me.
@ lol. Not quite sure what part you guys are talking about but again thanks for watching.
Nice looking drone
lol yea man! I really like this one. Ruko is on the right track for sure. Thanks for watching!!!
Maybe a phantom 4 killer.
lol true. I just got a phantom 4 pro recently, too. Hahaha. I still have to introduce him to the channel. Maybe we could do a comparison video. lol.
Not a bad drone but little pricey for what it is I thank .correct me if iam wrong
Oh no you’re right. I thought the drone was great and the video quality was really good but the price is still a bit high. They do have some discounts but I think if they got the price down to $350 or so that would be much more reasonable. But you gotta remember. I have no idea what I’m talking about. lol Thanks for watching, buddy!!!
Oh man those mosquitos. I could almost feel them just watching it. You really suffer for your craft. Haha. Cool drone. Sounded relatively quiet. Was that just the audio or was it really that quiet when you're standing beside it?
I wonder if they could almost feel you watching them. Hmmmmm. That’s weird. lol. Those bugs were relentless and I think I’ve decided to find a new mini killer test spot for now. At least until those suckers go away. Maybe in January when it cools off they’ll take a hike. Haha. That drone wasn’t too loud but the rode mic may have made it seem quieter than it really is. It has a lower hum pitch from a distance than the mini 2 but it seemed to be about the same up close. Definitely not early as annoying as the Neo from what I’ve heard.
@WeretheRoberts From the videos I've seen of the Neo, that sound would be a deal breaker. Reminds me of Lloyd Christmas making the most annoying sound in the world. (Google it if you're not familiar)
@@WeretheRobertsFrom the videos I've seen of the Neo, that sound would be a deal breaker. Reminds me of Lloyd Christmas making the most annoying sound in the world. (Google it if you're not familiar.)
Man, those bugs!
I know man! I know! I’m still waking up with night sweats! Hahaha
I think it might be a cheaper mini 3. I t doesn't compare to the mini 4 pro tho. You can do more with that
Oh you’re right about that. The Mini 4 pro is in a class all its own and I can’t think of a single “Mini” drone that can beat it. I know this isn’t a real mini drone but in my mind it almost fits. Hahaha
Can you put a camera on the bugs flying past
lol those suckers were pretty bad again. I think I’m gonna find a better place to test these mini killer drones in the future. I like that spot cause nobody there cares what I’m doing. Lol
would run crazy with all the bugs 😂
Oh and i c ur just 4 hours of driving away from miami. Ur so lucky dude.
lol yea man those bugs drove me nuts. They used to not be there but the last 2 times I flew there, it has been out of control. Maybe it’ll slow down once it cools off but I think I’m gonna have to find a new mini killer flying spot. lol.
I hope you was careful when you driving
lol thanks for watching and for taking the Tim to comment. Hope you enjoyed the video. God bless!
The Optical-Flow-sensor makes it harder to catch my drone out of the air.
lol yea sometimes it takes a while for the DJI drones to stop being so scared and finally decide to land in my hand. This Ruko ain’t scared! Hahaha. The rep watched the video and told me it’s got optical flow positioning to help in its accuracy but I don’t know if that’s the same as the optical flow sensor we are all familiar with. All I know is that round thing on the bottom of this drone looks like a sensor but it definitely doesn’t act like one. Weird. Lol
@WeretheRoberts Scared to land in my hand. That's a perfect way to put it. 🤣
@WeretheRoberts I get my finger nicked more because of that safety feature. If I could just reach and grab it slowly, I'd have it easily, but it jumps away, and I have to go too fast, and I hit the props.
@1:29 i was never concerned about that. actually i sold drone on eBay and i got text/call from faa that a drone under my name is flying around area in nyc that doesnt belong and i texted them back to shoot it down its not mine. i gave them all the info i had on the buyer and left it that way. hahahahahaa! plus heavier drone have much better wind resistance than the minis.
Oh wow that’s crazy! I sold a drone a few months ago and “unregistered” it with the FAA. They haven’t called me yet so maybe it was processed. lol. Your text reply is hilarious by the way. Sounds like they got the message. Hahaha
@@WeretheRoberts yea its not registered to me anymore but it stays in system til it clears. i thought it was a scam til they told me what the name of drone i had on faa site was called. only me and faa know that noone can get that info
Yep those bugs are prolific. They’re out to get you Kevin 😂
The stability was solid as a rock (no music pun intended)
The footage was clear, it kept signal perfectly.
Over here under 250 grams don’t need any registration but at the same time there’s no policing over who’s flying what.
Are these cheaper than DJI ?
I had James out today but even though he had 21 satellites he still toilet bowls. Annoying because the camera is fantastic but he’s untrustworthy.
lol yea man those bugs wee relentless again. I’m gonna have to find a new mini killer test spot. I do have to say it was worth seeing how cool this drone is though. Ok maybe not that cool but I survived. Haha. It’s definitely slot cheaper than some DJI drones but pretty similar to the Mini 4k price. I think it’s around $450 or so but they do have some discount’s going on. Sounds like James needs to get his crap straight. lol
Lol you should unbox it while driving too
lol I thought I did.
0420 Kevin take your mobile out of it's shroud/case, then trim the socket opening in that shroud and all will be fine. 🙂
lol you mentioned that once before but I keep forgetting that part. Hahaha. It was a free case a buddy gave me so if I screw it up I guess it wouldn’t be the end of the world, eh? I’ll give it a shot man.
@@WeretheRoberts BANG!!
On track record, I have proven that the world does in fact not end when I "Oops!".
Have proven this swarms of times over eons.
Happy calving Kevin. Let me know how it works for you. :)
PTL God Bless
At 357 grams that puts it over the 249 gram limit for unregistered drones plus its transmission distance is 1/3 of a fimi mini 3 or a fimi x8 mini v2 , which are both established and proven platforms and both can be had for $300 , so hardly a mini killer . Kind of hard to be a mini killer when it doesnt event fit into the
lol all great and valid points, buddy. I’ve hear a lot of great things about the Fimi drones but I’ve never tried any of them out. The “Mini Killer” line I keep using is all for fun now. Pretty much any drone I test now will be in the mini killer class because it’s fun to say and that way it can fit in the playlist. Hahaha. Some people get a little upset about it though. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment. God bless you guys!
Is that drone below 250g
lol no it’s actually above the 250 mark at 360 grams.
It’s not a mini killer if it’s not a mini under 250grams. Good video though Ruko has a lot of bugs it’s more like a holystone🤪
Hahaha. Good point. You gotta admit though, the drone did well, eh? I wonder if holy stone and Ruko are related in some way.
@@WeretheRoberts I’m not positive but I believe their remote controllers are a lot alike. Sometimes they copy holy stone with their older controllers them drones are getting better though. No doubt thanks for the video. I love watching you guys.
No calibration?
lol yea there was a calibration before the flight.
Why do you go next to the flies Go somewhere next to the sunlight and you won't get any fly me I love watching your blog thank you❤🎉
That's the problem. Some of the most scenic spots I've found, without people to worry about bothering, have lots of of bugs. So much fun when both hands need to be on the sticks. 😂
Hahahaha. Ernie is right. I have flown there for several mini killer videos and I deemed that spot the mini killer spot. The bugs were never that bad but man, the last 2 times I’ve been there they’ve been out of control. I’m gonna have to find a new spot for sure. Some place by the beach maybe. Hahaha
It is difficult to fly another done once you are DJId.
Oh I totally agree. Being DJId is worth it though. Hahaha.
Where is Florida are you?
We’re just north of Daytona beach but it feels like we’re in Miami. Hahaha. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. God bless!
@@WeretheRoberts I went to the Daytona Best Buy last Thursday to pick up my DJI Neo… lol
Mini Killer 😂 They’re only 10 years away with their technology
lol. Thanks for watching and commenting. God bless!
Want to know if mosquitoes are outside, walk outside and get bit! At least in Florida. Want to know if gators are in the water. Put a finger in and if it's wet there are gators
Hahaha. Perfect way to tell on both accounts. Honestly I’d rather fly around gators than these bugs. Lol
Get yourself a thermos cell. Keep them off
That’s actually a pretty good idea. I’m gonna have to find a new mini killer test spot for sure.
Why are you so intent on finding a DJI Mini Killer....? LOL
Who said DJI? Hahahaha. Just kidding man. Nobbygreen came up with the first title of Mini killer back when I reviewed an Aspexel drone and the title has since stuck. Then a couple months ago, JJ Drones came up with the “Mini Killer Series” and I had to run with it. Now we have a pretty good “mini killer series” playlist going so we gotta keep it going as long as we can. Yea I know…. Kristi said the same thing. Hahaha.
It can be seen that you were a policeman 😂😂😂 Crimes,crimes ...more crimes !!!
lol not sure I follow but thanks for watching and commenting. Ain’t no cop no more. Haha. God bless.
F11? Mini killer? Hope your joking.
lol. Thanks for watching and commenting.
you need some OFF!
Hahahaha. Dude, I had it on, too! Those bugs are out of control over there. I’m gonna have to find a new spot to test these mini killer drones, eh?
Trump 2024. Keep on flying my friend
Trump will ban all of the Chinese made drones so no more consumer drones for the general public.
Yay for jailing your opponents and people who conrtibute to them. Yay for dictatorship and buddying up to dictators. Yay for the daily fire hose of lies. Yay for the Trump cult and their death threats against anyone bringing the truth about the guy. Yay for Putin, cuz he's really our friend and "strongly denies" contract killing Americans. Yay for pushing NATO away to appease Putin. Great strategic decision.👀 Yay for replacing the guardrails of democracy with a long list of Heritage Foundation stooges. Y'all have lost your mind... Yay for state govs camping out in the uteris. Yay for yankng the broadcast licenses of news you don't like because he's all about First Amendment 😮 Yay for sitting on his ass for 3 hrs while watching the capital get ransacked over his huge lie. Yay for saying "so what" when his aides told him Pence's life was in danger. Yay to Faux News for sane washing that horrible shit and every other wacked out action or statement he makes. They still spout garbage after paying nearly one billion in damages to Dominion for their lies. They feed you lies and laugh as they see people fully buy into the con. If you think all of this is somehow justfied, you might be in a cult.
Yeah, I hear ya! Cuz the Constitution was written to to establish a dictatorship. They actually wanted another King.
Thanks for watching buddy. We’ll know in a week. I know I’m ready…
Oh pipe down. Mentioning politics on a drone video??! What's wrong with you yanks. Time and a place
🦟🦟🦟Spent most of the time watching this flicking these little buggers away😅🦟🦟🦟 Made me itch on the way through man😅 Back to the drone yeah doesn't look bad! My problem is i just can't getaway from dji but i must Mr Roberts.👌
Hahahaha. I was telling someone else I’m still having night terrors and waking up in the middle of the night. It’s becoming less frequent though at least. Hahaha. I do think this drone did really well but DJI is still king for sure. Ruko has come a long way for sure. Thanks for watching as always, brother! God bless