{"id":175535,"date":"2024-01-11T08:06:51","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T07:06:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maisondudrone.com\/fimi-x8-pro-full-review-obstacle-detection-at-last\/"},"modified":"2026-06-21T09:01:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-21T07:01:09","slug":"fimi-x8-pro-full-review-obstacle-detection-at-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.maisondudrone.com\/en\/fimi-x8-pro-full-review-obstacle-detection-at-last\/","title":{"rendered":"FIMI X8 Pro, full review: obstacle detection at last!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The FIMI X8 Pro is the successor to the X8 SE series, and the good news is that the manufacturer is finally offering us a drone with obstacle detection. What else is new in this model? What is it worth? And most importantly, do you have to buy it? All the answers in this article!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.maisondudrone.com\/en\/fimi-x8-pro-full-review-obstacle-detection-at-last\/#FIMI_X8_Pro_radio_controls\" >FIMI X8 Pro: radio controls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maisondudrone.com\/en\/fimi-x8-pro-full-review-obstacle-detection-at-last\/#FIMI_X8_Pro_battery_and_autonomy\" >FIMI X8 Pro: battery and autonomy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maisondudrone.com\/en\/fimi-x8-pro-full-review-obstacle-detection-at-last\/#FIMI_X8_Pro_in-flight_performance_and_features\" >FIMI X8 Pro: in-flight performance and features<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maisondudrone.com\/en\/fimi-x8-pro-full-review-obstacle-detection-at-last\/#Flight_behaviour\" >Flight behaviour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maisondudrone.com\/en\/fimi-x8-pro-full-review-obstacle-detection-at-last\/#Obstacle_detection_system\" >Obstacle detection system<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maisondudrone.com\/en\/fimi-x8-pro-full-review-obstacle-detection-at-last\/#Other_smart_features\" >Other smart features<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maisondudrone.com\/en\/fimi-x8-pro-full-review-obstacle-detection-at-last\/#FIMI_X8_Pro_camera_and_image_quality\" >FIMI X8 Pro: camera and image quality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maisondudrone.com\/en\/fimi-x8-pro-full-review-obstacle-detection-at-last\/#FIMI_X8_Pro_the_price\" >FIMI X8 Pro: the price<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maisondudrone.com\/en\/fimi-x8-pro-full-review-obstacle-detection-at-last\/#FIMI_X8_Pro_conclusion_should_you_buy_it\" >FIMI X8 Pro conclusion: should you buy it?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maisondudrone.com\/en\/fimi-x8-pro-full-review-obstacle-detection-at-last\/#Buy_it_if%E2%80%A6\" >Buy it if&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maisondudrone.com\/en\/fimi-x8-pro-full-review-obstacle-detection-at-last\/#Dont_buy_it_if%E2%80%A6\" >Don&#8217;t buy it if&#8230;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FIMI_X8_Pro_design\"><\/span>FIMI X8 Pro: design<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maisondudrone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fimi-x8-pro-test-design.jpg\" alt=\"fimi x8 pro test design\" class=\"wp-image-175489\" style=\"width:600px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maisondudrone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fimi-x8-pro-test-design.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.maisondudrone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fimi-x8-pro-test-design-800x338.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.maisondudrone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fimi-x8-pro-test-design-768x324.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.maisondudrone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fimi-x8-pro-test-design-600x253.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Dimensions (folded) (L x W x H)<\/td><td>204 x 106 x 72.6 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weight<\/td><td>780g (with standard battery)  <br>830g (with Plus battery)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The FIMI X8 Pro <strong>retains the design model <\/strong>of its predecessors. The manufacturer has not made any major changes in this respect, and this new model has a similar look to its predecessors. The folding arms and glossy white color are characteristic of the brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With dimensions of 204 x 106 x 72.6 mm when its arms are folded, the drone remains relatively compact and easy to store in a backpack. Its weight is <strong>780g with the standard battery<\/strong>, rising to 830g if you opt for the higher-capacity Intelligent Flight Battery Plus. But we&#8217;re still under 900 grams, so there&#8217;s no change to report as far as regulations are concerned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, as on the FIMI X8 SE 2022 V2, we find the famous <strong>accessory port<\/strong> on the underside of the drone, which will enable us to add an optional auxiliary device offered by the manufacturer, such as a release system or megaphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FIMI_X8_Pro_radio_controls\"><\/span>FIMI X8 Pro: radio controls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maisondudrone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fimi-x8-pro-test-radiocommandes.jpg\" alt=\"fimi x8 pro test radio controls\" class=\"wp-image-175499\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maisondudrone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fimi-x8-pro-test-radiocommandes.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.maisondudrone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fimi-x8-pro-test-radiocommandes-800x369.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.maisondudrone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fimi-x8-pro-test-radiocommandes-768x354.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.maisondudrone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fimi-x8-pro-test-radiocommandes-600x277.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Compatible radio controls<\/td><td>Standard remote control  <br>FIMI TX10A remote control (with display)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Video transmission system<\/td><td>RokLink<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum transmission distance<\/td><td>15 km<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>radio control supplied as standard<\/strong> with the FIMI X8 Pro is practical and ergonomic. It features two handles on the sides and a tray in the center where you can place your smartphone or tablet. The latter features a well-thought-out sliding system that can be stretched to accommodate appliances of all sizes.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like its rival DJI, FIMI also offers an optional <strong>remote control with integrated display<\/strong>. This radio control, the FIMI TX10A, features a large 5.5&#8243; touchscreen with 1080p resolution and 1000 nits brightness. It offers added convenience, so you don&#8217;t have to waste time connecting your smartphone, and preserves its battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The FIMI X8 Pro uses the manufacturer&#8217;s <strong>RokLink video transmission system<\/strong>. Now in version 4.0, it offers a range of up to 15 km (previously 10 km), regardless of the radio control selected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"max-width:900px\" id=\"row-377334657\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1476366493\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner text-center\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_1126663963\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maisondudrone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fimi-x8-pro-test.jpg\" class=\"bg attachment-original size-original\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"section-bg-overlay absolute fill\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row row-collapse\"  id=\"row-1118362207\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1635223726\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-880053597\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 120%;\">Discover our accessories for<\/span><\/strong><br><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 120%;\">FIMI X8 Pro<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-880053597 {\n  font-size: 1.75rem;\n  color: rgb(255,255,255);\n}\n#text-880053597 > * {\n  color: rgb(255,255,255);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.maisondudrone.com\/en\/fimi-x8-pro-en\/\" class=\"button secondary is-large\" style=\"border-radius:10px;\">\n\t\t<span>GO<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_1126663963 {\n  padding-top: 0px;\n  padding-bottom: 0px;\n}\n#section_1126663963 .section-bg-overlay {\n  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);\n}\n#section_1126663963 .section-bg img {\n  object-position: 55% 43%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1476366493 > .col-inner {\n  margin: 0 0px 0px 0px;\n  border-radius: 20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n<style>\n#row-377334657 > .col > .col-inner {\n  padding: 0px 0px 0px 0;\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FIMI_X8_Pro_battery_and_autonomy\"><\/span>FIMI X8 Pro: battery and autonomy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Intelligent Flight Battery<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Intelligent Flight Battery Plus<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Type<\/td><td>Li-Po 4S<\/td><td>Li-Po 4S<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Capacity<\/td><td>3800 mAh<\/td><td>5000 mAh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Autonomy<\/td><td>40 minutes<\/td><td>47 minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The FIMI X8 Pro comes with a <strong>3800mAh Li-Po battery<\/strong> called the Intelligent Flight Battery. According to the manufacturer&#8217;s data, this battery can offer a flight time of up to 40 minutes. As a reminder, the FIMI X8 SE 2022 can stay in the air for up to 35 minutes, so the new model saves 5 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if you want more, you can opt for the <strong>Intelligent Flight<\/strong> Battery <strong>Plus<\/strong>, sold separately. With a capacity of 5000mAh, it can achieve a theoretical maximum flight time of 47 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FIMI_X8_Pro_in-flight_performance_and_features\"><\/span>FIMI X8 Pro: in-flight performance and features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maisondudrone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fimi-x8-pro-test-detection-obstacles.jpg\" alt=\"fimi x8 pro test obstacle detection\" class=\"wp-image-175494\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maisondudrone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fimi-x8-pro-test-detection-obstacles.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.maisondudrone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fimi-x8-pro-test-detection-obstacles-727x400.jpg 727w, https:\/\/www.maisondudrone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fimi-x8-pro-test-detection-obstacles-768x422.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.maisondudrone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fimi-x8-pro-test-detection-obstacles-600x330.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Maximum speed<\/td><td>18 m\/s<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum ascent speed<\/td><td>5 m\/s<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum descent speed<\/td><td>4 m\/s<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Obstacle sensors<\/td><td>Three-way detection system (forward, backward, downward)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flight_behaviour\"><\/span>Flight behaviour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The FIMI X8 Pro boasts similar flight performance to its predecessor, the FIMI X8 SE 2022. It maintains the same maximum speed of 18 m\/s (or 65 km\/h), and as with its predecessor, FIMI reports that it is <strong>rain- and snow-resistant<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In terms of handling, the drone <strong>is easy to fly<\/strong>: the controls are highly responsive, and all operations are extremely fluid. According to available tests and user feedback, the drone maintains remarkable stability in moderate wind conditions, including light rain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Obstacle_detection_system\"><\/span>Obstacle detection system<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is THE big improvement of this model: FIMI finally delivers a drone equipped with <strong>obstacle sensors<\/strong>. Hallelujah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this case, it&#8217;s a tri-directional detection system, designed to spot any obstacle in your path, whether forwards <strong>, backwards or down<\/strong>wards, from a minimum distance of 15 meters. This device offers enhanced safety by identifying potential obstructions in all directions, reinforcing the drone&#8217;s protection against collisions during flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_smart_features\"><\/span>Other smart features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the strengths of the FIMI X8 Pro is that it integrates a panoply of <strong>flight modes and automatic shooting<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>route planning<\/strong>: define waypoints and your drone will fly the desired route.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>intelligent tracking mode<\/strong>: this lets you define a target (usually you) that the drone will follow in all directions and keep in the center of the image.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>circular flight<\/strong>: the drone flies around a predefined target.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>panoramas<\/strong>: for stunning wide-angle shots. 3 modes available: 180\u00b0 horizontal, 180\u00b0 vertical, and 3&#215;3 square format.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All these features make the FIMI X8 Pro <strong>exceptionally versatile <\/strong>, offering a wide range of options for creative and innovative shooting. Whether you want to capture majestic landscapes, make dynamic videos, or explore unique perspectives, this drone is a powerful tool for bringing your artistic vision to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, available feedback and analyses indicate that they are generally not as efficient as those offered by DJI. Although route planning and subject tracking work well, they are not as precise and efficient as those you can get with a DJI Mini 4 Pro or DJI Air 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"max-width:900px\" id=\"row-546717161\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1226847492\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner text-center\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_920643608\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maisondudrone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fimi-x8-pro-test.jpg\" class=\"bg attachment-original size-original\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"section-bg-overlay absolute fill\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row row-collapse\"  id=\"row-1301253706\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-734092535\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-3753021812\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 120%;\">Discover our accessories for<\/span><\/strong><br><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 120%;\">FIMI X8 Pro<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3753021812 {\n  font-size: 1.75rem;\n  color: rgb(255,255,255);\n}\n#text-3753021812 > * {\n  color: rgb(255,255,255);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.maisondudrone.com\/en\/fimi-x8-pro-en\/\" class=\"button secondary is-large\" style=\"border-radius:10px;\">\n\t\t<span>GO<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_920643608 {\n  padding-top: 0px;\n  padding-bottom: 0px;\n}\n#section_920643608 .section-bg-overlay {\n  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);\n}\n#section_920643608 .section-bg img {\n  object-position: 55% 43%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1226847492 > .col-inner {\n  margin: 0 0px 0px 0px;\n  border-radius: 20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n<style>\n#row-546717161 > .col > .col-inner {\n  padding: 0px 0px 0px 0;\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FIMI_X8_Pro_camera_and_image_quality\"><\/span>FIMI X8 Pro: camera and image quality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Sensor<\/td><td>1\/1.3-inch 48 MP CMOS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lens<\/td><td>24 mm equivalent<br>Aperture f\/1.7<br>85\u00b0 FOV<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Video resolution<\/td><td>4K up to 30 fps<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ISO range<\/td><td>100 \u00e0 6400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum bit rate<\/td><td>100 Mbps<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Photo format<\/td><td>JPG<br>DNG<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Video format<\/td><td>MP4(H.265)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Digital Zoom<\/td><td>6x<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>The FIMI X8 Pro has the advantage of a new, slightly larger sensor than its predecessors. While the X8 SE 2022 is equipped with a 1\/2-inch sensor, the X8 Pro features a <strong>1\/1.3<\/strong>-inch sensor, the same size as that found on a drone like the DJI Mini 4 Pro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other hand, no changes have been made to video resolution: the X8 Pro retains a maximum definition of <strong>4K at up to 30 frames per second<\/strong>. Although 4K quality is generally more than sufficient for most uses, it&#8217;s a shame that FIMI doesn&#8217;t offer slightly higher frame rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And what about <strong>image quality<\/strong>? The FIMI X8 Pro acquits itself well, offering generally satisfactory image rendering, particularly in daylight and in optimal lighting conditions. To give you a benchmark, photo and video quality is comparable to that of a DJI Mini 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The images captured are therefore largely usable, but DJI now offers even better image quality, while FIMI remains <strong>a notch below<\/strong>. Although images benefit from HDR processing to accentuate details in shadows and highlights, dynamic range is not exceptional, and we&#8217;re left a little disappointed, especially when compared to current market standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FIMI_X8_Pro_the_price\"><\/span>FIMI X8 Pro: the price<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Standard package<\/td><td>$599<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Standard Pack + Micro SD 64GB<\/td><td>$609<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Standard Pack + Micro SD 128GB<\/td><td>$619<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Standard pack + additional battery<\/td><td>$679<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Standard pack + TX10A remote control<\/td><td>$699<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The FIMI X8 Pro is available from <a href=\"https:\/\/store.fimi.com\/products\/fimix8pro\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/store.fimi.com\/products\/fimix8pro\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the FIMI online store<\/a> from <strong>$599 for the basic package<\/strong>, or around \u20ac550. At this price, you&#8217;ll get the drone with the standard remote control (without screen), a charger, data transmission cables, and a protective cover for the nacelle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s also possible to opt for one of the <strong>packs including an additional accessory<\/strong>, ranging from the pack with 64GB memory card ($609) to the one including the famous TX10A remote control with its integrated screen ($699, or around \u20ac640).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note that the TX10A remote control is also available on its own for $199.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"max-width:900px\" id=\"row-551041147\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1365585247\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner text-center\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_1210906283\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maisondudrone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fimi-x8-pro-test.jpg\" class=\"bg attachment-original size-original\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"section-bg-overlay absolute fill\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row row-collapse\"  id=\"row-151171116\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1155255545\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-854196792\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 120%;\">Discover our accessories for<\/span><\/strong><br><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 120%;\">FIMI X8 Pro<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-854196792 {\n  font-size: 1.75rem;\n  color: rgb(255,255,255);\n}\n#text-854196792 > * {\n  color: rgb(255,255,255);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.maisondudrone.com\/en\/fimi-x8-pro-en\/\" class=\"button secondary is-large\" style=\"border-radius:10px;\">\n\t\t<span>GO<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_1210906283 {\n  padding-top: 0px;\n  padding-bottom: 0px;\n}\n#section_1210906283 .section-bg-overlay {\n  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);\n}\n#section_1210906283 .section-bg img {\n  object-position: 55% 43%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1365585247 > .col-inner {\n  margin: 0 0px 0px 0px;\n  border-radius: 20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n<style>\n#row-551041147 > .col > .col-inner {\n  padding: 0px 0px 0px 0;\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FIMI_X8_Pro_conclusion_should_you_buy_it\"><\/span>FIMI X8 Pro conclusion: should you buy it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In short, the FIMI X8 Pro is based on the FIMI X8 SE 2022, with a few improvements. While most of them are minor (5 minutes more autonomy, slightly larger sensor, extended range), the <strong>new<\/strong> tri-directional <strong>obstacle detection system<\/strong> is the major evolution, which will delight all pilots concerned about the physical integrity of their precious drone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Given its size, the FIMI X8 Pro is a direct competitor to the DJI Air series. Although it incorporates a number of advanced features, such as subject tracking and route planning, the camera&#8217;s image quality and these functions do not rival those of its competitor. However, the advantage of the X8 Pro lies in its <strong>much more affordable price<\/strong>, offering an attractive option for the budget-conscious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buy_it_if%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>Buy it if&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8230; you&#8217;re looking for a <strong>feature-packed<\/strong> drone at <strong>an affordable price<\/strong>. With its diverse flying capabilities, obstacle detection, impressive battery life and new 1\/1.3&#8243; camera, the FIMI X8 Pro offers excellent value for money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_buy_it_if%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>Don&#8217;t buy it if&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8230; you&#8217;re looking for <strong>the cr\u00e8me de la cr\u00e8me<\/strong>, whether in terms of image quality or in-flight functionality. At present, FIMI is not yet on a par with its rival DJI. If your budget allows, it&#8217;s best to opt for one of the latest Mini or Air series drones for optimum results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See our other full reviews of FIMI drones :<br>\u27a1\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maisondudrone.com\/en\/fimi-x8-se-2022-our-complete-test\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.maisondudrone.com\/fimi-x8-se-2022-test-complet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FIMI X8 SE 2022: our complete test<\/a><br>\u27a1\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maisondudrone.com\/en\/fimi-x8-mini-full-review\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.maisondudrone.com\/fimi-x8-mini-test-complet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FIMI X8 Mini: full review<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f <strong>For maintenance and repairs<\/strong>, you can find all compatible parts here:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maisondudrone.com\/en\/drone-parts\/fimi-x8-pro\/\">FIMI X8 Pro Parts<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The FIMI X8 Pro is the successor to the X8 SE series, and the good news is that the manufacturer is finally offering us a drone with obstacle detection. 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