DJI FPV drone review: fast and furious
Ғылым және технология
DJI is joining the cinematic FPV trend and is releasing its first FPV drone. The drone is bundled together with DJI’s existing goggles and a brand new controller. We take a look at how it compares to the rest of the market and how hard it is to fly FPV?
Correction: At 10:09 I say the obstacle sensors only work in manual mode. I misspoke, they only work in normal mode.
If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics policy: bit.ly/2TQsqjB
You can get the DJI FPV here: bit.ly/3sI76eo
Learn more: bit.ly/3bVBSJJ
Special thanks to Reza for helping with the review, check his Instagram for more fun FPV content / inspirefpv
Subscribe: goo.gl/G5RXGs
Like The Verge on Facebook: goo.gl/2P1aGc
Follow on Twitter: goo.gl/XTWX61
Follow on Instagram: goo.gl/7ZeLvX
Why'd You Push That Button Podcast: pod.link/1295289748
The Vergecast Podcast: pod.link/430333725
More about our podcasts: www.theverge.com/podcasts
Read More: www.theverge.com
Community guidelines: bit.ly/2D0hlAv
Wallpapers from The Verge: bit.ly/2xQXYJr
Subscribe to Verge Science on KZread, a new home base for our explorations into the future of science: bit.ly/2FqJZMl
Пікірлер: 378
Where’s the worst place you crashed a drone?
@DuncanRawlinson
3 жыл бұрын
middle of a lake
@TheVerge
3 жыл бұрын
I’m sorry ☹️
@shab-re5334
3 жыл бұрын
in a school, took my drone :(
@ZengJiawei
3 жыл бұрын
South Korea, drone lost control and smashed against building and free fall from 12 storey high but still survived with massive scuff.
@Paco1337
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheVerge Odakle je decko sto prica 😀
3:16 a security guard is called out about a drone on the loose
@tonyholmes4788
3 жыл бұрын
I noticed that too 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣
“Where can I fly this drone?” Not over container ships, that’s for sure.
@beauyj1733
3 жыл бұрын
whys that haha
@KjetilBalstad
3 жыл бұрын
There is a huuuuuge difference between where you can fly, and where you CAN fly these drones...
i never come this early for the verge video. The fpv looks tempting!
But why would your first flight be in a park full of trees?
@OleOlson
3 жыл бұрын
and why did he focus so much on trying to fit through such tight spaces? Seems like a softer course and aerial shots would have been the wiser option.
FInally It has arrived! I've been waiting for the this drone to drop (not lliterally) for so long.
@TheVerge
3 жыл бұрын
Well! You're in luck cause I "dropped" two of them ! - Vjeran
@barryneild379
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheVerge 🤣 dummy doesn't know how to fly
@barryneild379
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheVerge Leave it to the professionals
Awesome review Vjeran! Covered it all! Definitely a great beginner drone! Thanks again for having me out as your pilot that day! Will definitely be seeing you in the skies 😎🚁
@TheVerge
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all your help!! And yes, until our (flight)paths cross again! 😄 - Vjeran
I think the goggles look badass ;D
WE GET IT DJI MADE A NEW DRONE. My entire KZread suggestions are full of this new quad
fpv is awesome the way it looks when you are flying its on another level
Thank you for using the metric system as main unit it is so much better thx :D
@TheVerge
3 жыл бұрын
Lol! I got you! And yes, it's better. No question about it. - Vjeran
Great review that sounds like a review and not a sales pitch.👍🏽
Quick tip for newbie drone pilots: FLY FAR AWAY FROM STUFF!
@TheVerge
3 жыл бұрын
The second time I crashed...was into the ground... in a very open field... - Vjeran
@APOLLOSTEES
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheVerge 😆😆 I don't know what to say to that.
@rere439
3 жыл бұрын
@@APOLLOSTEES LOL
@shreyashkolhe7887
3 жыл бұрын
@@APOLLOSTEES newbie ultraa pro max 😂😂
@FPFPV
3 жыл бұрын
Until you get good, then fly close to stuff ;)
Did you even do any research? Building an fpv quadcopter does not require calibrating motors, and what is this balance you talk of, I think you mean pid tuning.
Very cool. Thanks for making this video.
how can you stay mad at that face.
Great content, currently saving up for this drone.
Does this drone not allow you to fly in FAA Red zones like the other models?
I always fly with reverse Throttle, so if I pull on the throttle stick, the aircraft ascends. Is it possible to adjust the sticks and reverse throttle?
On the parts list - I didnt notice motors, is that something you can replace yourself Or DJI would require you to send it in?
That new motion controller is awesome it is like what a fighter pilot uses
Great review! This helps a lot. I am a retired Army helicopter pilot, and this reminds me of NOE flying only at a much greater speed. I am considering this for my first drone. Any updated advise on that? Thank you very much.
Most importantly my friend. Is that a Manchester United mug in the bottom left corner of the video? If so, as a lad from Manchester I have now subbed to this channel. Lol. Many thanks.
Great info thank you
Do we know yet what the color space and bit depth of the video is?
Tinyhawk rtf have the goggles and radio (controller) included for extremely cheap
You’re nuts those goggles are so cyberpunk fire 🔥
lovely, honest review! Who doesn't want one?? You have some awesome places to fly it too. Can't help thinking DJI will make more money out of spares than Apple do repairing cracked screens. Added to my WANT list.
Okay so important question from both a professional and hobbyist point of view...I own a Mavic Air and use it for Real Estate/Business promo videos...will this work the same as far as cinematics go? Seems like it would. Thanks in advance for the info!
@TheVerge
3 жыл бұрын
It’s a very different experience. I’d say stick with the Air for architecture and such. - Vjeran
When DJI makes a drone that has acceleration comparable to a Tesla.... wut
The image is that good or you have a lot post edition?? Thanks
omg that's so cool!!
Can you take half way decent photos with this drone, will it save me needing to buy a mavic just for good stills?
@arnaspalmer5663
3 жыл бұрын
12mp stills
thanks for the metrics
Ah yes, a price point to near match that next stimulus check.
@Everet_D
3 жыл бұрын
Right though!!!
@y.l.6229
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly if plus tax!
@Everet_D
3 жыл бұрын
@@y.l.6229 yeah
@malaysiadentist4637
3 жыл бұрын
Yeay!
@crackhead2able
3 жыл бұрын
Same y’all money only 5 mins of flight time.
Does dji fpv had 2d goggles as I can only use 1 eye as 2nd eye I blow 4 nerve cells in left eye hence I can't eva see 3d or real fpv
Anyone get a notification that fly more package shipped separately from the actual drone? DJI just sent me an email saying the flymore package has shipped, but not the FPV drone? Like what is the point of doing this? I know you want to get stuff out the door, but I can wait. I have no need for the batteries without the drone. I could understand the other way around.
I have been waiting for FPV for the "novice" and don't have the $$ constraints that a younger person might have. I'll be checking out more FPV/DJI vids, but you did a great job a focused on all the right ingredients. How strongly would you recommend the virtual flying first?
Great and compelling video from "Not Dieter" 👍🏽👍🏽
@TheVerge
3 жыл бұрын
I’m stuck with that from now on, huh? - Vjeran
@rufoneq
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheVerge yes, you are 😁😁😁
What is the hard case brand / model you use for this dji drone?
So just to be clear. If you are flying in the direction of 30km/h Wind and this thing reaches top speed of 140km/h, half a kilo may come towards you at 170km/h. Sounds fun.
the motion controller is included? you did not feel like testing it so just did not include it in the review?
Any advice for be award of no fly-zone in San Francisco beside then near SFO? 8:31 I was walking to Joe DiMaggio and saw you recording in the school.
Big hooray for pushing the metric system here!
Why the propellers are visible in some of your shots?
Best buy drone with decent camera?
The next fast and furious movie will be racing drones
finally I can live my life in third person view
@TaoOo
3 жыл бұрын
Prepare to buy a lot of (expensive) replacement parts.
How long it takes to charge that dron fully from dead?
The googles indeed looks badass! like a cyberpunk street fashion look like a gadget guy class in FPS games :D
I wish DJI Would accept a trade-in of the V1 goggles for the V2 at a discounted price.
Where did you get that neon green piece?
How does the controller work when switching between auto and manual mode? The way the throttle works in the two modes would be different, auto uses a throttle that goes to the centre automatically and manual doesn't.
@TheVerge
3 жыл бұрын
Once you switch to manual mode, you'll be prompted to position the joysticks in a particular spot to complete the switch between normal/sport and manual. But you have to be a bit more careful once switching back from manual to normal/sport, but it hasn't cause me any issues. - Vjeran
Wow... That's cool! I love it How much price per DJ drone in your side?
Hey great video but you misspoke at 10:09. The obstacle sensors are only available in N mode (not M)
@TheVerge
3 жыл бұрын
Oh... I definitely did! Thanks for catching. - Vjeran
Nice FPV drone and definitely need quite some practice before real go.
The goggles look epic 😜
Watching video like, man the area looks familiar... Then it hit me, I park at the metro station right there and go to work at LAX.. I a drone enthusiast and if you're every in the area it would be a pleasures to continue going our community through this network of great people/pilots etc.
Don't Quite understand why it wouldn't charge with a c to cable ?
Yeah inspirefpv!
Looks good with that green canopy 🐍🐍🐍🐍
I wonder what next year brings... I'd like to see a carbon fiber model. I'd pay the price I know but i'd get that for sure.
Good to see that you are a Man Utd fan ⚽🤪⚽!
@TheVerge
3 жыл бұрын
Always and forever! - Vjeran
@bri1085
3 жыл бұрын
Yikes
@neptoon08
3 жыл бұрын
Glory Glory Man United!
Need that clock!
Seriously, flying FPV without crashing is something that just doesn't happen! Also this was your first time on it!
@zippy441
3 жыл бұрын
True, I love that DJI are getting into the fpv but this thing is going to cause a lot of heart break. Poor unsuspecting newbies crashing and having to not only spend a fortune to repair but it wl also has to go straight back to DJI!
These guys rock.
a reviewer who doesn't want to review an essential and innovative addition to a product because he didn't want to.... Attitudes don't matter once u have a pretty big subscriber base i guess
@cristianmk
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed, was about to post the same. Not dieter should've at least tried it once or twice...
@jhughes2286
3 жыл бұрын
Tinyhawk doesn't make anything, that's the name of a drone that Emax makes. What a loser you would know that if you did just 10mins of research.
@jhughes2286
3 жыл бұрын
@@harivardhan2500 I apologize this comment was ment for the reviewer.
@harivardhan2500
3 жыл бұрын
@@jhughes2286 sorry brother..didnt know about tht
I really could use more Vjeran videos, he’s so chill!
@TheVerge
3 жыл бұрын
I agree! - Vjeran
@TheAVJedi
3 жыл бұрын
+1
I highly suggest spending a few dozen hours in an FPV simulator like Velocidrone before flipping it into manual mode. You'll avoid a ton of early crashes.
Anyone had sensor issues and it falls out the sky ? Mine has 3 times and it’s being set back in bits
The best thing about home built/kit quads is how cheap and easy things are to replace. Can’t afford to be crashing the DJI FPV drone 🥲
I don't like that lack of stability feeling or dizziness sensation which is different from other drones.
What causes most of the noise from a drone? The actual motors or the propellers?
@danielsimchuk7562
3 жыл бұрын
Propellers I'd guess, think helicopter. helicopter engines are nowhere need as loud as the propellers.
When they make this as tough as a carbon fibre iflight i’ll buy it. Only selling feature IMO is 20m flight time
Goggles + mask = cyberpunk
After using it a few days do you start "flying" in your dreams?
@TheVerge
3 жыл бұрын
Funny you say that, but my roommate did have a flying dream after I showed her the footage! - Vjeran
Nice video
A 20 minute flight time is huge! That alone makes me want to buy it
@DhilipNexus
3 жыл бұрын
Good but 40 would be awesome hope they release secondary battery :)
Is the drone pilot name is Kurniawan ??? Is he Indonesian ??
analog cant do long range now? thats some news when did thay chanegd analog to be only for short range ? also image quality is the diference
11:00 it would be helpful to know what your total bill would have been for replacement of every part you broke in this crash.
When we fly in acro mode and quickly switch to normal mode is it ok??
@TheVerge
3 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't recommend it without using the emergency break first. Our FPV pro Reza had some issues landing in manual mode, so he'd switch between modes for landing. - Vjeran
@whitepanda9614
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheVerge Thank you for advice
A POV VR AR insect game. Nice
If you never flew acro before and you crashed only once in your first two weeks you're some kind of miracle. When I was learning on cheaper hardware I averaged about a crash per minute of flight time. I might have been pushing a little too fast but I can't imagine I could have started with this DJI and kept it intact despite extreme caution. Edit: Further into the video you say you were flying sport mode. Anyway you showed restraint by and large only having one mishap. Even further in the video: two mishaps. So DJI is hitting an odd angle on the market. They'll appeal to people with experience enough not to wreck the expensive hardware on their first couple of flights yet those are the people who have been DIY flying to gain that experience up to now. The battery life is perhaps the one area of appeal. I noticed that props are $15 a set which is astronomical for the FPV crowd. If you're adventurous you go through props like candy. For people diving in don't start with this. This will most likely be an expensive and demoralizing lesson in how hard sport flying is. I'll tell you I've felt that sting wrecking hardware a fraction the cost of this new system. Learn on something cheap because YOU WILL WRECK your first few in alarmingly short order. This craft is what you graduate to after you learn your chops.
So we just got a Mavic Air 2, I'd love to put the goggles on and see things from an FPV view. My question is will these goggles work with the Mavic Air 2? Great video, cheers
@j.walter5967
3 жыл бұрын
I was wondering this as well. I imagine if it does happen, it won't be for a while. DJI will want to push current DJI drone owners towards this new product, specifically for the ability to use the Goggles.
@RoyClaessen
3 жыл бұрын
@@j.walter5967 no this doesn't work with Mavics unfortunately, separate ecosystem
what about photos? how do they look and it's possible to take them?
@TheVerge
3 жыл бұрын
It is. It only takes JPGS and they look…fine. Nothing spectacular. - Vjeran
@maxortner1997
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheVerge thank for the info
Would be interested to see if you can actually get 20 minute flight time even hovering? (Video footage) You would be the first reviewer to do so 😉 the best ive seen is 13 minutes personally ive seen 10 minutes 32 seconds flying as slow as possible
Reza kurniawan?? Sounds like indonesians name, CMIIW Is he the champion of drone fpv racing in USA?
💛💛💛
How much time till everbody on the verge except Dieter change their social handles to Not Dieter???
The fact you had to replace anything from that crash is a huge yikes, a crash that small I'd usually just flip over a re-arm, no damage done...
Are you still geo fenced?
That skateboard clock though... Genius idea. 13:35
Vjeran is on his way to being my favorite Verge reviewer! Great job as always
i wish they made the frame more durable :( (at the same price of course)
just go watch the joshua bardwell review at this point. he goes much more in-depth and actually knows what he is talking about
What does fpv mean?
Man that opening scene gave me anxiety lol. I've only crashed mine twice. The first time, I bumped into a doorframe when I was getting interior video of my employer's office. The second, I tried to take it up to film the sunset and a random gust of wind blew it into my neighbor's house. Besides replacing chipped rotors, it's fine. Drones are tougher than you think!
The reviewer and commenters are obviously not into FPV. For a better and full review go to Joshua Bardwell and KababFPV.
I don't usually comment on YT videos but hey, found a fellow Man United fan :)