Finally, a no nonsense review I can trust. And I absolutely agree that FPV system choice is very subjective, but some reviewers seem to care more about big brands than they do about the community and future proofing the hobby. Of course the DJI system is more polished now, but people seem to forget how flakey and unreliable it was when it first came out. I think it's amazing that Caddx/Walksnail could produce such a competitive product, given they have nowhere near the budget to invest in R&D compared to DJI. Sure they launched it in a Beta state with sometimes that's what companies need to do to raise capital and stay alive. How many people have bought Teslas hoping they'll have level 5 full autonomous self-driving capability someday, which they keep promising and probably will never deliver? Don't be fooled, this is just their way of raising capital. 😂

It has come on massively. I was concerned at first and tbh so much was wrong it was crazy and much of it was big issues too but today it’s 90%+ there. There are still missing features like spectator mode allowing second goggles to watch, and some other little things but these are not deal breakers today. Walksnail/CaddX have really managed to make it a very compelling options and the new Fatshark Recon to is great to see. It’s a massive time for digital FPV, DJI O3 launches this week, we have Avatar and HDZero goggles soon. The revolution has started. I will also add while many complain about CaddX in all the bad things Iv said on the system they have been communicating with me throughout and always took the feedback well. They have listened and they have taken action. That’s more than DJI have ever done with out massive noise first. Imo CaddX and DJI splitting up has been one of the best things to happen in FPV for a long time. Nice overview Lee, stay safe.

Great review, thank you - excited to get my vrx next month

Good overview. As a 1.3 guy with lots of gear, this is very helpful.

Thank you for this honest review Lee. I’m strongly locked into DJI and think about diversifying…

This is all VERY good news. Been on the fence and tired of being the beta tester that gets left hanging with obsolete hardware so this review may get me off the fence! Thank you for yest another awesome informative review! Cheers! LitterBug

I have not even considered HD before this. So glad to see a video I can trust about the system. I won't buy from DJI, so my choices have been limited. I love my Fatshark HDO's , even though they are originals. The cost is a huge factor, one most digital people fail to mention.

@nikotttin

Жыл бұрын

Digital is for the wealthy… I honestly prefer to lose or destroy a cheap drone :))

@Crunklefloop

Жыл бұрын

@@nikotttin In some markets like the UK and Europe it's getting cheaper to fly HD. As there is such limited analogue supply here the prices are going even higher than HD, that's if you can even find the stock. A decent set of Analogue goggles costs the same, if not more than HD goggles and buying a quality VTX and Camera takes you close to the cost of an air unit. Ofcourse you can still buy very cheap analogue gear, but if you're comparing quality analogue with quality HD there's nothing between them.

I completely agree with your assessment, of things that require adding and fixing to make this product great. Its good to hear they're working on recording the OSD to the DVR. And true HDMI out. I hope they add spectator mode as well. And fix the iNAV custom OSD. It doesn't display the AHI or home arrow, as the default does. But they're getting there, which is encouraging for the hobby. 🙂

@terminsane

Жыл бұрын

I hope the dvr osd is optional. I really prefer having osd in subtitles for clean video

@terminsane

Жыл бұрын

Have you tried inav 6 feature previews? They are focused on the artificial horizon this release. And now that walksnail is out of beta, i bet they may have fixed this.

Thank you for your insights. This is the system I will be getting, should I ever get out of living day by day.

Nice info, I’m definitely on the fence and sounding promising

Was looking forward to this and your views didnt disappoint. Excellent video What id like to add for anyone reading this is the folowing: Hdzero not just good for racers it excels over the other systems including walksnail (I have both) and it's new 1s board in Micros such as whoops 65+75mm. (Kwads) And I'd say in this country and many others the regulations are pushing those of us in the hobby to fly smaller and smaller but still wanting best flight performance from less mass in the vtx's and flight time over image quality. That said the walksnail 1s on a 3 inch micro is a fabulous combination of performance and image quality. So good to have best of both if you can afford it......

Fantastic review, Lee! I absolutely agree! 😃 It's going to be fun to see the HDZero goggles with the Walksnail VRX! Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

Thank you for this review, I jumped on the black friday $150 of sale for the Fatsharks. Getting in for $450 seems like a good way to go. They also have the Walksnail for $100 off right now.

Thanks!

I really wish manufacturers would standardize their connectors. It would let us carry antennas over to new systems. Or use the same cable between fc/esc regardless of who made them.

Hoping that they eventually add HDMI-in to their goggles, and a microphone to the VTX. Outside of that, they've got a good chance of becoming my favorite.

I barely use Flight controllers so osd isnt really important to me, I fly with DJI which works well for me and Skyzone Cobra X analog goggles. I still trust analog more for my 10 mile flights but i'm slowly gaining trust with Digital for long range haha. I was thinking about getting the walksnail vrx combo to use on my skyzones but time will tell haha

I think walksnail avatar is very impressive been compareing to dji and its been better in every way. Video is so much clearer. Sharper. I say if your on the fence dont be this product is great

@Painless360

Жыл бұрын

I like the more open approach to community engagement and working with 3rd parties and projects in the hobby. Both Walksnail and HDZero do a good job of this. A very different story compared with DJI.

I had to go over afence to get my drone . Jumping down in was easy . Climbing out 8 foot i think it was lucky barbed wire . Not razor wire and a tarp laying around. Analog Range penrtration is 6 or 7 cement walls at 200 feet and 0 cement walls at 400 feet .i think it was a wood eve in line of sight and down it went .

Still undecided!!!

@Painless360

Жыл бұрын

I suspect that a lot are in the same boat. Lots of choice now and too many opinions contradicting each other. I'll keep the honest, no hype views coming on this.. Stay tuned!

@TopCrinkly68

Жыл бұрын

@@Painless360 My problem is about 10 self built Quads over 6 years + Fatshark Dom v3s hdmi input! Is it worth getting the Walksnail deal for the module to plug in ! Ref: will the quality of my screen good enough to appreciate hd, (HDZERO the same), Bit of a problem!!!!

@Painless360

Жыл бұрын

I've been flying the HDZero system (SharkByte as it was then!) with my HDO2s using the HDMI input and because the screens are OLED and a decent resolution the image was visibly clearer and more detailed than analogue FPV.. Your goggles are 800 x 480, the HDO2s are 1280 x 960...

When I got into FPV, the SkyZone 03O's and DJI HD came out that week. HD being new, I went with the 03O's. Great goggle. OLED screens, power button, fan, even a forward facing external camera and LED lights (why???). But..... no external module. With cost of things, I can not just buy new goggles, leaving me behind in the era of HD. Now with Walksnail VRX system, I have the option of using the HDMI input on the goggles to get a better quality image. I really hope Walksnail keeps improving and becomes more popular, because thats the only way I can upgrade.

@Painless360

Жыл бұрын

HDZero, with their module, is an option too with an HDMI input on the goggles. High end OLED goggles like the HD02 and 03Os are good candidates to try it with.. Happy flying!

@nikotttin

Жыл бұрын

I found with the HDzero module that adding the 40gr in the from was not so good, making the goggles uncomfortable. That or 600usd… yeah uncomfortable is a winner 😅

So I've been building a long range fixed wing for quite some time now, Due to my lack of funds, and I'm almost done. All I have to do is get a camera and video transmitter. I'm thinking I might go with this. Only hang up that I might have is, how do they work if you have to wear glasses? I don't absolutely have to, but it would be preferred if they worked over glasses.

@Painless360

Жыл бұрын

These goggles (like the HDOs and many other modern goggles now) allow for pilots with different lens prescriptions. They have inbuilt adjustment from +2 to -6..

With the new hacks for dji, I don’t have to think of changing the system. I hate them, but I love the system.

@terminsane

Жыл бұрын

Yeah. But if you didnt have dji already, i bet you'd be buying into walksnail. Its nice having a competitor. And i think walksnail hardware isnt the limiting factor. So aslong as they continue releasing updates and improving it, i think it's going to become very common. Especilly with that cheap VRX for analog goggles. Its hard not to buy into the system.

@rolliseventeen

Жыл бұрын

@@terminsane tru

@Painless360

Жыл бұрын

@Terminal Insanity, you are spot on and this is a point I made in the first video on the system: Existing HD FPV pilots will need a compelling reason to change and their just isn't one IMHO. But, for analogue pilots (who still make up 60% of pilots) the decision is a little more interesting..

HM30 SIYI is actually very good for over 30km range low latency, and it cost 600-700 bucks. but it hasn't got goggles . u should try it it can have hdmi out or lan ;) also it is 3 in 1 hd+rc+telem

@wattage2007

Жыл бұрын

I saw Jimmy Theriot's video on that system and although he was enjoying it at first, it was quite unreliable and the latency at extreme range was apparently unusable.

Thanks . The external module and the goggles both have the same recievers ? Your plane has a regular walksnail vtx ?

@Painless360

Жыл бұрын

Not sure, I don't have the module here... Best of luck

Do you have a video on how you set up that OSD? I can't figure it out because I'm too new to all this. I'm stuck with the stock OSD which works but I'd love to try out the custom OSD

@Painless360

Жыл бұрын

Make sure you are subscribed and have the bell notification icon selected so you don't miss future content. kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y5WLlJuzd9mqg7w.html

I would consider WalkSnail but I feel the image is to dark. Also the shadows are even darker. Thanks Lee!

@Painless360

Жыл бұрын

Watch out for FW versions Bobby. The image has been changing with every update so videos running beta firmware and older stuff are not representative..

Hi, so I just got these goggles but the sd card not detected. What class of sd card is supported am using class 10. Which class did you use please.

@Painless360

Жыл бұрын

I am using a SANDISK ULTRA 64GB, A1 Class 10 micro SD card.

Is walksnail a good system for freestyle and some cinematic? It's basically what I do. And I really want to get this system

@Painless360

Жыл бұрын

Its performance is similar to the DJI system so should be fine unless you fly very fast and very close to stuff! :D

@bengordon7635

Жыл бұрын

before you do try the runcam Phoenix 2 $30 its 1080 p I am waiting until HD gets better latency 120fps and alot lower latency too blotchy still

Received my goggles and it says it on the latest fw so I'm guessing no need to update? Thanks

@Painless360

Жыл бұрын

You can check the version in the menu. As the latest firmware only came out on the 4th November it is impressive if you got an upgraded set... best of luck with your maiden!

@reubenward2430

Жыл бұрын

@@Painless360 yeah I thought it was impressive that it came with it but the numbers are the same as newest fw thanks for the reply have had a couple of flights with a 5inch quad and my dolphin I'm very happy so far

Does this work with the fpv combat osd?

@Painless360

Жыл бұрын

Not unless it now outputs MSP telemetry.. Happy flying

Who actually manufactures the goggles for walksnail?

@Painless360

Жыл бұрын

Not sure, they were designed by Fatshark so I'm guessing they use their manufacturing... Happy flying

@MadRC

Жыл бұрын

The story that’s been given is the goggles were designed as a partnership between Walksnail and Fatshark and are assembled by fatsharks existing manufacturing partner. We beleive WS provide the boards and goggles assembled then by the partner.

@ZylonFPV

Жыл бұрын

@@MadRC thanks for the info!

I just want a system that’s as good as Dji. But not have to hook to a damn phone !

@Painless360

Жыл бұрын

This is pretty much it. It works in the same way as DJI with variable latency to keep the image and OSD solid for the power level you are using as you fly further away. No need to 'activate' no built in obsolescence (so far)..

It is a shame that they shipped the system in that state, the terrible firmware and even worse the bad antennas. I guess next easter or summer we might see the final evolution of the system and goggles. Meanwhile all the others will have arrived soon like Ocusync 3 and HD Zero goggles which then should also have ironed out their biggest flaws - at least if DJI had gotten the heat issue fixed. Can not wait to see your dolphin upgraded and how it performs compared the previous system.

@Painless360

Жыл бұрын

I think t hat a few more months in development before release would have reduced a lot of the issues and confusion at launch. That Rotor Riot 'preview' video felt like a pure marketing stunt with all of them being part of the same RedCat group that FatShark is part of too. Very incestuous and underhand IMHO. But, the system has come on in leaps and bounds in the last 4 months and is now something I'm happy to talk about in a positive way. Happy flying!