![]() Features and flightįimi claims the X8 Mini has a theoretical transmission range of up to 8km from the controller. On top, your forefingers have easy access to a wheel that adjusts the camera tilt, a shutter button and a button that toggles between still image and video capture. Under the left stick is the power button and a four-LED battery indicator, while under the right stick you’ll find a return-to-home button: tap this if you lose sight of the drone or it becomes disconnected from your phone and it’ll fly back to its take-off point. The controller has a simple control layout. With the thumb sticks and any devices removed, it measures 165 x 89 x 47mm and weighs 260g: nicely portable, we think. It comes with adapters for Lightning, USB-C and micro USB devices, and just like the drone is charged via USB-C. The controller is a lot more solidly constructed than the drone, feels fine in your hands, and boasts some clever (if not entirely original) design touches: the thumb sticks can be removed and stored in little recesses on the bottom edge, while the entire thing can be stretched out to accommodate pretty much any size of smartphone (and even some smaller tablets). As non-toy drones go, this is about as friction-free as it gets. An operator ID costs £9, lasts for a year and a single ID can be applied to any number of drones in your possession. You'll also need to clearly label the drone with your operator ID number before use. ![]() ![]() If you're in the UK, though, bear in mind that all drones with a camera (regardless of their weight) now need to be registered with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). According to our digital scales, it’s 244g with a memory card inside – which means that in some regions (like the US) it won't need registering. One of the main selling points of the Fimi X8 Mini is its sub-250g weight. It’s worth nothing that if you want it to come in at under 250g you’ll need to opt for the version with the Pro battery – the Standard battery edition comes in at little over 250g.Īll editions come with the remote controller, four spare propellers, a gimbal cover, three cables for attaching mobile devices to the controller and a USB Type-C cable for charging. It’s available in a variety of packages, some with memory cards included.
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