The TRUTH about that 'cloned' DJI drone!

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Hey everyone! We have been sent LOTS of messages about a new drone listed on Amazon and appearing briefly on the Half Chrome channel, from viewers worried they might be buying a fake drone which might not work. Today, Sean breaks down everything we know and gives his thoughts on what is happening.
Check out the Half Chrome video here: • What is happening? | D...
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@HalfChrome 3 ай бұрын

Just posted my initial impressions of the Cogito Specta Air on my channel if people want to see it in action.

@Geeksvana 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Jack! Off to watch it now. It is here for anyone else: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gbyWeZumkrnZnIk.htmlsi=3yRj9nETN9zPvMj8

@MikeCarr07 3 ай бұрын

Could it be DJI trying to slide under the looming DJI ban?

@DKTek07 3 ай бұрын

Maybe actually listen to the video..... BOTH are China and BOTH would be banned.

@colt2110 3 ай бұрын

@@DKTek07 I can't think of any drone brands that are not from China. Even EXO is Chinese it turns out

@garyguest1999 3 ай бұрын

Could be that DJI have a new drone coming out. And a way of getting rid of the old stock would be to rebrand the there old stock. Then marketing under another brand solves a way of getting rid of old stock. Just a thought. Many companies have done this in the past.

@DKTek07 3 ай бұрын

@@colt2110 MikroKopter… from Germany. They were the very first multi rotor manufacturer back in the mid 2000’s, even before DJI. They are capable but definitely not a DJI. I bought two oktocopters back in 2005 that still fly great. There are others that are not China born but nothing compares to DJI.

@tibbs3112 3 ай бұрын

@colt2110 Skydio and Parrot are American and French companies if I remember right with the Parrot anafi being a true "made in the USA" drone.

@andypc14 3 ай бұрын

Many thanks for your efforts, research and updates to us - they’re very much appreciated and I always learn something new - all the best

@LaszloBagi 3 ай бұрын

This drone is produced in Malaysa inhouse with DJI stuff, basically a company to bypass US legislation in case its approved into law. The good thing about this drone is that it doesnt have geofencing currently

@STEELCITYDRONEPILOT 3 ай бұрын

I think 99% of people would just stick with dji... Can't beat dji service and quality

@Geeksvana 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely! The value is deeper than just the tech isn't it. Hope you are well, Paul.

@BravoKiloZulu 3 ай бұрын

I wouldn't if it's significantly cheaper. DJI 3's are massively overpriced, their prices are artificial and don't decline over time like normal prices do so they're clearly a rip. Edit: It's not significantly cheaper, it's 100-200 cheaper that's it. Not taking the risk.

@speeddemon467 Ай бұрын

100% this. No way I’d ever consider going with an unknown/unproven companies product over an established company like DJI just to save a little money. You get what you pay for. DJI might be (arguably), overpriced, but my experiences with their products have been outstanding - I’ll gladly pay a premium for that.

@mike57bryant 3 ай бұрын

Maybe DJI trying to get around a possible Banning of DJI drones in the USA ?

@Geeksvana 3 ай бұрын

I do get that thought, however it is likely to include most Chinese drone companies and this is another company listed in Hong Kong. Could be part of a longer term plan though, for sure.

@mike57bryant 3 ай бұрын

OK not what I thought.

@petetazflies 3 ай бұрын

Hong Kong products would be allowed and no ban I should think 👍 DJI owned I bet 😂

@danthedroneman5771 3 ай бұрын

@@petetazflies Are you sure? Hong Kong is basically China v2.0, it's literally within the Chinese special administrative region

@Geeksvana 3 ай бұрын

Hong Kong is now Chinese territory and would be part of any ban.

@HalfChrome 3 ай бұрын

This Specta Air is certainly intriguing. I agree, I wouldn't order one until we can see one in the air.

@Geeksvana 3 ай бұрын

100% agree. We need to see your review when you get the new one! Can't wait 😎😎

@petetazflies 3 ай бұрын

I sent Geeksvana a link last year or year before about a drone identical to a DJI drone and claiming to be designed from a couple of disgruntled workers working for peanuts at DJI.and saying how DJI are making horrendous profits on their drones.BUT the drone looked similar but was absolute crap 😳 So I've read since 😂 Because I certainly didn't fall for it 🤣 I've had DJI since they started selling them in the UK..Parrot before that 😮😪

@Geeksvana 3 ай бұрын

@petetazflies we have the same drone heritage. Love my Bebop 1 and 2... shame the Anafi wasn't quite there. So close though.

@timoryan4441 3 ай бұрын

Very intriguing and good journalism Sean.

@ericseidel4940 3 ай бұрын

I had a DJI drone, I loved it because of its well known features. I hated it mainly because of all proprietary connectors/ enrypted batteries and special mention to outragious No Fly Zone system so ennoying that all influencers are prohibited to talk about it, even you. Finally I dropped it, realised I paid 2x the amount that it was worth, and now I'm just in an "anything except DJI" zone, reason why I'm watching this video [;oD

@tdmap2241 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for clarification. This is interesting. I'll be watching the space.

@RealCptHammonds 3 ай бұрын

Can any newer model drones better cameras be switched over to my Mavic 2 Pro? I've been parked for 5 years and am interested in getting back in the air and love modifying things.

@johncarold 3 ай бұрын

Hi❤ Sean, Great video and information on this drone. I would love to fly DJI Mavic 3 or clone of one. Thanks again for the video and information

@Geeksvana 3 ай бұрын

Thank you sir!!!

@smirkingguru 2 ай бұрын

I believe DJI is moving the Air 3 sideways in order to bring out an Air 3s or Air 3Pro. I think they are slowly learning their lesson about quick releases. One example is the Mini 3 Pro and Mini 4 Pro. The 3 Pro got left in the dust. This way they are able to deplete their stock of earlier versions without undermining their price structure. IMHO.

@inthefreytoo 3 ай бұрын

Is it RID compliant?

@Piratepoilet 3 ай бұрын

To me the brand means everything. DJI make great drones. I like to know my drone will come home when I'm done flying it. I brought this drone being my first drone I have ever owned or flown but it's so easy and intuitive it feels like it fly's itself. I wouldn't have a problem recommending the Mini 4 pro to anyone 🚁🏴‍☠️

@h-dawg969 3 ай бұрын

I think that a possible good video for you to do Sean could be to make a direct comparison of models from other companies that are of similar quality and weight etc in case any of these apparent dji ban because if they bring this in then so many hobbies and businesses are gone in an instant and we’re guna have to slowly start building years worths of products back from nothing.

@chriswedgworth 3 ай бұрын

What about care refresh I’ll stick with DJI

@Geeksvana 3 ай бұрын

100% agree. It made me really think about all the extra security buying DJI gives you.

@DroneHDTV 3 ай бұрын

its simply a way around saying its a referb drone. This means they can rebrand repair old DJI stock and make more money than refurb units. hope that helps

@ThatoneNB12 3 ай бұрын

I don't think so I watched another review and they noticed the batteries weren't interchangeable.

@DroneHDTV 3 ай бұрын

@@ThatoneNB12 Dji would not allow interchangeable batteries as they didnt like years before cheaper versions of batteries bieng used in there old drones. They would also not have the specta to have cheaper batteries to be used in DJI products. Its all marketing stratergy

@MetroDrones 3 ай бұрын

Crazy...

@Geeksvana 3 ай бұрын

Hello sir!! Good to see you. Crazy is just about the perfect word...

@discob61350 2 ай бұрын

I wonder if they have an open sdk

@lprtravel 3 ай бұрын

I’d pay the extra for the brand reliability / build quality

@Geeksvana 3 ай бұрын

I have to say that is where I sit too. The customer service, reliability etc is worth the extra.

@stuartmeek763 3 ай бұрын

Will await the other drones to drop… if they all look like DJI existing drones, I assume they be available in markets such as INdia and far east etc…..

@UKBUBBLERS 3 ай бұрын

If it was half the price, i still wouldn't buy it, lol. I've got so many products from dji and have dealt with their customer service many times, and they are spot on. There drones are the best in the world and have been proven so i wouldn't take the risk with another company and have it fall from the sky's and hurts someone better the devil you know 😂😂😂 thanks for sharing sean. 😁👌👍 🇬🇧

@Geeksvana 3 ай бұрын

Hey!! Good to see you. I agree. The value of the DJI quality is deeper than the tech itself.

@eaojnr 3 ай бұрын

It’s DJI trying to circumvent issues ahead of any market challenges with bans, and also shore up new sales via licensing schemes that enable rebrand and white labeling. So don’t be too surprised.

@viceroy7792 3 ай бұрын

if it's the same drone ( or even substantially similar )I would be easily swayed! I've been piloting drones for a few yeas now. I love it, but the newer birds are VERY expensive. I currently have to either fly my company bird to stay current, or for my own drones, I fly the older DJIs. They're simply cheaper. Would be REALLY sweet if DJI made a super-capable drone for a bargain price. ( I know about the minis and they don't qualify ) Maybe that will change soon. One can hope.

@txarchdroneguy4731 3 ай бұрын

Sean, I agree in NOT ordering one; I was tempted, at first, to order one, just to compare to the Air 3, and to return in less than 30 days. However, due the the recent Amazon-gate situation with the $799 Mavic Pro 3, Im not sure that I can trust getting a refund from Amazon, since theres no other info from Contiga, except the FAA certification. I’ll stay with DJI

@Garry-oi7cg 3 ай бұрын

Hi Sean I love my DJI mini drone. So going to stay with them. Big believer you get what you pay for.

@Geeksvana 3 ай бұрын

100% agree with that. Quality shines through.

@cheekyoscar1353 3 ай бұрын

maybe they are gearing up " April Fools' Day " 😂😂😂😂

@Geeksvana 3 ай бұрын

Now that would be legendary... 😂😅

@paddyola1 3 ай бұрын

its the same thing with many chinese lenses, shop around and find the exact same thing cheaper but with a different brand name. The only problem is reselling some of trhese types of things because you dont know even if it has the brand name that it is "authentic" to the original brand. Well I dont mind paying less, but not too sure if paying excessive amounts of money with fewer guarantees is that great

@Geeksvana 3 ай бұрын

I agree. The value within the DJI brand is high.

@conorstewart2214 3 ай бұрын

That is true for a lot of products but is something I wouldn’t expect from a company like DJI. In my experience it is usually pretty cheap and simple items that are generic ones that you can find under loads of brand names, not higher end products like with DJI.

@paddyola1 3 ай бұрын

@@conorstewart2214 I think its more the software than the hardware thats the issue. DJI might be able to block these cheaper versions from receiving updates, and they arent gonna provide stuff like DJI care lol

@PhantomandtheDrone 3 ай бұрын

😂 this is very funny!! And certainly very clever of DJI...Hong Kong is outside the issues currently between America and China because of the commerce agreements.

@parkcitymacs 2 ай бұрын

It is not the same on how it ID’s your flight. There is ZERO technical support and if you are in a GEOFENCE, it can NOT be unlocked, so you will be grounded permanently making the drone worthless for that condition.. Money lost. Also, you can NOT use DJI batteries and they don’t sell extra batteries.

@DaywalkerFPV 3 ай бұрын

Alien Drones has a full flight review on it also.

@clouds4media496 3 ай бұрын

Looks like a private label style Product!!

@LenMiDrones 3 ай бұрын

Yes it would. I would definitely go with the cheaper drone

@conorstewart2214 3 ай бұрын

Something doesn’t quite seem right with this, they said they are a startup and innovative company yet are releasing a clone, maybe an exact clone.

@allegriach 3 ай бұрын

What’s your opinion to the idea to sell different models with adopted software to the place where they are sold? I means there’s the EASA DJI Air 3 with the C1-certification and a kind of restriction in terms of distance while tracking, speed limit and more like noise level. The EASA-regulations only allows equipment listed by DJI and approved by the regulation agency. Let’s make an example: The prop quards are mandatory in US if you fly indoor. In Europe they are prohibited because they leads to overweight (at least with the Mini-series). The C-labels are not supported in the UK.

@alexalex5257 3 ай бұрын

its working now for him perfectly

@genefoxgreenmountaindroning 3 ай бұрын

Yes if it flys good and is reliable

@conorstewart2214 3 ай бұрын

There are a lot of other things to consider, like customer support, repairs, warranty, etc.

@Mr-J... 3 ай бұрын

I'm waiting for the plot twist that dji secretly licenses from this company, and the exclusivity has just started to expire.🤔

@h-dawg969 3 ай бұрын

Specta could buy all the unsold air 2 s and other models and build them into some legit frankendrones.

@irishmanintexas 3 ай бұрын

You mentioned that it couldn't bypass any probably DJI drone ban... but it would. The verbiage in the bill is specific to DJI, it does not cover all drones made in China. One other reason it's dying on the vine.

@Geeksvana 3 ай бұрын

Once the DJI block is in place, it will become very simple to add other and widen the remit. Similar to other sanctions like the entity list etc. Although saying that, I do not think it will succeed in current form.

@irishmanintexas 3 ай бұрын

@@Geeksvana Not how US law works. Unless there’s an amendment before it gets to the floor of congress or it’s added before a vote, they just can’t simply add it later. It would require a whole updated bill that would require a whole new process and vote. Feds just can’t add things on after the fact without a full bill. Never going anywhere though.

@baths4carsraspberrypicomputer 3 ай бұрын

would love to see a mini 4 pro clone from this company as i aint paying £979 for the kit

@michaelpoczynek 2 ай бұрын

I remain committed to DJI, regardless of the number of US companies that may try to influence politicians to outlaw them through lobbying.

@danthedroneman5771 3 ай бұрын

Alright, so, I've stopped at 1:10 just to make my first guess. I've seen a lot of these clone drones and the multi camera unit doesn't even have two or three cameras. Also the advertised spec of say 8K or more realistically 4K don't exist either. I shall carry on...

@Geeksvana 3 ай бұрын

Ooo I like the hot take a minute in!!!

@SunriseWaterMedia 3 ай бұрын

Hmm. Interesting... 🤔

@Geeksvana 3 ай бұрын

It is! Could the next generation of drone channels all be Specta affiliates? 😂

@tazzy3469 3 ай бұрын

Intriguing... i would wait for the hoards to review it, but if good, I would buy one at the right price.. I'd love to see more competition in this market

@Geeksvana 3 ай бұрын

Oh man! Could you imagine a drone consumer market with competition 🤔

@tazzy3469 3 ай бұрын

@@Geeksvana I'll have a word with my mate Vernon.... he might help 🙊🙈🤪

@Geeksvana 3 ай бұрын

@tazzy3469 🤣😂😂

@adhamskakini3208 3 ай бұрын

Hi what about dji avata 2 leaks

@Geeksvana 3 ай бұрын

Go back two videos...

@adhamskakini3208 3 ай бұрын

@@Geeksvana okeyz

@gimpman1357 3 ай бұрын

Truth is the DJI Air 3 is a clone of the Cogito Specta Air.

@theinstructor2687 3 ай бұрын

I just priced these. The Specta was $1199 and the Air 3, direct from DJI was $1099. If I was looking to get an Air 3 and I could get it for $100 - $200 cheaper with different branding, I'd be in. But if I can buy an Air 3 from DJI, with known company support, why would I buy an Air 3 branded as something else from an unknown (to me) company for $100 more?

@FlyinRyanProductions406 3 ай бұрын

You get the “RC2” with the Specta. I don’t think you can get a “RC2” combo without getting the fly more combo from Dji.

@rupertphmode1753 3 ай бұрын

Wouldn't order one at the mo but if it saves me a shed load of money and if it works with Maven then count me in. Warranty? Meh! If I fly it into a my Oak tree (quite likely) then it is down to me. Gimme gimme gimme...

@Geeksvana 3 ай бұрын

That painted a picture 😂

@rupertphmode1753 3 ай бұрын

@@Geeksvana And a picture is worth a thousand words. Don't ask why the Phantom 2 Vision+ had a couple of nicks in the props from my air rifle...how else do you get a drone out of a really tall Oak tree, you can't exactly call the fire brigade can you? Keep up the great work Shaun. 👍

@garylinnane917 3 ай бұрын

That American company you said is unlikely to be copying drones. How about exo drones that are an American company and have copied so many makes of drones and added their own spec's

@Geeksvana 3 ай бұрын

Not without license. The EXO rebrands are all licensed.

@veloonbruts9707 3 ай бұрын

I’m actually upset about this. I have the Air 3.

@lezbriddon 2 ай бұрын

would I buy it over dji? hell i bought bent horizon fimi over dji......

@YOKokob 3 ай бұрын

If it’s not half the price then I don’t see why you would get it, I checked the price there going for 12 hundred

@fpveverywhere.4640 3 ай бұрын

Hubsan pulled this same bullshit with their drones.

@1EyeInTheSky 3 ай бұрын

Is this a testing the waters type of thing? We see how DJI always seems to leak their products about a month before release. (wink wink nudge nudge) Look at the scuttlebutt on the Avata 2 now that we have seen the info from the FCC site. It drives curiosity for sure.

@Geeksvana 3 ай бұрын

I like the idea!

@conorstewart2214 3 ай бұрын

If this was that then why is it just a clone? Surely if it was a leak of a new product then it would be different in some ways.

@garylinnane917 3 ай бұрын

I was asking people's thoughts on that drone on Facebook - Dji Mini 4 pro page 😊

@Geeksvana 3 ай бұрын

Hmmm... trying to think what the consensus on a Mini 4 page would be... 😂

@garylinnane917 3 ай бұрын

@@Geeksvana people saying it's a fake

@johnburns5783 3 ай бұрын

I wonder if this is a way for DJI to get round a possible US ban of their products

@Geeksvana 3 ай бұрын

Hey John! I wondered that too. Although the new company is also Chinese so I think that is unlikely. It could be a longer term strategy I can't see though.

@alexalex5257 3 ай бұрын

hong kong is pseudo china, its not considered as all china, they dont speak the same language@@Geeksvana

@Geeksvana 3 ай бұрын

@alexalex5257 not politically. Any attempt by DJI to sell from a different brand from HK would get included. The people making these, (stupid and unnecessary), laws will be more than aware of the tactics. Other similar laws have processes to add any attempts to sidestep the legislation.

@alexalex5257 3 ай бұрын

@@Geeksvana well the proposed ban only says DJI not all Chinese drones. Imagine them banning all the Chinese drones from AliExpress amazon and such, there are thousands. They only mention especifically DJI.

@Geeksvana 3 ай бұрын

@alexalex5257 Correct. However, there is an entire department of people who's job it is to ensure the bans are effective. So as I explained, if DJI were seen to do something this blatant to avoid it, they would take action. This would not work in terms of sidestepping. Otherwise no ban would ever have an impact.

@ThatGoth 3 ай бұрын

Can I suggest unless you had an eye injury to get tested for diabetes, the mark in your eye is similar to what happened to mine when I found out I was diabetic.

@Geeksvana 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Really appreciate you kindly pointing it out. It has been checked when I had an injury in the same eye and turned out to be a mole of sorts! All safe though apparently. Thanks again!!

@ThatGoth 3 ай бұрын

@@Geeksvana That's good to hear, glad you are on top of it.

@monsterfeet6926 3 ай бұрын

I would buy if it did not have NFZ and no remote ID.

@DarkpawTheWolf 3 ай бұрын

Even if the price was half of DJI, I wouldn't buy it. "authorized" or not, it's still the equivalent to me of some guy on the side of the freeway willing to sell you a new "Model 3 Tesma" off the back of his truck. Hard pass.

@denyswoodroffe490 3 ай бұрын

Do you mean another Chinese company is copying another Chinese company’s products, surely not.

@cusuk366 3 ай бұрын

I'll take any drone that doesn't have I.D

@moemaster1966 3 ай бұрын

Well if DJI needed to say do business in let’s say ….Ukraine

@petetazflies 3 ай бұрын

Should imagine it's because of the possible DJI ban 😂

@BravoKiloZulu 3 ай бұрын

China facing China tier behaviour. Watch me cry.

@Poophead1 3 ай бұрын

Not showing up in my Amazon app (USA)

@Geeksvana 3 ай бұрын

Hey! Try this one... a.co/d/56BEeSi

@RESISTAGE 3 ай бұрын

shows on my Amazon

@Poophead1 3 ай бұрын

@@Geeksvana Thanks! Found it. Interesting read in the current reviews. They cite lack of battery compatability, no AI in RTH function and some other software related things. Also there is not currently an option for "extended warranty" and unknown actual customer support. Thank you for the vid and the link!