DJI O3 Air Unit brings O3+ transmission know-how for 1080p 120fps low-latency stream at as much as 6.2 miles distance to any FPV drone. It might additionally seize as much as 4K 60fps or 2.7K 120fps footage on the built-in 20GB storage. Moreover, the brand new DJI Goggles 2 can now be bought individually for $649 and used with the brand new DJI O3 Air Unit. The unit itself sells for $229.
On the finish of August, DJI introduced its second technology FPV drone – the DJI Avata. Together with the drone, the corporate additionally introduced new goggles for FPV flying with a barely complicated title – DJI Goggles 2 which is a successor to the DJI FP Goggles V2. Now, DJI introduced the O3 Air Unit – a brand new FPV video transmission system based mostly on the DJI Avata know-how. And as of at this time, the Goggles 2 grew to become accessible as a standalone product. Let’s check out the small print.
DJI O3 Air Unit
The O3 Air Unit consists of a digicam module, a transmission module, and an antenna. The system makes use of DJI’s O3+ video transmission protocol. The corporate claims that with the built-in 2T2R omnidirectional antennas, the system can ship as much as 1080p 100fps H.265 video feed with a most bitrate of 50Mbps with low latency (all the way down to 30ms) at as much as 10km (6.2 miles) distance (measured whereas utilizing DJI Goggles 2 and examined in an out of doors open setting freed from interference, FCC-compliant).
It appears like a extremely strong video transmission know-how and DJI claims that when the system senses a crowded sign setting, the O3 Air Unit mechanically selects the most effective sign frequency and makes use of anti-interference applied sciences to maintain a strong connection to the pilot. DJI additional claims that each 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz frequency bands are supported for receiving, however solely the 5.8 GHz frequency band is supported for transmitting.
Digicam unit – bigger sensor
The digicam unit is similar to the one used within the DJI Avata. It homes a 1/1.7-inch 48MP sensor with an ultra-wide-angle f/2.8 lens for as much as 155° FOV (12.7mm equal focal size, in sure recording modes). DJI used this sensor in a lot of their current merchandise corresponding to Motion 2 and three, or the Pocket 2 gimbal digicam. Given the scale of the tiny digicam unit (21.2×20×19.5 mm), this sensor is definitely bodily fairly massive. For reference, GoPro HERO11 has a 1/1.9-inch sensor – the biggest sensor in a GoPro but, however nonetheless smaller than what DJI makes use of of their newest merchandise.
The O3 Air Unit can report video at as much as 4K 60fps or 2.7K 120fps for slow-motion pictures. Video may be shot in D-Cinelike coloration mode for extra flexibility in post-production. There isn’t any data on whether or not the recorded footage is 8-bit or 10-bit and which subsampling is used. For the reason that digicam unit is similar as in DJI Avata, it’s suitable with the DJI Avata ND filter set.
RockSteady 2.0 stabilization may be utilized internally to the footage for stabilized outcomes straight out of the digicam. Moreover, DJI opened up IMU information, so the footage may be additional stabilized in suitable software program utilizing gyro-based data and so forth.
Transmission module and compatibility
As with earlier air models, the digicam module sends the picture information into the transmission module by way of a proprietary cable. There are 20GB of built-in storage within the transmission module. The recorded footage may be offloaded utilizing card reader mode by way of the USB port on the module physique. The entire O3 Air Unit weighs roughly 36.4g, so it ought to allow some very light-weight drone builds because the mounting of a further digicam is not going to be mandatory in some instances.
The O3 Air Unit moreover provides a canvas mode that permits for personalization of the on-screen show (OSD) within the goggles. For extra choices in viewing and management, the Air Unit is suitable with DJI Goggles 2, DJI FPV Goggles V2, and DJI FPV Distant Controller 2.
DJI Goggles 2 accessible standalone
DJI first launched the light-weight and compact Goggles 2 as part of the DJI Avata Professional-View combo. Now, DJI Goggles 2 is accessible as a standalone model as effectively. It takes benefit of DJI O3+ transmission for latency as little as 30 ms. For higher picture high quality, the Goggles 2 makes use of micro-OLED screens plus the built-in diopters are adjustable from +2.0 to -8.0 to let customers who put on corrective lenses fly glasses-free.
There’s a gentle, replaceable foam padding that reduces mild leakage and SyncSmooth know-how for a extra fluid stay feed that reduces visible fatigue. With Viewers Mode, you possibly can join second goggles to offer a buddy or director a peak of what the drone sees in actual time. DJI Goggles 2 is suitable with the DJI O3 Air Unit, DJI Avata, and DJI FPV Distant Controller 2.
Worth and availability
The DJI O3 Air Unit and DJI Goggles 2 can be found proper now. The Air Unit bundle consists of the digicam module, transmission module, antenna, and 3-in-1 cable, costing $229.
DJI Goggles 2 value has been set to $649 and the goggles include a battery, eyeglass frames, display screen protector, headband, energy cable, dual-band antenna, and OTG cable.
Do you movie with FPV drones? What do you consider the brand new DJI O3 air unit and the Goggles 2? Do you assume this makes mounting motion cameras on FPV drones a historical past? Tell us within the feedback part beneath the article.
