FIMI X8 SE 2020 Drone Manual

Please read the quick start manual carefully before using and keep it for future reference.

Product Introduction

Drone

Remote controller

Function Introduction of RC

Note: The other functions of the five-directional button can be set in the FIMI Navi app.

Left stick

Right stick

Note: The stick mode can be set in FIMI Navi app (the default is American hand).

Basic Specification

Drone

Product model: FMWRJ03A6
Dimensions: 204×106×72.6mm
Diagonal size: 372mm
Take off weight: About 765g
Flight time: About 35min*
Max ascending speed: 5m/s
Max descending speed: 4m/s
Max flight speed: 18m/s
Satellite positioning systems: GPS/GLONASS
Hover accuracy:
Vertical: ±0.1m (Within the ultrasonic detecting range) ±0.5m (when GPS positioning is active)
Horizontal: ±1.5m
Operating temperature: 0°C ~ 40°C
Suitable altitude: ≤5000m
Operating frequency: 5.725-5.850GHz

Charger

Rated input: 100-240V~50/60Hz 1.5A
Rated output: 13.05V 3A
Rated power: 39.15W

Remote controller

Net weight: About 373g
Dimensions: 203.8×91×46.6mm
Operating frequency: 5.725-5.850GHz
Type: Rechargeable lithium battery
Capacity: 3900mAh
Nominal voltage: 3.7V
Input: 5 V ⎓ 2A
Max transmission distance: About 8000m*
Operating temperature: 0 ~ 40°C
Suitable altitude: ≤5000m

Gimbal

Controllable rotation range: 0°~ -90° (Pitch)
Angular vibration range: ± 0.004°
Lens: FOV 79.5°
Camera aperture: f2.0
Camera focal distance: 3.54mm
Equivalent focal distance: 26mm
Sensor: 1/3.06" CMOS
Effective pixels: 12M
ISO range: 100 - 3200
Shutter speed: 32 ~ 1/8000s
Max video resolution: 3840 x 2160 | 30fps | 25fps | 24fps
Max birate: 100Mbps
File system: FAT32 / exFAT
Image format: JPG, JPG+DNG
Video format: MP4
Memory card type: Micro SD (U3 and above) 8 ~ 256GB

Battery

Type: Rechargeable lithium battery pack
Weight: About 275g
Capacity: 4500mAh
Voltage: 11.4V
Limit voltage: 13.05V
Energy: 51.3Wh
Operating temperature: 0°C ~ 40°C

Note: The 35 minutes flight time refers to constant speed at 10m/s (no wind) with fully charged and low cyclic battery. Remote control distance reach to 8km (FCC) in open area and no interference. All above testing and data come from FIMI laboratory, errors may occur in actual use for operating and environmental changes.

Charging

Charge drone battery

• Connect the battery, charger and AC cable as shown below, and plug the charger into a power outlet.
• When the battery is in charge, the battery level lights are flashing.
• When the battery is fully charged, the battery level lights go out.
• It takes about 2 hours to fully charge the battery.
  

Charge RC

• Connect the remote controller to a power adapter as show below.
• When the RC is in charge, the battery level lights are flashing.
• When the RC is fully charged, the battery level lights go out.
• It takes about 2.5 hours to fully charge the RC in the powered off condition.
  

Assembly and Disassembly

Propellers

• Unfold the front and rear arms of the drone.
• Attach the gray marked propellers to the motor mounting base with gray marks on the arms.
• Ensure the propeller is pressed to the bottom of the mounting base.
• Rotate the propeller to the end of the lock direction until the propeller gets bounced and locked.
• Press the propeller forcefully and rotate the propeller along the unlock direction to remove the propeller.
  

Safety tips: If the propeller is damaged, please replace them to ensure flight safety and efficiency. Check if the propeller is properly installed and fastened before each flight. Stay away from the rotating propeller to avoid cutting.

Note: Take the installation of reverse propeller as an example.

Drone TF card

• When installing TF card to the drone, please unfold the arms of the drone first and open the protective cover.
• Insert the TF card with the literal upward into the TF card slot.
• When removing TF card, press the TF card to pop out.
  

Battery

• Push hard the battery, after the battery installed in place, there will be a "click" sound.
• To remove the battery, you need to press the battery buckle on both sides to pull out.
  

Remote controller

• Tighten the mobile or pad on mobile device holder by extending the holder to the left.
• Open the protective cover on the RC bottom.
• Connect your phone and the RC with a USB cable.
• Connect the drone and update firmware according to instructions in FIMI Navi app.
  

Note: The cable slot is reserved on the right.

Prepare to Fly

Confirm the drone heading

• The direction of build-in gimbal is the drone heading.
• Once the drone is turned on, the heading can be told by navigation lights.
• The red light and the green light indicate the heading, and the yellow light is the tail.
  

Safety tips: Always keep the tail pointed at the user to avoid direction misjudging.

Turning on/off the drone and the RC

• Short press+long press power button 2 seconds to power on/off.
• Short press to check battery level
  
  Drone
  
  Remote controller

Flying

Auto take-off/landing

The drone meets the auto take-off/landing condition when the auto take-off/landing button light is white. Press this button for 2 seconds to auto take off/landing.

Auto take-off
Auto landing

Manual take-off/landing

• Keep both sticks to the bottom inner still over 3 seconds, the propellers start spinning.
  
  Left stick
  
  
  Right stick
  
• Release both sticks once propellers have been spinning, and firmly push the left stick upward to take off the drone.
  
  Left stick
  
  
  Right stick
  
• During flight, release both sticks to hover.
• At any time during controlled flight, release the sticks and the drone will hover automatically.
• Slowly move the left stick downward to land the drone.
  
  Left stick
  
  
  Right stick
  
• Once the drone has landed, push and hold the left stick down over 5 seconds, the motors will stop.

Safety tips: The drone has no waterproof function. Please be careful of landing environment. Do not land on an inclined plane for safety.

Stop propellers in an emergency

When motors can't properly turn off, please toggle the left stick to the bottom inner in maximum range, and press Auto take-off/landing button for 5 seconds simultaneously, the motors will stop.

Safety tips: Do not do the above operation during normal flight to avoid motors being stopped in the air.

Shooting and Recording

• Press the shoot button to take a photo. A photo is taken when you hear 2 short sounds.
• Press the record button to record video. Recording starts when you hear 2 short sounds. Press again to stop recording with 4 short sounds.
• During recording, short press the shoot button to capture a picture.( only support 1920x1080 25|30|50|60fps)
• The pitch angle of the gimbal can be controlled by toggling the left dial up and down.
• The right dial can adjust EV/ISO.
  

Light Recognition

Drone lights

Remote lights

Safety Flight

In visual range
Good GPS signal
Open and unobstructed environment

Warm tips: Fly only in open areas, and avoid people, animals, trees, vehicles and buildings. Keep away from airports, railways, highways, high-rises, electric wires and areas where drones are restricted. Keep away from telecommunication base stations, high-power antennas and areas with complex electromagnetic signals. Do not use this product in restricted areas. Be sure to read the Disclaimer and Safety Operation Instructions carefully.

Scan the QR code to download FIMI Navi app

Videos

FIMI X8SE 2020 - TUTORIAL FOR BEGINNER VIDEO

FIMI X8 SE Tutorial - First Flight Video

Documents / Resources

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Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.

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