The DJI Digital FPV System - A Clearer and Safer way to FPV in HD

High Line Drones use a multitude of different drones and equipment in our daily work. And we wanted to make sure we shout out the best of them from time to time on our blog. And the DJI Digital FPV System is the perfect way to start that off!

We upgraded from the traditional "analog" system to the DJI Digital system a couple of months ago just after it was released. The HD feed was a much clearer and colorful feed from the goggles than our analog system, which meant that we could see so much more during our flights.

With our work and videos from our FPV(First-Person-View) drone flights becoming more requested. We were looking for a more reliable way to perform the tasks our customers were asking for. And to be as safe as possible at the same time.

Here is a promo video about the DJI Digital FPV System if you are not too sure what it's all about:

As you can see it's a pretty impressive system! Here are some of the specs:

DJI FPV Goggles Specs:

Weight: Approx. 420 g (headband and antennas included)

Dimensions:
202 × 126 × 110 mm (antennas included)
184 × 122 × 110 mm (antennas excluded)

• Screen Size: 2-inch × 2
• Screen Resolution (Single Screen) : 1440 × 810
• Screen Renew Rate: 120 Hz
• Communication Frequency: 5.725-5.850 GHz
• Transmitter Power (EIRP) : FCC/MIC: <30 dBm; CE: <14 dBm; SRRC: <19 dBm
• Live View Mode
• Low Latency Mode (720p/120fps)
• High-Quality Mode (720p/60fps)
• Video Format: MP4 (Video format: H.264)
• Supported Video Play Format: MP4, MOV, MKV (Video format: H.264; Audio format: AAC-LC, AAC-HE, AC-3, MP3)
• Operating Temperature: 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)
• Power Input: 7.4-17.6 V
• FOV Adjustable from 30° to 54°. Adjustable image size from 50%-100%
• Interpupillary Distance Range: 58 -70 mm
• Battery: 6.6V-21.75V
• Supported Storage Card: microSD cards with capacities of up to 128GB

DJI FPV Air Unit Specs:

Weight
Air Unit (Camera included): 45.8 g
3.9 g (MMCX elbow each)
Dimensions
Air Unit: 44 × 37.8 × 14.4 mm
Camera: 27.4 × 21.1 × 20.1 mm

• Coaxial Cable: 100 mm
• Operating Frequency: 5.725-5.850 GHz
• Transmitter Power (EIRP): FCC/SRRC: <30 dBm; CE: <14 dBm
• Min. Latency (end-to-end)
• Low Latency Mode (720p/120fps): <28 ms
• High-Quality Mode (720p/60fps): <40 ms
• Max. Transmission Distance: FCC/SRRC: <4 km; CE: <0.7 km
• Video Format: MP4 (Video format: H.264; Audio format: ACC-LC)
• I/O Interface: USB-C, MMCX, 3-in-1 port, microSD card slot
• Operating Temperature Range: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
• Input Power: 7.4-17.6 V, about 4-9 W
• Sensor: 1/3.2'' CMOS; Effective Pixels: 4 M
• Lens: 2.1 mm, f/2.1
• Shutter: Rolling shutter
• ISO: 100-25600
• FOV: 150°(D); 122°(H); 93°(V)
• Dimension: 22.1 × 21.1 × 20.1 mm
• Weight: 8.2 g

DJI FPV Remote Controller Specs:

• Weight: 765 g
• Operation Frequency: 5.725-5.850 GHz
• Max. Transmission Distance (Unobstructed,free of interference): FCC/SRRC: 4 km; CE: 0.7 km
• Transmitter Power (EIRP): FCC: <30 dBm; CE: <14dBm; SRRC:<19dBm
• Operation Current/Voltage: 0.6 A @ 7.6 V
• Operation Temperature: 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)
• Charging Temperature: 5° to 40°C (41° to 104°F)
• Remote Controller Intelligent Battery
• Battery Type: LiPo 2S
• Capacity: 4920 mAh
• Voltage: 7.6 V
• Energy: 37.39 Wh

You don't have to purchase the entire kit that includes the DJI Goggles, Air Unit x1 and Remote Controller. You can instead opt for just the Goggles and a single Air Unit and then use your own receiver to control your quads. But purchasing the entire package does mean that you do not have to buy a separate VTX to connect to the controller.

High Line Drones own DJI FPV Experience

High Line Drones have now converted all our FPV equipment over to the DJI Digital system. You can see an example of one of our flights using the DJI System via our YouTube video below.

The flight you saw above was using our DJI FPV adapted Shendrones Squirt V2. The best way to test this digital system out was to fly in and around the tree canopy. So we took our quad out and sent it up to fly in an environment that would be a true nightmare using an analog system.

Using the DJI digital feed via the goggles we got a crisp and clear picture the entire time. We could see "ghost branches" that may have taken us out before. However this time they were in fine HD quality which made it easier for us to navigate our way though everything we flew around.  

As for range we got a pretty decent distance away. And the DJI FPV feed will let you know you are getting a little too far away with something called "Focus Mode." This mode will appear as two long blocks down each side of the video feed that will get blurry and blocky when you start to get out of range. The middle of the feed will remain clear which gives you the ability to turn your quad around and come back safely.

We also modified our custom Nazgul5 to fit the new system which we wrote all about on our previous blogs post here:

Nazgul5 DJI FPV Quad Build Post

We highly recommend the DJI Digital FPV System to anyone interested in FPV quads. It's such an impressive advancement in FPV technology that many of us have been waiting a long time for. And now it's here finally!!

Below we have listed links to the DJI FPV System for those of you that are interested in purchasing it. They are affiliate links that earn us a small commission if you buy via one of our links at no extra cost to you! We just want to be transparent about it. But, for those of you that do make a purchase please let us know and we will be glad to answer any questions you have in regard to the system. We are always happy to help!

DJI Digital FPV System Links - Where to buy 

DJI FPV System  - Fly more combo - Everything Included - Via Amazon

https://amzn.to/2SqBSYF

DJI FPV Goggles ONLY - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2S7U76h

DJI FPV Air Unit ONLY - Amazon - https://amzn.to/3bk3Fm1

DJI FPV Remote Controller ONLY - Amazon - https://amzn.to/38bRshA

For those of you that prefer to shop at Banggood, here is a link to the same system on that website.

https://www.banggood.com/custlink/vKK3b7rYmD

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