FIMI X8 Pro

[Dronebone77]

I had the same problem. Make sure you have an HEVC or H.265 codec downloaded to your computer. The HEVC (High Efficiency VideoCoding) (H.265) is a video format that uses approximately half the memory space as the same image recorded in standard MP4 (H.264) format. Most PCs don't have the H.265 codec already installed from the factory. You should be able to get the codec in the Windows store for a safe download. I don't know of any other causes for the problem you are having. Hope that helps.

Yeah man that did it. Thanks for the info. I had been using a video converter app,but it was a pain

 

[Brutalwarpig]

Glad I could help.

 

[Skydreamer]

TX10A update,first in almost 2 years ,was posted on July 17,2025 didnt fix lag/choppin issues,i tried reseting,reinstalling,nothing,in frustration i guess,i left tx10a on shelf without turning it off,the other day i was charging all batterys and controllers ihave,realized tx10a was dead,charged it,turned it on,got small fimi 3 update pop up,after quick update took x8pro out for test,
Conclusion:
i dont see any lag/screen chopping when flying straight,up/down but there is chopping when turning left/right at any speed,slow or fast.
this improvement in my opinion does make tx10a usable again,obviously it is not perfect,still better than using it as a paper weight.
I am not sure if improvement was caused by small pop up fimi 3 update or tx10a resetting itself due empty battery(???)

 

[karmakap]

When I first got my FIMI X8 Pro I was not happy. The first time I turned the controller and drone on, they linked together for flight controls but no video feed! After messing with it for awhile, I was able to get the video feed but I also had a warning that the downward vision system wasn't working and to check if the lenses were dirty or broken. I emailed FIMI but the Chinese new year just began and most companies in China are closed for 10 days. Then I thought "maybe I need an update". The TX10A has the NAVI 2.0 and NAVI 3.0 apps preloaded. I've never owned a FIMI product before and the very limited owners manual and online owners manual said to open the NAVI 2020 app. There is no NAVI 2020 app, only 2.0 and 3.0. The problem was poorly written instructions. The X8 Pro will link to NAVI 2.0 but it won't work correctly. You can even update NAVI 2.0 and download it to the X8 Pro drone which shouldn't be possible. The correct app for the X8 Pro is NAVI 3.0 and you do need to update it. You also need to update the FIMI Assistant app which is the program that the controller runs on.
After doing the updates I finally had full functionality and I'm happy to report that my new X8 Pro seems to be working well.
The first real drone I've ever flown was my first generation DJI Mini. As much as I like the new X8 Pro, it's Operation and in-flight behavior are not quite as buttery smooth and refined as either of my DJI drones. It's close, but not quite as good. I believe a combination of future updates and personal experience with this drone will bring it up to or very close to the refinement of DJI's products. Nothing in DJI's catalog of products that you could buy for $600 has anywhere near the functionality of the X8 Pro.

This is a lot of drone and an impressive built in screen controller for the $800 price I paid which includes an extra battery, megaphone/package carry-release module, 5 day shipping from China, and my states 9.75% sales tax! It's really a lot of "bang for your buck"!

I'm still learning about the hardware and firmware. I really appreciate all the effort FIMI put into both drone and controller for upgrades, hardware additions and connectivity. The TX10A has HDMI, serial port, USB-C, 3.5mm headset jack and ethernetView attachment 443 port, dual band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capability. Combined with Mavlink protocol compatibility (Ardupilot) and functionality with open-sourced hardware like PX4 and APM autopilot. This is a serious controller! I love that I can attach an external battery should I need longer runtime and customize nearly every button or knob or wheel.

When I first got my FIMI X8 Pro, I had some issues with the video feed and warnings about the downward vision system. After some troubleshooting, I realized the problem was outdated software. Once I updated the NAVI 3.0 app and the FIMI Assistant app, everything worked perfectly. While it’s not as smooth as my DJI drones, the X8 Pro offers great value for the price, especially with the built-in screen and extra accessories. I'm excited to continue exploring its features.