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Fimi A3 Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£250Max flight time:25 minVideo resolution:1080p/30 fpsMax transmission distance:1 km

Fimi A3 Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 22 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.9

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the drone's quality, based on technical analyses and grades from independent expert reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best drones on the market.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components

85%

5.5

Technical score

15%

8.1

Review score ( 3 · 19)

Review score 15% · 8.1 · based on 22 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 15%, technical score 85%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades.
▼Worse than 66% of drones
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the drone's technical performance, covering key areas such as flight performance, camera quality, transmission, safety features, battery life, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare drones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

26%

4.6

Flight

24%

5.4

Camera

20%

5.7

Safety

16%

6.1

Connectivity

14%

6.2

Battery & Design

▼Worse than 69% of drones
8.1

Review score

Review score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 15% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 4 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 52% of models
Grades by review (22)
3 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 19 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 15%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 1
≈ estimated
1

6.8%

8.0

firstquadcopter.com

Video reviews 6

4.2%

9.0

Dustin Dunnill

4.2%

9.0

Quadcopter 101

4.2%

8.0

Idaho Quadcopter

4.2%

7.0

BillM - RC & Gadgets

4.2%

7.0

TechTablets

4.2%

6.0

TheRcSaylors

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
▲Better than 52% of drones
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Best prices

    N/A~ £250

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Technical Specifications of drone Fimi A3

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the drone's technical performance, covering key areas such as flight performance, camera quality, transmission, safety features, battery life, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare drones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components:

26%

4.6

Flight

24%

5.4

Camera

20%

5.7

Safety

16%

6.1

Connectivity

14%

6.2

Battery & Design

5.5
Review score
Review score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 15% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 4 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 52% of models
Grades by review (22)
3 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 19 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 15%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 1
≈ estimated
1

6.8%

8.0

firstquadcopter.com

Video reviews 6

4.2%

9.0

Dustin Dunnill

4.2%

9.0

Quadcopter 101

4.2%

8.0

Idaho Quadcopter

4.2%

7.0

BillM - RC & Gadgets

4.2%

7.0

TechTablets

4.2%

6.0

TheRcSaylors

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
8.1
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the drone.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a drone reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Fimi A3 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 74.3% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the drone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a drone with a good balance between flight quality, camera features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

60%

5.9

Overall score

40%

9.2

Price

6.9
Max flight time
25 min
Max flight time
25 min
▲ Better than 55% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 25 min, longer than 54.5% of drones and equal to 4.5% of drones.
Max flight distance
1 km
Max flight distance
1 km
▼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 1 km, farther than 45.9% of drones and equal to 5% of drones.
Max flight speed
18 m/s
Max flight speed
18 m/s
▲ Better than 68% of models
Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
This drone has a max flight speed of 18 m/s, faster than 68.4% of drones and equal to 8.2% of drones.
Max wind resistance
4 m/s
Max wind resistance
4 m/s
▼ Worse than 86% of models
Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
This drone has max wind resistance of 4 m/s, lower than 86.3% of drones and equal to 0.7% of drones.
Value may include conversion from Beaufort-scale rating to m/s.
Max service ceiling (ASL)
500 m
Max service ceiling (ASL)
500 m
▼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <120 m – >6k m
This drone has a max service ceiling of 500 m, lower than 64.2% of drones and equal to 0.8% of drones.
Altitude limit set in the app.
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What reviewers say
Video resolution
1080p/30 fps
Video resolution
1080p/30 fps
▼ Worse than 62% of models
This drone records video at 1080p/30 fps, lower than 61.9% of drones and equal to 5.9% of drones.
4K camera
no
4K camera
no
▼ Worse than 55% of models
This drone does not support 4K video. 54.6% of drones support 4K video.
Sensor size
1/3.2"
Sensor size
1/3.2"
▼ Worse than 81% of models
This drone has a sensor size of 1/3.2", smaller than 81.5% of drones and equal to 2.8% of drones.
Main camera megapixels
8 MP
Main camera megapixels
8 MP
▼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
This drone has a main camera resolution of 8 MP, lower than 66% of drones and equal to 8.7% of drones.
Max movie bitrate
60 Mbps
Max movie bitrate
60 Mbps
▼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <40 Mbps – >180 Mbps
This drone has a max movie bitrate of 60 Mbps, lower than 75% of drones and equal to 9.2% of drones.
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What reviewers say
Obstacle detection
no
Obstacle detection
no
▼ Worse than 31% of models
This drone does not support obstacle detection. 31% of drones support obstacle detection.
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
▲ Better than 33% of models
This drone supports Return-to-Home (RTH). 33% of drones support Return-to-Home (RTH).
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
▲ Better than 35% of models
This drone supports GPS. 35.3% of drones support GPS.
GNSS systems supported
GPS, GLONASS
GNSS systems supported
GPS, GLONASS
▲ Better than 50% of models
This drone supports GPS, GLONASS GNSS systems, which are more comprehensive than those of 49.8% and the same as those of 17.1%.
Obstacle sensing directions
N/A
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What reviewers say
Max transmission distance
1 km
Max transmission distance
1 km
▲ Better than 48% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 1 km, farther than 48% of drones and equal to 5.1% of drones.
Transmission latency
120 ms
Transmission latency
120 ms
▲ Better than 59% of models
Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
This drone has transmission latency of 120 ms, lower than 59.2% of drones and equal to 28.2% of drones.
Video transmission system
Analog
Video transmission system
Analog
▼ Worse than 92% of models
This drone uses Analog for video transmission, which is less advanced than the system used by 92.3% and the same as that used by 3.1%.
Live view quality
720p@30 fps
Live view quality
720p@30 fps
▼ Worse than 57% of models
This drone offers live view quality of 720p@30 fps, lower-quality than 56.8% of drones and equal to 22.9% of drones.
Remote control
yes
Remote control
yes
▲ Better than 5% of models
This drone has a handheld remote controller. 5% of drones offer this.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
2000 mAh
Battery capacity
2000 mAh
▼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 2000 mAh, smaller than 52.3% of drones and equal to 1.6% of drones.
Battery energy
22.2 Wh
Battery energy
22.2 Wh
▲ Better than 64% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 22.2 Wh, higher than 63.5% of drones and equal to 0.6% of drones.
Charging time
150 min
Charging time
150 min
▼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 150 min, slower than 76.9% of drones and equal to 6.9% of drones.
Weight
560 g
Weight
560 g
▼ Worse than 73% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 560 g, heavier than 73.2% of drones.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
▲ Better than 1% of models
This drone has a removable battery. 0.5% of drones have a removable battery.
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Fimi A3 vs the average drone

246810TotalFlightCameraSafetyConnectivityBattery & Design
  • Built-in display
    Display
    yes
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    This drone has a built-in display, while the average drone does not.
  • Captures RAW photos
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This drone can capture RAW photos, while the average drone cannot.
  • Supports QuickShots
    QuickShots
    yes
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This drone supports QuickShots, while the average drone does not.
  • Richer manual controls
    Manual camera controls
    full
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This drone offers full manual camera controls, while the average drone offers no.
    full vs no
  • 2 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    2
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (2 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    2 vs 0
  • 3 m/s faster flight speed
    Max flight speed
    18 m/s
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a higher max flight speed than the average drone (18 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    18 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • FPV camera
    FPV camera
    yes
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This drone has an FPV camera, while the average drone does not.
  • More advanced stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    2-Axis Mechanical + EIS
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This drone uses 2-Axis Mechanical + EIS image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    2-Axis Mechanical + EIS vs EIS (Digital)
  • 3 m/s faster flight speed
    Max flight speed
    18 m/s
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a higher max flight speed than the average drone (18 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    18 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 5 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    25 min
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (25 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    25 min vs 20 min
  • 1 m/s faster ascent speed
    Max ascent speed
    6 m/s
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <3 m/s – >8 m/s
    This drone climbs faster than the average drone (6 m/s vs 5 m/s). The average drone climbs at 5 m/s.
    6 m/s vs 5 m/s
  • 1 m/s faster descent speed
    Max descent speed
    5 m/s
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <2 m/s – >8 m/s
    This drone descends faster than the average drone (5 m/s vs 4 m/s). The average drone descends at 4 m/s.
    5 m/s vs 4 m/s
  • Captures RAW photos
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This drone can capture RAW photos, while the average drone cannot.
  • Richer manual controls
    Manual camera controls
    full
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This drone offers full manual camera controls, while the average drone offers no.
    full vs no
  • 2 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    2
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (2 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    2 vs 0
  • FPV camera
    FPV camera
    yes
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This drone has an FPV camera, while the average drone does not.
  • More advanced stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    2-Axis Mechanical + EIS
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This drone uses 2-Axis Mechanical + EIS image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    2-Axis Mechanical + EIS vs EIS (Digital)
  • Supports QuickShots
    QuickShots
    yes
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This drone supports QuickShots, while the average drone does not.
  • 2.25x lower takeoff weight
    Max takeoff weight
    560 g
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >1.1k g
    This drone has a lower max takeoff weight than the average drone (560 g vs 249 g). The average drone has a max takeoff weight of 249 g.
    560 g vs 249 g
  • Built-in display
    Display
    yes
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    This drone has a built-in display, while the average drone does not.
  • 10 ms lower latency
    Transmission latency
    120 ms
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
    This drone has lower transmission latency than the average drone (120 ms vs 130 ms). The average drone has transmission latency of 130 ms.
    120 ms vs 130 ms
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    proprietary
    ▼ Worse than 42% of models
    This drone uses proprietary for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    proprietary vs micro-USB
  • 5.02 Wh more battery energy
    Battery energy
    22.2 Wh
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
    This drone has higher battery energy than the average drone (22.2 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    22.2 Wh vs 17.18 Wh
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    1080p/30 fps
    ▼ Worse than 62% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (1080p/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    1080p/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • 6.7 m/s lower wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    4 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles weaker wind than the average drone (4 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    Value may include conversion from Beaufort-scale rating to m/s.
    4 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    Analog
    ▼ Worse than 92% of models
    This drone uses Analog for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    Analog vs SkyLink 2.0
  • No subject tracking
    Subject tracking
    no
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    This drone cannot track subjects, while the average drone can.
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    GPS, GLONASS
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports GPS, GLONASS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    GPS, GLONASS vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • 1.2 m worse hover accuracy
    Hover accuracy (horizontal)
    1.5 m
    ▼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <0.3 m – >1.4 m
    This drone has worse horizontal hover accuracy than the average drone (1.5 m vs 0.3 m). The average drone has horizontal hover accuracy of 0.3 m.
    1.5 m vs 0.3 m
  • Smaller sensor size
    Sensor size
    1/3.2"
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models
    This drone has a smaller sensor than the average drone (1/3.2" vs 1/2.3"). The average drone uses a sensor of 1/2.3".
    1/3.2" vs 1/2.3"
  • 60 min longer charging time
    Charging time
    150 min
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges more slowly than the average drone (150 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    150 min vs 90 min
  • 6.47x less popular
    Fimi A3 is less popular than the average drone (1 vs 6.5).
    1 vs 6.47
  • 6.7 m/s lower wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    4 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles weaker wind than the average drone (4 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    Value may include conversion from Beaufort-scale rating to m/s.
    4 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • 5 years older release date
    Release date
    2018
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is older than the average drone (2018 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    October 2018
    2018 vs 2023
  • 3,000 m lower service ceiling
    Max service ceiling (ASL)
    500 m
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <120 m – >6k m
    This drone can fly at a lower max service ceiling than the average drone (500 m vs 3500 m). The average drone reaches 3500 m.
    Altitude limit set in the app.
    500 m vs 3,500 m
  • Non-foldable design
    Foldable design
    no
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone does not have a foldable design, while the average drone does.
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    1080p/30 fps
    ▼ Worse than 62% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (1080p/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    1080p/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • Smaller sensor size
    Sensor size
    1/3.2"
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models
    This drone has a smaller sensor than the average drone (1/3.2" vs 1/2.3"). The average drone uses a sensor of 1/2.3".
    1/3.2" vs 1/2.3"
  • 40 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Max movie bitrate
    60 Mbps
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <40 Mbps – >180 Mbps
    This drone supports a lower maximum video bitrate than the average drone (60 Mbps vs 100 Mbps). The average drone supports a maximum video bitrate of 100 Mbps.
    60 Mbps vs 100 Mbps
  • Narrower tilt range
    Camera tilt range
    -90 to 0 °
    ▼ Worse than 33% of models
    This drone has a narrower tilt range than the average drone (-90 to 0 ° vs -90 to 20 °).
    -90 to 0 ° vs -90 to 20 °
  • Lower photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    3264 x 2448 px
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    This drone offers lower photo resolution than the average drone (3264x2448 px vs 4096x3072 px). The average drone offers a photo resolution of 4096x3072 px.
    3264x2448 px vs 4096x3072 px
  • No 4K video
    4K camera
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone does not support 4K video, while the average drone does.
  • 10 ° narrower field of view
    Field of view
    80 °
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <79 ° – >130 °
    This drone has a narrower field of view than the average drone (80 ° vs 90 °). The average drone has a field of view of 90 °.
    80 ° vs 90 °
  • 4 MP less camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    8 MP
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
    This drone has fewer main camera megapixels than the average drone (8 MP vs 12 MP). The average drone has 12 MP on the main camera.
    8 MP vs 12 MP
  • 3,200 ISO lower max ISO
    Max ISO
    3,200 ISO
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <3.2k ISO – >25.6k ISO
    This drone reaches a lower max ISO than the average drone (3200 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average drone reaches 6400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • No subject tracking
    Subject tracking
    no
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    This drone cannot track subjects, while the average drone can.
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    GPS, GLONASS
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports GPS, GLONASS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    GPS, GLONASS vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • 1.2 m worse hover accuracy
    Hover accuracy (horizontal)
    1.5 m
    ▼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <0.3 m – >1.4 m
    This drone has worse horizontal hover accuracy than the average drone (1.5 m vs 0.3 m). The average drone has horizontal hover accuracy of 0.3 m.
    1.5 m vs 0.3 m
  • No beginner mode
    Beginner mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    This drone does not support beginner mode, while the average drone does.
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    Analog
    ▼ Worse than 92% of models
    This drone uses Analog for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    Analog vs SkyLink 2.0
  • Lower live view quality
    Live view quality
    720p@30 fps
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    This drone has worse live view quality than the average drone (720p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    720p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • Basic companion app
    Companion app
    None
    ▼ Worse than 86% of models
    This drone uses the None companion app, while the average drone uses HS FPV.
    None vs HS FPV
  • No wireless file transfer
    Wireless file transfer
    no
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    This drone does not support wireless file transfer, while the average drone does.
  • 60 min longer charging time
    Charging time
    150 min
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges more slowly than the average drone (150 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    150 min vs 90 min
  • 2.28x higher weight
    Weight
    560 g
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (560 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    560 g vs 246 g
  • 200 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2000 mAh
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (2000 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    2,000 mAh vs 2,200 mAh

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Idaho Quadcopter
≈ estimated
20/04/2021
Hands-on review · test flight in an urban area
Verdict
Fimi A3 is a pleasant surprise overall, though its dim FPV screen needs a sun shade to be usable.
7.0
BillM - RC & Gadgets
≈ estimated
12/09/2019
Feature test · follow me, orbit, headless and low battery
Verdict
Fimi A3's smart modes work well, but a low battery triggers a fast descent rather than a return home.
7.0
TechTablets
≈ estimated
04/06/2019
Full flight test · beginner drone, wind and flight time
Verdict
Fimi A3 is a decent beginner drone for the price, but its short flight time, wind sensitivity and 1080p at 30fps limit it.
9.0
Dustin Dunnill
≈ estimated
03/06/2019
Smart flight test · orbit, follow me and fixed-wing modes
Verdict
Fimi A3 is a strong buy for the money, with a few smart-mode quirks such as horizon drift.
8.0
Dustin Dunnill
≈ estimated
31/05/2019
Maiden flight test · pros and cons after first flight
Verdict
Fimi A3 is enjoyable so far for quiet, smooth flying, though firmware updates are awkward and interference is high.
9.0
Quadcopter 101
≈ estimated
15/12/2018
Flight test · follow me, orbit and selfie modes
Verdict
Fimi A3 is a neat concept, with smooth video and follow me that works very well.
6.0
TheRcSaylors
≈ estimated
08/12/2018
Hands-on test · flight time, range, gimbal and camera
Verdict
Fimi A3 is a borderline pick: not recommended yet, but still a good drone for the price.
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Praised for stable flight, easy handling and good value, but battery life disappoints and the controller screen divides opinion.
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8.0
firstquadcopter.com
≈ estimated
20/01/2019
Review · Built-in screen drone
Verdict
The Fimi A3 is a sturdy, GPS-assisted drone that flies from a controller with its own screen, but the screen is hard to read in sunlight.
8.0
drohnen.de
≈ estimated
22/08/2019
Review · Ready-to-fly beginner drone
Verdict
The Fimi A3 is a ready-to-fly beginner drone that needs no phone thanks to its controller screen, though it is bulky and its screen is dim in sunlight.
8.0
smartzone.de
≈ estimated
09/09/2019
Review · Follow-Me and Orbit
Verdict
The Fimi A3 is a sturdy, easy-to-use drone with strong GPS-assisted Follow-Me and Orbit modes, but it doesn't fold and its screen is hard to see in sunlight.

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What we like about Fimi A3

  • Integrated 4.3-inch FPV screen on the controller eliminates the need for a smartphone
  • Competitive price point, often cited as one of the best value GPS drones under $300
  • Stable flight performance and effective 2-axis mechanical gimbal for smooth video
  • User-friendly setup and 'ready-to-fly' out of the box
  • Includes a DIY port for external modifications like LED lights or servos
  • Supports analog 5.8GHz video transmission, making it compatible with standard FPV goggles

What we don't like about Fimi A3

  • Controller screen has poor visibility in direct sunlight and lacks a sunshade
  • Limited video resolution capped at 1080p/30fps, lacking 60fps or 4K options
  • Frequent reports of camera lens fogging or condensation issues at altitude
  • Actual flight time often falls short of the advertised 25 minutes, typically averaging 15-18 minutes
  • Large and non-foldable design makes it less portable than competitors like the DJI Spark
  • Poor customer service and warranty support reported by many users

Verdict

The FIMI A3 is a compact, GPS-enabled quadcopter weighing 560g and featuring 1080P HD video capabilities powered by a Sony CMOS sensor and Ambarella ISP. Its primary characteristics include a flight time of up to 25 minutes, a 1km control range via 5.8G real-time transmission, and a unique DIY port for attaching external accessories like LEDs or servos. Main pros include a remote controller with a built-in 4.3-inch LCD screen and DVR—eliminating the need for a smartphone—along with a hybrid 3-axis stabilization system (2-axis mechanical and 3-axis electronic) and various smart flight modes like Follow Me and Orbit. However, notable cons include its non-foldable design which limits portability, the lack of 60fps video recording, and a screen that can be difficult to see in direct sunlight.

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