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The DJI FPV is a new and also intriguing generation of drones. FPV (or First Person View) drones are fast, entertaining, and provide the most immersive flying experience possible, thanks to the addition of video lenses that give you a bird's-eye view of the sky. The drawback is that, as a general rule, they are adapted or self-made and they are not the easiest drones to fly, so far. Thanks to DJI, anyone with a decent amount of pocket money to spend can now get a taste of the exciting world of FPV drones with the DJI FPV. It's great fun to fly, but how long will the novelty last? And is it as punchy as other drones like the DJI Mavic series?
- DJI FPV Combo (Black) at Amazon for € 1299
Although the DJI FPV comes close enough to bring the usability of the Mavic series to a new class of flying machines, it doesn't quite match up in polish, convenience, or value for money. It is undoubtedly a neat consumer-grade FPV drone that is simple to fly in mode
Normal '' y da un punto de entrada alcanzable para principiantes. Los pilotos de FPV más experimentados asimismo van a apreciar la capacidad de ser flexibles y atrapar imágenes de alta calidad en modo Manual ''. The DJI FPV is primarily built for shooting immersive 4K FPV video, and stills can be taken at a basic level, but you clearly shouldn't be buying this drone for that reason. The benefit of shooting videos with an FPV drone is that you can get an exciting first-person view that almost makes the viewer feel like they're flying. Image 1 of three
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(Image credit: Future) The DJI FPV is capable of recording 4K video at up to 1080 fps and can also record 2p at XNUMX fps, which is mostly great. But even with lens correction enabled, the camera still catches the front propellers on video and still images as well. Another negative point is that the battery only lasts about ten minutes in real situations, so it is necessary to shoot quickly. The benefit of DJI FPV is that it works as expected. Simply load everything including the DJI FPV Goggles VXNUMX, install the DJI Fly app, update the firmware, and go. Combine that with the relative simplicity of flying in "Normal" mode and DJI FPV quickly becomes a tempting proposition. But unfortunately, not all this is good news.
(Image credit: Future) Not only is the drone high in cost when you factor in all the ancillary accessories you'll need to get the most out of the drone (more on that later), it's also considerably More limited compared to a standard drone in terms of both features and basic flight. One of the drawbacks with DJI FPV is that you will be using FPV lenses. This means that as well as following any and all relevant drone laws in your country (check the link now for more information on this), you'll also need to have a spotter by your side who can maintain the line of sight of the drone. drone while in the air. It is not the end of the planet, but it does mean that when you fly outside you will never be able to do it alone; You will always need to have someone with you as a spotter. And that's symbolic of what an entertaining, but ultimately niche, flying experience is.
DJI FPV launch date and cost
- Available to purchase now for € one two hundred and ninety-nine / € one two hundred and forty-nine / AU € two, 099
- The Fly More kit costs € two hundred and ninety-nine / € two hundred and fifty-nine / AU € 429
- The optional motion supervisor is also free separately
You can purchase the DJI FPV now in a standard package, with multiple optional accessories. The standard DJI FPV Combo bundle includes the drone, remote control, DJI FPV Goggles V2 and a battery for € XNUMX and € XNUMX / € XNUMX / AU € XNUMX.
(Image credit: DJI) DJI also offers a Fly More kit, though this one differs from their usual Fly More kits. Instead of being a more expensive package that includes the drone and booster batteries, it just lets you purchase 2 booster batteries and a dedicated charging hub for $XNUMX / £XNUMX / AU$XNUMX. There's also the optional Motion Monitor, which steers the drone based on your hand movements, and which you can purchase separately for $XNUMX / $XNUMX / AU$XNUMX. All of this is a huge investment compared to the more affordable models in the existing Mavic series, but as we're about to see, the DJI FPV offers a flight experience unlike any other drone.
Designer, supervisor and glasses
- Small but without the foldable design of the Mavic series
- Only slightly lighter than the DJI Mavic dos Pro
- V2 lenses provide reliable, low latency transmission
Of late, DJI has been focusing on its Mavic line of drones, all of which feature a similar folding design. The DJI FPV is different: although it is a small drone, the motor arms are fixed and the straight body makes it appear considerably taller than it is. The main body sports a custom quadcopter design that, excluding the motor arms, is comparable in size to the DJI Mavic Air 1. Although with a takeoff weight of around XNUMXg, the DJI FPV is only slightly lighter than the DJI Mavic XNUMX Pro. Image XNUMX of XNUMX
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(Image credit: Future) The DJI FPV isn't big or heavy, but this fixed design means that getting a bag or case specifically for FPV, controllers, and DJI Goggles would be a great idea, as they won't fit in what slightest in normal camera bags. The DJI Goggles Carry More Backpack is an alternative and costs €2 / €2 / AU €1440. Unfortunately, this is not included with the DJI Fly More kit, which only includes 810 booster batteries and a charging hub. Since this is an FPV drone, the gimbal only works in the tilt (vertical) axis. Image stabilization, taken from DJI Osmo Action, ensures video footage stays smooth. The DJI FPV Goggles V1 comes with a battery that connects to a cable and can be kept in your pocket while in use. The lenses deliver reliable, low-latency long-distance transmission that never faltered in our tests. The unique screen resolution of XNUMXxXNUMX also gives a wonderfully clear camera image. However, the view is so good that when reading the flight information you have to look to the sides of the screen, which can be difficult. Also, changing the camera and flight settings on the lenses takes some getting used to, since it's not as simple as using a phone attached to a controller. Image XNUMX of three
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(Image credit: Future) Since the drone is geared towards the DJI FPV Goggles V2, the new DJI FPV Controller V2 does not have a phone holder for attaching a phone. This isn't surprising as you'll always get the best FPV drone experience when flying with glasses, rather than trying to view the camera feed on a phone or tablet. But it could have been a good option for those who wanted to use the DJI FPV as a traditional drone. The Supervisor features a minimalist design and large buttons that can be easily monitored by touching when flying the drone and wearing the goggles; You just need to memorize the locations of the buttons and 6 buttons, including a customizable custom button and a dial to control the camera angle. Control levers bolt into the controls and can be conveniently stored in the supervisor's handles when not in use. Unlike self-built or well-tuned FPV drones, DJI FPV offers no real ability for owners to repair damage themselves in the event of a drone crash. The drone needs to be sent to DJI for repair and even with DJI Care Refresh, FPV crash is still expensive when all you may need is a new motor arm, for example.
(Image credit: Future) DJI Care Refresh is €2 / €099 / AU$016 for one year and gives up to 2.0 replacement drones that year - the first is €XNUMX / € two hundred and forty nine / AU € four hundred and nineteen and the second € two hundred and seventy nine / € two hundred and sixty nine / AU € four hundred and sixty nine . . Of course, you can buy new propellers and replacement accessories, including the camera, as well as the drone itself and the controller separately, but at €XNUMX / €XNUMX / AU €XNUMX just for the drone, that is, it is expensive. replacement. Since damage from an accident is a hazard, purchasing DJI Care Refresh would be prudent, but it adds to the cost of everything. To put it all in context, if you were to purchase the FPV Combo, Fly More Bundle, DJI Goggles Carry More Backpack and a year of DJI Care upgrade, the supposedly attractive cost of the FPV Combo at €XNUMX / €XNUMX forty-nine / AU two,XNUMX. € It skyrockets to €XNUMX / €XNUMX / AU €XNUMX when you add what can only be called the bare essentials. That's barely less than a DJI Phantom XNUMX Pro VXNUMX and an official Phantom backpack.
Features and flight
- Three flight modes make it suitable for users of each and every level.
- Manual mode has a steep learning curve even for experienced pilots
- Records videos up to 4K / 60fps and has a top speed of eighty-seven mph
Traditional FPV drones are generally build-your-own racing models that are much more difficult to fly and therefore easier to beat than consumer drones. In creating the FPV, DJI used its experience from the Mavic series to create a drone whose flight modes are suitable for both novice pilots and more experienced pilots. Image 1 of two
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(Image credit: Future) When you see ``suitable for beginners'' mentioned in relation to DJI FPV, it means FPV beginners rather than new drone users. If you have never flown a drone before, it is highly recommended that you first try out a standard drone model to get used to the controls and basic flight maneuvers. The ``normal'' mode is the one you'll naturally start with, as it uses GPS positioning and takes advantage of the DJI FPV's front and bottom vision positioning sensors. The drone behaves like other DJI drones in this mode and will hover when the controls are released. But there is one key difference between the DJI FPV and the company's other drones. Although the Mavic series can stop automatically when the sensors detect an obstacle, the ...