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Summary of Contents for FIMI X8T
- Page 1 FIMI X8T User Manual V1.0...
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Page 2: Revision Log
Revision Log Version Date Revision Content V1.0 2025.01 First Edition Release... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Compass Calibration Working Mode Gimbal Calibration Camera Overview Remote Control Calibration Image Storage and Export Methods Maintenance Remote controller FIMI Enhanced Video Operation And Usage Transmission Module Remote Controller Button Shortcuts Remote Controller Indicator Lights Disclaimer Remote Control Alerts Overview... -
Page 4: Reading Tips
3. 《FIMI X8T Disclaimer and Safety Operation Instructions》 Users are advised to watch tutorial videos before using the product and read FIMI X8T Disclaimer and Safety Operation Instructions carefully and get to know the process of using by going through FIMI X8T Quick Start Manual. -
Page 5: Product Introduction
4K video recording and high-quality imaging through a professional ISP. The FIMI Navi 3.0 App adopts a minimalist UI design, offering a larger image display, rich features, and fast connectivity. The remote controller is designed with a retractable device holder, and the joysticks are detachable for easy storage. - Page 6 ·Transmission Distance FIMI X8T utilizes RokLink 5.0 HD digital transmission technology, offering a maximum communication range of up to 20 km and real-time HD video transmission at 720p 30fps in interference-free and unobstructed environments. It supports the latest RokLink 5.0 transmission, leveraging advanced encoding and decoding technologies to reduce transmission latency to as low as 120 milliseconds.
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Page 7: Drone Component Names
3. Drone Component Names 1. Clockwise propeller 7. Thermal imaging camera 13. Fill light 2. Counterclockwise propeller 8. Wide-angle camera 14. Battery release button 3. Power indicator light 9. Telephoto camera 15. Tail indicator light 4. Power button 10. Tripod 16. -
Page 8: Remote Controller Component Names
4. Remote Controller Component Names 1. Joystick 9. Battery level lights *Indicates the remote controller's battery level and other statuses 2. Mobile holder *For securing mobile devices 10. Power button *Press briefly + long press for 3. Five-directional button 2 seconds to power on/off. 4. -
Page 9: Prepare
Prepare The drone is in a folded state when it is shipped. Please follow these steps to unfold the drone. 1. Prepare The Drone ·Remove the gimbal cover ·Unfold the drone. First, unfold the front arms, then unfold the rear arms, and extend all the propellers ·Before powering on the drone, ensure that the gimbal protector has been removed and that both the front and rear arms are unfolded to avoid affecting the drone's self-check. -
Page 10: Prepare The Remote Controller
2. Prepare The Remote Controller ·Remove the joysticks from the storage slots and screw them into the remote controller in a clockwise direction. ·Extend the antennas ·Remote Controller Device Installation 1. Connect the data cable to the phone interface following the arrow direction. 2. -
Page 11: Drone
Drone The drone is mainly composed of the flight control system, communication system, vision system, power system, and intelligent flight battery. ·Vocabulary Explanation Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), the most crucial core sensor of the drone Flight time measurement, which determines the target distance by detecting the TOF(Time of Flight) time it takes for an infrared signal to travel from the transmitter to the receiver Refers to the sensor system composed of the camera and TOF module located... -
Page 12: Downward Vision System
TOF module Monocular camera ·Users should always be aware of their surroundings and follow relevant warnings from the FIMI Navi 3.0 during flight, maintaining full control of the drone and being responsible for their actions. ·In the absence of GNSS signals, when using the visual system in open and flat areas, the optimal working height range for the visual positioning system is 0.5-15 meters. -
Page 13: Flight Mode
4. Flight Mode The drone supports the following flight modes, which can be switched using the flight mode“ ” shortcut button in the app. ·Cine The cine mode limits the maximum flight speed, ascent, and descent speeds compared to the cine mode, making the drone more stable during shooting. -
Page 14: Drone Light
5. Drone Light Drone heading Green heading light Red heading light Yellow tail light Drone status Indicator light status All lights are fading in and out Self-checking Drone on the ground: self-check fails All lights are on Drone is flying: internal error Red/green heading indicator lights Ready to fly / in flight fixed and flashing simultaneously... -
Page 15: Intelligent Flight Battery
Intelligent Flight Battery Intelligent flight battery plus (DC04A3) has a capacity of 5000mAh and a rated voltage of 14.4 V. It features charge and discharge management, independent charging, a Type-C charging port, high-energy cells, and an advanced battery management system. 1. -
Page 16: Intelligent Flight Battery Usage
2. Intelligent Flight Battery Usage ·Check battery level Press the power button briefly to check the current battery level. The battery indicator light shows the charging and discharging process of the smart flight battery. The light indicators are defined as follows: LED light is on LED light is flashing regularly LED light is off... - Page 17 ·Charging Use the FIMI 45W portable charger for charging. ·Connect the portable charger to an AC power source (100-240V, 50/60Hz; use a power adapter if necessary). ·Connect the charger to the charging case. The white indicator light on the charging case indicates that charging is available.
- Page 18 ·It is recommended to use the FIMI standard PD charger for power supply. ·The charging case is only compatible with FIMI X8 series batteries. Do not use the charging case to charge batteries of other models.
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Page 19: Installation And Removal
·Do not block the motor ventilation holes or the ventilation holes on the aircraft's body. ·Do not modify the motor's physical structure on your own. ·Use only FIMI-provided propellers; do not mix propellers of different models. ·Before each flight, check if the propellers are installed correctly and securely fastened. -
Page 20: Installation Intelligent Battery
2. Installation Intelligent Battery ·Hardly push the battery, after the battery installed in place, there will be a "click" sound. ·To remove the battery, you need to press the bottom buckle to pull out the battery. Installing the Battery Removing the Battery ·Please ensure the battery is properly installed, as improper installation could pose a flight safety risk. -
Page 21: Gimbal Camera
1. Working Mode The gimbal can operate in Follow Mode and FPV Mode to suit different shooting needs. FPV mode can be selected in the FIMI Navi 3.0 interface by navigating to Image Transmission -> Intelligent Flight -> Flight Mode -> Fixed-Wing. -
Page 22: Camera Overview
·Before using the device for important recordings, conduct several test shoots to ensure the equipment is functioning correctly. ·Make sure to properly shut down the smart flight battery; otherwise, camera settings may not be saved and recorded videos may be corrupted. FIMI is not responsible for any losses due to unreadable videos or photos. -
Page 23: Remote Controller
Remote controller YKQ04A5 remote controller, paired with the X8T, uses RokLink 5.0 transmission and supports real-time transmission of 720p/30fps HD video. It allows operation and settings of the aircraft and camera within a maximum range of 20 km in an unobstructed, interference-free environment. The controller features removable joysticks and has a 3900 mAh battery, providing a maximum operating time of approximately 4.5 hours. - Page 24 Short press+long press 2 seconds to power on / off ·The other functions of the five-directional button can be set in the FIMI Navi 3.0 App. ·The joystick function is the default mode, which can be set through the FIMI Navi 3.0 App.
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Page 25: Remote Controller Button Shortcuts
·Sticks Control Japanese Mode（Mode 1) Forward Counter- Clockwise Left Right clockwise Backward Down Left stick Right stick American Mode（Mode 2) Forward Counter- Clockwise Left Right clockwise Down Backward Left stick Right stick Chinese Mode（Mode 3) Forward Counter- Left Right Clockwise clockwise Backward Down... -
Page 26: Remote Controller Indicator Lights
3. Remote Controller Indicator Lights As shown in the diagram, the remote controller is equipped with four white LED lights that indicate battery level and other statuses. LED light is flashing regularly LED light is on LED 4 LED 3 LED light is off LED light is flashing rapidly LED 2... -
Page 27: Remote Control Alerts
·Do not use other communication devices on the same frequency band simultaneously, as it may interfere with the remote controller's signal. ·In actual operation, FIMI Navi 3.0 will provide a notification if the video transmission signal is poor. Follow the prompts to adjust the antenna position and ensure the drone is within the optimal communication range. -
Page 28: Remote Controller Pairing
6. Remote Controller Pairing The remote controller and the drone are paired at the factory and can be used directly after powering on. When replacing with new equipment, re-pairing is required to use. The steps are as follows: ·Power on the drone. ·Power on the remote controller, then wait for 20 seconds. -
Page 29: Fimi Navi 3.0
1. Flight Data ·The FIMI Navi 3.0 has a flight data recording feature that allows users to view their flight data within the app. ·Flight records can capture basic data for each flight. -
Page 30: Main Page Function Introduction
3. Main Page Function Introduction Return to the login page to log in Region Display Language Switch App Version Check Click “Mine”to Enter Settings Page Swipe left or right to switch between aircraft models. If the remote controller is already connected to the aircraft, the app will automatically recognize and switch to the corresponding model. -
Page 31: Image Interface
5. Image Interface 1. Return To Login Interface ：Tap to return to the login interface. 2. The Current Flight Mode Of The Drone ：Flight mode display: green bar: GNSS mode, yellow bar: VPU mode, red bar: ATTI mode. - Page 32 3. Real-time Parameter ：Height from the home point. ：Distance from the home point. ：Vertical speed of drone. ：Horizontal speed of drone. 4. Intelligent Flight Battery Power ：Display the real-time battery percentage, battery voltage, and flight time countdown. Click to view more battery information.
- Page 33 : Video Transmission - Video transmission frequency band, displays the frequency range in use. - Channel mode, can select manual/automatic. - Signal interference, displays the current signal interference intensity. : Intelligent Battery Information - View the smart battery's individual cell voltage, current power, cycle count, temperature, over-discharge count, and other information.
- Page 34 ：Fixed wing. ：SAR mode. 13. Drone gear mode ：Display the current aircraft gear mode, click to switch between“Sport” “Normal”“Cine”mode ·Sport：Max horizontal speed 18m/s, Max ascent speed 5m/s, Max descent speed 4m/s. ·Normal：Max horizontal speed 10m/s, Max ascent speed 4m/s, Max descent speed 3m/s. ·Cine：Max horizontal speed 6m/s, Max ascent speed 1.5m/s, Max descent speed 1.5m/s.
- Page 35 ：Tap to toggle to have the aircraft position centered or the aircraft and phone positions co-centered. ：Display the location of the drone. ：Display the location of the Home. ：Display the location of the phone. ：Tap to correct the direction. ：Switch the map. ：Home point.
- Page 36 22. Thermal Imaging Pseudo-color Display Mode ：Choose from different effects, including White Hot, Rainbow, Jungle, Black Hot, Red Hot, Glimmer, Aurora, Gold-Red, Iron-Red, Low Light, and Medical. ：Thermal imaging camera parameter settings: Enable/Disable detail enhancement, Auto/Manual noise reduction, and image settings. 23.
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Page 37: Safety Protection
Safety Protection 1. Auto-return The drone is equipped with an automatic return function, the return trigger is mainly divided into user-initiated trigger, the drone low-battery trigger, lost connection trigger (remote control and the aircraft between the loss of communication signals). Support lost return to home only in GPS mode. -
Page 38: Height And Distance Limitations
4. Height And Distance Limitations Maximum altitude is used to limit the altitude of the vehicle and maximum distance is used to limit the distance of the vehicle, which can be set by the user in the FIMI Navi 3.0. Maximum height... -
Page 39: Pre-Flight Inspection
·Front and rear arms are fully deployed in place. ·The camera and gimbal are working properly when the power is turned on. ·FIMI Navi 3.0 is connected and working properly. 7. Novice Mode Defaults to Novice Mode the first time you use the drone. -
Page 40: Flight
Flight 1. Basic Flight ·Confirm the direction of the drone ·The gimbal camera position is the nose direction. ·Direction can also be determined by the color of the status light on the tail of the drone when the drone is turned on. Drone heading ·Safety tip: Keep the tail facing the operator when maneuvering the craft to avoid misjudging the direction. -
Page 41: Basic Flight Operations
3. Basic Flight Operations ·Toggle the two rockers of the remote control inward and downward to the maximum extent, in the shape of an inner eight and hold it for more than 3 seconds, the paddles start to rotate. ·After the paddles start to rotate, release the two joysticks back to the center at the same time, and push the left joystick upward to take off the aircraft. -
Page 42: Automatic Take-Off/Landing/Return
5. Automatic Take-off/Landing/Return ·Automatic takeoff When the drone meets the automatic takeoff conditions, click the automatic takeoff button on the left side of the APP " "Follow the instructions, the drone will automatically take off, and when it reaches the specified altitude the APP prompts that the automatic takeoff is complete. In GPS mode, the drone automatically takes off and hovers at 2.5 meters from the ground waiting for the joystick command;... - Page 43 ·Automatic return When the drone is in the air, the user can long press the return button on the remote control with the remote control beep. Or through the auto return button on the left interface of the APP " "...
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Page 44: Intelligent Flight
Follow-flight is supported only in GNSS mode. Users can enter the Smart Flight menu from the " " icon in the Fimi Navi 3.0 APP, click "Follow Flight to select Normal Follow, Parallel Follow or Locked Follow, and the drone will follow the target selected in the APP as the tracking target. -
Page 45: Orbit A Point Flight
·Set the flight speed, movement direction and heading. ·After setting the parameters, click "GO" to execute. During the orbit a point flight, you can set the steering and speed of the go-around flight on the Fimi Navi 3.0 APP, and click "... -
Page 46: Spiral Flight
3. Spiral Flight Users can select the spiral mode in the app, set the center point and radius, and the craft will hover up and shoot video at the same time, showing a strong sense of space. ·Fly to a point set to the center point. ·Fly away from the center point set to radius. -
Page 47: Waypoint
5. Waypoint Choosing waypoint and drawing route both are available at map. The drone flies along waypoint route at a default speed. If a point of interest is set, the camera will be locked at the POI. The user can select a way to set waypoints, including choosing points in flight or on the map, historical routes. - Page 48 Course Lock When the drone is flying in GNSS mode, you can enter SAR mode by click ->select -> enter 航向锁定 SAR mode in the App Mapping interface, the drone will take the current nose direction as the forward direction, and the direction is locked. You can change the nose direction and adjust the shooting angle by rocking the joystick, but the forward direction is unchanged.
- Page 49 The interface of map transmission shows the coordinates of the aircraft and the current time in real time, and supports the functions of map transmission screen indentation and screenshot. The map interface displays the coordinates of the drone and the current time in real time, and supports the function of switching satellite maps and taking screenshots.
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Page 50: Ai Super Night Video
AI Super Night Video FIMI X8T is equipped with the new generation AI ISP, and the Super Night Mode has undergone a revolutionary upgrade. With ultra-sensitive noise reduction and a 4x increase in signal-to-noise ratio, it captures clear and bright images in low-light environments at night. In automatic mode, it supports a maximum ISO sensitivity of 25600. -
Page 51: Calibration
Calibration 1. Compass Calibration Pay attention to the observation according to the App prompts. Changing the flight site, the drone detects the surrounding environment requires compass calibration. Calibration steps: ·When calibration is needed, the App will pop up the calibration prompt, after calibration, the indicator light of the drone will be green and you can calibrate it. -
Page 52: Remote Control Calibration
·Gimbal Fine-tuning Gimbal trim corrects the gimbal offset by adjusting the angle of the gimbal's roll and yaw offset individually, while the calibration screen displays the vehicle's picture transmission. When the aircraft is placed on a horizontal plane and the gimbal cannot be kept horizontal with a slight tilt, it can be corrected by fine adjustment. ·Gimbal Fine-tuning Features ·Enter the gimbal fine-tuning interface to adjust the gimbal horizontal and yaw angle, its adjustment range is ±10°. -
Page 53: Maintenance
Gimbal Calibration The gimbal of FIMI X8T is an integrated gimbal and cannot be disassembled. Please be careful not to scratch the camera when storing it in the aircraft, and pay attention to the cleanliness of the camera. -
Page 54: Fimi Enhanced Video Transmission Module
FIMI Technology will not assume any responsibility. 5. FIMI Technology shall not be liable for any actions directly or indirectly violating applicable laws and regulations carried out by users when using this product. -
Page 55: Overview
2. Overview FIMI Enhanced Video Transmission Module can be installed as an expansion module on FIMI drones (please refer to official website information for specific supported models). In cases where the remote control signal exceeds the operating range or is obstructed, the drone can still be controlled via a 4G connection. -
Page 56: Sim Card Installation
6. Enhanced Video Transmission Usage · Power on the aircraft and remote controller, ensuring they are properly connected. · Enter the FIMI Navi 3.0 App video transmission interface, where the 4G signal icon will pop up in the signal display area “ ” ·... -
Page 57: Precautions
·It is recommended to use the phone's native cellular network for a better experience. ·When replacing or installing a physical nano SIM card, there is no need to remove the FIMI enhanced transmission module from the drone. After replacing the nano SIM card, you need to unplug and reinsert the micro USB connection. -
Page 58: Specifications
· During normal operation, the enhanced video transmission module consumes approximately 1GB of data every 30 minutes. Please monitor data usage carefully during actual operation. · For working frequency bands in other regions, please pay attention to the official website product instruction manual for updates. -
Page 59: Basic Specifications
Basic Specification Drone Model：FMWRJ04A5 Dimensions：(folded, without propellers)218×106×72.6mm (unfolded, without propellers)242×334×72.6mm Takeoff Weight：Intelligent flight battery approx. 768g Intelligent flight battery plus approx. 837g Diagonal Distance：372mm Max Ascent Speed：5m/s Max Descent Speed：4m/s Max Flight Speed：18m/s * in a windless environment at sea level Max Takeoff Altitude：≤5000m Max Hovering Time：29 minutes * In a windless environment, with the drone's vision turned off, camera settings adjusted to 720p/30fps,... - Page 60 Wide-angle camera Telephoto camera Image sensor: 1/2-inch CMOS Image sensor：1/2.5-inch CMOS Lens: FOV 79° Lens: FOV 21.5° Aperture: F/1.6 Aperture: F/3.0 Format length: 4.71mm Format length: 14.46mm Format equivalent: 24 mm Format equivalent: 120mm Focus range: 1m to Focus range: 10m to Effective pixels：48 million Effective pixels：13 million ISO range：Video automatic 100-25600/Manual 100-6400...
- Page 61 Downward Positioning Monocular Optical Flow, TOF Distance MeasurementAccurate measurement range: 0.3 m to 6 m Downward auxiliary light: Dual LED *Surface with diffuse reflection material, rich surface texture, reflectivity greater than 20% (e.g., concrete surface), adequate lighting conditions (greater than 15 lux, typical indoor daylight illumination). Intelligent Flight Battery Intelligent Flight Battery Plus Model：DC03A5...
- Page 62 FIMI Navi 3.0 Mobile Device System Requirements: iOS 12.0 or later，Android 9.0 or later This manual may be updated without further notice. Please visit the Fimi official website for the · latest version: https://www.fimi.com This manual introduces the high-performance version of the battery and charging kit. Please ·...
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