Drone maker DJI says its new FPV will reinvent drone flying with an ‘immersive, cinematic flight experience.’
DJI today launched an entirely new type of drone. The DJI FPV combines the first-person view and high-speed performance of racing drones, the cinematic camera sweep of traditional drones, the safety and transmission technology of DJI’s consumer drones, and an optional single-handed motion controller that allows pilots to control the drone with just hand movements.
The brand notes that this product creates a new drone category and opens up possibilities for content creators and drone fans, from beginners to experts.
“It can fly like a racer, hover like a traditional drone, accelerate like a homebuilt project, and stop faster than any of them,” said Ferdinand Wolf, Creative Director for DJI Europe. “DJI FPV lets the world experience the absolute thrill of immersive drone flight without being intimidated by the technology or spending hours building a system from scratch. We can’t wait for the world to try it.”
We haven’t seen this drone in person yet, but the brand released detailed information about it today and it sounds promising. Read on for a summary of information directly from DJI.
DJI FPV Ecosystem
The DJI FPV ecosystem includes the drone, goggles, a dedicated remote controller, and a new intuitive motion controller option that steers the drone based on the movement of your hand. The drone has high-performance motors for incredible speeds, an intuitive user interface, and the latest safety features for greater control.
The new FPV system lets pilots see from the drone’s perspective in low-latency high definition thanks to O3, the third iteration of DJI’s proprietary OcuSync technology. It helps pilots capture ultrasmooth and stable 4K video at 60 fps with the assistance of RockSteady electronic image stabilization.
Multiple Flight Modes
- Normal (N) Mode: During N mode operation, DJI FPV operates similar to other DJI drones, hovering in place with the use of GPS and/or visual positioning systems (VPS) on the bottom of the drone. The most approachable flight mode, N mode allows obstacle detection sensors on the front to warn pilots when obstacles are near. The drone tasks pilots with maneuvering away from any detected obstacles.
- Manual (M) Mode: Take full control over the drone with M mode, which is designed for more experienced users. M mode disables all sensors and hovering features.
- Sport (S) Mode: A new hybrid blend of M and N mode, S mode offers some of the dynamic movement capabilities that come with M mode along with some of the key safety features of N mode. S mode is the middle step between the three modes. It’s developed to give pilots more room to explore their skills as they get accustomed to FPV flight.
Immersive Flight, High Speed
- Standard low-latency HD mode: See the world in 1440x810p, in either 60 fps with a wider 142-degree Field of View (FOV) or 50 fps with 150-degree FOV.
- Smooth mode: In this mode, pilots activate high frame rates for a more cinematic look. Resolution is 1440×810p 120 fps with a 142-degree FOV or 100 fps at a 150-degree FOV.
- Audience mode: Share the pilot’s perspective in audience mode, which connects up to eight additional goggle sets to the pilot’s view, so even onlookers can experience the flight.