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Fimi X8 SE review: 97 specs compared

Avg. price:~£350Max flight time:35 minVideo resolution:4K/60 fpsMax transmission distance:10 km

Fimi X8 SE Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 53 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

Fimi X8 SE
8.0/10

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components

35%

7.7

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

8.6

Reviews score

10%

8.9

Sentiment score

â–²Better than 80% of drones
8.2

Value for money

Value for money
8.2/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

â–²Better than 89%
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 82% of models
Score components

26%

8.2

Flight

24%

7.4

Camera

20%

7.3

Safety

16%

7.7

Connectivity

14%

7.8

Battery & Design

â–²Better than 82%
8.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.6/ 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. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models

80%

8.4

Average grade

20%

9.1

Popularity

Grades by review (53)
14 reviews + 39 videos, average 8.5/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 83%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
  • fimi-x8-se
fimi-x8-se
Where to buy
    N/A~ £350
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Fimi X8 SE

Based on 9 · 52

Handling earns wide praise and the camera mostly pleases, but reviewers grumble about the app setup and missing obstacle sensing.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the Fimi X8 SE

Based on 164 owners sharing their experience in online comments

52%positive14%mixed34%negative

Owners praise its range, flight time, and value, while signal dropouts and software issues undermine confidence.

What owners dislike

  • Owners report video lag and signal drops as the drone moves further away or flies behind obstacles, sometimes forcing an emergency return.22
  • Owners describe long shipping waits and weak after-sales support, with replacements or repairs taking weeks or being refused.11
  • Owners report a tilted horizon in footage and gimbal drift or vibration, which often persist after firmware updates.11
  • Owners report sudden loss of GPS or control signal that led to flyaways, crashes into walls and water losses.10
  • Owners say footage in RAW or 4K looks soft, noisy or blue-tinted, and the image can turn pixelated or dull in cold weather.10
  • Owners say some advertised features, such as panorama and front obstacle avoidance, were never finished, and firmware updates sometimes add new bugs.8
  • Owners report the app closing or failing to link with the controller, and the drone not showing a picture on some phones and tablets.8
  • Owners report units arriving faulty or failing soon after purchase, including boot failures and damaged batteries that block take-off.6
  • Owners report return-to-home missing its landing point by up to a metre, or not triggering when the battery reaches the set level.5
  • Owners report batteries that stop charging or show damage warnings after a few cycles, and flight times shorter than the advertised figure.4

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of drone Fimi X8 SE

Technical score
Technical score
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 82% of models
Score components:

26%

8.2

Flight

24%

7.4

Camera

20%

7.3

Safety

16%

7.7

Connectivity

14%

7.8

Battery & Design

7.7
Reviews score
8.6
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components:

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

8.2
Max flight time
35 min
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 35 min, longer than 81% of drones and equal to 2% of drones.
Real-world flight time is often lower than the advertised maximum.
Max flight distance
10 km
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 10 km, farther than 72.9% of drones and equal to 5.5% of drones.
Max flight speed
18 m/s
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
17.5 m/s
Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
This drone has max wind resistance of 17.5 m/s, higher than 97.8% of drones and equal to 0.7% of drones.
Max service ceiling (ASL)
5,000 m
Market range: <120 m – >6k m
This drone has a max service ceiling of 5,000 m, higher than 67.9% of drones and equal to 10.5% of drones.
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What reviewers say
Video resolution
4K/60 fps
This drone records video at 4K/60 fps, higher than 79.2% of drones and equal to 6.4% of drones.
4K camera
yes
This drone supports 4K video. 46% of drones support 4K video.
Sensor size
1/2"
This drone has a sensor size of 1/2", larger than 48.2% of drones and equal to 17.6% of drones.
Main camera megapixels
12 MP
Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
This drone has a main camera resolution of 12 MP, higher than 41.3% of drones and equal to 16.7% of drones.
Max movie bitrate
100 Mbps
Market range: <40 Mbps – >180 Mbps
This drone has a max movie bitrate of 100 Mbps, higher than 30.3% of drones and equal to 29% of drones.
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What reviewers say
Obstacle detection
no
This drone does not support obstacle detection. 31% of drones support obstacle detection.
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
This drone supports Return-to-Home (RTH). 33% of drones support Return-to-Home (RTH).
GPS
yes
This drone supports GPS. 35.3% of drones support GPS.
GNSS systems supported
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
This drone supports GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou GNSS systems, which are more comprehensive than those of 67.3% and the same as those of 1%.
Obstacle sensing directions
N/A
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What reviewers say
Max transmission distance
10 km
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 10 km, farther than 75.5% of drones and equal to 9.2% of drones.
Transmission latency
130 ms
Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
This drone has transmission latency of 130 ms, lower than 42.3% of drones and equal to 15.5% of drones.
Video transmission system
RokLink
This drone uses RokLink for video transmission, which is more advanced than the system used by 83.1% and the same as that used by 3.1%.
Live view quality
720p@30 fps
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
This drone has a handheld remote controller. 5% of drones offer this.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
4,500 mAh
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 4,500 mAh, larger than 84.5% of drones and equal to 1.6% of drones.
Battery energy
51.3 Wh
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 51.3 Wh, higher than 78.2% of drones and equal to 1.8% of drones.
Charging time
120 min
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 120 min, slower than 65% of drones and equal to 11.3% of drones.
Weight
765 g
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 765 g, heavier than 82% of drones and equal to 0.5% of drones.
Removable battery
yes
This drone has a removable battery. 0.5% of drones have a removable battery.
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What reviewers say

Fimi X8 SE vs the average drone

246810TotalFlightCameraSafetyConnectivityBattery & Design
  • 15 min longer flight time
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (35 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    Real-world flight time is often lower than the advertised maximum.
    35 min vs 20 min
  • 6.8 m/s higher wind resistance
    This drone handles stronger wind than the average drone (17.5 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    17.5 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • 9 km longer transmission range
    This drone has a longer max transmission distance than the average drone (10 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    10 km vs 1 km
  • 3 more gimbal axes
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (3 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    3 vs 0
  • 9 km longer flight distance
    This drone has a longer max flight distance than the average drone (10 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    10 km vs 1 km
  • Supports low-light mode
    This drone supports low-light mode, while the average drone does not.
  • 2,300 mAh more battery capacity
    This drone has a larger battery capacity than the average drone (4,500 mAh vs 2,200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2,200 mAh.
    4,500 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • More video codec options
    This drone supports H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC video codecs, while the average drone supports H.264/AVC.
    H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC vs H.264/AVC
  • 21.1% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.6/ 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. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 83% of models

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    9.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (53)
    14 reviews + 39 videos, average 8.5/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.6 vs 7.1
  • 17.1% higher sentiment score
    8.9 vs 7.6
  • 9.4% better value for money
    Fimi X8 SE has better value for money than the average drone (8.18 vs 7.5).
    8.18 vs 7.48
  • 15 min longer flight time
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (35 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    Real-world flight time is often lower than the advertised maximum.
    35 min vs 20 min
  • 6.8 m/s higher wind resistance
    This drone handles stronger wind than the average drone (17.5 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    17.5 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • 9 km longer flight distance
    This drone has a longer max flight distance than the average drone (10 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    10 km vs 1 km
  • 3 m/s faster flight speed
    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
  • 1,500 m higher service ceiling
    This drone can fly at a higher max service ceiling than the average drone (5,000 m vs 3,500 m). The average drone reaches 3,500 m.
    5,000 m vs 3,500 m
  • 3 more gimbal axes
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (3 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    3 vs 0
  • Supports low-light mode
    This drone supports low-light mode, while the average drone does not.
  • More video codec options
    This drone supports H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC video codecs, while the average drone supports H.264/AVC.
    H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC vs H.264/AVC
  • Captures RAW photos
    This drone can capture RAW photos, while the average drone cannot.
  • More advanced stabilization
    This drone uses 3-Axis Mechanical image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    3-Axis Mechanical vs EIS (Digital)
  • Richer manual controls
    This drone offers full manual camera controls, while the average drone offers no.
    full vs no
  • Wider aperture
    This drone has a wider aperture than the average drone (f/1.6 vs f/2). The average drone uses an aperture of f/2.
    f/1.6 vs f/2
  • More color profile options
    This drone supports Normal, F-Log, Vivid color profiles, while the average drone supports Normal.
    Normal, F-Log, Vivid vs Normal
  • Supports slow-motion mode
    This drone supports slow-motion mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports HDR mode
    This drone supports HDR mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Larger sensor size
    This drone has a larger sensor than the average drone (1/2" vs 1/2.3"). The average drone uses a sensor of 1/2.3".
    1/2" vs 1/2.3"
  • Supports burst mode
    This drone supports burst mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Higher photo resolution
    This drone offers higher photo resolution than the average drone (8000x6000 px vs 4096x3072 px). The average drone offers a photo resolution of 4096x3072 px.
    8000x6000 px vs 4096x3072 px
  • Supports panorama mode
    This drone supports panorama mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports waypoint flight
    This drone supports waypoint flight, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports QuickShots
    This drone supports QuickShots, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports TapFly
    This drone supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
  • Weather-sealed design
    This drone is weather-sealed, while the average drone is not.
    Advertised as rain/snow-resistant; no official IP rating.
  • 4 more flight modes
    This drone offers more intelligent flight modes than the average drone (8 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    Tracking, Follow Me, POI, Waypoint Flight, TapFly, QuickShots, Course Lock, SAR
    8 vs 4
  • 3.07x lower takeoff weight
    This drone has a lower max takeoff weight than the average drone (765 g vs 249 g). The average drone has a max takeoff weight of 249 g.
    765 g vs 249 g
  • 9 km longer transmission range
    This drone has a longer max transmission distance than the average drone (10 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    10 km vs 1 km
  • More polished companion app
    This drone uses the FIMI Navi companion app, while the average drone uses HS FPV.
    FIMI Navi vs HS FPV
  • More capable transmission system
    This drone uses RokLink for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    RokLink vs SkyLink 2.0
  • 2,300 mAh more battery capacity
    This drone has a larger battery capacity than the average drone (4,500 mAh vs 2,200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2,200 mAh.
    4,500 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 34.12 Wh more battery energy
    This drone has higher battery energy than the average drone (51.3 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    51.3 Wh vs 17.18 Wh
  • More modern charging port
    This drone uses proprietary for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    proprietary vs micro-USB
  • 1.2 m worse hover accuracy
    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
  • 3.11x higher weight
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (765 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    765 g vs 246 g
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    This drone supports GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • Lower live view quality
    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
  • 30 min longer charging time
    This drone charges more slowly than the average drone (120 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    120 min vs 90 min
  • 5 years older release date
    This drone is older than the average drone (2018 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    December 2018
    2018 vs 2023
  • Narrower tilt range
    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 °
  • No wireless file transfer
    This drone does not support wireless file transfer, while the average drone does.
  • 75% more expensive
    Fimi X8 SE is more expensive than the average drone (£350 vs £200).
    £350 vs £200
  • 5 years older release date
    This drone is older than the average drone (2018 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    December 2018
    2018 vs 2023
  • Narrower tilt range
    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 °
  • 10 ° narrower field of view
    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 °
  • Lower video resolution
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (4K/60 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    4K/60 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • 1.2 m worse hover accuracy
    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
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    This drone supports GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • No headless mode
    This drone does not support headless mode, while the average drone does.
  • Lower live view quality
    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
  • No wireless file transfer
    This drone does not support wireless file transfer, while the average drone does.
  • More basic controller
    This drone uses the YKQ02A5 controller, while the average drone uses LiteRadio 4 SE.
    YKQ2A5 vs LiteRadio 4 SE
  • 3.11x higher weight
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (765 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    765 g vs 246 g
  • 30 min longer charging time
    This drone charges more slowly than the average drone (120 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    120 min vs 90 min
  • 33.5 mm taller body height
    This drone is taller than the average drone (96 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    96 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • Plainer color finish
    This drone comes in white, gray, while the average drone comes in gray.
    white, gray vs gray

Video reviews

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

8.0
Open Circuit RC & Tech
≈ estimated
22/09/2026
Hands-on review · flight test of an old unit
Verdict
Fimi X8 SE is still a fun, capable drone with a strong camera and range, though gimbal horizon drift is frustrating.
9.0
Caper Couple
≈ estimated
22/01/2022
Hands-on review · flight test and camera check
Verdict
Fimi X8 SE's camera is strong in low light and at night, with only a minor horizon tilt issue.
4.0
Maarten Jongkind
≈ estimated
11/05/2020
Crash report · battery failure after about 40 minutes of flying
Verdict
Fimi X8 SE is not recommended after a battery failure crashed it from 118 metres.
6.0
Chad B.
≈ estimated
10/12/2019
Range test · flights to about a mile
Verdict
Fimi X8 SE fell short of expectations on range, with interference limiting it well below two miles.
6.0
Chad B.
≈ estimated
29/11/2019
Flight test · speed, intelligent modes and fixed-wing
Verdict
Fimi X8 SE feels responsive and smooth, and most intelligent modes work, but forced landings and missed recordings cut the test short.
7.0
Dustin Dunnill
≈ estimated
31/10/2019
Follow-up flight review · tracking and camera after firmware updates
Verdict
Fimi X8 SE flies well and quietly, but tracking, low-battery relaunch and camera improvements disappoint after eight months of updates.
9.0
Idaho Quadcopter
≈ estimated
31/08/2019
Range test and firmware update · flight to almost two miles
Verdict
Fimi X8 SE passed with flying colours, reaching almost two miles and landing precisely near the pad.
8.0
Striker Blade Co.
≈ estimated
18/06/2019
Hands-on review · video, app, gimbal and battery tests
Verdict
Fimi X8 SE has an unreliable app and a gimbal that won't stay level, but its video and 30-minute flights make it worth the wait.
6.0
Idaho Quadcopter
≈ estimated
31/05/2019
Firmware update problems · waypoint and vibration issues
Verdict
Fimi X8 SE gives mixed results after the update, though it flies fast and handles easily.
4.0
Idaho Quadcopter
≈ estimated
06/05/2019
First flight · propeller failure and crash report
Verdict
Fimi X8 SE is not recommended after a propeller came off mid-flight and the drone fell.
8.0
TechTablets
≈ estimated
30/04/2019
Hands-on review · flight, wind and footage tests
Verdict
Fimi X8 SE is a good-value foldable for confident pilots who fly by hand, but it lacks obstacle avoidance and has oversaturated colours.
8.0
Dustin Dunnill
≈ estimated
02/03/2019
Hands-on review · rural range test and flight checks
Verdict
Fimi X8 SE has strong range and steady updates, but precision landing and distant video stutter remain weak points.
More graded video reviews (10)
creator’s own scoreestimated by us

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
motovideo.com
≈ estimated
12/01/2022
Hands-on test · Travel drone
Verdict
The Fimi X8 SE is a sharp, stable 4K drone whose long flight time, dual lights and strong wind resistance suit travellers and beginners.
9.0
alrigh.com
≈ estimated
22/06/2020
Hands-on test · Travel drone
Verdict
The Xiaomi Fimi X8 SE is a fast, easy-to-fly drone with long flight time and good smart modes, though its controller setup is less convenient than a standard one.
9.0
china-gadgets.de
≈ estimated
05/09/2021
Review · All-weather foldable
Verdict
Fimi X8 SE is a foldable 4K drone rated for rain, snow and level 8 wind, but it lacks obstacle avoidance and has a bulkier, older design.
8.0
drohnen-einsteiger.de
≈ estimated
28/01/2026
Hands-on test · Budget 4K drone
Verdict
The Fimi X8 SE is a wind-resistant 4K drone for beginners with short real range, and at 765 g it needs German registration and insurance.
7.0
dronezine.it
≈ estimated
31/01/2020
Review · Mid-range foldable
Verdict
Fimi X8 SE is a stable foldable drone with Smart Tracking and QuickShots, but it has no obstacle avoidance and real flights last 23–25 minutes.
9.0
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≈ estimated
07/02/2025
Hands-on test · Professional use
Verdict
The Xiaomi Fimi X8 SE is a good-value drone for beginners and light professional work, with long flight time and strong build, though photos are weaker than its videos.

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What customers like about Fimi X8 SE

  • Excellent value for money compared to DJI alternatives
  • Strong wind resistance (up to Level 8) and stable flight performance
  • Commendable flight time, realistically reaching 25-30 minutes per charge
  • Foldable, robust design that is easy to transport for hiking and trips
  • Versatile controller compatible with various smartphone sizes and small tablets
  • Multiple intelligent flight modes including smart tracking and circular flights

What customers don't like about Fimi X8 SE

  • Lack of obstacle avoidance sensors, making it less safe for beginners
  • Inconsistent quality control, with some units suffering from out-of-focus lenses or horizon tilt
  • Camera performance degrades significantly in cold or low-light conditions
  • Difficult and expensive warranty/repair process often requiring shipping back to China
  • Real-world signal range often falls short of the advertised 10km in areas with interference
  • Video resolution below 4K (e.g., 1080p) is frequently described as poor quality

Verdict

The Fimi X8 SE is a foldable 4K drone featuring a 48MP Sony 1/2-inch CMOS sensor capable of recording UHD video at 30fps and capturing RAW DNG photos. Key specifications include a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, a maximum flight time of 35 minutes, and a 10km transmission range via the RokLink system. Its primary advantages are its robust Level 8 wind resistance, rainproof/snowproof design, and advanced intelligent flight modes like smart tracking and waypoints. However, it lacks an omnidirectional obstacle avoidance system and does not support 4K recording at 60fps.

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