The full unboxing video has been leaked by a brave YouTuber, featuring all the components of the FPV world’s unreleased mystery, the DJI FPV drone. The product is actually defined as “DJI FPV COMBO”. Check out all the juicy details below.
Cinematic FPV
Although DJI has a heavy experience in the drone world, the FPV is a whole new animal. FPV (First Person View) flying demands high expertise and flying skills. Till now, this section was recognized among drone racers and enthusiasts. However, in the last year, a new era of drone cinematography has emerged, and I’m talking about the Cinema FPV, which symbols the utilization of high-end FPV drones in cinema. These drones are so powerful that can lift a compact cinema camera to get those 160 Km/h shots that were impossible before.
For further reading and references, read our articles that describe well this new and exciting filmmaking strategy that enhanced dramatically camera motion:
- Cinema FPV (First Person View): One-Take With the RED Komodo
- Watch: RED Komodo Flying at 100 MPH on FPV Drone Shooting Race Cars
- FPV Drones for Cinema Applications: The Next Trend?
DJI FPV Drone
DJI doesn’t standstill. The Chinese company seeks a foothold in the FPV world as well. Thus, the development of a new consumer FPV has transformed into a hot discussion among FPV pilots, hobbyists, and filmmakers. DJI has released a year ago its FPV system which composed of high-tech style goggles, transmission apparatus, and a controller which have synchronized with 3rd party FPV drones.
Fortunately, a brave YouTuber has decided to share with us the full functional beta drone that DJI sent to him. According to the unboxing video, the product looks really cool and user friendly. Keep in mind that till now, you have to buy and assemble the parts of the FPV drone from scratch, so a user-friendly version of consumer ready-to-fly FPV drone, is really a refreshing innovation in the market.
DJI FPV COMBO
The DJI FPV drone is titled “DJI FPV COMBO, and it includes the drone, goggles V2 (plus antenna and head-band), propellors, charger, controller, and battery. The video doesn’t elaborate regarding specs nor sample footage, but according to the answers in the comments, here’s what we know:
- Flight time: 20min
- Resolution: 4k 60fps onboard recording
- Weight: 789 grams with large 6s 2200mah battery
- Speed: 90 Km/hR
- Release date: March 2nd
- Price: $1,100-$1,600
Regarding the price, keep in mind that the V2 DJI Goggles itself costs $569. By adding the controller and the drone, a price of $1,000 can be reached easily.
Watch the unboxing video below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOKTcMWom18
Discussion
Releasing a consumer ready-to-fly FPV drone can be risky. It’s (VERY) important to note that this is not a regular drone. These drones demand vast expertise that focuses on flying FPVs which are extremely maneuverable, quick, sensitive, and fast. A lot of crashing is expected, and you don’t want to crash a $1,500 toy. Do not even think about buying this before you put hours on FPV simulator training. Therefore, the DJI FPV COMBO will most probably be sold as a niche product for skilled FPV pilots.
Let’s know your thoughts about this new expensive toy. Comment below.
