🔇 No chance for live audio during flight? Like you figured with your bridge - and in general - I find it extremely hard to judge vehicle state just from the live feed... I need to hear the frequency of the props 😪
You absolutely killed this review Ray! I've watched like 6 other reviews and still didn't know what to think. This was by FAR the best wrap up! Thank you!!!
This is really well put together and thank you for separating this into chapters. I just ordered my new drone and will be back for sure to to learn more
Thank you for the review. Top notch information with a lot of actual footage to verify the operation or feature you're describing. I've got a couple FPV quads along with a Chroma, a Typhoon and a Mavic Pro. I use the last three for photos/vidoes but this little Honey would be simply one for fast fun. The Motion Controller is MAJOR COOL. Thanks again!
Wow! I have a feeling that I'd fall over if I tried wearing these goggles with that view - or just throw myself to the ground so that I didn't hit my head on the underside of that bridge. Thanks for flying these missions so that I don't have to. :)
Just sold my Mavic pro and nabbed one of these. Looks pretty awesome and can’t wait to get my hands on it and see how I get on with it. Excellent review.
I have to say as someone who has flown lots of drones I disagree with the idea of starting with low price toy drones. The higher end drones are so much easier to fly. Better stabilization, lower latency, longer range, better safety features, more power to handle wind. All those things can allow for new pilots to easily practice.
Thanks Sebastien! Trying to shoot inside the goggles was a nightmare! I'm not sure if it comes out super great on video, but the view itself is nice and clear for real eyes.
@@Dcrainmaker I am sure it was not easy to record, but none of the other reviews I have watched so far include the user view, so you have a competitive advantage. Well done!
Errm so long as you have perfect vision! Still no positive diopter correcting lenses from DJI, so have to cram a small pair of reading glasses inside, Grr
Thanks - much appreciated! Indeed, though, you can crop in pretty easily to reduce the FOV slightly. Alternatively as soon as you add a bit of speed, the props disappear. Not at all ideal for slow filming (without cropping), but fine for anything with some movement.
good stuff. I got the dji fpv - did several hours in the sim - then bought the motion controller - tried it in the sim - so easy - flew the drone with motion controller 1st time - incredible - like swimming in mid air - the motion controller is all forwards.. no sideways or reverse - so less chance to collide with stuff - and so much fun - highly reccomend
Love this drone. Yes, I've had a slew of self built and RFT drones, but there is no comparison. This is a polished and amazing product worth every penny, at least for me. Even for a beginner, you'll really have to try hard to crash this in normal mode. Yes, if you try hard enough you will, but just like driving a car, don't take unnecessary chances. When you consider you are getting a set of $600 goggles and a $200 controller, the drone is really not so expensive.
By the way, did you get a chance to try out the motion controller in manual mode yet? I'm really interested if it has a similar feel to an airplane yoke.
Sadly, still unlocked in manual mode yet. The update on launch day only added sport mode. But in sport mode it’s pretty similar to airplane stick. But yeah, really looking forward to seeing how they implement manual mode. Could be a game changer.
@@Dcrainmaker one step closer! Yeah I really think a manual mode FPV like this would that type of joystick controller could be a game changer in terms of "fly feel". Btw, did you notice the simulator feeling pretty similar to real life flying? I'm wondering if you get used to the simulator and obstacle proximity if you will be pretty good at gauging your distance between obstacles or if there is still some learning curve going into the real life thing.
@@RindoRob I'm still a bit mixed on the simulator closeness in manual mode. I think it's close, but I also think for whatever reason I tend to suck at flying in simulators more than real life. Meaning, I can semi-reasonably get around in manual mode in real life, but in the simulator I'm auguring in like every 30 seconds.
Thank you for another great review. Agree on price and FPV standpoint- dam and dam! Think I'll wait it out for next iteration and price. From an outdoor adventurer perspective, would need it to be more portable/compact and truly a lower cost.
Thanks Robert! Indeed, the portability isn't super ideal. Somewhat funny story: Typically I never use the DJI bags/cases that come in the Fly More kits. Yet this time was literally the first time ever I was like "Huh, a case would actually be useful", due to the awkward nature of it. But no case came with it. Thus, I literally carried the thing around in an open-top Rubbermaid container everywhere. My spotter friends were like: Ummm...dude, you need to game up! 😂
Hey great video. Great break down of the different sections on the DJI fpv drone. I currently have a DJI mini 2 drone which I love. Maybe looking for something different and I love looking at fpv cinematic videos etc. not interested in flips etc.. would you get a DJI fpv drone or get the new DJI mini 3 with all its new features??? Any info be great..it be great to be able to test a DJI fpv drone out first
It's not quite a FPV drone with handling like a shopping cart and it lacks the camera usability/quality of other DJI drones... Shame they didn't give it some Skydio features as that would have better suited its use-case. I give it to you though, your review is the most honest and informative. Everybody I have seen so far have made their reviews more like ads. You deserve more views.
@@ghosttjr2 No, that's not true. Not sure where you're getting that from. As noted in the battery section, I was consistently getting about 12 minutes of flight time, in winter, flying at nearly 3x the baseline battery spec speed (roughly 100KPH, vs the 40KPH it's listed at...in summer). Undoubtedly, on a warm summer day that'll rise - as it always does for batteries.
Thanks very much for this! It might make sense to crash something cheaper first... Can you please link to a few starter FPV options you mention in the video? (e.g. couple hundred $$)
Thanks! A lot of people start off on Betafpv products, something like the toy FPV Racing starter, which is great for understanding indoors or in your backyard. However, ultimately, I'd recommend picking up a controller and goggles and learning in a simulator. If you're ultimately planning on going with the DJI FPV system, then going to the DJI V2 googles makes sense.
@@prowlus but you'd still also have to buy the entire fpv set up for it?? And you're far more likely to crash the Emax... seems like if you're set on getting a DJI then you might as well start on one... DJI also offer the extra cover, so if you crash in the first year, they replace it... don't see how investing in an entire different fpv set up purely just to learn how to fly a 'toy' drone...
Fantastic review Ray. I really really want one, but hardly use my Spark these days - and with the 2yr care and spare batteries it’s just short of €2k. I think I’ll have to be sensible this time round and walk away and get rid of this FOMO.
Thanks great review!! Will we be able to use 1st gen headsets and purchase motion controller to use simulator? I am handicapped with basic one hand and am thrilled to finally see an option that'll enable me to fly!! :>
The app is called DJI Virtual Flight, and I just grabbed it off the Apple App Store. Then power up your controller and goggles, plus also connect your goggles to your phone. Be sure to use a cable that works with data (like the original cable from your phone). Quick and easy.
Ray, I wasn't expecting you to have a review on this. I'm guessing this is a way to show that a non FPV flier can more easily transition to FPV without all the hours and hours of learning flight controls. I like it, and as always, love the depth of reviews.
Thanks! Yup, I think it's cool tech and I'd love to get my FPV acro skills better over time. Right now I've got a fair bit of precision flying fast and close to things, but less so with acro type stuff. I'm super interested to see the Motion Controller enable Manual mode (right now just sport mode was added in today's firmware, alongside the existing normal mode I showed). I think that's got tons of potential to really open things up.
@@Dcrainmaker you definitely have an awesome job, and do an amazing job with some dry humor thrown in Ray! Been following you for years, and you've moved me to buy many a sports watch and gopro. Unfortunately no matter how many times I read/watch a review of yours about a Fenix watch, I can't seem to keep them long enough to work out the heart rate quirks.
I have the DJI FPV Remote Controller, Mode 2, (The large Black controller) and I'm wondering if that has the emergency brake and hover button on there?
Can you cover more in depth the manual mode (attitude) versus full manual mode? For instance, do you need to adjust the left stick in attitude mode? Etc...
Hey 👋 this review is awesome and honest. I have a question. Is it possible to fly this drone without wearing the googles? Like after practicing enough?
Just got this kit for Christmas and I’ve never flown a drone at all lol. Is there a cheap drone I can buy that will work with the dji remote and goggles? Thanks for any advice
Great review. I really think they've missed the mark with this one as it fills a gap that nobody wants to be in. It's not a good cinematic drone, not a racing drone, not as versatile as a cinematic gopro setup on a fpv drone, and MOST importantly it's not durable enough. Almost every review seen so far the reviewers (who are seasoned pilots) have snapped the arms off, and expensive arms they are. Fortunately DJI are kings of evolutionary design, and without a doubt their next FPV offering will be gold.
I agree they may have landed sorta in the middle, but I don't think it's too bad. I think this does appeal to people who were considering a higher end Cinewhoop, but didn't really want to deal with all the 'baggage' of FPV (batteries namely, but also some DIY aspects)...and of course, have more money. Whereas, I think the gap is mostly around lack of features people expect from a DJI drone in 2020/2021 around intelligent flight modes - especially kinda silly stuff like the common orbit or dronie style shots that people part b-roll from.
Great video, thank you! I have one nagging question remaining and hope you could answer it. How does one actually roll and pitch in full manual mode? Is it the far sides of the joystick axises? If I'm flying straight ahead and want to pitch back 90 degrees to go straight up how would I do it? Thanks!
Identical to any other quad, once you’ve unlocked the secondary manual mod, so for a roll both sticks to the outside, and then throttle accordingly. Technically you can also swap to two other modes, (mode 1/2/3), but I prefer minimizing the ways I can kill something on one sitting.
Great review and sensible suggestions at the end. What really draws me to this drone are the goggles. I really don't want to be using my phone to view the camera feed. Having said that, is it possible to pair the goggles with the Mavic Air 2...? I'm guessing not, right?
They've actually gotten better in the last year or two with drones getting modest firmware updates, but nothing major. However, on the FPV goggle side they do oddly have a slightly bigger history of sending updates (like the 50Mbps update) than they do on the consumer devices.
Ray let me tell you I have been into racing/freestyle drones way before I got into fitness (and hence following you) and you did an amazing job in this review and in the flying. Personally this drone is not for me as you mentioned way heavier than I expect and way way way weaker as I am used to crashing doing 90 mph and be able to recover my drone and fly again with pretty much just a new set of props.
The most amazing thing about drones and the speed that tech advances is that by the time we get to Skydio 6, it will like be as fast as this and will fly pretty much flawlessly 100% on it's own.
Hmm, that's actually an interesting question. There's lots of quirks right now in compatibility. For example, in audience mode the DJI FPV v1 goggles won't connect yet to it. And other things like the Smart Controller don't use OccuSync 3.0. For the Air Units, I didn't see explicit mention of those one way or the other. They obviously connect with the FPV v2 goggles, which are clearly O3, so I'd presume there's some backwards compatibility in the controller too. Anyway, all ask...
Awesome video! Curious, how did you add the footage from the goggles POV on this video? Which shows the settings..I want to grab footage from the goggles with all the details showing. Is that possible? Thank you!
You mention an FPV simulator but all I can find online is the standard DJI simulator. Are they one in the same? If not, where do I find the FPV simulator. Thanks for a great video!
Ray, you suggested that, at this price, it would make a poor choice for a first fpv drone for a beginner. So, without spending extra money on a cheaper drone first, would practicing on DJI's Virtual Flight App. make anyone skillful enough? Any thoughts? Thanks for the great review!
I think so. If you practiced fully in there (with a real control), to the point of using manual mode for probably 15-20 hours or so and got comfortable with controlled manual flight, then I think you could make the switch. Otherwise, I'd start off with things like pre-built Whoop drones (such as the toy racer one), and then build up from there.
As a professional FPV pilot, I’ve learned that doing around 30-40 hours on the simulator(Liftoff) with the DJI FPV Remote allowed me to comfortably transfer over to flying the real thing. The simulator is almost exactly like the real thing. If you can fly and land in the simulator, you’d be set for the real deal.
I saw people plug in the cable from the goggles to a display and they were watching the drone fly around from the tailgate of the truck and then another thing you’re not supposed to let sunlight hit the lenses were you view the images
I can see how version II if this would have a basic front facing camera, and then a 360 main camera. Basically pilot the drone without worrying too much about framing the shot, then go back and set the focus points in post. Then you could essentially solve all the smart shot issues without having to put all sorts of avoidance sensors that quite frankly ruin the whole experience of squeezing through tight spots.
Indeed. Semi similar to what Insta360 was proposing with their DJI Mavic mod system. I’m not sure if they ever ended up shipping that, but cool concept in theory. I think execution really needed to be internal like you said though.
@@Dcrainmaker theoretically, you could put (4) lenses on each side and go completely without any kind of gimbal at all. Build the lenses directly into the frame, or even by the motors on each arm. I loved my Rylo
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Thanks for watching everyone! And feel free to let me know down here in the comments if there's other areas you want more detail on!
Great work as always, just ordered mine.
@@ChupacabraOffroad Thanks!!!
I would appreciate if u buy me one!
🔇 No chance for live audio during flight? Like you figured with your bridge - and in general - I find it extremely hard to judge vehicle state just from the live feed... I need to hear the frequency of the props 😪
Would be interested in knowing more about how to do the tricks that the drone offers. Thanks and great video!
You absolutely killed this review Ray! I've watched like 6 other reviews and still didn't know what to think. This was by FAR the best wrap up! Thank you!!!
Thanks - much appreciated!
Dude you have a review about every photo thing possible lol and sooo detailed I love it. Keep the drones coming too
Thanks!!!
Thanks again for another great video where you touch all the important point and question.
" damn and damn that price "
Two things my wife will say when she finds out I ordered this. 🤭
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Great info and straight to the point. I’m experienced regular drone and fpv flier and found this very useful.
This is really well put together and thank you for separating this into chapters. I just ordered my new drone and will be back for sure to to learn more
Thanks Chris - appreciate it! Enjoy the new gear!
Thank you for the review. Top notch information with a lot of actual footage to verify the operation or feature you're describing. I've got a couple FPV quads along with a Chroma, a Typhoon and a Mavic Pro. I use the last three for photos/vidoes but this little Honey would be simply one for fast fun. The Motion Controller is MAJOR COOL. Thanks again!
Well explained, thank you sir.
"The is the sound of death!" lol soooo good!
After watching your vids suddenly I want one. Thank you for the review. Best regards from the Philippines
Wow! I have a feeling that I'd fall over if I tried wearing these goggles with that view - or just throw myself to the ground so that I didn't hit my head on the underside of that bridge. Thanks for flying these missions so that I don't have to. :)
😂🤣
Just sold my Mavic pro and nabbed one of these. Looks pretty awesome and can’t wait to get my hands on it and see how I get on with it. Excellent review.
Enjoy!!!
@@Dcrainmaker thank and I’ll try to, hopefully I won’t crash it. Got the motion controller as well so looking forward to giving that a try.
I have to say as someone who has flown lots of drones I disagree with the idea of starting with low price toy drones. The higher end drones are so much easier to fly. Better stabilization, lower latency, longer range, better safety features, more power to handle wind. All those things can allow for new pilots to easily practice.
DJI keeps making AMAZING products
Thanks for the review
Super test 👌 thanks
Nice review & footage from the Dutch mountains 👌
Finally a review showing what's displayed inside of the goggles. Great!
Thanks Sebastien! Trying to shoot inside the goggles was a nightmare! I'm not sure if it comes out super great on video, but the view itself is nice and clear for real eyes.
@@Dcrainmaker I am sure it was not easy to record, but none of the other reviews I have watched so far include the user view, so you have a competitive advantage. Well done!
Errm so long as you have perfect vision! Still no positive diopter correcting lenses from DJI, so have to cram a small pair of reading glasses inside, Grr
Awesome overview - I'm a bit surprised to see props in the frame on a cinematic FPV drone
Thanks - much appreciated! Indeed, though, you can crop in pretty easily to reduce the FOV slightly. Alternatively as soon as you add a bit of speed, the props disappear. Not at all ideal for slow filming (without cropping), but fine for anything with some movement.
客观的评价，这样评测很好。感谢分享！
good stuff. I got the dji fpv - did several hours in the sim - then bought the motion controller - tried it in the sim - so easy - flew the drone with motion controller 1st time - incredible - like swimming in mid air - the motion controller is all forwards.. no sideways or reverse - so less chance to collide with stuff - and so much fun - highly reccomend
Great review, picked mine up today. Lots to learn :)
Thanks - enjoy!!
Always great and helpful reviews DC Rainmaker!
Thanks, much appreciated!
Nice in depth review. Very helpful. Thinking of getting the FPV drone for myself after watching this.
4m in ... thought you were landing in the river. heart stopped.
Me too...a few times!
I saw tu low
I love the startup sound 14:59
4:45 the sound it makes when it clipped the bridge 😂
The best review I watched up to now
Thanks - much appreciated!
Wow, this review was 💯!
Α great review as always! Thank you DC. Very informative and entertaining.. All you need to supplement is the FPV against the wind by the sea :)
Next Thursday is looking strong! Hoping it happens! Oddly, we've had super calm winds for three weeks now.
Great Drone Review thanks for sharing
Thanks Tony!!!
This was very helpful!
Thanks!!!
Excellent vid!
That emergency stop is not only cool be probably incredibly useful too.
Haha the 23rd thing made me laugh 😂 good job DC 🙌🏼as always you outdone yourself with this thorough overview!
Thanks Ozzy!
Great overview Ray!!!
Thanks Aldryn, appreciate it!
“FlyPath” in the HOUSE!! Lol
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Props in ths shot... what a bummer. Great review Ray!
Thanks!
Great vid keep it up
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Great review Ray.👏👏👏
Thanks Shane!
Detailed review 👍😎
Thank you from Frisco, TX.
Great review for sure
Thanks!!!
Great overview mate
Thanks man!
Excellent overall review, keep make great video
Thanks!!
Thank you
I can't wait for the updated version
A complete review, like we've got used to from DC Rainmaker 🖖🏼😉
Thanks - appreciate it!
Hope to be able to buy one soon
Love this drone. Yes, I've had a slew of self built and RFT drones, but there is no comparison. This is a polished and amazing product worth every penny, at least for me. Even for a beginner, you'll really have to try hard to crash this in normal mode. Yes, if you try hard enough you will, but just like driving a car, don't take unnecessary chances. When you consider you are getting a set of $600 goggles and a $200 controller, the drone is really not so expensive.
Thanks a lot! waiting a footage samples ))))
Here ya go: drive.google.com/drive/folders/15uD1W7VxAAEv9EBTHPF6DsZkNt-S_mMc?usp=sharing
@@Dcrainmaker amazing ))) ♥️✊🏻
on point, its nice for newcomers though.
Thanks! Also, I approve of your screename! 😂
This would be so cool for following a fast skier or motor racing etc.
Great. The only video explain so clearly. So wanted to get the FPV but I need panorama photo function so.. will skip This time. Getting 2s first.
Fantastic review. Superior
Thanks, much appreciated!
That looks awesome. I've always thought of getting a drone. 🍻
I'm not sure if I'd start on this one, but it's definitely an option!
@@Dcrainmaker yeah. Tiz nice though init.
23 things!? You have outdone yourself this time Ray!
By the way, did you get a chance to try out the motion controller in manual mode yet? I'm really interested if it has a similar feel to an airplane yoke.
Sadly, still unlocked in manual mode yet. The update on launch day only added sport mode. But in sport mode it’s pretty similar to airplane stick. But yeah, really looking forward to seeing how they implement manual mode. Could be a game changer.
@@Dcrainmaker one step closer! Yeah I really think a manual mode FPV like this would that type of joystick controller could be a game changer in terms of "fly feel".
Btw, did you notice the simulator feeling pretty similar to real life flying? I'm wondering if you get used to the simulator and obstacle proximity if you will be pretty good at gauging your distance between obstacles or if there is still some learning curve going into the real life thing.
@@RindoRob I'm still a bit mixed on the simulator closeness in manual mode. I think it's close, but I also think for whatever reason I tend to suck at flying in simulators more than real life. Meaning, I can semi-reasonably get around in manual mode in real life, but in the simulator I'm auguring in like every 30 seconds.
@@Dcrainmaker really interesting to hear. Maybe you just fly better when the stakes are high haha. Thanks for the info!
glad your drone lived on my friend
Who else hits the like button for his videos before they have even loaded in?
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Thank you for another great review. Agree on price and FPV standpoint- dam and dam! Think I'll wait it out for next iteration and price. From an outdoor adventurer perspective, would need it to be more portable/compact and truly a lower cost.
Thanks Robert! Indeed, the portability isn't super ideal. Somewhat funny story: Typically I never use the DJI bags/cases that come in the Fly More kits. Yet this time was literally the first time ever I was like "Huh, a case would actually be useful", due to the awkward nature of it. But no case came with it. Thus, I literally carried the thing around in an open-top Rubbermaid container everywhere. My spotter friends were like: Ummm...dude, you need to game up! 😂
Hey great video. Great break down of the different sections on the DJI fpv drone. I currently have a DJI mini 2 drone which I love. Maybe looking for something different and I love looking at fpv cinematic videos etc. not interested in flips etc.. would you get a DJI fpv drone or get the new DJI mini 3 with all its new features??? Any info be great..it be great to be able to test a DJI fpv drone out first
It's not quite a FPV drone with handling like a shopping cart and it lacks the camera usability/quality of other DJI drones... Shame they didn't give it some Skydio features as that would have better suited its use-case.
I give it to you though, your review is the most honest and informative. Everybody I have seen so far have made their reviews more like ads. You deserve more views.
Thanks Michal - appreciate it!
The flight time advertised as 20 minutes is a complete scam, the real flight time is 4-5 minutes in real life!!!
@@ghosttjr2 No, that's not true. Not sure where you're getting that from. As noted in the battery section, I was consistently getting about 12 minutes of flight time, in winter, flying at nearly 3x the baseline battery spec speed (roughly 100KPH, vs the 40KPH it's listed at...in summer). Undoubtedly, on a warm summer day that'll rise - as it always does for batteries.
nice video, mixing between N and S I am getting about 8 minutes of flight time.
Awesome review 👍
Any chance you can test what payload can the DJI FPV drone can do??
Thats would be interesting to see.
Thanks
Thanks very much for this! It might make sense to crash something cheaper first... Can you please link to a few starter FPV options you mention in the video? (e.g. couple hundred $$)
Thanks! A lot of people start off on Betafpv products, something like the toy FPV Racing starter, which is great for understanding indoors or in your backyard. However, ultimately, I'd recommend picking up a controller and goggles and learning in a simulator. If you're ultimately planning on going with the DJI FPV system, then going to the DJI V2 googles makes sense.
@@Dcrainmaker thanks I’ll check it out!
An Emax tinyhawk rtf would be a good way to start and not kill a £1200 quad by my opinion
@@prowlus but you'd still also have to buy the entire fpv set up for it?? And you're far more likely to crash the Emax... seems like if you're set on getting a DJI then you might as well start on one... DJI also offer the extra cover, so if you crash in the first year, they replace it... don't see how investing in an entire different fpv set up purely just to learn how to fly a 'toy' drone...
@@Dcrainmaker What simulator you recommend? Thanks
Fantastic review Ray. I really really want one, but hardly use my Spark these days - and with the 2yr care and spare batteries it’s just short of €2k. I think I’ll have to be sensible this time round and walk away and get rid of this FOMO.
Sensible? Well...that takes all the fun out of it. 😂
great video! Question.. but to listen live the noise of the engines?
Thanks great review!! Will we be able to use 1st gen headsets and purchase motion controller to use simulator? I am handicapped with basic one hand and am thrilled to finally see an option that'll enable me to fly!! :>
Where/How do I connect to the simulator? Wonderful video. I took my first flights and hit 109 Km/hr. This this is a beast!!!
The app is called DJI Virtual Flight, and I just grabbed it off the Apple App Store. Then power up your controller and goggles, plus also connect your goggles to your phone. Be sure to use a cable that works with data (like the original cable from your phone). Quick and easy.
Thanks for the video. You didn’t cover image roll correction. Could you tell me how efficient it is? 🙌
Ray, I wasn't expecting you to have a review on this. I'm guessing this is a way to show that a non FPV flier can more easily transition to FPV without all the hours and hours of learning flight controls. I like it, and as always, love the depth of reviews.
Thanks! Yup, I think it's cool tech and I'd love to get my FPV acro skills better over time. Right now I've got a fair bit of precision flying fast and close to things, but less so with acro type stuff. I'm super interested to see the Motion Controller enable Manual mode (right now just sport mode was added in today's firmware, alongside the existing normal mode I showed). I think that's got tons of potential to really open things up.
@@Dcrainmaker you definitely have an awesome job, and do an amazing job with some dry humor thrown in Ray! Been following you for years, and you've moved me to buy many a sports watch and gopro. Unfortunately no matter how many times I read/watch a review of yours about a Fenix watch, I can't seem to keep them long enough to work out the heart rate quirks.
@@CJS10mm Thanks, appreciate it! Yeah, HR can be tough sometimes - it tends to be so personal unfortunately. :(
Great review mate - nicely done. What would you recommend for someone who's new to FPV drones?
I have the DJI FPV Remote Controller, Mode 2, (The large Black controller) and I'm wondering if that has the emergency brake and hover button on there?
Can you cover more in depth the manual mode (attitude) versus full manual mode? For instance, do you need to adjust the left stick in attitude mode? Etc...
Great video. I’ll wait... there will be a foldable version in like 1 year.
Hey 👋 this review is awesome and honest. I have a question. Is it possible to fly this drone without wearing the googles? Like after practicing enough?
Just got this kit for Christmas and I’ve never flown a drone at all lol. Is there a cheap drone I can buy that will work with the dji remote and goggles? Thanks for any advice
Yay for the Netherlands
Great review. I really think they've missed the mark with this one as it fills a gap that nobody wants to be in. It's not a good cinematic drone, not a racing drone, not as versatile as a cinematic gopro setup on a fpv drone, and MOST importantly it's not durable enough. Almost every review seen so far the reviewers (who are seasoned pilots) have snapped the arms off, and expensive arms they are. Fortunately DJI are kings of evolutionary design, and without a doubt their next FPV offering will be gold.
I agree they may have landed sorta in the middle, but I don't think it's too bad. I think this does appeal to people who were considering a higher end Cinewhoop, but didn't really want to deal with all the 'baggage' of FPV (batteries namely, but also some DIY aspects)...and of course, have more money. Whereas, I think the gap is mostly around lack of features people expect from a DJI drone in 2020/2021 around intelligent flight modes - especially kinda silly stuff like the common orbit or dronie style shots that people part b-roll from.
Great video, thank you! I have one nagging question remaining and hope you could answer it. How does one actually roll and pitch in full manual mode? Is it the far sides of the joystick axises?
If I'm flying straight ahead and want to pitch back 90 degrees to go straight up how would I do it? Thanks!
Identical to any other quad, once you’ve unlocked the secondary manual mod, so for a roll both sticks to the outside, and then throttle accordingly.
Technically you can also swap to two other modes, (mode 1/2/3), but I prefer minimizing the ways I can kill something on one sitting.
Great review and sensible suggestions at the end. What really draws me to this drone are the goggles. I really don't want to be using my phone to view the camera feed. Having said that, is it possible to pair the goggles with the Mavic Air 2...? I'm guessing not, right?
Do you expect DJI to send firmware updates with the current hardware? Or will they just move on and sell a new drone version?
They've actually gotten better in the last year or two with drones getting modest firmware updates, but nothing major. However, on the FPV goggle side they do oddly have a slightly bigger history of sending updates (like the 50Mbps update) than they do on the consumer devices.
Ray let me tell you I have been into racing/freestyle drones way before I got into fitness (and hence following you) and you did an amazing job in this review and in the flying. Personally this drone is not for me as you mentioned way heavier than I expect and way way way weaker as I am used to crashing doing 90 mph and be able to recover my drone and fly again with pretty much just a new set of props.
Thanks - that's much appreciated! I tried to cover the segment the best I can. Slowly but surely on my FPV skills...
Is RTH automatically activated when loose connection in M mode? So from M tot N mode and then RTH?
Damn and DAAAAAAAAMN
Is it possible to use this dji fpv drone with android phone as remote control? Just the drone and android phone
I want one! :D
But I don't want to pay for one..
Haha!
The most amazing thing about drones and the speed that tech advances is that by the time we get to Skydio 6, it will like be as fast as this and will fly pretty much flawlessly 100% on it's own.
Great overview. I'm guessing the new remote works with existing DJI air units?
Hmm, that's actually an interesting question. There's lots of quirks right now in compatibility. For example, in audience mode the DJI FPV v1 goggles won't connect yet to it. And other things like the Smart Controller don't use OccuSync 3.0. For the Air Units, I didn't see explicit mention of those one way or the other. They obviously connect with the FPV v2 goggles, which are clearly O3, so I'd presume there's some backwards compatibility in the controller too. Anyway, all ask...
Awesome video! Curious, how did you add the footage from the goggles POV on this video? Which shows the settings..I want to grab footage from the goggles with all the details showing. Is that possible? Thank you!
Sadly just by sticking my phone into three goggles lens. It sucks. No workaround yet.
does the emergency brake work when its flipped upside down?
any idea why the batterys dont work for the drone as in the they power it up and everything but wont allow the drone to fly?
Pretty footage. Where was it filmed?
Around the Netherlands. Cheers!
You mention an FPV simulator but all I can find online is the standard DJI simulator. Are they one in the same? If not, where do I find the FPV simulator. Thanks for a great video!
It’s called DJI Virtual Flight, and is in the app stores.
@@Dcrainmaker Thanks!!!
Ray, you suggested that, at this price, it would make a poor choice for a first fpv drone for a beginner. So, without spending extra money on a cheaper drone first, would practicing on DJI's Virtual Flight App. make anyone skillful enough? Any thoughts? Thanks for the great review!
I think so. If you practiced fully in there (with a real control), to the point of using manual mode for probably 15-20 hours or so and got comfortable with controlled manual flight, then I think you could make the switch. Otherwise, I'd start off with things like pre-built Whoop drones (such as the toy racer one), and then build up from there.
As a professional FPV pilot, I’ve learned that doing around 30-40 hours on the simulator(Liftoff) with the DJI FPV Remote allowed me to comfortably transfer over to flying the real thing. The simulator is almost exactly like the real thing. If you can fly and land in the simulator, you’d be set for the real deal.
@@AspiredTechStudios Thank you!
The virtual flight sim with goggles gave me severe motion sickness! Think I’ll have to stick with the real thing!
I saw people plug in the cable from the goggles to a display and they were watching the drone fly around from the tailgate of the truck and then another thing you’re not supposed to let sunlight hit the lenses were you view the images
I can see how version II if this would have a basic front facing camera, and then a 360 main camera.
Basically pilot the drone without worrying too much about framing the shot, then go back and set the focus points in post.
Then you could essentially solve all the smart shot issues without having to put all sorts of avoidance sensors that quite frankly ruin the whole experience of squeezing through tight spots.
Indeed. Semi similar to what Insta360 was proposing with their DJI Mavic mod system. I’m not sure if they ever ended up shipping that, but cool concept in theory. I think execution really needed to be internal like you said though.
@@Dcrainmaker theoretically, you could put (4) lenses on each side and go completely without any kind of gimbal at all. Build the lenses directly into the frame, or even by the motors on each arm.
I loved my Rylo
Good ol’ Rylo, they were so far ahead of the software game when they first launched.
This drone itching me since i saw it..but since i have glasses, are those goggles comfortable to wear for people with glasses?
I think the next step is intelligent flight mode for fpv style shots. The learning curve for M Is still quite high.
Indeed!
Doesn anyone know how to disable the auto rth when the battery hits ~30%