Overview MiTu Mini RC Drone - a new low-cost drone from Xiaomi

Xiaomi MiTu Mini RC Drone - quadrocopter is an entry-level, which went on sale this spring. It is engaged in development and production of Xiaomi Company, through its sub-brand MiTu, specializing in children's electronic toys. After receiving an offer from the shop RcMoment acquainted with the aircraft closer, we did not hold back his curiosity and agreed.

Specifications

• Model: MiTu mini RC Drone.
• Case Material: high-impact plastic.
• Control: 4 channel 2.4GHz.
• Camera resolution: HD 720 pixels.
• Engine Type: collector.
• Communication range: up to 50 meters.
• Memory: 4 GB.
• Battery: 920 mAh.
• Flight time: about 10 minutes.
• Charging time: up to 1 hour.
• Dimensions: 91 × 91 × 38 mm.
• Weight: '88

Technical specifications speak for themselves. Before us is a budget model class "fly", which can be used purely for entertainment. About any serious application, for example aerial photography or races, in this case we are not talking. However, knowing the quality of Xiaomi products can say for sure that the flight MiTu Drone will not fail. So we expect a high-quality entertainment.

Packaging and appearance

Xiaomi MiTu Drone comes in a small cardboard box blue. On the front part - the image of the gadget, and on the back - a short list of specifications. The device is only sold in China, so all signs and instructions only Chinese language.

Inside there is a very quadrocopter disassembled: housing, battery, propeller, bumpers. In addition, there is an instruction in which a visual picture shows the assembly process. There you will find a QR-code to download a special mobile application for controlling drones.

Drone assembly takes a few minutes and does not require any special skills or tools. Pay only attention to the correct installation of the propellers: for engines with red markings need to be installed with the mark of the propellers of the same color.

Quadrocopter housing made of impact-resistant white plastic. Round orange battery pack installed therein from above. The combination of white and orange color looks very impressive and vivid, and also allows you in case of an emergency landing to find the drone in tall grass or bushes.

On the side surface of the housing is only one governing body - the power button. Front camera lens and has an infrared emitter used for aerial combat. Bottom - two LEDs of different colors, which signal the device modes.

The quality of materials and workmanship, as always with Xiaomi, at a very high level. On the body there is no gap or burr, all connections fit properly and confidently held. Xiaomi MiTu Drone nice to pick up and comfortable to run in the sky. The design looks absolutely reliable in what we were able to see for themselves during the test flight.

Complete bumpers reliably prevent the screws from damage even if dropped from a great height. Therefore, this device can be safely trusted to the children and young aircraft pilots will be in complete safety.

Main functions

Quadrocopter MiTu Drone - it's still more than a toy, it would be foolish to look at him the same opportunities enjoyed by professional devices for hundreds of dollars. However, we all know that Xiaomi is able to surprise. There were no surprises here.

To control the flight using a special application that is available for smartphones based on Android or iOS. After you install this gadget to be associated with the drone of Wi-Fi. Despite the fact that the program is in Chinese, to do it it is not difficult thanks to the picture-tips. At the same time on the screen immediately appears the camera image. It can be saved as individual frames or the whole video in memory of the drone (4 GB).

MiTu Drone is equipped with a whole set of sensors and sensors that allow it to maintain balance and stability during flight. Therefore, to control it is not difficult. After pressing the take-off button on the virtual remote control unit is lifted for a few meters and hangs in the air, waiting for your further instructions.

You can fly, sending the drone via two virtual joysticks, one of which is responsible for the height and rotation around its axis, and the other - for the direction of movement. Alternate Mode allows you to control the device is tilted smartphone.

Having dealt with a few basics of control, you will want to make a row. To do this on the remote have dedicated buttons that let you perform simple aerial stunts. Nothing special, but an enthusiastic, "Wow!" From passing by grandmothers and mothers with strollers you are sure to hear.

If you get bored, you can go to the flight with a first-person (FPV). In this mode, the camera picture with the drone, which is a real-time transmitted via Wi-Fi on a smartphone screen.

And finally - dogfights. They require the participation of several instances MiTu Drone. In this mode it is necessary to hit enemy quadrocopter integrated infrared gun and dodging others shots.

test flights

Quadrocopter has a small size and weight, so we assumed that in windy weather it is better not to start. But in fact, our fears were unfounded. Intelligent electronics (and the heart device is a special processor that processes data from all sensors) allows the drone to confidently stand in the air even in the wind.

Quadrocopter exhibits excellent stability and handling. He clearly listens to commands from the remote control firmly stuck in one place, if such instruction is not received. More confidence novice pilots adds automatic landing function, which allows you to quickly and accurately put the drone to the ground by pressing just one button.

The maximum height of the ceiling - 25 meters, the device can be removed from the operator at a distance of 50 meters. battery charge lasts only 10 minutes of intense work. This, of course, not much, but enough to make a short clip bird's-eye.

shooting quality, both for toys, quite on the level. While other drones in this price range offer flight after some pulp from color pixels, MiTu Drone creates quite adequate video, which you can then save to your smartphone.

results

On the example of MiTu Drone company Xiaomi has proven that even low-cost aircraft can be qualitative. The device boasts a pleasant appearance, excellent qualities of flight and a number of additional functions that are not inherent to its price category.

We are confident that the new quadrocopter will be an excellent acquisition, especially for children and adolescents. He is able to shoot video and photos, twist flip and barrels, to take part in air battles or competitions on the speed and precision of fit. It is enough to be a favorite toy for the whole summer.

Now quadrocopter Xiaomi MiTu Mini RC Drone is sold in the store for RcMoment $ 85. Layfhakera readers can save an additional $ 10 using the coupon MT720.

The author expresses his gratitude to the store RcMoment for providing the test device.