DJI FPV - Ridiculously FUN but Legal to Fly? 

A lot of people dump on this thing for some reason, maybe because it doesn't compare to racing drones, but I love it. For somebody like me who wants to fly FPV but doesn't want to deal with all the building and figuring shit out, this is perfect. Wish it was a little cheaper but it's top notch quality.

That's not a correct interpretation of the VLOS rule. Putting on the goggles does not violate the VLOS rule. I corresponded with the FAA a few months ago about several questions including this one. In their response, they stated specifically that flying with FPV goggles does not violate VLOS as long as the drone is within range so that the pilot can see the drone if he or she removes the goggles. (Quote: "The pilot can see the aircraft by simply taking off the FPV goggles. 107.31 (a) does not require that the pilot always have the aircraft in sight. It just requires that the pilot be able to see it"). If the FPV pilot gets carried away and flies it outside of visual range, that's a violation, same as for non FPV pilots

I just wanted to say, I always wanted to fly like the pros, but it takes time to learn. I bought the DJI FPV drone and used it as a learning tool, because it has all the safeguards on it. This allowed me to get more comfortable flying fpv, which I then used my skills to fly my dyi fpv freestyle drones.

As an X cobra attack helicopter pilot can't wait to get my hands on this thing! I've flown thousands of hours in simulators only to realize just how fun the simulator can be with the right tools. I bought mine yesterday I can't wait to get it in the air! Thank you so very much for your review and continue to fly safe.

Awesome review! I purchased one 1 week ago and OMG what an amazing drone. The power is simply breathtaking and you realize quickly that this is a next-level drone and not a toy. It's like you said. Flying a jet fighter The first drone that I've ever flown that had a solid range that allowed me to fly it up into the clouds and play around for a couple moments, and then, fly back down at over a hundred miles per hour lol just pure fun.

I've flown quadcopters for years just for sport and just LOS, I always wanted to do FPV, This thing is a blast, wife bought it for me for my Birthday, It's the closest thing i can get to flying like a bird, Most fun I've had in a long time...

Hey just a FYI you can go into the settings and put on distortion correction and it removes the props out of the view of the camera you can also make it to where you can see the props threw the goggles but it records the footage with no props.

This was a very thorough, clearly spoken review of this drone. Definitely the best one by far I have seen, thank you for the time and effort put into making it.

you have to put the left stick down to use turtle mode !

Thank you for showing how it actually looks like through the goggles and not just a recording of the goggle view! it nice to see all the information it shows you through the goggles

This is my very first drone. Knew nothing about them and I am having so much fun learning how to use it. The drone is not a toy that's for sure, but its a heck of a lot of fun to play with.

I’m not one to typically comment on RU-vid videos, but this one is a unique case - outstanding video! Thank you! There was content in your video that essentially sold me on the purchase that I was uncertain about until questions I had that were not answered in any of the several hours of other videos I’ve watched on this system.

Thanks for taking your time to calmly explain in details

By far the best review video out there. I just bought one and every video i have seen made me regret my purchase. This video made me wanna fly it more now. thank you!

Best fvp review so far! So helpful! Thanks!

Thank you for taking the time for this review.

I’d say “seriously” fun!🤣 ‘cause I get so scared but also really having the most satisfying kind of thrill from flying DJI FPV.

Very good video. I really appreciated the note about surveying the area first beforehand.

Thanks great vlog very helpful i have dji fpv drone for about a month now love it .. still learning

Bought my DJI FPV and I have enjoyed the flights so flipping much. I have even started to learn how to edit post. I am no artist bit the journey has been epic.

Great content again, thanks Toby.

Gosh, I have so much work to do and here I am watching your video. Testament to your style and content mate. Cheers from Oz.

I’m just here for that short but sweet montage captured on DJI FPV. Sick edit!

Aside from racing there's two drone camps - those that want a drone for the video, and those that want a video from flying the drone. I'm in the latter, as I love the immersion the FPV provides and I love that I can watch the footage after the flight. At some point I'll probably want to concentrate on the video over the drone, and then I'll likely get the new Air 3 (as of today).

Nice review. Thanks.

just bought this for my first drone. really looking forward to seeing how much fun I can have!

Turtle mode does work but it works only once the props have had a forced stop than you could activate turtle mode

Regarding turtle mode, I don't own the dji drone, but normally for FPV quads the process is something like this : disarm the motors, put the quad in turtle mode, arm the motors, flick the pitch/roll (right) stick in the direction you want to try flipping over.

Superb tutorial that covers almost all aspects, what i was waiting for. Greetings from Malaysia

Just got the drone and later saw your vid. Nice explanation.

Great review. I've been on the fence about this of the mini 3. Your initial question 'fun or pics?" settled it for me.

Awesome, extremely informative video thank you!

I wanna get this drone for 2 reasons. 1 I wanna spice up my videography skills, and 2 it looks like a ton of fun to learn a new type of drone. I've always been curious about FPV so learning on something that has training wheels is a nice idea. Then getting a cinewhoop later on

just bought it, and your intro was fantastic

I’m no expert on piloting drones or drone photography, but you buy the FPV primarily to fly like a bird, and see what a bird sees. The video’s are great pulled from the drone, but they certainly are not awesome. As someone who has been in the graphics are field for nearly 40 years, if you want awesome photography and video’s, the FPV is not what you’re looking. If you want great videos and the thrill of buzzing 12” off the grass at 90mph, this is what you want. And the video is awesome 12” up and 90mph forward. I bought the FPV and 0 regrets. Now I want a Mavic 3. Lol

How cool, DJI sent me a tutorial for calibrating the sticks on my FPV drone and then the next video that auto plays is my good friend Toby :). Keep up the good work brother, hope to see you soon!

Yes it's lots of awesome fun.

Bought it finally got the firmware to update and took 2 flights today. Pretty stoked with the possibilites! Playing it safe with Normal/Sport mode until I've got some time on the sticks in the simulator for manual mode. Awesome review!

Very good video. Very informative and is going to make my decision easier. I have been thinking about this one or the new DJI Avata. Have you tried that one and if you have you should another video like this. I'm both as in, I love the different perspective you get from flying and the change of scenery but it's also fun to be zipping in and out and going fast.

Great review of the DJI FPV quad. Big Like. I'm subbing. Greetings from Montreal, Canada.

Excellent video. I learned a lot.

One of the better, and more accurate reviews. Thanks!

Bought it. Love it.

When you go into turtle mode on a real quad, you turn on turtle mode and then push the direction it needs to flip, betaflight even gives you an arrow to tell you which way to push your stick. And when you do it, get far away when you test, it could hurt you. After a while of practice you will not lean when standing, plus you get better range the higher the transmitter (you call it a remote).

That sound is absalutely terrifying i love it

Mine is "out for delivery" ... been watching DJI FPV videos all morning. Thanks for making a good video, great walking through features and differences from other drones. Thank you! - subscribed

Thank you for pointing out that the props are showing up while flying! Literally first person who tells that! I am considering buying FPV so that is important for me.

Hey, thanks for a honest and good review, I am intrigued, looking for the best combo of taking pictures and actual flight experience. What do you reckon about flight time?

Mine is in the box, in my truck. I am keen to fly it but wanted to see what folks like you had to say. This vid was awesome and one of the best I've seen. Maybe tomorrow I'll open it up.

It’s more fun when it’s illegal!!! Kidding.. I’m lucky my girlfriend’s always willing to be my spotter.🥰

Turtle mode is activated via the settings via the googles. I use a avata.

What'up!PhotoRec~ super-oyu uploaded fantastic - =)

I think it is cool and I am going to get one I have full on FPV race drones but this seems like a nice middle ground that can do a little of both worlds.

You don't need to edit the props out you can select in the head gear settings, that you see the proper in the goggle but not on the recorded image, you choose to not se the props in either or both. It's crops it with its own software.

Got one 3 day's ago. Love it .I can give my mavic 2 pro. Time off

I got one for my 65th birthday.. Most fun an old fool can have without goin to jail, but it's still early! 😆

Just ordered one to add to my collation for my drone addicted channel

I'm certainly gonna get this when I get the money together! 😀👍

great video!

He's right, this thing is seriously fun, in fact, I think DJI understated the top speed, I've been clocking mine at 99mph. It's not as popular with some of my neighbors though. It seems to scare some people.

Great video

Nice review! Got mine today and it's almost a bit frightening to power up. I've always been in the "what I can capture" category safely slogging around with Mavics, but have increasingly found it kinda boring. The world of FPV seems super fun AND offers a new world of creative possibilities, so DJIs seems like a perfect mix of oh shit mode and handholding. Gonna put down some serious hours in the simulator and sport mode before I'm even touching the manual

This is my first drone and i love it. I only wish that DJI would add the flight info to the phone's screen. Thank you for sharing.

DJI has done a great thing with the DJI FPV drone... great quality footage doing mad tricks .. almost 90mph in acro.. 3 modes and full quality recording . This is for a good FPV flyer who isnt gonna crash it every flight then its perfect... though if you use the other modes then your good anyway. If your into FPV drones and your not so skilled, but love the tight risky flying which is great btw but prone to hitting stuff...then dont buy yet or dont put into acro yet simply because its gonna cost you a fair bit if you prang it. If you love to do videos and your a great flyer its gonna be a blast... why there would be haters is beyond me . DJI has brought out the DJI air unit so u can also fly with your own drone with great goggle image quality and if u have a GoPro then you have the both of best worlds . I have both and not a 'great' FPV pilot just yet but learning fast... and i love it.

Have you tried image roll correction? Could you tell me how good is it?

On my original Mavic Pro, I would get an obstacle warning sometimes when flying directly toward the sun. The direct sunlight or some type of reflection seemed to confuse the sensors. It always scared me!

Am looking to get one to, but only getting it to have fun with and make amazing videos.

Just ordered one of these bad boys!

Interesting perspective, I think most people that are flying this thing are coming from the world of racing quads rather than cinema drones. I think if you were to keep it and keep practicing in rate mode (manual mode) you would find that as your skill level increases this is the smoothest way to fly. I prefer to use the term "Rate Mode" and the term "Angle mode" for DJI (Note that it's D*J*I, not D*G*I lol. Sorry, pet peeve of mine, no youtuber can seem to pronounce this right!) because it's more descriptive of what the quad is actually doing. In Angle mode (sport), you are requesting a specific angle of attack when you move the sticks, so you have to hold the stick in that position to maintain that angle of attack and when you release it the quad moves back to level. In rate mode (manual) you are requesting a specific rate of rotation when you move the sticks, so if you move the right stick right, the quad will roll right at the rate requested until you return the stick to center, and then it will stay at that angle until it receives another input. This is why so many new pilots crash when first trying rate mode, you have to control every movement of the quad. Also, analog has it's advantages. Yes the feed is low def and staticy, but the view tends to degrade slowly and even when it gets really bad you can usually still see enough to get out of trouble. Of course I suppose with the DJI it will hopefully just brake and RTH, but relying on automatic systems to get you out of trouble is not a good idea. Automatic systems can let you down, but your own skills never will. Anyway great video, enjoyed the perspective.

Illegal is a sick bird.

Can you use the controller with other fpv drones?

Thanks for the demo. I think DJI makes a very clean product, but I think they omitted the features of the Mavic to differentiate their product line. A feature like tracking could easily be implemented on the DJI FPV rig. This makes me hesitant to recommend this to anyone with a cinema interest. I say just build the DJI FPV system into a hobby grade drone and get the goggles. I'm still impressed with the digital FPV side of DJI however I'm a huge fan of user serviceable parts and the lower cost of a custom built drone (with DJI FPV of course). LOL. I could see that soccer net from a mile away.

Turtle mode only works if u make it think its been in a crash, whil its hovering grab the bottom and flip it over, should work after that lol

I own one and highly recommend it one of the best drone purchases I ever did helped me to fly FPV

Dji didn't add any obstacle avoidance to the avata except ground detection. If you want tracking and quick shots. Just use the correct drone lol.

You can set the video recording to trim just enough of the video to get rid of the props showing.

Be prepared to have it in for repairs at DJI a lot if you crash it I have seen one and it’s not a strong copter frame a crash that will leave my 5”marmotte with a bent prop will totally wreck this thing I’d love to see a combination flight controller/ video/ camera system for a standard Fpv 5” frame using the new tech....or better yet just allow use with a standard serial receiver for use with a standard 12ch computer radio

Tip you can turn on distortion correction on camera only so you'll see props in goggles but in camera, it crops out the props.

Hey nice video, well done. Still un decided. Waiting on Air 2 s. Then I'll decide, till then I'm still enjoying my old Mavic Pro from 4 years ago.

I just renewed my FAA license it was only five dollars for my phantom three pro. I just bought the DJIFPV drone 🗣Hello from Kodiak

I wish the camera was sitting back so to feel like your flying a spaceship from a cockpit

I want one !

Turtle mode only works in the S mode! Simple ^_^

DJI not DGI. I love mine. Ordered on release day and am obsessed with flying it!

Have anyone noticed that the drone camera records at an angle rather than straight when 200+ in the air. Is this normal? Can this be corrected?

where can i find that chair your using ?

Just noticed we have some of the same fly spots in West Seattle

Regarding turtle mode only works in n and s mode

How to record video so great like what you did with DJI FPV? My video recorded with my DJI FPV is not good as yours!

Obstacle sensors will turn on when pointing drone to the sun.

Good info. I was scared the first few times I flew my mavic air 2. To be honest, 2 months later and maybe like 15 flights in, I still feel a little nervous. Not sure I got the heart for fpv yet. Looks fun though

you need a spoter to keep the eye on the drone. simple

Try using the turtle button and then the sticks to flip it

He he you say DGI a lot. But I get it. Great video man.

I just bought this drone and am excited to try it out. I'm surprised by the places you were flying in Seattle. I assumed many would be off limits.

Great review! I have been researching this drone and the Avata( which I purchased first). I agree with smoothness of the 3 axis gimbal on my Mavic Pro. I am wondering if you purchased an FPV yet?

Hi all, Just bought my DJI FPV (expected to arrive next week). Meanwhile I tried to install the DJI Fly app on my phone. But it doesnt work. I am wondering if one can have it working on a normal laptop. Anyone knows if this works? Or is there another simulator for the laptop? Thanks in advance!

I love mine

What is that editing software he is using?

Maybe that’s why they designed it with the props in the frame. Technically, you can see the drone.