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Straight up, one of the BEST Drone review videos I've ever seen, and I've seen a lot. Good script, good visuals, good journalism, good Un-box, good summary. New Subscriber!
This is one of the best drones around today 👍😀. It's packed up with tons of features. And the video quality is excellent 💯. A must have drone. Thank you so much Steve and God bless 🙏
Great review - really nice job!! My first MIni 3 went south after a hard landing and sooner or late I knew I'd lose it having many disconnects. With the recent Aliexpress 11.11 sale I purchased another one for less than I paid for the first one with 2 batteries and it is stellar. Tried many of your reviewed options here in the video so thanks for reviewing them as I generally just get up and go without doing any fancy stuff. I will add that the range of my 2022 V2 is way beyond any of my DJI drones and it is my "go to" drone.
Always thorough and practical reviews. Very informative and useful vídeos. My "go to man" when it comes to drones😊True authority! Congrats on another great video
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Honestly, you make it so clear and easy to understand. A real professor in this category👍Always helpful 💪 Thanks for sharing the knowledge
I'm not really considering to buy a drone but I love that there's an awesome channel like this where different model budget drones are reviewed in such great detail. Awesome content 👍
Well heck, was all set to get the Potonsic ATOM, but then saw videos on the Fimi Mini 3, X Pro Limitless, and Bwine F7. Now thoroughly confused! Love the nighttime AI of the Fimi
Steve, thank you for checking, reviewing & posting these video reviews of budget drones. You bummed me out when you said the best bang for the buck with features and price for a "budget" drone. A couple of months ago I purchased the Potensic Atom. As a beginner I don't need the latest and greatest as I'm just learning how to fly and have a lot to learn. Hopefully I will be able to find more flying time.
@@macauinchina I was referring to the FIMI Mini 3 that Steve was reviewing in the video. The FIMI Mini 3 was a cheaper price than the Potensic Atom that I had recently purchased. Also, I liked the orange color of the FIMI Mini 3 as it's much easier to see.
Hello, Steve Wouahh !! Pas si mal ce Fimi 👍 Même, si il a pas de capteurs, il a de bonnes options, comme les superbes images de nuit, Le poids et la possibilité de mettre différentes batteries... Pas, comme DJI, ou il faut chaque fois passer a la caisse 😁😁( carte de crédit) Merci pour cette belle présentation.. Superman. 😊😁 Bye Eric. Bordeaux 👍
Nice review as always, I have learned a lot from you over the years. The Fimi Mini has a digital zoom slider next to the shutter button. It also has a convenient sport model button in the right bottom of the main screen. And then there's the tracking, in Lock mode you can also have the drone orbit the moving subject at different directions and speed. Very nice features to me. Thank you for your contribution to this amazing hobby.
Good demo of most features. If you want features at a fair price then the fimi mini 3 is the drone for you. If you got money and value performance and quality and a great customer experience buy a you know what.
If you are a hobbyist and want more competitive choices, at better prices, never buy a "you know what". Obstacle Over Hype is a Gimmick, as are these advertised ridiculous ranges. There should be a different rating for this instead of "range". As a hobbyist you would have to break FAA rules to use these features to their fullest. Visual line of sight means you have to be able to see the drone with your own eyes, all the time. Purposely turning your back to your drone while flying it means you can no longer see the drone with your own eyes, unless you are looking over your shoulder the entire time. Even a rear view mirror is not your own unaided vision just as using binoculars is not.
@@paulking7019 I own hubsan, mjx, Fimi, eachine and You Know What camera drones. The best by far are You Know What. As far as OA is concerned I don't need it. However, I always have it on when using tracking/follow me. PS. The marketplace is not stupid. You Know What is number one and dominates for a reason. They have the best combination of quality, performance, customer service and price. PPS. I bought a 3 battery Fimi Mini 3 package. Received it on June 2 with one battery. Still waiting on other two batteries. Also USB C cable was defective. Now waiting for replacement. This would not have happened with you Know What.
This drone has a lot for the price. If I were in the market for a satellite drone, I would definitely be ordering one right now. Thanks for a good comprehensive review of this little drone. 👍👍😀
Thanks Steve I commented last night for a review of this drone against the potensic and your video review has nailed it for me so will be purchasing the fimi
Well done Captain!; thank goodness when you tried the "Lock" mode you had your pants on !!!!!; joke aside, the Camera Video quality (Colour / sharpness) reminded a lot of the Typhoon H / Xiro / The Egg! as I believe they were all Sony Cameras / Sensors, very impressive!
The fimi mini 3 is definitely feature packed. Many more features than my DJI mini 2 and comparable to my DJI mini 3 pro. Some of the features work better than dji. eg. orbit. However my dji drones are better flying., more stable, better in windy conditions and fly further and for longer. I'm happy with my fimi mini 3. Good for the money. However if you can afford it always buy DJI. You'll have a better experience.
Great review! It's always nice to have a plan B in case the US Govt. shuts down any DJI drones. I'd love to get your opinion on the Cogito Specta Air and Specta Mini, DJI 'clones' made in Malaysia using DJI tech but designed to get around potential US tariffs...
Usually, you get what you pay for. However, Fimi breaks this rule. I have mini v2, and what I have to admit... I like this drone. It offers more than one can expect for this price. Certainly, it shoots not so great as DJI mini 3 or 4 does, it hovers not so stable, and the controls are not so smooth. Yet, flying is interesting. Tons of features, solid body and a crazy speed😅
I'm eyeing this drone for a month now, and I've watch this video 20 times now. I really need a drone for photogrammetry and this drone caught my attention, active track, no geofencing, and the ai night mode. but I'm still thinking if this or dji mini 3, is this comparable to dji mini 3, like precision movement and camera quality, thanks for the reply
FIMI drones are very similar to DJI Drones, but with more features. Except they have no obstacle avoidance and use a primitive method of tracking. The Potensic ATOM is another good buy. I always tell people that the only negative in buying a DJI Drone is if you live near an airport (within 5 miles) because then it may not let you fly. But if that is not the case, then certainly consider DJI as well.
A great review! I like Fimi Minis -- but not their support. But what I really miss from Fimis is DJI's flight data in subtitles. So I can see any time the position and distances wathing the video. And I have no idea how to get my flight records from Fimi. I'd really like to handle them off-line on my PC.
Thank you for the prompt response. The video quality of the Mini Fimi already convinces me. I have one more question, please. How far does the (meter) tracking function of the Fimi reach. Best regards Siegbert
That's crazy! I paid slightly more for a Holy Stone drone that did much less than this one a couple years ago. The fact that you can get a DJI equivalent mini drone for $250 says a lot about how far technology has come! That's great for those of us with less disposable income than others. I do own DJI mini, through DJI Mini 3 Pro, and I know the Fimi Mini 3 won't be quite the same level of precision but with that in mind, I think it's a great alternative if that's all you can afford! I would buy one in a heartbeat if I didn't own all the lower end, DJI Mini drones! I am curious about distance though. Off camera, have you "heard" an actual distance they reliably can fly up to? Great video and information about the Fimi Mini 3 Cap! Thanks for sharing!!
Distance and Flight Time mentioned by all Drone Companies is always unachievable to the average human. This is why less than 1% of DJI owners achieve the advertised flight time & range, unless flying out on the salt flats. So, as mentioned in the video, flight time is advertised as 32 min, but I was getting more like 25 min (If I force 32 min, the battery would be at zero). Range is advertised at 5.5 miles, so I’d say the average human would get 4.5 miles.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798@CAPTAINDRONE798 I agree with your assessment. From the cheap to the expensive, the abilities are always exaggerated and limited to perfect conditions. I don't know anyone that has these perfect conditions lol. Thanks for the reply and all the useful information.
Hello! Could you try/share carry weight? I know it does not officially have payload capacity but the DJI drones of this size can lift up to 200g or more. Trying to find someone with this drone to try it out. I just need it to maybe fly 10-15 min max with 200g strapped to it.
I've had two of the full size Fimi drones, sold a first edition X8 to buy my X8 SE in 2020 which I actually flew today in 2024, so they are built to last. I'm keen to get an X8 Mini 3 next for the superior sensor. To me it's just a flying camera. Bang for buck they're the best drones on the market imo. You don't have to agree, but I wouldn't buy anything else. Oh and the fixed wing mode isn't like an FPV, it's meant to emulate the feel and view of a fixed wing model aircraft; it won't hover, it's always going forward and it banks into turns. Once you cancel that mode it goes right back into a stable hover. That and the tripod mode are my two most used features.
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'm going to purchase this when its on sale. Would you mind telling me, will the controller provided with this drone fly other brand drones, what should I look for to be able to confirm compatibility? Specifically, I would like to control one of the tiny drones for flying around the house, and I don't want an fpv goggle on my face at any time.
When it comes to buying a beginner GPS Camera drone please be aware that what you received with the drone (remote, battery, charger, Drone) is all designed for first time pilots and everything ONLY works with what came in the box.
Portrait mode is just a vertical crop of horizontal so not a great feature (most inexpensive drones handle vertical mode in this manner). So far only the DJI Mini 3 pro and Mini 4 pro physically rotate the camera in vertical mode.
Hola! Tengo el fimi mini 3. Tengo una duda, sabrás por qué mi drone no viene con el botón de wifi? Me llamó la atención ver qué en tu video lo señalas y está muy claro. Sin embargo en mi drone no existe ese botón, eso quiere decir que no tiene conexión wifi al mando?
Hi I’m gonna be a first time drone owner and I’ve been looking at tons of videos on TH-cam for weeks now. I’ve narrowed it down to the Potensic Atom and the Fimi Mini 3. Can you suggest which one you think would be the better choice. Thank You, Michelle
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Thank You for your super fast response. I saw others ask a similar question too. I’ve learned so much watching your videos. I’m gonna go with the Fimi. Thanks!!
Ok Steve tam from Glasgow in the UK now I have ordered this so how far can the controller open as looking to see if I could use a tablet rather than my phone to get bigger screen
There seems to be quite a big difference with the footage quality between the Fimi mini 3s'. My unit gives somewhat blurry image towards the edges. I checked some youtube clips and seems some units give nice and sharp clips while some has the blurriness more or less.
Thank you, this was a very helpful introduction, makes it easier for me to select now the right modus. by the way which Drohne is better DJI Mini 3 Pro or Fimi 3.?
Which is better all depends on your needs and where you live. Fimi has more features and no Geo Flight Restrictions, and DJI has better international support if you need your drone repaired due to a bad crash.
Hello. Do your enlarged 48 mpx photos also look like they were painted with watercolors? Does the process of taking a photo at 48 mpx also take longer than in the case of 8 mpx photos?
If you are not a photographer then you are like most people and think more megapixels means a better image which is not at all true. A 12 megapixel can look way better than a 48 megapixel depending on the sensor. When you see a watercolour effect it means that the camera is using software to make up for the lack of resolution. iPhones do this all the time and you can see it if you expand or zoom into a photo. On most drones with a basic sensor the 48 megapixel claim just means that each pixel on a 12 megapixel sensor is divided into 4 pixels. This is common on all mini drones or drones with small sensors and even cell phones. Software is needed to make the image look better so in some cases you see watercolours in detail when you look close at the image.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Thank you for your comprehensive answer. So it turns out that the 48 mpx in Fimi Mini 3 is a marketing gimmick 😉 As I understand it, Fimi used a sensor with a quad bayer filter, but the processor in the drone is not fully capable of processing it.
@@piorym8034Correct! All small drones with small sensors use this gimmick to make people (who have no photography knowledge) think 48 is more than 12 so it must be 4 times as good! 😂
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Honestly, I wouldn't even notice it because I prefer the 16:9 format, but my "mirrorless" friend started analyzing my photos. I didn't expect miracles, but I thought the image would be a bit sharper, but there was a surprise. 😳
2 Questions..first can this drone take a picture while you recording a video? second which one is better fimi mini 3 or potensic atom 3axis gimbal??? thank you
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Ha! You beat me to it! I've just watched your SE review so go the answer. lol. Quick question. Do you think its worth it to get this one over the cheaper SE? Also looking at the DJI Mini 4k. (can't decide between the three)
Hey! I have a question. I have Fimi x8 mini 3. In the app I have a coverage icon shaped like the phone coverege and the range of the drone is a maximum of 700m. I have seen on your video that the icon is shaped like a wifi icon and then the range is bigger. Where i can change this?
Which is better sir with the potensic in connection..camera..,quick shots and all feature,which can you recommend with the 2 drones fimi mini 3 or potensic atom?thanks...
I’m not sure why the live feed would look poor, although it does depend on phone quality so if someone is using a budget phone it’s not going to look good.
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Thanku for feedback but this is my out ofrange
i wonder if this is much better than say the holystone hs720e 4k EIS or the c fly faith2 or fimi x8 4k that were released a couple of years ago?
You’re the only one I trust when it comes to ANY drone review-PERIOD! Thanks again for another great review.
@@doh3541 Thinking about it
@@xenomorph42 agree 100 percent
Straight up, one of the BEST Drone review videos I've ever seen, and I've seen a lot. Good script, good visuals, good journalism, good Un-box, good summary. New Subscriber!
Thank you & welcome to the channel
Captain is the BEST !!
“Good script” lol
@@drummerdoingstuff5020 you taking time to feel the need to reply to my reply, with nothing to add. LOL
Wow! Your detail in putting the drone through its paces is incredible. Thank you for your time. 🙏🏿
Thanks! I hope it gave you a better understanding of the drone.
This is one of the best drones around today 👍😀. It's packed up with tons of features. And the video quality is excellent 💯.
A must have drone. Thank you so much Steve and God bless 🙏
Great review - really nice job!! My first MIni 3 went south after a hard landing and sooner or late I knew I'd lose it having many disconnects. With the recent Aliexpress 11.11 sale I purchased another one for less than I paid for the first one with 2 batteries and it is stellar. Tried many of your reviewed options here in the video so thanks for reviewing them as I generally just get up and go without doing any fancy stuff. I will add that the range of my 2022 V2 is way beyond any of my DJI drones and it is my "go to" drone.
Thanks for letting us know your experience. Glad all is working well.
Thanks for trying the old battery from original Fimi Mini, I am surprised there is an update and it works, nice.
Always thorough and practical reviews. Very informative and useful vídeos. My "go to man" when it comes to drones😊True authority! Congrats on another great video
Much appreciated!
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Honestly, you make it so clear and easy to understand. A real professor in this category👍Always helpful 💪 Thanks for sharing the knowledge
I'm not really considering to buy a drone but I love that there's an awesome channel like this where different model budget drones are reviewed in such great detail. Awesome content 👍
I appreciate that! Thank you! 🙏 😊
For the price this is an epic drone. Thanks for the review. I hope your leg comes back. From Wales 🏴.
Fun video ! 😃
You pretty well covered it all on this one Cap !
Cool machine for not much money,
Nice job !
Hi Steve, nice review of the Fimi Mini 3, thank you. Precision landing works best when using a round landing pad.
You are the Best drone reviewer found on youtube 😊❤
Thank you!
Great review Steve. I had no idea this drone was out. The price point is fantastic as well. Thanks for the product review keep them coming.
Well heck, was all set to get the Potonsic ATOM, but then saw videos on the Fimi Mini 3, X Pro Limitless, and Bwine F7. Now thoroughly confused! Love the nighttime AI of the Fimi
Steve, thank you for checking, reviewing & posting these video reviews of budget drones. You bummed me out when you said the best bang for the buck with features and price for a "budget" drone. A couple of months ago I purchased the Potensic Atom. As a beginner I don't need the latest and greatest as I'm just learning how to fly and have a lot to learn. Hopefully I will be able to find more flying time.
Tech changes fast, so what is the best value today may not be the best tomorrow
@CAPTAINDRONE798 That is so true. Since I am a beginner, I'll probably go through a few drones anyway.
DJI mini 3 or this fimi?
@@macauinchina I was referring to the FIMI Mini 3 that Steve was reviewing in the video. The FIMI Mini 3 was a cheaper price than the Potensic Atom that I had recently purchased. Also, I liked the orange color of the FIMI Mini 3 as it's much easier to see.
Great review Steve. This is one impressive drone. Should my mini 3 pro bite the bullet I'd seriously consider this drone.
awesome mini with lots of features♥️
Hello, Steve
Wouahh !! Pas si mal ce Fimi 👍
Même, si il a pas de capteurs, il a de bonnes options, comme les superbes images de nuit,
Le poids et la possibilité de mettre différentes batteries...
Pas, comme DJI, ou il faut chaque fois passer a la caisse 😁😁( carte de crédit)
Merci pour cette belle présentation.. Superman. 😊😁
Bye
Eric. Bordeaux 👍
Wow ! This one really books it in sport mode !!
Thanks for another great review CD! Great drone!
Thanks for watching
Search and Rescue mode would make for a great artillary guidance tool.
Awesome and detailed review.. I really enjoyed the content 😉👍🏼
Awesome, thank you!
Nice review as always, I have learned a lot from you over the years.
The Fimi Mini has a digital zoom slider next to the shutter button.
It also has a convenient sport model button in the right bottom of the main screen.
And then there's the tracking, in Lock mode you can also have the drone orbit the moving subject at different directions and speed.
Very nice features to me.
Thank you for your contribution to this amazing hobby.
Awesome Steve, good review and you even added Cardio to your reviews! LOL
Good demo of most features. If you want features at a fair price then the fimi mini 3 is the drone for you.
If you got money and value performance and quality and a great customer experience buy a you know what.
If you are a hobbyist and want more competitive choices, at better prices, never buy a "you know what". Obstacle Over Hype is a Gimmick, as are these advertised ridiculous ranges. There should be a different rating for this instead of "range". As a hobbyist you would have to break FAA rules to use these features to their fullest. Visual line of sight means you have to be able to see the drone with your own eyes, all the time. Purposely turning your back to your drone while flying it means you can no longer see the drone with your own eyes, unless you are looking over your shoulder the entire time. Even a rear view mirror is not your own unaided vision just as using binoculars is not.
@@paulking7019 I own hubsan, mjx, Fimi, eachine and You Know What camera drones. The best by far are You Know What.
As far as OA is concerned I don't need it. However, I always have it on when using tracking/follow me.
PS. The marketplace is not stupid. You Know What is number one and dominates for a reason. They have the best combination of quality, performance, customer service and price.
PPS. I bought a 3 battery Fimi Mini 3 package. Received it on June 2 with one battery. Still waiting on other two batteries. Also USB C cable was defective. Now waiting for replacement. This would not have happened with you Know What.
Wow amazing... I like it..
This is my best drone ever i wish i had one like that and thanks for the review
Great review. I'm looking to pick up a camera drone. If you had the choice of this or the DJI Mini 3, which one would you get? Thanks for your input!
great review Steve as always.
Very cool drone !!! The fly more kit is only $394 but after the 15% off it is only $335 wow Crazy price on amazon !!!
This is easily the best drone (most features) for the price
Fabulous drone Steve and as mentioned for the price nothing comes close. 😊👌
This drone has a lot for the price. If I were in the market for a satellite drone, I would definitely be ordering one right now. Thanks for a good comprehensive review of this little drone. 👍👍😀
Well worth it. You get a lot for the price...more than all the other drones.
perfect test !
your video work ist stunning 🎉
Thank you very much!
Not a bad drone from Fimi and good review Steve
Thanks Steve I commented last night for a review of this drone against the potensic and your video review has nailed it for me so will be purchasing the fimi
Glad it helped
how is your fimi mini 3 after months of using it?
nice drone there Steve, i thought you were going to hide in that toilet to see if it would find you great review again Steve.
Wow .is this like the feature of potensic atom 3 axis ,sir? With all it's quick shots features? Seem I like this even 2 axis only😍😍
I hope that Lady Nikki doesn't have to put you out for damaging her walls 😂😂😂. Keep them coming Cap.
Shhhhhhhhhhhhh…. She is currently unaware 🫣
Well done Captain!; thank goodness when you tried the "Lock" mode you had your pants on !!!!!; joke aside, the Camera Video quality (Colour / sharpness) reminded a lot of the Typhoon H / Xiro / The Egg! as I believe they were all Sony Cameras / Sensors, very impressive!
Nice little jog right there ;)
Great video as always!! It looks decent, And I say that after I just crashed my fimi xese2020 XD
your reviews are 5 stars thanks, could you tell me what was the actual flight distance in your review? tnaks bob
Thanks! I usually post the flight time in the video. If I did not, then it was not much different than the advertised flight time.
So very informative tutorial video,so great❤❤❤🎉🎉👍👍
Thank you
On cult3D, I found side protections to print for the propellers.
The fimi mini 3 is definitely feature packed.
Many more features than my DJI mini 2 and comparable to my DJI mini 3 pro. Some of the features work better than dji. eg. orbit. However my dji drones are better flying., more stable, better in windy conditions and fly further and for longer.
I'm happy with my fimi mini 3. Good for the money. However if you can afford it always buy DJI. You'll have a better experience.
Until the U.S. bans them....and the geofencing is a pain in the posterior.
How is your fimi mini 3 after months using it?
Great review! It's always nice to have a plan B in case the US Govt. shuts down any DJI drones. I'd love to get your opinion on the Cogito Specta Air and Specta Mini, DJI 'clones' made in Malaysia using DJI tech but designed to get around potential US tariffs...
Wow, the video is very cool. I enjoyed the great video. It's very good
Excellent tutorial review video. Thank you Captain Steve.
Glad you enjoyed it
Usually, you get what you pay for. However, Fimi breaks this rule. I have mini v2, and what I have to admit... I like this drone. It offers more than one can expect for this price. Certainly, it shoots not so great as DJI mini 3 or 4 does, it hovers not so stable, and the controls are not so smooth. Yet, flying is interesting. Tons of features, solid body and a crazy speed😅
Any updates that fix the little inconvenience of the drone not coming back when using certain modes?
Thanks for this great review.
My pleasure!
Great video and a very cool drone for the money!!
Hi Steve, After this review I bought this Drone. I hope it will give me the satisfaction I hope for.
I’m sure you will enjoy it. FIMI has been around for a long time and they pack a ton of features in their drones.
how is your fimi mini 3 after a month of using it?
Always great information
Thanks so much, it is the best for the price 😊❤
Really nice drone cool review I like the set up
I'm eyeing this drone for a month now, and I've watch this video 20 times now. I really need a drone for photogrammetry and this drone caught my attention, active track, no geofencing, and the ai night mode. but I'm still thinking if this or dji mini 3, is this comparable to dji mini 3, like precision movement and camera quality, thanks for the reply
FIMI drones are very similar to DJI Drones, but with more features. Except they have no obstacle avoidance and use a primitive method of tracking. The Potensic ATOM is another good buy. I always tell people that the only negative in buying a DJI Drone is if you live near an airport (within 5 miles) because then it may not let you fly. But if that is not the case, then certainly consider DJI as well.
Love these Fimi videos thanks captain Drone! If you were going to buy a fimi would you go the bigger version x8 or the mini? Cheers
I prefer drones that make very little noise so I stick with the smaller ones.
A great review!
I like Fimi Minis -- but not their support.
But what I really miss from Fimis is DJI's flight data in subtitles. So I can see any time the position and distances wathing the video.
And I have no idea how to get my flight records from Fimi. I'd really like to handle them off-line on my PC.
Thank you for the prompt response.
The video quality of the Mini Fimi already convinces me.
I have one more question, please.
How far does the (meter) tracking function of the Fimi reach.
Best regards
Siegbert
As long as the REMOTE is not too far away, it will track. I don’t know the exact distance.
That's crazy! I paid slightly more for a Holy Stone drone that did much less than this one a couple years ago. The fact that you can get a DJI equivalent mini drone for $250 says a lot about how far technology has come! That's great for those of us with less disposable income than others. I do own DJI mini, through DJI Mini 3 Pro, and I know the Fimi Mini 3 won't be quite the same level of precision but with that in mind, I think it's a great alternative if that's all you can afford! I would buy one in a heartbeat if I didn't own all the lower end, DJI Mini drones! I am curious about distance though. Off camera, have you "heard" an actual distance they reliably can fly up to? Great video and information about the Fimi Mini 3 Cap! Thanks for sharing!!
Distance and Flight Time mentioned by all Drone Companies is always unachievable to the average human. This is why less than 1% of DJI owners achieve the advertised flight time & range, unless flying out on the salt flats. So, as mentioned in the video, flight time is advertised as 32 min, but I was getting more like 25 min (If I force 32 min, the battery would be at zero). Range is advertised at 5.5 miles, so I’d say the average human would get 4.5 miles.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798@CAPTAINDRONE798 I agree with your assessment. From the cheap to the expensive, the abilities are always exaggerated and limited to perfect conditions. I don't know anyone that has these perfect conditions lol. Thanks for the reply and all the useful information.
Hello! Could you try/share carry weight? I know it does not officially have payload capacity but the DJI drones of this size can lift up to 200g or more. Trying to find someone with this drone to try it out. I just need it to maybe fly 10-15 min max with 200g strapped to it.
Great video! Which drone would you recommend, the FIMI Mini 3 or the Potensic ATOM? Thanks
Thanks for the review, mate! How does the video quality compare to the Potensic Atom 4K with the 3-Axis gimbal?
That is why I make such reviews… you are supposed to watch both reviews and come to a conclusion on video quality.
Correctly presented as always. I like your humorous, to-the-point style. 👍😃
Thank you kindly!
12X ZOOM! AND SAR! FINALLY! OH MY GOD HOW HARD WAS IT TO ADD THIS!!
I've had two of the full size Fimi drones, sold a first edition X8 to buy my X8 SE in 2020 which I actually flew today in 2024, so they are built to last. I'm keen to get an X8 Mini 3 next for the superior sensor. To me it's just a flying camera. Bang for buck they're the best drones on the market imo. You don't have to agree, but I wouldn't buy anything else.
Oh and the fixed wing mode isn't like an FPV, it's meant to emulate the feel and view of a fixed wing model aircraft; it won't hover, it's always going forward and it banks into turns. Once you cancel that mode it goes right back into a stable hover. That and the tripod mode are my two most used features.
hello. Captain.
in follow mode, if you go over a hill, do the drone follow in altitude too, and will climb too?
thank you
Nope… it will either lose you or crash into the hill
Awesome small drone
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 tried the LIVE feature as of yet
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Looking forward to seeing that feature when you have the time Captain 🙂🫡 Thanks for the great reviews!
I'm going to purchase this when its on sale. Would you mind telling me, will the controller provided with this drone fly other brand drones, what should I look for to be able to confirm compatibility? Specifically, I would like to control one of the tiny drones for flying around the house, and I don't want an fpv goggle on my face at any time.
When it comes to buying a beginner GPS Camera drone please be aware that what you received with the drone (remote, battery, charger, Drone) is all designed for first time pilots and everything ONLY works with what came in the box.
Should have cover the portrait mode as well. Great vid overall 👍🏻
Portrait mode is just a vertical crop of horizontal so not a great feature (most inexpensive drones handle vertical mode in this manner). So far only the DJI Mini 3 pro and Mini 4 pro physically rotate the camera in vertical mode.
Looks like a keeper!
Hola! Tengo el fimi mini 3. Tengo una duda, sabrás por qué mi drone no viene con el botón de wifi? Me llamó la atención ver qué en tu video lo señalas y está muy claro. Sin embargo en mi drone no existe ese botón, eso quiere decir que no tiene conexión wifi al mando?
Maybe the version that you have does not have such an option (it’s not an option people use anymore)
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Gracias por tu respuesta! Por cierto, tu video sobre el Fimi fue espectacular. Excelente canal. Saludos desde México.
Can I use the TX10A controller with fimi mini 3 ?
Great video!
amazing content, thanks for it. Is this drone has vertical shooting for instagram stories and reels etc? (by rotating 90 degree gimbal)
It does shoot vertical but the gimbal does not rotate (you are thinking of the DJI mini 3 and 4 pro).
Hello, I have a question about the battery charge time, on the site it says fast type c but no data on charge time.
How was it now after several usage? Considering this type of drone rather than DJI mini 3.
I’ve only flown it 3 times. I have to fly a large number of New RC items weekly, so long term usage of products is difficult to do.
@CAPTAINDRONE798 I see. Thank you for that quick response.
Hi I’m gonna be a first time drone owner and I’ve been looking at tons of videos on TH-cam for weeks now. I’ve narrowed it down to the Potensic Atom and the Fimi Mini 3. Can you suggest which one you think would be the better choice. Thank You, Michelle
FIMI mini 3 has more features
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Thank You for your super fast response. I saw others ask a similar question too. I’ve learned so much watching your videos. I’m gonna go with the Fimi. Thanks!!
Ok Steve tam from Glasgow in the UK now I have ordered this so how far can the controller open as looking to see if I could use a tablet rather than my phone to get bigger screen
Nope… not a tablet.
Can you save photos and videos directly to phone memory?
If yes, what is the supported resolution?
That would be crap video/photo resolution (no one bothers with that).
There seems to be quite a big difference with the footage quality between the Fimi mini 3s'. My unit gives somewhat blurry image towards the edges. I checked some youtube clips and seems some units give nice and sharp clips while some has the blurriness more or less.
Hmmm… I’d conduct a few tests to make certain it is not your lens.
Hello from Germany - can FIMI MINI follow a Horse/Mountainbike automatically in front or byside?
Yes, but it will move to the front or back and it will crash into tall objects
Thank you, this was a very helpful introduction, makes it easier for me to select now the right modus. by the way which Drohne is better DJI Mini 3 Pro or Fimi 3.?
Which is better all depends on your needs and where you live. Fimi has more features and no Geo Flight Restrictions, and DJI has better international support if you need your drone repaired due to a bad crash.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Thank you Captain, what Modus would be good to make Videos in the wood, but you cannot Flyer very high?
Does it have geofencing? I'm tired of not being able to take off near airports with my dji mini 2. I only fly at approx 200ft.
I did not notice any geofence warnings when I flew it, but I do get the warnings on my mini 4 pro
Hello. Do your enlarged 48 mpx photos also look like they were painted with watercolors? Does the process of taking a photo at 48 mpx also take longer than in the case of 8 mpx photos?
If you are not a photographer then you are like most people and think more megapixels means a better image which is not at all true. A 12 megapixel can look way better than a 48 megapixel depending on the sensor. When you see a watercolour effect it means that the camera is using software to make up for the lack of resolution. iPhones do this all the time and you can see it if you expand or zoom into a photo. On most drones with a basic sensor the 48 megapixel claim just means that each pixel on a 12 megapixel sensor is divided into 4 pixels. This is common on all mini drones or drones with small sensors and even cell phones. Software is needed to make the image look better so in some cases you see watercolours in detail when you look close at the image.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Thank you for your comprehensive answer. So it turns out that the 48 mpx in Fimi Mini 3 is a marketing gimmick 😉 As I understand it, Fimi used a sensor with a quad bayer filter, but the processor in the drone is not fully capable of processing it.
@@piorym8034Correct! All small drones with small sensors use this gimmick to make people (who have no photography knowledge) think 48 is more than 12 so it must be 4 times as good! 😂
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Honestly, I wouldn't even notice it because I prefer the 16:9 format, but my "mirrorless" friend started analyzing my photos. I didn't expect miracles, but I thought the image would be a bit sharper, but there was a surprise. 😳
2 Questions..first can this drone take a picture while you recording a video? second which one is better fimi mini 3 or potensic atom 3axis gimbal??? thank you
Fimi mini 3 is currently best. I don’t know if it can take a photo while recording video.
Does this drone have geo fencing? Or, does it indicate no fly zones?
The drone I tested in this video had none of that
Whats the difference between the FIMI MINI 3 SE and the FIMI X8 MINI 3 apart from the camera? BTW, is THIS one on this vid the FIMI X8 MINI 3?
The FIMI X8 MINI 3 is a full featured MINI 3, whereas the SE version has less features.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Ha! You beat me to it! I've just watched your SE review so go the answer. lol. Quick question. Do you think its worth it to get this one over the cheaper SE? Also looking at the DJI Mini 4k. (can't decide between the three)
Very interesting but when I go to fimi site to purchase anything with xtra batteries and bag combo all sold out.
Is that a mistake???
The folks at Fimi and the Fimi store are a bit disorganized (in my opinion). Try Banggood.
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Thank you that may be a good reason to reconsider my thought on buying.
Nice one steve , enjoyed your vid
Thanks 👍
Informative video, thanks! Do you think there is any way to use this in FPV mode? For video footage, not acro. Do they have any compatible goggles?
Movie Mask are the only goggles for all camera drones
axisflying released new manta 5 pro 5 inch quad. it looks so good . would u review that one?
Dji 3 pro or FIMI mini 3..? Suggestion please..
DJI mini 3 Pro
Does the trace from behind and front setting zoom in?
There is no AUTO Zoom & no Zoom in Tracking.
Hey! I have a question. I have Fimi x8 mini 3. In the app I have a coverage icon shaped like the phone coverege and the range of the drone is a maximum of 700m. I have seen on your video that the icon is shaped like a wifi icon and then the range is bigger. Where i can change this?
Which is better sir with the potensic in connection..camera..,quick shots and all feature,which can you recommend with the 2 drones fimi mini 3 or potensic atom?thanks...
FIMI 3 has far more features in it then the POTENSIC ATOM, so both drones are the same except for the features. Watch both videos again and decide.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798thanks sir😍 seems didn't see if there is smart follow?that can follow other object like car..boat and not only the pilot?
@@bobganotice1891 watch vid again… notice it picked my Jeep as an object to track?
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 oh I see..but fimi is more expensive than potensic☺️
e@@CAPTAINDRONE798 how about altitude sir .how many meters it can do?thanks .
What is the live image feed like. A lot of test show a very poor quality live image is it that bad? Yours looks better than most
I’m not sure why the live feed would look poor, although it does depend on phone quality so if someone is using a budget phone it’s not going to look good.