Best Xiro Xplorer Mini Review, Specifications & Buyer’s Guide
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Xiro Xplorer Mini Review. With the recent growth in popularity of the so-called selfie drones, Xiro went with a no-brainer and created the Xiro Xplorer Mini. A drone that could, in fact, be a worthy competitor for DJI Mavic Pro. After a successful life cycle of their Xplorer drone (both V and G versions), the folks at Xiro have introduced this new little fella to their lineup of drones.
The evolution of the “selfie” has gradually progressed over the years. This popularity has pushed technology to make smaller and better cameras and to pack as many pixels as possible into imaging sensors.
Since there are no limits for taking selfies, drones let us take images and pictures which we wouldn’t be usually able to take from our normal phone cameras. The Xiro Xplorer Mini has a lot to say and gives its users in this aspect. You can read more about the specifications, features, camera performance, battery life, price range, and more in the Xiro Xplorer Mini Review And Specifications.
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The Xiro Xplorer Mini can be considered as a spiritual successor to the Xplorer Drone which has already received quite a bit of praise due to its stellar all-around performance and great build quality. Other than its name the Xplorer Mini resembles little significance to its big brothers the Xplorer V and G.
It is a miniature foldable drone with an excellent design that will definitely capture the eyes of many. It feels sturdy in hands and seems as though it can take quite the beating, it also has a superb design. The beautiful black finish with yellow, red, and green finishing touches makes it look rather fancy and stand out among others.
As the name suggests the Xplorer Mini is small, measuring just 2.2 by 12.2 by 12.2 inches (HWD) and weighing 15.2 ounces. Despite its small size, it weighs more than 8.8 ounces, so you do need to register with the FAA before flying. Because of its meager height, you need to take off from a flat surface—it can’t handle takeoff from a grassy lawn.
Xiro Xplorer Mini Specifications and Features
1. The Xiro Xplorer Mini is equipped with both GPS and GLONASS systems, making it extremely stable in midair. This also allows it to have those standard features such as hovering, auto return to home, low power protection, lost connection protection, and best of all – smart flight modes with support for FPV.
2. Speaking of Smart Flight Modes, this little fella has got quite a few of these. Namely, the Safe Control Mode in which the position of the Xplorer Mini is relative no matter which way the nose is pointing, it moves in the same direction as the right control stick, which eliminates any orientation confusion.
3. Another Smart Flight Mode is the Free Control Mode which turns the Xplorer Mini into a responsive little flier.
4. The Motion Control Mode is also a great feature in which the drone in the direction you tilt your phone or tablet.
5. Other than these Smart Flight Modes, the Xplorer Mini also has the Follow Me and Follow Snap Modes.
6. This little fella is fully foldable, meaning it is extremely mobile. You can fold all four of its sides. This allows it to fit in virtually the smallest compartments in your bags.
7. The Xplorer features an operating ceiling of 165 feet. It is rated to be able to communicate with your phone up to 330 feet. It has a top speed of around 18mph.
8. Under the drone, you will also find an ultrasonic sensor for vision positioning when you’re flying indoors (where it won’t be able to find satellite signals).
| Xiro Xplorer Mini Specifications | |
| Max Flight Distance | 0.1km |
| Battery | 3S 1650mAh LiPo |
| GPS | Yes |
| CAMERA | 13MP |
| WI-FI | 2.4 GHz |
Xiro Xplorer Mini Camera Quality & Specifications
Camera quality is of the utmost value for all selfie drones including this one. That’s why its creators made sure they place a great camera that will suit the needs of all selfie maniacs.
With a great 13mpx sensor and 190* fisheye FOV, this camera is bound to capture excellent aerial shots of you and your friends and family. Even though the drone itself doesn’t have a stabilization system for optimal photo and video smoothness, the final products are surprisingly clear.
The camera is able to capture shots in the standard high definition 4208*3120 resolution. On the other hand, the videos are captured in a bit lower resolution but are still great nonetheless.
They are captured in full HD (1080p) at 30FPS. Lower the resolution down to 720p and you’ll get the PC master race friendly 60fps. All in all, the Mini’s built-in camera is pretty good. It will certainly provide you with plenty of selfies no matter what’s the occasion.
Xiro Xplorer Mini Battery Life
Xiro Xplorer Mini is equipped with a smart 1650mAh LiPo battery that can last up to 15 minutes in the air. The battery is housed in the main body. You need to pop off the top plate to gain access. The plate is made of plastic. It features some splashes of yellow that are reminiscent of tire treads and paint spatter.
The 15 minutes of flight time is not at all bad for a backyard drone. The Parrot Bebop gets about 9 minutes. It takes about an hour and a half to charge the battery.
Xiro Xplorer Mini Price Range
The Xiro Xplorer Mini is available in the market at various prices. The base price of this little birdie is $299. There is also a bundle available for $499 that includes a spare battery and a travel case.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can it be charged in european AC as well?
Does it come with the battery charger?
Can you fly it out of the box without buying anything else?
What is the video transmission range?
Do you need a cell phone to fly this drone or is it only for video feeds?
Does it come with propeller protectors?
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