This all adds up to quite an investment compared to more affordable models in the existing Mavic series – but as we'll see, the DJI FPV offers a flying experience that's quite unlike any other drone. But there is one key difference between the DJI FPV and the company's other drones. While the Mavic series can automatically stop when the sensors detect an obstacle, the FPV will simply slow down and alert you to the presence of danger – you must adjust flight yourself to avoid a collision. So, even in 'Normal' mode, you still need to take a great amount of care when flying the DJI FPV.

Max horizontal speed is subject to local laws and regulations. Always abide by local laws and regulations when flying. While the DJI FPV is arguably the most fun DJI drone to fly, its video and stills functionality is limited compared to Mavic and Phantom series drones. Still, the video capabilities on offer are still impressive for an FPV drone. CE: UK, Russia, France, Germany, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Macau, New Zealand, UAE, and other regions.

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This feature is only available when using DJI FPV. Transmitted images from the goggles to the app can be sent to a smartphone via cable (USB-C to USB-C or USB-C to lightning).

The goggles provide reliable long-distance, low-latency transmission which never once faltered during our testing. The single screen resolution of 1440x810 provides a beautifully clear image from the camera, too. The DJI FPV controller is obviously not the only one out there. If you already have an FPV controller, it’s almost a sure thing that you can connect it to your computer for use with an FPV simulator program. It’s not the end of the world, but it does mean that when flying outdoors you can never do it alone – you’ll always need to have someone with you acting as an observer. And that's symbolic of what is a fun, but ultimately niche, flying experience. Sport mode is a hybrid of the 'Normal' and 'Manual' modes, offering some of the maneuverability of the latter with some of the safety features of the former. Just to give you a flavor of the different modes in terms of speed, 'Manual' mode is capable of up to 87mph (0-62mph in two seconds), 'Sport' mode can reach speeds of up to 60mph, while 'Normal' mode is a much more modest 33mph. The screen frame rate changes with the video transmission frame rate. It may switch between 100 Hz and 60 Hz to adapt to the current video transmission frame rate.Designed for user comfort, the DJI RC is lightweight and fits perfectly in hand. Its 5.5-inch touch screen boasts 700 nits of brightness, ensuring clear visibility even in bright conditions. Remarkably, the controller's impressive 4-hour battery life allows for multiple flight sessions without the need for frequent recharging. maximum transmission distance; FCC: 4 km, CE: 0.7 km, SRRC: 4 km. Unobstructed, free of interference, when FCC compliant. Maximum flight range specification is a proxy for radio link strength and resilience. Always fly your drone within visual line of sight unless otherwise permitted. Data is tested under different standards in an outdoor open environment without interference. Only to serve as a reference for the max one-way communication distance without considering RTH. Please pay attention to any RTH prompts during actual flight. The 155° FOV is only available when the aspect ratio is 4:3, and the video recording specification is 2.7K@50/60fps or 1080p@50fps/60fps; the aspect ratio is 16:9, and the video recording specification is 4K@50/60fps, 2.7K@50/60fps, or 1080p@50/60fps.

Since the drone is geared towards the DJI FPV Goggles V2, the new DJI FPV Controller V2 doesn’t have a phone cradle for attaching a phone. This is unsurprising because you will always get the best experience from FPV drones when flown wearing goggles, as opposed to trying to view the camera feed on a phone or tablet. But it might have been a nice option for those wanting to use the DJI FPV as a traditional drone. Tested in an outdoor open environment without interference. The video transmission latency varies with different goggles. DJI FPV Goggles V2 can achieve video transmission of up to 810p. When you use DJI FPV Goggles V2 with the 810p/120fps video transmission, the lowest video transmission latency is less than 28 ms. In recent years, DJI’s focus has been on its Mavic line of drones, which all feature a similar folding design. The DJI FPV is different – while it's a small drone, the motor arms are fixed and the upright body makes it appear much larger than it is. Once you’ve plugged the controller into the computer, hopefully your computer will recognize the device. The next step is to configure the controller for the simulator of your choice. This will vary slightly by program, but should be fairly intuitive to figure out in the settings menu. When you see ‘suitable for beginners’ mentioned with regards to the DJI FPV, this means FPV beginners rather than first-time drone users. If you’ve never flown a drone before, it’s highly recommended that you try a standard drone model first to get used to the controls and basic flight maneuvers.

There are up to eight channels for DJI FPV Goggles depending on the region (FCC: 8, CE/SRRC: 4, MIC: 3). Each channel has a bandwidth of 20 MHz. The default channel is eight and only one pilot at a time is allowed to use this channel. Channel eight can be changed manually to avoid interference from other devices. All channels operate under a 5.8 GHz frequency. One of the great benefits of using an FPV simulator is that you get a pretty close to real-life FPV flight experience, and you get to fly and “crash” without doing any damage to your drone, and having to worry about repairs, either to your drone or to other property. Honing your skills in a simulator can be a huge cost savings, not to mention it’s just a ton of fun! FCC-compliant. Measurements were taken in unobstructed environments free of interference. Always follow local rules and regulations and fly your drone within your visual line of sight unless otherwise permitted.

FCC: United States, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Chile, Colombia, Puerto Rico, and other regions. The process of connecting your DJI FPV controller to your computer will vary slightly on the simulator you are using and on the operating system of your computer. But here are the basic steps outlined for you. 1. Choose a Flight Simulator Compatible with DJI FPV Remote Controller 2, which is sold separately, and the DJI Motion Controller. DJI RC Motion 2 currently does not support the DJI Virtual Flight app. After you’ve selected your controller in the simulator settings, you still need to calibrate the controller to work properly in the simulator program. It should lead you through the process with instructions on screen in the controls section. A couple things you may need to look out for include possibly setting a zero point for your throttle, or inverting the yaw axis, if things don’t seem to be responding as expected. One of the problems with flying the DJI FPV is that you’ll be wearing FPV goggles. This means that as well as following all the relevant drone laws in your country (see the link below for more on that), you’ll also need to have an observer standing next to you who can maintain visual line of sight of the drone while it’s in the air.

A fun but flawed FPV drone for beginners

The type of connection cable that you need will depend on the radio controller, but chances are pretty good that you’ll need either a USB-C cable or else a 3.5mm audio interface, similar to what is described above for the DJI FPV controller. Unobstructed, free of interference, and when FCC-compliant. Maximum flight range specification is a proxy for radio link strength and resilience. Always follow local rules and regulations and fly your drone within your visual line of sight unless otherwise permitted. With your controller connected and calibrated, the only thing left to do is start some virtual flying! On pretty much all of the FPV simulators, you can select the quad that you want to “fly” with, and then get to it! If your goal is to get some skills under your belt before (or in addition to) real-world flying, it’s a good idea to choose a virtual drone that’s pretty similar to the one you have, to master the feel and responsiveness of the drone in the simulator.