Stunning footage from the O3 system! I saw some reviews already and the transmission's been getting real good feedback! DJI did not disappoint as always!
that was nice... however the old dji fpv also boasts a similar 10km range on fcc in a noise free environment... so really for someone like me who is not in any other protocol, the biggest win for me is the remote v2 capability... but honestly, this is best for those who don't already have a fleet of drones and gopros.. overall the review is great.. the flight footage is really most enticing among reviews i have seen so far. just basic cinematic shots and mid range cruising to showcase the landscape from a better lens... i would have loved to see goggles recording though 1.5miles out on those mountains...
When you said “I approached some of the best builders in my area” 😂 How could you not know how to swap out a new air unit and be flying FPV this day and age!? Rad video though!
Good question… I’m a cinematographer first not a builder. First of all. I do know how to change out motors and air units if needed but there were a couple things I’m glad I had them for when it comes to switching out the unit. On the specific quote I had to stand off‘s were too tight so they did it fit the camera automatically so we had to design it and 3-D prints a mount for the camera that would reduce micro vibrations. Also we had to re-pin the coax cable so we would properly line up with the flight controller because the power lied was lined up incorrectly for the certain type of flight controller that was on the quad. And the back up quad that I had needed to be fully built from the ground up and I was leaving in one day so it’s better to consult with people that really know what they’re doing
What is the process of getting such great results? And what are your Recording settings? It looks really fantastic. i only had a chance to fly it for like 6 Packs right now, but results are not close to yours
Incredible review and flying! I think I've watched every review of the O3 Air Unit, and this is, by far, the best. What would you estimate for the ranges that you were getting? Thanks for the vid.
@@NathanMcBride can’t wait. I’ve seen the difference and it’s definitely amazing . I get so much break up and analog already cost me a quad got horrible breakup and a light pole magically appeared from no where .
Dude we need a tutorial on your quad and settings. I got the nazgul evoque f5 and it keeps disconnecting midflight forcing me to drop it from the sky so I don't lose it. I end up damaging my drone and gopro
@@NathanMcBride oh i love it already, today i made the first flight with my Avata (had to wait over a month for the controller 2) That image ist so clear and sharp! Soooo Awesome! I will made a smal wing (arround 80-90cm wingspan) for die O3 Airunit. Cant wait to here my cnc cutting Balsawood.
So I’m actually coming out with a video showing the difference between the gopro footage and the air unit so I wanted to compare the two. And always good to have a backup. Low Lens angles allow for more control in certain scenarios. Depending on the situation I will have different lens angles
I’m still looking for one more answer and maybe somebody can tell me. You can connect the dji controller 2 straight to the o3. But how about range for the dji controller compared to like crossfire?
What are your camera settings? How do you get rid of the chatter seen in other Avata camera videos? (Blurry noise near bottom of frame when going fast)
I think the GoPro still provides higher dynamic range and the option to lower sharpness. However the redundancy that an air unit plus an action camera gives is also very nice considering the action camera sometimes has errors that you can’t catch until the flight is done
How do you mitigate the 03 defect where it has smooth footage and bad gyro data. your gyro flow seemed to be working pretty well. I got mine to work by modifying it.
Is it possible to go manual on the camera? Can it be locked in at 60fps 120shutter iso 100? Your footage looks really Nice while eventyrhistorie I’ve seen so far has looked like a GoPro on auto function.
@@NathanMcBride doesn’t this also turn the video feed to the goggles in the same mode? Making it possible harder to fly in say, darker areas with camera not adjusting for shutter/iso etc?
@@ArcticriderFPV yes that is the disadvantage to having manual controls within the goggles. However there is quite good dynamic range in the goggles that helps you see the details within the shadows. Now one thing to be aware of is that the image that comes from the camera is quite sharp almost seems pretty crushed but with some color grading you can definitely pull back the shadows quite a lot
I can’t wait to progress onto a more legit Kwad from my dji fpv and Avata. Both of which I love, but knowing now that I can purchase a pre build with this air unit, and use my goggles V2 and controller across all is so exciting. I’m just struggling on what is best for a newbie coming from DJI fpv and Avata, should I get a whoop (summin with ducts) or a 5 inch? I’m interested in the flight bumblebee and Nazgûl, or one of the rotor riot prebuilds. They offer both whoop and 5 inch as well. What’s best way to go/ place to start? I’m more cinema/landscape cruises and dives around the coastlines on Cornwall rather than hectic bando freestyle (but that could change with my skills improving? A 5 inch seems like it’ll take more of a beating and will carry my action 3 easier, but whoop seems safer as new as I won’t have the ‘oh shit’ button or rth, which I’m of course used to having as failsafe with the fpv and Avata. I almost spent nearly £300 on eBay for a refurbishment of the big dji fpv controller, the phantom looking black one, literally last week, as was told it’s better to get that on its own first, but I’m so glad I didn’t now this option is available. One controller and goggles that I already own, being compatible for multiple different kwads, from dji fpv to Nazgûl evoque or something is so cool. What would guys at your level say is best step forward coming from manual mode Avata and dji fpv. A whoop, a 5, or the 7? (Bob57 literally is best of both!) so there’s too many options to know where to start. I do feel I’m ready to progress slowly so best options are either iflight BNF or one of the rotor riot prebuilds. Your expertise and ideas will be really helpful.
Sorry for such a long comment, I just have many questions, and don’t know anyone into the hobby locally so asking online is about the best option currently. That I’m overly excited as I’m loving it since finally getting to manual mode and getting more comfortable with it with each flight.
"A whoop, a 5, or the 7" Your answer depends on what you want to do. Indoor spaces with people (like the one shot videos)? A whoop (although if you have the Avata already, skip this. Freestyling and bando bashing? the 5 inch. Long range cinematic? 7 inch.
Yeah there are so many options to choose from I personal first bought a cinewoop so I could crash without having to rebuild or buy new quads as often But its also important to grab a 5 inch when you are starting to feel more confident. But I agree with your opinion about not having your bando quad have the new air unit if you know you are going to crash alot.
@@NathanMcBride hey. Yeah I already have the controller and goggles v2 from my dji fpv. Then I bought the Avata as drone only. I was guna buy the big controller to start preparing on liftoff for getting a legit kwad…. So glad I didn’t now as it was £280 on eBay refurbished and that was a good price. Now I can just buy and prebuilt kwad with the 03 unit and not need multiple radios and goggles. So good. I just don’t know where’s best to start. I liked the look of the iflight bumblebee or the Nazgûl as they both seem popular options. I’m guna wait and see what rotor riot prebuilt options they offer before I make a choice. It’s just so ideal that I only need one controller and goggles for the whole fleet now… both of which I already own. It’s such an addictive hobby, even coming from learning manual on my dji fpv, n then recently the Avata, that I no doubt will get multiple kwads as time goes on and I get better and know more what fits my needs. Cheers for the content. Can’t wait to get to a more competent level to be uploading sick fpv footage all around Cornwall.
Nathan I do have one or two questions. I've seen footage of people using the Tango 2 with the new O3, but I thought the new system was only compatible with the DJI FPV RC 2. Would I be able to use, say, my Tango 2 and still have telemetry and OSD on my goggles? probably not but worth asking anyways. The new O3's range is good, I know you mentioned it and gave an example, but the original air unite never had a problem flying from the highest points or even just flying long distance over 300-400 feet high, so I bet the new one is even better. However, how about those proximity flies in irregular landscapes like mountains or forests, would you say the new O3 is considerable improved for someone who don’t care at all about image quality but signal reliability and long range capabilities?
Yes you can use other remotes not just DJI’s. The penetration is better but not perfect. It’s all dependent on your surroundings so always be careful and mindful of where you are and what your signal levels are
@@NathanMcBride thanks but what sort of range? Some people class 2km as impressive. Dji state it’s has 10km transmission so before purchasing im looking for results. Cheers
So if you want better quality footage, use a GoPro. I put a GoPro on my current setups…what exactly am I missing out on not jumping to the o3? More latency?
honestly it was hard. I got props in the shot while using ultra wide so its important you think about that during the build process. That said when you adjust the lens distortion in post to bend back the image it can help hide the props from view. When you are shooting "wide" there isn't as much of an issue
