are EXPENSIVE FPV Goggles Worth It?? | Fatshark HDO + RapidFIRE

[@kiaora12]

Hmm...I can think of a dozen other hobbies and interests that are waaay more expensive. High end audio. Vintage Music gear. Firearms. Classic car restoration. I know women who's handbags cost more than FPV gear - I mean cmon people, you are flying through the air, in real time, with first person view of YOUR WORLD. It's freakin amazing and to be alive at a time when this stuff is even possible and growing and improving by the month it's truly incredible. I'm thankful to be able to enjoy it every day.

[@fpvstomper7020]

Absolutley! I came from r/c helicopters and off road buggys. This is less expensive and 10x more rad

[@lurkerslair1079]

Yeah, you are right. My main hobby is shooting and fpv drones are what i do when im not on the range or want to save money. Sometimes even totatly wrecked drone is cheaper than range trip with your rifle.

[@NumberOneChina]

Heroin

[@UH60Z28MRO]

Yup, grownup toys lol

[@oblazeo]

Ever since I was a kid I knew this was possible, but just not practical or affordable for the average person at the time (80's). I didn't think technology would advance this quickly in this specific direction in time for me to be flying fpv using diversity link on the video and radio through urban spots. So worth it in my opinion. I have HDOs with FuriousFPVTrueD. Happy Flying!

[@WayneEarls]

You are my favorite pilot.I've been watching and learning for a few months now. Next month I'm buying some fatshark hd. Love Kwad box and Rotor Riot also. Congrats Pres!

[@LeDribFPV]

Thanks Wayne :)

[@rmdcade1717]

7:50 Oh, so you can hit a super-narrow knife-edge when it's _your_ gear and not Tommy's. I see. >.>

[@LeDribFPV]

😂

[@nickmcbride1208]

Thats hilarious

[@thetrashrabbit]

that was insane. I had to watch that a few times, take a few calculus classes and major in physics to understand what I just watched

[@brknpropfpv3899]

thetrashrabbit I hope Tommy doesn’t read this

[@stevedelp4067]

To bad your moving , won't be flying that place much anymore.

[@psychwardfpv4353]

I can't wait! Just got the RapidFire module in. Now just have to finish saving for the HDO's. Gonna be a huge upgrade from this Eachine VR007 pro. I hope.

[@flo-ridafpv5713]

Upgrade like Virgin to Hugh Hefner bro

[@toddgilman9476]

So, I know this is a kind of old video, but this is the first one to actually explain to me why the RapidFire is popular, and explain some of the lingo I didn't previously understand (like the term "diversity"). On top of that, I got the bonus of some more "flowy" longer proximity flying as opposed to the super twitchy stuff I've been seeing a lot of lately (no disrespect to them, just doesn't capture me the way this did). In short, thanks for the video.

[@angleofattack5942]

Favorite episode so far. These vlogs are getting better and better. Love the music too btw. Also you’re my favorite pilot. Keep it up!!!

[@LeDribFPV]

Thanks!!

[@propbender3301]

Dude that was perfect. Nobody has explained rapidfire 1&2 differences yet. Well done! We are into Whoop season up here and Rapidfire can't be beat inside. It really handles the multipathing well. Not sure if you listed the most current update version. Anyway, Merry Christmas to you all.

[@juliejones8785]

Finding channels without taking the goggles off is so awesome. Rapid fire has been driving me crazy without it, but now I can fix it.

[@LeDribFPV]

Yes! I’m so glad they finally added t. There were to many times I was wanting to go back to Laforge just for the easier channel changing lll

[@MagicFPV]

Loved that. Such a good balance between information and inspiration, all stitched together with great production 👌

[@OutaTimeFPV]

Might just be me, but I still get better performance out of my TrueD compared to RapidFire. Better range and less breakup at all ranges.

[@RCOverKill]

For the price difference, and performance, true d all the way.

[@icantflyfpv4835]

Ive seen first hand TrueD vs Rapidfire m1 and m2. Where the quad antenna was broken off, rapidfire flawless video, TrueD could not get the reception. TrueD is very nice, but there really is unicorn piss in the rapidfire.

[@OutaTimeFPV]

icantfly In real world testing, my TrueD went further in almost all environments 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@drewhampton881]

Anyone thats says trueD is better dont have rapidfire

[@icantflyfpv4835]

I live in the real world as well and what I describe is accurate as I can type. TrueD is diversity nothing more nothing less. Rapidfire is analog magic and allows for diversity if you want to do long range. Every aspect of the RapidFire is superior except the price point, which could be doubled and still worth its money.

[@xtkfpv5306]

I upgraded to this HDO setup with Rapid Fire module a few months ago, from fatshark v2 with LaForge module and was absolutely amazed how much better I could see and my flying improved 100% overnight. Why? My philosophy is that if you can't see well, you can't fly well. All goggles produce a decent image but it had always been hard for me to see details such as power lines, tiny scraggle, and even race gates off in the distance were not clear until I was almost up on them. The high definition screeens in the HDO's combined with the crystal sharp image from the Rapid Fire allows me to see everything clearly. Now I approach that tree gap with confidence knowing that there is no scraggle blocking the gap. I can see far off gates and gaps and get aligned with them from way back so there is no need for last minute adjustments, which results in a much smoother looking flow. Judging distance is always tough but with clear video it becomes so much easier to line up on a dive gap or find an escape route when things get hairy. Drib brings up a good point, the quad is the cheapest part of your gear but still if you are breaking motors, smoking ESC's, smashing your gopro, breaking arms etc, it can get expensive and mess up your fly day. If you are flying bando's or scraggly tree parks or even racing through gates, I think the money you spend on the goggles will pay it self off within the first year from not having to replace broken quad parts. It is not just a little better, it is a lot better.

[@AllThingsElectric_]

Drib, all your videos have a dope vibe. Absolutely love watching them. Great, quality info, with your personal style. Love it bro. Keep it up.

[@Morthok]

Dude! thank you for all of your help! I cant wait to see what next year has in store!!

[@bangkokskater]

9:22 are you seeing exactly that on FatShark goggles during flight?

[@AllThingsElectric_]

Glad you reassured me. Just bought hdo with rapid fire.

[@ingobehrendt9114]

Even if my budget is not allowing such a massive expensive equipment actually this was so entertaining and beautiful to watch this episode. Your filming and storytelling skills are amazing. Respect! Love this little teaser at the end of showing sneak view of your girlfriend. So all good in Michigan. Greatings from freezing northern Germany. 👌🏽

[@bigjohn141]

Off subject but could you do a short video on how you end your turns please. I know all about stick coordinations and how to use them but just the way you end your turns are soooo locked and smooth. I think you are ending roll first and flattening out the turn with yaw but I can’t get it to end quite the same. I love the way the turn into turn back is almost robotic on the direction change. Maybe just go make some turns with stick over lay so I can slow-mo it? Lol.

[@MagicFPV]

Very useful video. Is this still relevant a year later? I just got my module and was wondering which mode to run it in

[@stevemarsh934]

It's funny when you recognize exactly where you're flying. Funny part is, I've actually thought about flying there.

[@daich]

what button at 3:05 ? the joystick? when I push it down it goes into menu and when I push it up and down or left and right it changes channel and frequency.... I don't get the OSD scanner/menu as you show? I've updated mine to 1.2.2 and I'm using it on a Dominator V2

[@LeDribFPV]

Don’t go into the menu. Just move left/right or up/down from the main screen

[@Rvalivesound]

I’m using the EV200D and aside from having to power them with a brick in my pocket (the barrel connector system doesn’t work any more) I’ve become accustomed to having good range. I just got new antennas (lollipops from Foxeer some stubby some short) and see your stubby lollipops are mounted straight out. I was planning on using the stubby ones on my copters and bending the short ones 90 degrees so they are sitting upright. I guess now I’ll have to try all possible combinations and see what works best. Winter sucks! Glad I got a Beta 75X at least I can get it in indoors if need be!

[@NoQuarter720]

Two months ago I took the dive and went from the EV800D to the HDO + Rapid Fire combo. Chunk of change to spend but I can say it was well worth it. Image quality is as good as it gets plus the range is insane! Save up and buy quality gear... you won't regret it.

[@SOLARFPV]

For an intermediate flyer, like me, and I am hoocked like a junkie, getting the goggles right is really important. I feel I got my radio right, I love the X9D +, and the next investment is goggles. Thanks for your POV! Merry X-mas and see you in the new year.

[@Kevin.OBrien44]

Personally I like the red cover more

[@DOJIELDIENVE]

O’Brien FPV i agree. though painted mine matte black and it looks great with the HDO.

[@ContagiousIdeal]

I'm always surprised that many of the more publicized pilots don't seem to fly with quality antennas like VAS or if you like TrueRC antennas and instead use fatshark or cheap patches.

[@trinco]

The new office place is sick drew

[@MUNKYFPV]

I have the HDOs with true-D and the one thing I don't like moving to Fatsharks is having to take my goggles off to see what channel I'm changing to, they seem to have fixed that in rapidfire now and I reckon I'm going to get myself a rapidfire module without the red cover too lol. Thanks for the video.

[@Rckid28]

How did you learn to fly, and how do I get to where you are at? Also how long did it take to get to where you are now?

[@theronin48]

Dude thank you for an honest overview. I think a lot of these entrenched companies like IRC still think we are in 2014 and they are the only game in town releasing half assed products that require significant modification ... just to turn the fuck on LOL!!! A lot of us have been around since then get used to that and short change ourselves for what ought to be thoroughly tested, working out of the box products.

[@windowwasherfpv3485]

I agree 100% That your radio and goggles will last you a long time. I’m still using the same pair of goggles I started with two years ago

[@CoreyFPV]

Sticking with my Attitude V4 with True D 3.7 due to perfect range and signal quality. Been using them for just over a year and they suit me. It’s a bit like using the Foxeer Box instead of GoPro. People tend to run with what the pro’s use and not think about how they will use them. Some people can’t even use certain goggles due to head size, eye spacing etc. It’s what’s best for you and your budget.

[@stabbyfpv4357]

I just bit the bullet and upgraded from my Fatshark Transformers. Gonna miss that obscene FOV, but hopefully it will be a step up. Thanks

[@foster_nw293]

That knife edge at about 7:51 (in the video) was so epic, I can't even handle it! Mad skills!

[@Danimal-3D]

So glad you mentioned the RapidFire firmware update!! Huge convenience boost!

[@Fpvpilot928]

Ignorance was bliss. I wasn't too unhappy with my goggle setup until I watched this. I want that setup so bad. Great vid as always Drew.

[@BlueOwlFPV]

Your flying is quite inspiring Drew. You should do more high tilt, you were good at it

[@DavidOwensuk]

Great video/vlog Drew... LOVE my HDO + RF... So will do the upgrade this weekend! Thanks for sharing...

[@rishidilip11]

I like the way you end your vlog with a neat date like a happy ending

[@jonbattin6831]

Good videos!~For me personally, your show is just as informative as other "Kwad Kidz" youtube channels, but since you don't spend half the vid laughing at your own jokes I can actually watch your videos long enough to learn from them. Subscribed. Please keep em coming!

[@zurch90]

I just got my rapid fire and tested it out for the first time today. I actually had that problem you were talking about in Rapid fire mode 1. It was very disorienting and resulted in a crash but when i changed batteries it worked just fine. I'm going to try flying rapid fire mode 2 tomorrow and hopefully feel confident in the air again..

[@ejohn420]

Love the rapid fire module. You can use 2 stubby antennas and STILL get great signal. That’s all I use now and it fits in my bag with plenty of room. No more messing with antennas every time I fly. Highly recommend 👍

[@manuelfalcon334]

What’s up brother.... Was wondering when you guy are going to have a kwad camp in Florida I was part of the one in Get FPV last year really looking forward to attending this year if you guys are coming down hear

[@pokiou]

Can you explain your antenna setup on your goggles?

[@CreepinFPV]

I am thinking about switching over to Rapid Fire still on the fence but this did help. Love the new spot to fly also. Thank God i dont have to fly in that kind of cold

[@peterzingler6221]

The skyzones came down in price , still worth buying in 2018?

[@Nacho0o0]

What's the song at the end like around 10:45?

[@fahrvergnuugen]

What faceplate foam are you using? That looks way better than the one I have....

[@marinehm]

Question; I just got HDO goggles. I want to move my RapidFire to the HDOs. Do I need the Ribbon cable and internal "adapter" board from the HD3s that I had before? Update: No. You don't need the ribbon cable or diversity adaptor.

[@FPVQuadModz]

Drew, love the flying style and the skill grows with every video. Just as I was wondering if one could do an inverted yaw spin at the top of a powerloop, and if so what would it be called, then bam you do one. Very cool. And, since I have the very same goggle and module setup, I am super pumped for the osd!

[@MessFPV]

I am very happy with my setup (HDO + TrueD 3.8) worth all the money. Now I need to get some Ramen...

[@cheshirerc]

Got this setup two days ago, from Aomway V1's; I did have the FS HD3's though after trying the Commanders, I could not justify the extra price of the Fatsharks and so I sold them. Loving the Fatsharks and 4:3 for my Freestylew, always thought I prefered 16:9 as started that way with 5" monitor in a box strapped to my head. This update is amazing, why not more wider broadcast? Your video first I heard of it and so much better with it. Cheers buddy. Happy flying and did I tell you how much you remind me of a young Morrisey?

[@trumpeytoes7450]

tell me why the original fatshark base rcv922 goggles we're only 229.99c ?

[@roshandeepak]

True D already has that? In rapid fire you can do it without taking your googles off

[@kwadwadfpv2386]

Appreciate the information, and this isn’t a complaint at all, but personally, it would be more beneficial if you’d swapped the images. Put the goggle feed fuller screen and PIP the GoPro feed! Hard to see a difference with a PIP image!

[@6233791]

And here I am with my Eachine EV800 box goggles, 1 antenna, and an ImmersionRC TrampHV VTX with a Foxier Stubby antenna on the quad, looks just as good if not better. The display is huge, and has built in OSD; 99$ CDN. I haven't had a need to upgrade, mostly because when someone tries to talk me into a set of HDO's or something, I simply can't justify the price. for something that offers literally no improvement in visual performance. Maybe if I win the lottery.

[@RR123]

Oh interesting, Orqa talked about this integration with the goggles since day one, but using the goggles button directly. Glad it is at least available on the module for everyone too :)

[@sticksfpv9014]

Finally someone said it. Buy the gear you wont smash into the wall! id love to run expensive motors but i break one a week. Starting out i wish i just saved up twice as much and bought the expensive radio and goggles. Starting out i bought cheap goggles and a cheap radio and now they just sit on my shelf. Either way, im happy with the hdos

[@ProppedNutFPV]

Still love my Skyzones😜

[@flo-ridafpv5713]

I loved mine too, until I tried HDO's...costly mistake hahaha

[@RCOverKill]

@@flo-ridafpv5713 I don't have the problem of trying anything before I buy it since there's one other pilot within a hundred miles, and 5 hours from a decent quad shop. I unfortunately have to make my decision from reviews. I feel OK with my 300.00 fatsharks, and true d.

[@michaelmatthews6421]

Me too!

[@robinno78]

Think Skyzone have a oled version in the works..

[@robinno78]

Hope its 16:9 though

[@AndreaFpvAerials]

Drew you fly with 2 omni, it's better than the classic omni+patch?

[@HeathNielsen]

What’s the next best goggle to put rapid-fire in? Love the video!

[@mrlately7253]

I still have the original dominator hds. What can I do to get the best out of it? Reciever, antennas etc

[@TheMadmacs]

will fatshark style goggles ever have an 85 degree fov? smaller makes it easier yes but bigger makes it more fun.

[@MorbidFPV]

Drew, yer awesome. Love your motors btw. Where’d ya get the White rapidfire cover?

[@Krunked]

ive got the HD3+'s with LaForge v3. i see no point in upgrading any of it until its basically required. its compact, works, lasts awhile, range is great.

[@fpvspin1605]

Great video Drew, mate what mw did you have your vtx on with the comparison? and do you think two Rapid fires would work in the EV200D's

[@ViperFPV]

I heard a rumor there is another update coming out tomarrow not only for rapid fire but also a update to improve the quality of the dvr!

[@FlyingBuzzard]

if one can afford the expensive goggles, hey that is great ( to me they are overpriced ) but , to each their own...I do not race nor do I freestyle in a manner Drib or Bardwell and others do....If I did I might go for the top of the line...BUT for what I do with simple micro quads and UMX planes...the simple bright , large , clear Cyclops V3 with diversity and DVR for less than $100 bucks suits my needs perfectly......I do not need anything else......and I think the box goggles are Excellent

[@Michael-lx7px]

Drew which suppler carries the white cover for the RapidFire?

[@grumpeedaryl1431]

Is that a stubby cp or pagoda on the bottom? If so the logic behind the orientation is horizontal vs vertical polarized reception (not optimal in long range) as opposed to using a omni cloverleaf with a narrow beam patch? Not sure I understand but RF has always been FM (old tech term fm =f****g magic) to me LOL

[@LeDribFPV]

It’s a stubby cp. It’s just convenient to use lol

[@Jamaicarasramarc]

How much mw do you fly? There is not even a second to see a picture without disturbances. Greetings from Germany

[@RTKdarling]

I still haven't seen a definitive answer about distance and performance. I'm still using the EV800d, I know the picture quality will improve with the HDO, but how much better is the video feed performance?

[@RTegland]

It's not really better .

[@EvenTheDogAgrees]

Do the "magic" rapidfire modes introduce any noticeable lag?

[@DangerDavefpv]

Do you use predator on this video? Very nice wish I had money for hdo but v3 will have to work for a while

[@LeDribFPV]

Actually, now that you mention it, I think I used a swift and not a predator

[@jimmac]

Skyzone UI - randomly push one of the 10 buttons on the goggles to do what you intend, give up, google. I can't believe you like that :)

[@LeDribFPV]

Haha yeah it’s a bit confusing to get used to. But I like that it has a full color user interface and a clear readout of what you’re doing even if it does take some learning to figure out exactly which button does what

[@juliejones8785]

What version of the rapidfire firmware are you using? (The website shows 1.1.8 as the newest which includes display, but the rapidfireupdater lists 1.2.2 as the newest. I'm not sure how to see what the changes are.)

[@Fliptality]

love my HDO but somehow I cant get rid of blurry edges... especially my OSD seems blurry. Dont know if my screens are bad or if my eyes just dont match the HDO's ipd range ... maybe I should try custom lenses?

[@johnnywrong7012]

Very informative dude. Keep the good content coming. Also go easy on the eye liner.

[@GerarddeVries]

Pay extra for the white cover? I feel the red cover is way more interesting than the white one.

[@highlyfefpv7063]

I like the new osd too, Its worth it to check for firmware updates, Also seems like rapidfire has a kind of lock on the signal and the peak as it appears on the spec-an page is what it is blipping at when it locks in.

[@immie7278]

Thanks Drew for another great video! (:

[@aerialhorizonrc7827]

I just got my Skyzone OLED which will compete against FatShark HDO and I saved a lot of money by buying the SkyZone OLED with everything built in and ready to go.

[@ElmersFPV]

I think you're right somewhere. Investing in these things makes sense. Nevertheless, the price and the performance must be in good relation. FatShark is simply a no go for me. I stay with my Skyzone goggles for the next season. Thank you for this video. It is still great to be informed about updates in this hobby!

[@Stanton_High]

Spend the money on the stuff you wont be crashing into a wall repeatedly. Its worth it. Dont forget, they hold their resale well!

[@Stanton_High]

Beastflow FPV compared to a quad? Riiight. 🤣

[@flo-ridafpv5713]

Fatsharks have best resale value of ANY goggle. Not to mention with better vision you'll crash less often

[@flo-ridafpv5713]

Duh, upgrade from old models, there's a reason you don't see used HDOS

[@Stanton_High]

Beastflow FPV this video, and the comment, is for noobs. I wish i spent the money on good goggles right away, but the fear of me not sticking with it and wasting a bunch of money on goggles held me back. No need to be a douche and mock people, especially when you are the one not understanding. 😐

[@rensnieuwenhuis2524]

Great stuff as always man

[@dashs2597]

I actually run the Eachine EV800D goggles and I love them. I've tried the HDO goggles, and while they're really good, I actually prefer the FOV that the EV800Ds give me. Plus, they have some really good receivers in them, and an OSD that tells you what channel they're on. They're also 100 dollars.

[@nothingnew69]

So what ya gona do with the other goggles? I need some of those hdo's. I believe I'll be saving my peanuts up for some. Great review vlog.

[@pitchitfpv]

I wouldn't say it's the most expensive setup, you could upgrade to the Clearview Module and or use the Furious FPV Smart Battery also.

[@esotericfpv1024]

That stubby is that ideal orientation on the receive side

[@alexxenri]

what is that short green antenna hes using, is it a mini patch or an omni????

[@filiped7298]

Although I don’t have anything to compare it against, I love my HDO+Rapidfire combo. Yeah, it was not cheap. But vision is such a crucial part of the flying experience, so I went for the best I could. Thanks for showing the new FW for the Rapidfire, although I don’t feel the need of the OSD ATM since I usually fly solo. I would more thoughts on using a stubby antenna instead of a patch. Cheers

[@benrutherford6282]

I have £150 to spend on my first transmitter witch one would you recommend

[@aerialhorizonrc7827]

I’m sure Skyzone will come out with their own version of HDO in the future release and you be back with them since they will have a better display Interface.

[@snakeyefpv]

I have an OnScreenDisplay with my Pro58 and the Achrilles Firmware for round abound 35€ !!!!!! And the performance is great! Think about that...

[@TAGE_FPV]

tbh Rapidfire doesn't convince me at all - value proposition is low especially considering you can pair 2 Pro58s together to get quadversity and blow this thing out of the water for 1/4th of the price.

[@snakeyefpv]

im with u - @@TAGE_FPV

[@antonio_miranda]

Only on rapidfire mode 1 did i noted any diference in quality, i love my eachine achillez !

[@RTegland]

I love my cheap, big screen goggles. They get equal reception to the fatsharks I used to have.

[@RcReviewsLt]

All what RF do is coloring snow dots to adaptive color :D all the healing =)

[@maxiemusfpv198]

Is this what Bardwell was talking about. Tommys hexacopter. Lol!

[@CameronDasso]

What is that little green antenna?

[@DeanChapmanFPV]

That gap between the wall and Column was insane😃

[@Krunked]

my wife actually got this awesome hand-radio-cover thing that is insulated that u put your radio in, and then your hands. it works!!!!! i fly in kzoo!

[@ArthurRodriguez]

Thanks Drew!! I'll be unwrapping mine in 8 days!!

[@traazorr]

Does the rapid fire module work with a dominator se goggle?