{"id":61739,"date":"2016-05-26T23:48:07","date_gmt":"2016-05-26T15:48:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/?p=61739"},"modified":"2016-05-26T23:48:07","modified_gmt":"2016-05-26T15:48:07","slug":"xiaomi-mi-drone-4k-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2016\/05\/26\/xiaomi-mi-drone-4k-video\/","title":{"rendered":"Xiaomi Launches Mi Drone with 4K Video Capability (Video)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Xiaomi launches its first Drone yesterday. The Mi Drone has two variants &#8211; a 4K version\u00a0(RMB 2,999)\u00a0and a 1080P version (RMB 2,499). Even though the price is fixed, you may not be able to get a hand on it. It will first be launched in China. The 4K version will be opened to Beta testers in July 2016 and the 1080P version will be\u00a0crowdfunded on the Mi Home app starting 26th May 2016.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"61740\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2016\/05\/26\/xiaomi-mi-drone-4k-video\/mi-drone_04\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mi-Drone_04.jpg?fit=600%2C337&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,337\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Mi Drone_04\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mi-Drone_04.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mi-Drone_04.jpg?fit=600%2C337&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61740\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mi-Drone_04.jpg?resize=600%2C337\" alt=\"Mi Drone_04\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mi-Drone_04.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mi-Drone_04.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here is some specifications of the Mi Drone<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4-propeller system with detachable shields<\/li>\n<li>17.4V battery 5100mAh, 27 minutes non-stop flying<\/li>\n<li>1080p or 4K UHD camera, with 104\u00b0 wide-angle lens<\/li>\n<li>4K camera at 3840 x 2160 pixels; supports recording of stills in RAW format<\/li>\n<li>720p live video with low latency from up to 2km distance<\/li>\n<li>Camera attached to a 3-axis gimbal, stabilizes up to 2000 vibrations per second<\/li>\n<li>GPS + GLONASS + vision-based positioning for max precision<\/li>\n<li>Autopilot options: automatic take-off + landing, waypoint flight path planning, tap to fly on map, circle an object on the ground<\/li>\n<li>Intelligently detects low battery and returns home automatically<\/li>\n<li>Real-time location tracking for easy retrieval even post crash<\/li>\n<li>Hovers automatically at the edge of no-fly zones<\/li>\n<li>Built-in PCB antenna array in remote control for maximum reach<\/li>\n<li>Modular design and foldable landing gear<\/li>\n<li>RMB 2499 for 1080p, RMB 2999 for 4K UHD version<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And here is the official video.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Official Mi Drone Video<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EgafaZtgiQg?rel=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>And if you want, you can watch <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-y47w_tdQQQ\" target=\"_blank\">Hugo Barra doing the unboxing the Mi Drone<\/a> in a live event yesterday.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Pictures and Other resources<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Some more pictures of the Mi Drone<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Gimbal<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>This Gimbal looks really nice.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"61741\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2016\/05\/26\/xiaomi-mi-drone-4k-video\/mi-drone_06\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mi-Drone_06.jpg?fit=600%2C337&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,337\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Mi Drone_06\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mi-Drone_06.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mi-Drone_06.jpg?fit=600%2C337&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61741\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mi-Drone_06.jpg?resize=600%2C337\" alt=\"Mi Drone_06\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mi-Drone_06.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mi-Drone_06.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Controller<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you watch the unboxing video, you will know that there is a button where you can press to land the Mi Drone automatically.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"61742\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2016\/05\/26\/xiaomi-mi-drone-4k-video\/mi-drone_08\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mi-Drone_08.jpg?fit=600%2C337&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,337\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Mi Drone_08\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mi-Drone_08.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mi-Drone_08.jpg?fit=600%2C337&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61742\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mi-Drone_08.jpg?resize=600%2C337\" alt=\"Mi Drone_08\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mi-Drone_08.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mi-Drone_08.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Propeller<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Love the fact that the Mi Drone is built on modular system. Just need to replace the part when it is damaged. Here is a picture of the Mi Drone propeller.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mi-Drone_09.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"61743\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2016\/05\/26\/xiaomi-mi-drone-4k-video\/mi-drone_09\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mi-Drone_09.jpg?fit=600%2C337&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,337\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Mi Drone_09\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mi-Drone_09.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mi-Drone_09.jpg?fit=600%2C337&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61743\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mi-Drone_09.jpg?resize=600%2C337\" alt=\"Mi Drone_09\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mi-Drone_09.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mi-Drone_09.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I sourced around and I think that the below link will be able to answer most of the Mi Drone questions. Go check it out.<\/p>\n<h1><a href=\"http:\/\/en.miui.com\/thread-285322-1-1.html\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here for More Information on the Mi Drone<\/a><\/h1>\n<p>Although it was mentioned (in the Press Release) that the Mi Drone is for the high end consumer market, I think that at RMB 2,999 (less than S$628), it is still affordable based on its specs. Read the Press Release for more information. Not sure if they will sell it outside the country but with qoo10 and other websites, I am sure it will reach Singapore soon.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Press Release<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Xiaomi launches Mi Drone, with 4K version priced at RMB 2999<\/h2>\n<p><strong>BEIJING, 25 May 2016<\/strong> \u2014 During a live stream event today broadcast over 20 live streaming\u00a0platforms in China, Xiaomi CEO and founder Lei Jun launched Mi Drone, the company\u2019s very\u00a0first drone that is targeted at the high-end consumer market.<\/p>\n<p>Mi Drone is easy to operate, has a long battery life, shoots extremely clear images and videos,\u00a0is convenient to carry around, and is very safe. Mi Drone comes in two variants \u2014 the 4K\u00a0version retails at RMB 2999, while the 1080P one is priced at RMB 2499. Mi Drone (1080P) will\u00a0be crowdfunded on the Mi Home app starting 26 May 2016, and Mi Drone (4K) will be available\u00a0for testing via an open beta programme in late July.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Smart flight controls, autopilot options<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Drones have typically been targeted at a small group of enthusiasts, because they are generally\u00a0difficult to operate. To appeal to a wider group of consumers, Mi Drone has a number of smart\u00a0flight controls and autopilot options that make it extremely easy to operate. It has included\u00a0automatic take-off, landing and return modes, as well as functions for flight path planning and\u00a0circling around an object, which can also be easily accessed through the buttons on the remote\u00a0control.<\/p>\n<p><strong>GPS and vision positioning<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For safer and more stable flights, Mi Drone uses both GPS and GLONASS for accurate\u00a0positioning. In the absence of satellite signals, Mi Drone uses vision positioning and can\u00a0continue hovering even at low altitudes (below 2.5 metres).<\/p>\n<p>Mi Drone also has four layers of built-in security \u2014 real-time location tracking to allow users to\u00a0retrieve the drone easily even if it has crashed, real-time computing power to enable it to return\u00a0on low battery levels, automatic hovering at the edge of no-fly zones, and the use of a remote\u00a0control with a PCB antenna array to avoid losing contact with the drone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Long flight time of up to 27 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Flight time is a big challenge for drones in the market today, and to improve this, Xiaomi has\u00a0made optimisations in three areas \u2014 chassis weight, propeller efficiency and battery capacity.<\/p>\n<p>Mi Drone uses a 1.2mm thin body design, and after over 100 tests on structural integrity and\u00a0strength, its weight has been reduced by as much as 16%. The four propellers feature an\u00a0aerodynamic design for optimal efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, Mi Drone has a 15.2V battery with a capacity of 5100mAh. These factors \u2014\u00a0lightweight design, propeller efficiency and high-capacity intelligent battery \u2014 allows Mi Drone\u00a0to achieve a long flight time of up to 27 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4K or 1080P ultra-HD camera, three-axis gimbal for better stability<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Aerial photography is one of the most important features of any drone, and the quality of images\u00a0determines a good flying experience. Mi Drone comes with either a 1080P or 4K camera. The\u00a01080P camera sports a 16-megapixel Sony backside illuminated CMOS sensor and has a 104-\u00a0degree wide angle lens. The 12-megapixel 4K camera shoots video at a maximum resolution of\u00a03840 x 2160 pixels and supports recording still images in RAW format.<\/p>\n<p>For stable footage, the camera on Mi Drone is attached to a highly sensitive three-axis gimbal\u00a0that stabilises up to 2000 vibrations per second.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Portable, modular design<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A major pain point of high-end drones is that they are bulky and extremely inconvenient to\u00a0transport. Mi Drone has a modular design and foldable landing gear, enabling users to easily\u00a0carry it around in a backpack.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Xiaomi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Xiaomi was founded in 2010 by serial entrepreneur Lei Jun, who believes that high-quality\u00a0technology doesn&#8217;t need to cost a fortune. We create remarkable hardware, software, and\u00a0Internet services for and with the help of our Mi fans. We incorporate their feedback into our\u00a0product range, which currently includes the Mi Note Pro, Mi Note, Mi 5, Redmi Note 3, Mi TV, Mi\u00a0Band and other accessories. With more than 70 million handsets sold in 2015, and products\u00a0launched in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, India, Indonesia and Brazil,\u00a0Xiaomi is expanding its footprint across the world to become a global brand.<\/p>\n<p>[ad#img]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Xiaomi launches its first Drone yesterday. The Mi Drone has two variants &#8211; a 4K version and a 1080P version. 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