Another great test video, It's great you have time to show all the Zino owners about these test runs so they kind find out what wrong or right with the update.
Another excellent video, Marcus. We all owe you a debt for the time you've invested in these regular and invaluable assessments of the Zino's abilities and firmware updates.
Great video as per usual Marcus. I appreciate seeing it. One thought about your crabbing issue. I wonder if one of the motors might be operating at less than the others? I have not noticed the yaw nor have seen others quite as noticeable as yours is... Anyway, keep up the great work...
Thank you Dennis! I know of some others that have the same issue, as bad or even worse than mine. Chris the QC Guy reports the same problem. However, I do not claim to be technical enough to really know what might cause the issue. I will say that for me, the off vector forward flight is the most annoying thing about the Zino.
Great video as always! Which settings are you using for the camera? I have the Zino but my footage doesn't look that sharp. Another things is that most of the time it takes more than 5 minutes to get GPS signal, do you have the same problem? Any advise? :-)
I typically get a GPS of 10 or more satellites in a minute or so, never longer. The only camera setting I changed in this video was white balance. I changed it to cloudy day.
Great video Marcus! I really enjoy your updates. I have been eyeballing this drone for a little while. For my use (travel, following my truck, and photos from my camping trips) would you choose this or spend more on the anafi? I ruled the spark out for a longer battery and reports of the dji app having issues with my phone. Any recommendations would be appreciated. FYI, this will be my first drone
Thank you Sean! If you have the money, the Anafi is a better choice by a wide margin. The Zino is really great at it's price point, but it is not even in the same league as the Anafi.
@@IdahoQuadcopter thanks for the reply, yeah that's the top of what I was going to spend, but just wanted to make sure the anafi would be worth the extra $ for my first drone. Keep up the great videos!
@@seanarguelles Hey Sean , I think you should check out the Parrot Bebop 2 as a first drone . It's in line pricewise with the Zino but is a much more user friendly drone . Good luck with whichever drone you choose brother and happy flying ! 😁👍👍
@@Dman52Drones thanks for the recommendation, I was also looking at that one but ultimately decided against it because the zino and anafi had better cameras and I like the foldable design of these as well. Have you compared the photo/video quality between these birds?
@@seanarguelles Oh yeah foldables are nice for travel and space saving . I have the Zino which has 4k , and I have the Bebop 2 Power with 1080 P . A little less clarity in the camera on the Bebop but I think it makes up for that in flight range . I was only making a suggestion on your first purchase at a less costly scale because we all crash when starting out at some point . The Anafi is without a doubt a great choice . Happy flying buddy !
A new firmware as launched , waiting for your review on this 😜 0524 Changelog ZINO Firmware Updates ZINO firmware files ZINO -FC-V.1.1.51(firmware for flight control board) ZINO_G-V3.0.2.2(firmware for gimbal ) ZINO_IT-V0.3.6(firmware for camera board ) HT016B_RP_V0.1.6(firmware for the transmitter ) CHANGE LOG(for the drone ): 1. Optimized the drone’s behavior for losing altitude when forwarding 2. Added the function to set height for RTH in the APP 3. Added the function to set Gimbal Pitch speed in the APP 4. Modified the RTH feature for lost control and allowed it to RTH after losing control in Auto-land mode 5. Optimized the video quality 6. Improved the stability in hovering and flight 7. Optimized the drone’s behavior for losing altitude in Auto Take- Off mode 8.Modified the RTH feature that allow the drone to RTH when the WiFi disconnects or the transmitter disconnects. CHANGE LOG(for the controller ): Added the function to set Image Transmission Added the function that enables the controller to control the drone after the WiFi disconnects Added the function that enables the throttle stick to control the drone during RTH and Auto land
Hi Marcus, just as I got more or less similar behaviour I think a lot of the physical, software and handling problems. As I told I found a lot of smaller things can explain this sometimes strange behaviour. I.e. the dropping while fly forward could be a barometer issue. I see on the most videos what I see on mine. The altitude numbers changes a lot just after fire on the drone. It changes from -0.5 Meters to +1 Meter. After start it still changes in big steps. Maybe this is what Fimi try to fix with the preheating. Fair winds Tom
Wanambi I agree, I suspect it is related to the barometer. Additionally the Zino doesn’t have any optical flow, or sonic sensors to tell it where the ground is.
Hello, you make really good video :) I Want to buy a X8 but i see the zino is very good to and really cheaper, the accessories are cheaper too. Did you see a real difference of qualities between these 2 ? Thanks :) Sorry for my bad english im not english 😅
Question: Did the Zino RTH on Controller disconnect or just when both signals lost? I cant see the screen recording. I just was able to see it... I WAS WRONG... THE UPDATES DO ONE THING BETTER... THEY INITIATE RTH ON CONTROLLER SIGNAL LOSS... That is good and bad... Now you can not fly thru a bad spot... it will always RTH on any signal loss temporaroly and there is no way of putting a timer on it.
@@IdahoQuadcopter | Seems they have gone one step too far. Then what is the point of having a meter for RC and Drone if as soon as RC is lost , it comes home. All that was asked was that when all signal loss was reached that the RTH engage and not disengage unless the pilot cancels.
FYI: Found the Zino Auto returns at 25%, 15% and at 10% it just straight lands :) After many rewinds... I think Hubsan is on the right track... just dont really like the instant RTH... a few second delay or a count down would be nice. But they will get there.
I tried the fast forward flying yesterday, still with fw 1.1.48, and I didn‘t notice any remarkable drop, maybe 30-40 cm over a distance of 100 meters. Could it be a sort of ground effect you have? I flew at a height of about 5 m, and not 1 m as you did? I will repeat that, but I need to find and install a software on my Android, which records the app screen, so that I can verify if it drops or not, the track log was not consistent regarding the height , it was somewhat oszillating between 5,20-5,60 m.
Honestly Klaus St., I really don't see the drop as a big problem. It's not the kind of flying that I would normally do. My biggest issue with the Zino now is the camera off center in forward flight. It seems to be a sporadic problem that some Zinos have and others don't?
Idaho Quadcopter I haven‘t yet paid attention to that, I think you mean that happens in auto flight mode (RTH)? Next flights I will try rth and hope to see how the camera behaves.
In both of my recent videos, I did all of the upgrades and calibrations with the same battery charge that I flew on, so no doubt I got less flight time.
I think you need tonfly in lessnwifi area point 1 my brother got an anafi hreat drone but flying in his garden only got 1 green gps icon not twominsaid bro going in open space nk houses near by he did and got an amazing first flight and got 2 green gps light for first time so please try somewhere else ive ordered mine paid under 200 gbp so better than 250 dollars and she on her way how donincheck firmware version and should i upgrade camera fc transmitter and why do all
They didn't have anymore refurb units to exchange, so they offered a full refund, and I declined that. I really like the Anafi, and don't want to give it up. I will attempt to do a reset that some others have done.
Thanks Marcus... so you and CLTech ( th-cam.com/video/m6EV7et4b2Q/w-d-xo.html ) had similar but then, not so similar results. Seems the Zino is not consistent in its actions. As you know , I run 1.1.48... it also RTH on disconnect and GPS hold on reconnect. If (you) initiate RTH and lose connection... it keeps RTH when it reconnects. My PL results are also scrambled... sometimes right on the money.. sometimes off by a few meters (not of any concern). So what is the difference from 1.1.48 to 1.1.50 to 1.1.51 ? or from IT_V0.3.5 to IT_V0.3.6 ? We have gale force winds here today so I cant do the 'control' test I wanted... But I agree... for the money and a great Video drone... Zino is a great option.
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Another great test video, It's great you have time to show all the Zino owners about these test runs so they kind find out what wrong or right with the update.
Another excellent video, Marcus. We all owe you a debt for the time you've invested in these regular and invaluable assessments of the Zino's abilities and firmware updates.
Thank you Paddy! Even with it's well publicized shortcomings, I love flying the Zino!
Marcus. Your comments and your videos are always relevant and interesting thanks. The official Zino firmware tester !!!
Thank you Laurier! I really appreciate your kind words. The Hubsan Zino is sure not perfect, but I have a lot of fun flying it. 😎
Wow! I was just writing - no drop - and it did. Oh well... Good landing.
Thank you David!
Great video, Marcus. You are the official Zino Whisperer!!!
Ha! Thank you! It's more like the Zino screamer, and the Zino still doesn't listen! 🤯
Hey Marcus ! Nice coverage all around on the Zino after the latest update ! Great job buddy ! 😁👍👍
Thank you Dman. The Zino is always entertaining. 👍
Another great video review of Zino upgrades, Marcus. Looks like it needs a compass calibration
I hear you, however I did calibrate right before takeoff. 👍
First. Many thanks for your videos. I'm seriously thinking about getting a Zino. Jeep up with the great content.
Thank you! The Zino is a great value for the $ spent.
Let me second that recommendation. Marcus says it well, great value when you take it's limitations into account
Great test Marcus. The video from the Zino is great - I'm very impressed with it ! 👍👍😎😎
Thank you Bill! You need a Zino, however I must warn you, the Zino is not equipped with ADS-B. 😉
great video again!very useful for us who still learning this drone.I am on 1.1.50 and i think i will stay there!
Yes, no point in updating if you are happy with your Zino as is. Thank you!
Another great video well done
Thank you Andrew!
Great flying there nice review on it mate don 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🤠🇬🇧
Thank you again Don.
Great video as per usual Marcus. I appreciate seeing it.
One thought about your crabbing issue. I wonder if one of the motors might be operating at less than the others? I have not noticed the yaw nor have seen others quite as noticeable as yours is...
Anyway, keep up the great work...
Thank you Dennis! I know of some others that have the same issue, as bad or even worse than mine. Chris the QC Guy reports the same problem. However, I do not claim to be technical enough to really know what might cause the issue. I will say that for me, the off vector forward flight is the most annoying thing about the Zino.
Great video as always! Which settings are you using for the camera? I have the Zino but my footage doesn't look that sharp. Another things is that most of the time it takes more than 5 minutes to get GPS signal, do you have the same problem? Any advise? :-)
I typically get a GPS of 10 or more satellites in a minute or so, never longer. The only camera setting I changed in this video was white balance. I changed it to cloudy day.
Good job testing ,really enjoyed the video, hopefully I will get a chance to fly mine this weekend 👍😎👍
Nice vidéo !😃👍🏻
Great video Marcus! I really enjoy your updates. I have been eyeballing this drone for a little while. For my use (travel, following my truck, and photos from my camping trips) would you choose this or spend more on the anafi? I ruled the spark out for a longer battery and reports of the dji app having issues with my phone. Any recommendations would be appreciated. FYI, this will be my first drone
Thank you Sean! If you have the money, the Anafi is a better choice by a wide margin. The Zino is really great at it's price point, but it is not even in the same league as the Anafi.
@@IdahoQuadcopter thanks for the reply, yeah that's the top of what I was going to spend, but just wanted to make sure the anafi would be worth the extra $ for my first drone. Keep up the great videos!
@@seanarguelles Hey Sean , I think you should check out the Parrot Bebop 2 as a first drone . It's in line pricewise with the Zino but is a much more user friendly drone . Good luck with whichever drone you choose brother and happy flying ! 😁👍👍
@@Dman52Drones thanks for the recommendation, I was also looking at that one but ultimately decided against it because the zino and anafi had better cameras and I like the foldable design of these as well. Have you compared the photo/video quality between these birds?
@@seanarguelles Oh yeah foldables are nice for travel and space saving . I have the Zino which has 4k , and I have the Bebop 2 Power with 1080 P . A little less clarity in the camera on the Bebop but I think it makes up for that in flight range . I was only making a suggestion on your first purchase at a less costly scale because we all crash when starting out at some point . The Anafi is without a doubt a great choice . Happy flying buddy !
A new firmware as launched , waiting for your review on this 😜
0524
Changelog
ZINO Firmware Updates
ZINO firmware files
ZINO -FC-V.1.1.51(firmware for flight control board)
ZINO_G-V3.0.2.2(firmware for gimbal )
ZINO_IT-V0.3.6(firmware for camera board )
HT016B_RP_V0.1.6(firmware for the transmitter )
CHANGE LOG(for the drone ):
1. Optimized the drone’s behavior for losing altitude when forwarding
2. Added the function to set height for RTH in the APP
3. Added the function to set Gimbal Pitch speed in the APP
4. Modified the RTH feature for lost control and allowed it to RTH after losing control in Auto-land mode
5. Optimized the video quality
6. Improved the stability in hovering and flight
7. Optimized the drone’s behavior for losing altitude in Auto Take- Off mode
8.Modified the RTH feature that allow the drone to RTH when the WiFi disconnects or the transmitter disconnects.
CHANGE LOG(for the controller ):
Added the function to set Image Transmission
Added the function that enables the controller to control the drone after the WiFi disconnects
Added the function that enables the throttle stick to control the drone during RTH and Auto land
Great work Marcus..........spark vids🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
Thank you, and yes, I need to get to work on some Spark videos!
Hi Marcus, just as I got more or less similar behaviour I think a lot of the physical, software and handling problems. As I told I found a lot of smaller things can explain this sometimes strange behaviour. I.e. the dropping while fly forward could be a barometer issue. I see on the most videos what I see on mine. The altitude numbers changes a lot just after fire on the drone. It changes from -0.5 Meters to +1 Meter. After start it still changes in big steps. Maybe this is what Fimi try to fix with the preheating.
Fair winds
Tom
Wanambi I agree, I suspect it is related to the barometer. Additionally the Zino doesn’t have any optical flow, or sonic sensors to tell it where the ground is.
Hello, you make really good video :)
I Want to buy a X8 but i see the zino is very good to and really cheaper, the accessories are cheaper too. Did you see a real difference of qualities between these 2 ? Thanks :)
Sorry for my bad english im not english 😅
Pipo P The Zino is a great value, and performs well. The Fimi is more expensive, but has more features. You cannot go wrong with either product. 👍
Question: Did the Zino RTH on Controller disconnect or just when both signals lost? I cant see the screen recording. I just was able to see it... I WAS WRONG... THE UPDATES DO ONE THING BETTER... THEY INITIATE RTH ON CONTROLLER SIGNAL LOSS... That is good and bad... Now you can not fly thru a bad spot... it will always RTH on any signal loss temporaroly and there is no way of putting a timer on it.
It spun around like a top the minute signal was lost. Take a look at Hugh Pollocks video. His did the same. I do understand your point though. 👍
@@IdahoQuadcopter | Seems they have gone one step too far. Then what is the point of having a meter for RC and Drone if as soon as RC is lost , it comes home. All that was asked was that when all signal loss was reached that the RTH engage and not disengage unless the pilot cancels.
FYI: Found the Zino Auto returns at 25%, 15% and at 10% it just straight lands :) After many rewinds... I think Hubsan is on the right track... just dont really like the instant RTH... a few second delay or a count down would be nice. But they will get there.
Sir What Phone are you using flying the Zino? Andriod or IOS?
I tried the fast forward flying yesterday, still with fw 1.1.48, and I didn‘t notice any remarkable drop, maybe 30-40 cm over a distance of 100 meters. Could it be a sort of ground effect you have? I flew at a height of about 5 m, and not 1 m as you did? I will repeat that, but I need to find and install a software on my Android, which records the app screen, so that I can verify if it drops or not, the track log was not consistent regarding the height , it was somewhat oszillating between 5,20-5,60 m.
Honestly Klaus St., I really don't see the drop as a big problem. It's not the kind of flying that I would normally do. My biggest issue with the Zino now is the camera off center in forward flight. It seems to be a sporadic problem that some Zinos have and others don't?
Idaho Quadcopter I haven‘t yet paid attention to that, I think you mean that happens in auto flight mode (RTH)? Next flights I will try rth and hope to see how the camera behaves.
Is it just me or is the flight time way shorter now after the update, Like what, 13, 14 minutes instead of 23?
In both of my recent videos, I did all of the upgrades and calibrations with the same battery charge that I flew on, so no doubt I got less flight time.
I think you need tonfly in lessnwifi area point 1 my brother got an anafi hreat drone but flying in his garden only got 1 green gps icon not twominsaid bro going in open space nk houses near by he did and got an amazing first flight and got 2 green gps light for first time so please try somewhere else ive ordered mine paid under 200 gbp so better than 250 dollars and she on her way how donincheck firmware version and should i upgrade camera fc transmitter and why do all
Upgrading firmware is a personal choice. I always update.
Zino can change dji quiet propeller ?
Nothing like that available for the Zino.
did they replace your Anafi?
They didn't have anymore refurb units to exchange, so they offered a full refund, and I declined that. I really like the Anafi, and don't want to give it up. I will attempt to do a reset that some others have done.
Is it true that fc 1.1.48 does not have the out of range RTH issue and we should stick with that one instead of upgrading?
I would say say that is personal choice. I see nothing wrong with keeping a firmware package that you are happy with.
@@IdahoQuadcopter But which one do you prefer, .51 or .48? Do you believe .51 is more stable than .48 which has been the symbol of stability so far?
@@petercwlin I always upgrade my own Zino to the latest offering. I like 1.1.51. 👍
Zino still not ready for prime time!
If it's not ready now, it will never be. 👍
Toy grade gimbals are the reason for the inaccuracy shown in flight, not your skill level.
Ha! Thank you! I'd say it's a combination of both!
Thanks Marcus... so you and CLTech ( th-cam.com/video/m6EV7et4b2Q/w-d-xo.html ) had similar but then, not so similar results. Seems the Zino is not consistent in its actions. As you know , I run 1.1.48... it also RTH on disconnect and GPS hold on reconnect. If (you) initiate RTH and lose connection... it keeps RTH when it reconnects. My PL results are also scrambled... sometimes right on the money.. sometimes off by a few meters (not of any concern). So what is the difference from 1.1.48 to 1.1.50 to 1.1.51 ? or from IT_V0.3.5 to IT_V0.3.6 ? We have gale force winds here today so I cant do the 'control' test I wanted... But I agree... for the money and a great Video drone... Zino is a great option.
I counted how many times you said"ah" some times 3 on a row. Total count..365 times
Ah, yes, I know, ah I've been trying to work on that. 🙂👍 I can tell you it gives me new respect for newscasters and radio announcers.