Fat Shark HDO2 review (hands-on vs. HDO, Skyzone, DJI)

[@MrSteeleFPV]

Damn I did learn something lol. Wtf. I couldn’t open the spec sheet.. but that enhanced dang screen adjustment. Learnt that.. 26 minutes seems to be the standard when talking about goggles lol

[@blam3329]

I learnt that many people have turned their back on analog completely. How many people are currently in Rotor Riot right now?

[@Politicallyhomeless957]

Fawk DJI you cant long range that anything close to what analog does. I bought me some HDO2’s. Steele’s and JB’s vids pushed me over the edge 😮

[@jfree1074]

Hahahaha I’m in tears over your reaction over the ‘Power’ button 😂

[@danielbuehre4722]

I must say that Joshua has helped me figure out all the problems that I have had with race drones and how to understand betaflight, thank you for your help, very much appreciated.

[@AqueousShunt]

...and the Oscar... for his bleeding heart performance in, “Finally Power Button”, goes to... 🤣

[@licensetodrive9930]

If Rotor Riot ever do a Lord of the Rings take-off, guess who they're going to pick to play Gollum... :D

[@Charlie_Waffles]

This was so hilarious 🤣😂 ... he really puts enthusiasm in his vids xD

[@filiped7298]

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[@AqueousShunt]

78 likes so far on my little comment and still he doesn’t wear my T-shirt. That’s right Bardwell I sent you a T-shirt... 😢😢😢

[@badipaddress]

lol

[@beltaine777]

The Power Button reaction was the best laugh I had for the day, so much that I had to go back and watch it again, a couple of times. Excellent job there Josh!

[@MikkoRantalainen]

Finding out that *by default* the power button still doesn't work was a nice touch, too.

[@daemn42]

The relocated pins in the accessory bay and "HT" label on top are confusing, because 1. I don't think Fatshark has sold the headtracker module in quite a while.. 2. They replaced the HT output with a power button (which yes, some of us don't need, or intend to us).

[@EXASHES]

Just spent all my money getting hooked in this hobby half a year ago and as I very poor uni student it hurts my soul to see these reviews because I want to experience all that A+ gear as well lmao oh well maybe I'll afford top-end stuff eventually :D

[@1juswnahvfn]

I Just Ordered The Package From GetFPV, HDO 2’s, Rapidfire Module, Long Range Lumenier Antenna And Patch Set, Also Ordered The Furious Smart Battery Package In Red, 2 18650 Recharge Batts, Ethicks Headstrap, And A Partridge In A Pear Tree. Went All Out ! Cant Wait To Receive, Flaws And All ! Woo Hoo !!!!

[@jyunte]

Great review JB. Man, I wish they'd updated the DVR though. That would have made it the total analog package.

[@TroySimps]

Gotta say JB, I'm really enjoying all the extra effort you've been putting in the vids lately. The extra touches of humor and added energy on top of the already informative vid has made these all the more enjoyable. Thanks for doing what you do.

[@MaxBeamer]

When people were selling HDOs to pay for the Orqa pre order Months ago I tried to warn them that Orqa wouldn’t be coming out anytime soon.. Orqa then replied that I don’t know what I’m talking about and then deleted my comment 😂

[@invisibleaznDJ]

Well, they are all shakin in their boots now. If not, they should be as DJI has really brought a great product to market. I def want these folks to compete.

[@flo-ridafpv5713]

@@invisibleaznDJ they can't compete w digital bro not on DJI Level lol

[@RR123]

People were right to sell high... Orqa (KS) is shipping this week... Orqa can be pre-oredered the same way right now and will ship also in the same few weeks... Difference is, Orqa is innovating, will have wireless streaming, HD DVR, has more features, an actual nice design, etc.

[@cameronmartin8678]

@nunofyaeezwax yeah, i hope they are great, and not just because i have bought a pair. So far they have had very good communication, their product looks good, but they really need to start getting them into people like bardwells hands before everyone buys the hdo2's. Wont matter if they are better if everyone already bought the new fatsharks. Fortuantely i was an early backer, so the price wasnt too bad, but they are a bit steep, so they really need to deliver, and soon.

[@RR123]

@nunofyaeezwax Indeed, it seem like people like monopoly, half-assed reused design and just buying from the same company until they can't justify their excuse for profit margin, etc. I really want both company to survive, but I want them to actually innovate and right now, only Orqa is doing that with the proper premium options and FPV.Connect will be awesome. The HDO2 will not see any kind of upgrades, there is no expansion! So they just copied the original specs from Orqa before they dropped the focus adjustment, but without any cool HD DVR, etc. Fanboys, you're right... I don't get it either, but next week I'll be using my Orqa I guess and they'll be trying to save 50$ (maybe) to get something that is just a copycat. Oh well...

[@daemn42]

You have a Byte Frost system. Why not plug it into the HDO2s so we can see what an HD image looks like through these goggles? Not talking about the whole flying experience, just same static shot you were using to compare the other goggles.

[@JoshuaBardwell]

That's a really good idea. I can't believe I didn't think to do it!

[@marcusbornold]

I have an addiction to "I'm Joshua Barwell and you'r gon'a learn something today!"

[@DoctorWhom]

Alright.

[@uavtech]

"Arrright!!" Lol

[@mistercohaagen]

@Marcus, Yu mispell "erection"

[@SmoothCruizer37]

Yikes.... Work much? Oops

[@billybbob18]

Boshua Jardwell is the best reference for anything drone related and even goes into the theory of the tech.

[@seewell8168]

Have to say I'm pretty impressed with Fat Shark's development this past year and these are the first goggles that have me considering an upgrade. Pressure from other market players is really putting better products in consumers hands. Thanks for the solid review!

[@robprice3677]

Deciding on and affording fpv goggles is way harder than I thought.

[@JakeBlackburnXDC]

Ok. Usually I don’t like your reviews. I was skeptical once you started showing the DJI as well. But you redeemed with completely being honest. Was expecting a DJI commercial for a sec. good man. Thank you.

[@SickocrowAU]

Looks like they have done a great job with this. They fixed the IPD range, and the optics look great. However now about my Astigmatism.....(sigh).

[@ptuxbury]

I'm right with you on this. I'm an IPD 73 with astigmatism. It's incredibly frustrating because no one has ever made a goggle that truly matches my specs. Fatshark finally gets the IPD right, but then removes the ability to put in custom prescription inserts. Why couldn't they just make a goggle that fits everyone, and not just the 90%?

[@Erik-wz1in]

Whats the refresh rate of these OLED screens? First Fatshark goggle in years that radiates some type of joyfulness when looking at it and is not just something you buy because there is hardly anything better. Looks like the perfect product to fuel the development of good HD transmission. Now the upcoming every day goggle of most pilots are able to display those resolutions.

[@MaxBeamer]

My unpopular opinion.. from this vid it Looks really dark and contrasty the sky03 looked way better and truer to life imo.. I guess if you’re going from an HDO then it’s an upgrade but from a goggle like dom v3 16:9 the specs and look are so vastly different it’s basically in a different category

[@JoshuaBardwell]

You can tweak the HDO2 image to adjust its look. The larger image on the HDO2 is very compelling.

[@MaxBeamer]

Joshua Bardwell I want to upgrade to something just dunno what lol dom v3 are beginning to be like analog tv getting left behind!

[@MariomasterNSMBHD]

This is the first time Fatshark has a product that appeals to me since I got into the hobby. Nice to finally see them seriously competing.

[@mistery79]

I’ll think about Dji, when version 2 comes out.

[@FAQUERETERMAX]

If it supports analog I'm in

[@Perceivedshift]

@@FAQUERETERMAX It already does

[@FAQUERETERMAX]

@@Perceivedshift with a ground station? That's exactly the same as carrying a second set of goggles, or even worse

[@hildy2222]

@@FAQUERETERMAX kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYWaY2uAiNB5ftE

[@FAQUERETERMAX]

@@hildy2222 You void your warranty by doing that, and it's not even properly tested to see if it will weaken the signal in your goggles.

[@RCOverKill]

I think I want the HDO2s, The DJIs would be nice, but I really like to build, and I cant afford to buy all new equipment just yet, besides I want to see where it goes in the next year. Hopefully Byte Frost will have a decent price on secondary HD boards, and cams. Its great that new options are becoming avaliable. Thanks JB!

[@mr-jon]

Quite literally unboxing my dji goggles while watching this 😂

[@DaytonaJim78]

You will love them!!

[@prrcpor]

That's awsome. good choice

[@prrcpor]

I was just looking online the combo with two air units plus the goggles and the antennas is great. U literally get more bang for your buck verse a whole new fatshark setup reciever vtx camera for two drones . your getting more value for your money plus it's HD.

[@falldownbear9326]

Just did my 1st flight with DJI system yesterday. It truly is amazing. Don't think I can go back to analog.

[@DaytonaJim78]

@@falldownbear9326 i feel the same its 10x better i love fpv more then when i started!!

[@davidmgillmer]

I just re-watched this video as I have lined up a set of HDO2's WHOOOO! I'm still fairly noob but on my way to being somewhat up to date... Thanks JB For being you!

[@jackbisson9226]

I am happy with my DJI FPV system. Joshua you want my HDOs?

[@jackbisson9226]

Josh I will send you mine to give away as well. Just tell me where to send them. I will try to include all my analog equipment in that package. Could not respond to your latest video. I feel it is best to send to you and then you can give away with your purple goggles.

[@jackbisson9226]

I put my email in your form for the giveaway. You do not need to enter me in the giveaway. I just want one of your subs to get this analog equipment.

[@ramim.5856]

I did my own power button already.. but I am with DJI and sold my fatshark goggle! JB u r our gift!

[@T1MEHUNT]

Kinda lost a bit at that power btn 😂

[@marcochierico5150]

I would add the writing rec in piccolo on the osd and not a flashing light that bothers. It often happened to me to press the button of the DVR and realize only at the end of the evening that the card was missing in the slot. There must be a warning when we want to make a DVR and we have forgotten the card at home or in the briefcase.

[@ther1rida]

I took the DJI leap against my own better judgment. It is absolutely an amazing goggle system.

[@Perceivedshift]

Same, huge smile after every flight, and I have at least 200 flights on it now. Hands down the best FPV purchase I've made since my first quadcopter back in 2015.

[@allegorx58]

so your own better judgement is actually bad? haha shit that'll make life confusing

[@ther1rida]

@@allegorx58 I will admit, I have always been anti DJI. This unit really is Rock Solid. Against my own judgment I am admitting this also!

[@allegorx58]

@@ther1rida no doubt. im right there with you for sure. cant deny where a handful of billions of dollars can get you as far as r&d goes... if you cant beat'em!

[@JasonCrazyjAnderson]

Why choose between HDO2 and DJI? Just get both (if you want)! They each serve a different purpose IMHO. I may buy DJI for cruising in areas where I need to see more details like leaves and branches. My HDOs will continue to be used for racing and long range stuff.

[@RR123]

I'm waiting for my Orqa next week and I'll not be missing out from this panicked copycat effort. I also think it's unfair to say the Orqa are late: sharing your product roadmap openly is not being late nor is showing up secretly with a product is being on time... in any case Orqa are shipping this week. Also, the HDO2 are not matching or exceeding the FPV.One, like the text below the video says, the DVR is crap, their isn't an expension bay for wireless transmission, the design is the same and they didn't take time to update it, they basically rushed it to match the original announced Orqa specs which have changed since then (dropping the focus adjustment for those outside the +2,-6 btw). That said, competition is great! I'm happy FatShark is doing SOMETHING (buttons, seriously?) but what we really need at this point is a standard HD format to feed all those HDMI plugs! One that can be made by multiple vendors without license keys or whatnot. The alternative is that DJI will lock us up in DRM hell...

[@boratsagdiyev1586]

expansionbay for wireless transmittion?? For what?

[@RR123]

@@boratsagdiyev1586 DVR transfers, live streaming, ...

[@shoeonhead]

Well gee, you just sound salty.

[@RR123]

@@shoeonhead Maybe because everyone is attacking the innovating and more transparent new company that could bring even more competition and innovation but everyone is just complaining, so maybe I'm pissed at the free pass FS gets :)

[@boratsagdiyev1586]

@@RR123 I would be pissed too if i was an early backer and they promised goggles a few months ago but keeps delaying because of PCB issues. And then comes Fatshark and blows em away before they even arrived. Ofcourse i would defend my pre-order.

[@pkvillager]

I'm in the if its not HD I don't want it crowd right now. All I need for micro's is to decide to either mod my DJI to take a module or just run them with an adapter. I am also a backer for Orqa and will be selling them as soon as they arrive (I expect early December). I think everyone should thank Orqa for forcing FS' hand and making them finally give us want we wanted. Its sad Orqa's got delayed by buttons and a PCB issue, so much momentum lost...

[@idzhukelov]

sad, but True... I start to think that the missing button (mistake from suppliers) was made to screw Orca and give a time to Fatshark so they can release Hdo2 before Orca...

[@pkvillager]

@@idzhukelov haha I'm not there yet, I just think it shows how hard projects like that are, you can be hosed by the smallest thing.

[@lleemon]

2:45 So you had to buy the goggles? If they send to you for free I would consider that payment, in the form of free product.

[@RocketPunchArmy]

At this point you need to ask yourself if you trust his reviews. Seems like a fair review without feeling "paid"

[@jaanfpv11]

@@RocketPunchArmy tbh i havent found one single shop that has those goggles in stock so imho very unlikely that "bought".

[@catrichie659]

@@RocketPunchArmy no trust,,never did.

[@JoshuaBardwell]

Yeah they sent me the goggles to review. I own literally 6 or 7 different sets of goggles so far, including DJI, HDO, EV200D, and Sky03O. And on top of that, I am giving away a $450 set of nearly-new HDO's just because I want to give something back to my viewers. So if you think I would sell out my integrity for ONE MORE set of goggles, I don't know what to say.

[@lleemon]

@@JoshuaBardwell wouldn't stress on it. Your authentic, give good content to your viewers. Not sure I agree with the comment that your not getting paid when you get a $500 product and don't have to return. Keep it up, thanks for the info.

[@sonyblueray51]

Josh. Thank you for all you do. In the past I used multiple youtubers reviews on FPV products and for a year now you have just been ahead of your time.your gopro assisted side by side screen review I think was the turning point and as pictures say 1000 words you back it up with 1000 words and they are right on the money with what most of us are thinking and reassure us of our thoughts aiding in where my money should go. So as it stands you are my hands down goto guy for reviews. Mr Steel is my favorite pilot but in the real world you get the vote on info any of can actually use. this year alone the amount of new and better products has been mind boggling and Ive just banned buying anything till the market slows. Ive raced pan cars for years annd every 6 months was $1000 for new batteries to stay competitive.FPV has ended my interest with r/c on the ground but nothing till now has pulled me in because of analog first drone Beebop 2 with phone for the screen so I was disappointed with any and all goggles till now. knowing HD was around the corner even when you explained it just may never happen anytime soon.So I waited in disappointment till DJI released then bite frost now HDO2 my interest has peaked once again and Ive made a list on your DJI TBS set up. Now you release this HDO2 vid and Im back on the bench but still leaning toward DJI so I have to ask about crash tests as view leads my vote how well will the DJI stand up when flogged and can you remove the casing to mount in smaller quads or is the case designed for cooling purposes or just protection. I also dont like close ended products such as Apple, never owned one and never will. that alone has steered me away from DJI but now they have something I want.Are there any products coming that is going to upstage DJI that are open sourced if I can just wait a little longer.

[@txfieros]

My HD3’s are just fine.

[@angelfpv4825]

Krash_FPV i said the same thing til i tried em hdo2 blew me away😁

[@txfieros]

angel FPV I believe it, but I’m way past the big investment stage of this hobby (I got in around Charpu times) and that’s too much of an unnecessary expense. I only buy batteries and that’s about it.

[@invisibleaznDJ]

I didn't start from scratch BUT i was in the market for new goggles. Was still rockin v3's. Was gonna get HDO's but was waiting to hear more from Orca. Then the DJI goggles came out, just at the right time for me. I went Digital and and I'm not going back. I don't fly micros anymore, but if i did i still have the v3s for that. I also have a furiousfpv docking which i can use with the DJI goggles. Fatshark's bytefrost looks promising. I hope people are able to take that path to digital if they can't drop the money for DJI fpv. U owe it to yourself to try digital.

[@RollnHeavyKevy]

Totally awsome shirt ya got there.

[@gregbutler8841]

I just went the other way. Been flying fixed wing for a bit and decided to give FPV a try out. Something to do indoors when the weather isn't good enough for me to get out. After going back and forth quite a bit I have settled on the Skyzone 03S. I couldn't bring myself to pony up the extra for the OLED displays or go the bit further for the FATSHARK. I thought the Skyzone would give me a good enough experience for starting out, especially indoors and if all goes well and I want more then I can look at buying bigger/better/ more expensive and I will still have a reasonable set of goggles as a back up or for spectators. Who's have thought that a power button would give someone so much joy, maybe you need to get out more often :-) .

[@licensetodrive9930]

Part of my reason for buying HD2's almost 3 years ago was because Mr Steele uses them, I watched his review of the HDO2's and why he's moving on to them, and now I want them also.... Can anyone lend me a pile of money please? :D

[@BASSstarlet]

That disgusting clown is a good reason to NOT buy anything that he using...

[@licensetodrive9930]

@BASSstarlet Wow, why the hostility? Did he urinate in your cornflakes or something?

[@powdermonkey447]

BASSstarlet Haha, I don't have much love for Steele either. There's always been something about that guy that puts me off. The last time I watched a Steele video was in 2017. I'm just saying...

[@herbiefpv1637]

BASSstarlet yeah wow, someone a little jealous or maybe has a man crush on him? Chill out buddy, it will all be okay

[@michaelgrossman5528]

Hey brother you can probably get a date with mr steel lol i dont think it will cost ya much

[@PIDtoolbox]

from what I could tell from the image (13:14), at least it's not cropping 16:9, it's just stretching/compressing, so the image content doesn't change when you go from 4:3 to 16:9.

[@marcel.schulz]

That's the right video for my comment to enter the giveaway, isn't it? 😜 The decision between DJI and HDO2 (analog in general) is like you said a really tough one but keep in mind how new digital FPV systems are and how quickly our hobby is increasing in its abilities and options. In my local flying group we have people who still have quadcopter with an external OSD or none at all. Let's say it takes a year for the new generation of digital FPV systems, no matter if it's from DJI or FatShark, there will be much more options available like separated, smaller receivers, cross compatibility or even much more goggle providers than now. The image quality and simplicity of the DJI system is really seductive (hype or not) but speaking for myself I won't switch from analog until I'm fully satisfied with the given options and further more I'm not willing to switch every half a year to a year to a new system. I'm still in the process to update all my quads with crossfire... 😅

[@ParanoiaTheDJ]

Dude I love your videos. I'm just getting into fpv and I'm addicted. Thank you for sharing your knowledge in a way that we can understand and apply.

[@oldschool_is_goldschool9016]

I’m so happy about the no requirement of diaopter 🙈

[@slyfox2256]

Joshua's always bringing the absolute best info for the total n00b. Now to update the holiday wishlist.

[@Crazy_leggs]

That was hilarious dude, love the crying 😂😂😂😂

[@brayaneduardo1081]

CSICHSIGWIHHDI

[@userman444]

You mentioned about HDMI input at 11:15, but didn't say if it supports 2D or 3D ? ( same video signal to left and right or different signal per eye ).

[@JoshuaBardwell]

No 3d support.

[@userman444]

Thank you Joshua. Your vids are very informative!

[@k20sc]

Ill just wait and see what comes in summer😂

[@Trentp88]

Josh, I feel your pain.... I too bought a set of hdos a few months ago, but when I saw that there is no diopter inserts, I was quite relieved as my prescription is +6 with cyl and axis so there is no way the hdo2 would work for me.... I think fatshark could be surprised at how many people in this hobby may have astigmatism and will be disappointed in this decision, My 2 bob anyway

[@Trentp88]

Here’s some numbers, it’s estimated that approx 33% of US has some level of astigmatism and 70% of rx have astigmatism corrections

[@flo-ridafpv5713]

Sold my HDO rapidfire for DJI juuust in time ;)

[@mistercohaagen]

lol... this hobby in a nutshell.

[@SmoothCruizer37]

So dopey

[@shadetreehandyman]

I am one who needs positive correction and I did create my own adapters by cutting pieces from cheap reading glasses... plus 2 in one eye and plus 2.5 in the other if memory serves me correctly... I did just try to google what percentage of folks require positive correction without success. I think when I did this you could not even buy the positive correction adapters for goggles... only negative ones

[@peterzingler6221]

One Goggle to rule them all. Meanwhile Orca is the German Airport of Fpv Googles... And yes dji can take analogue.. But that adds 120ms latency so basicly unflyable..

[@t0tobi]

haha ;) great one.

[@nipsy_lafett]

Hey man. Thanks for all you do for the community. Keep it up

[@rid3withthewindvaj131]

I'll just wait for the HDo3 lol.

[@explosivefruits]

Chuey Vang 559 2-3 year wait lmao

[@PacificNorthwest360]

I’m waiting for DJI 6’s

[@rid3withthewindvaj131]

@@explosivefruits I have the HD3 shouldn't be a problem for me lol

[@JeromeDemers]

I have some dominator v2 since 2015 and it's fine since I never tried other goggles. 499$ US is a lot but use them average of 5 times a week since 2015 so it's a good investment. I won a 100$ gift card back then at a race and got my googles like that. I will wait until they break but I can still get parts to fix them... so I guest I will have them for a long time.

[@noamamir0942]

Skyo3 looks the best to me, also module mod coming soon

[@Com4nd3r.]

skyo looks like a 50 $ google.

[@mac_zila4171]

Another great video. You have honestly and bravely answered the very sensitive topic about DJI vs HDO2 ( or any analog feed ), and I totally agree on your take on it. Great job and more power to you and your channel.

[@MCsCreations]

You know what, Joshua? I still don't have the money, but this one may very well be my first FatSharks! 😃 Or, depending on the money, I would go for the SkyZone Sky03O... But what I mean is: this one I could buy without thinking twice! 😃

[@starsstripesjacket]

Joshua: "you could use these goggle as a computer monitor" Please do your next live stream using the goggles instead of your computer monitors x)

[@DoctorWhom]

if he did that he'd have to use only one monitor

[@groundzero_-lm4md]

It could be good for airplanes

[@rcrdps8144]

I once used mine paired with my NUC computer to modify stuff in my car's computer,....

[@starsstripesjacket]

@@rcrdps8144 haha thats actually genius :p

[@RCDevotee]

Great info JB! I converted all non toothpick to DJI. I only use my HDOs and Taranis for my toothpicks. I am glad analog is still innovating. Whatever gets you in the air works for me.

[@rcrdps8144]

Not completely there yet, but this might get your gears turning: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKWXo2yEmrymgM0 kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4bKoYmklMSgoaM get's kinda close to the weight of a Split camera.

[@BOTGRINDER]

welp looks like i got some used hdos for sale...

[@jayward7536]

Just sold mine tonight lol be ordering these tomorrow

[@nategoodwin3329]

As a new guy to the hobby. Picking out goggles is proving waaaaay harder than anticipated. Thank you for taking some of the enigma out these things.

[@clnfreakone8486]

Today I learned’d that my freaking pockets are not deep enough for these but I want them ... guess I will keep flying my dom v3 goggles 😢 maybe I will win hdo Bardwell edition goggles 😁

[@BWH1990]

I just pre-ordered HDO2 with Rapid Fire. RMRC has $30 off plus combo discount. I can't give up my winter TinyWhooping

[@DaytonaJim78]

Now its more expensive to go hd in fastshark and still have a dang ground station!!! And shit range! At this point no way i am paying 500 for analog!!

[@allegorx58]

and it's not actual hd. fs cannot call that image hd when you have dji hd.

[@shize9ine]

DJI lcd looks like it has a tiny bit of vignette in the corners like VA monitors. Not an issue because the viewing angle doesn’t change. Could just be from the goPro.. I wonder if DJI will ever release a oled screen

[@lewisshipway7187]

To late fatshark i am one of many who went DJI.

[@Clif_Brown]

As Joshua said, you can add any analog module to the DJI goggles with a faceplate kit and a little bit of wiring. That's the way I'm going to go, even though the Fatshark HDO2's look really good. Bytefrost just doesn't look all that good yet. Maybe I'll just wait 6 months and keep running my old goggles.

[@alexm7056]

Just ditched my HDO and trying to figure out should I go for DJI (especially they now got all's the add-ons for analog available on the market) or upgrade to HDO2? I had blury edges even with smaller HDO screens, really hope upgraded optics in HDO2 fixes my vision issue. And I love that analog FPV goggles are much more compact than DJI. So far the best sharpness of FPV image I seen was in Eachine EV800 box.

[@yuukiflow]

I'm a beginner deciding on what goggles to buy, and i'm gonna go with HDO2 and not DJI, because, i want my most of my budget in things i won't destroy so i prefer good quality goggles that can handle future digital modules instead of locking myself with DJI and not being able to fly inexpensive whoops or crying when my 160€ DJI camera breaks on my quad. My bet is that they didn't just put a high resolution screen in an analog goggle for no reason. And the diopter is a must have for me.

[@Poldi79de]

As always you are doing the videos I am looking for. Respect an love!

[@FRY_FPV]

I just watched a 3min ad video without clicking on skip ad before watching your video and I even clicked on install and installed the app they wanted me to install. Laughed so much with the power button cry scene 😆😂

[@Excavator99]

I am one who needs the diopter slots. Astigmatism plus -6.0 inserts didn't work at all for me, I have an RHO prescription lens for my HDO's

[@joenaylor3626]

I have double vision (also called diplopia) which needs to be corrected by prism in glasses. Easily corrected by my Rho lenses inserts in my Fat Shark HDO. Looks like that will not be an option in the HDO2, too bad. Seems like it would have been easy to include the same mounts as in the HDO.

[@mougnette]

It is not. The lenses are moving and would hit the custom diopters inserted in front of them. Heard there will be some different aftermarket lens brackets.

[@billyd78]

Since the power switch seems to require some firmware input to function, that tells me it is likely that there will always be a tiny power drain on a battery left connected. Can you check to see if there is a power draw on the lipo when the goggles are switched off?

[@whitebeltforlife]

25:24 Made me chuckle and also love and hate you immensely at the same time :) Thanks alot for your work, I am leaning on you quite heavily while I am just getting into FPV/kwad life. Cheers!

[@windowwasherfpv3485]

I just pre-ordered mine my goggles are 4 years old I was actually shooting for orca until fat shark came out with the hdo2 and finally 4:3 and 16:9

[@absoloodle37]

Best intro in a long time. Strong work Joshua!!!

[@SANDY-FPV]

mmm, I think fat shark HDO/2 is to expensive for me and there is no reciver with it... So I think Skyzone is the best I can get ^_^ And thats good because I dont want to spend 120 now on a ''beginner'' goggle and 1 year later 300 for a better one... Anyway, HDO2 sounds great and awsome and it might be, Orka sounds great but its far to expensive for me ^_^. Great video Joshua! Keep them coming

[@typeOhh]

Two years later and I'm still on the fence about these two lol

[@ImMoneyMike]

Thanks for the videos JB. You're awesome.

[@brodog5734]

I didn’t buy the HdO because of the smaller FOV , so I brought the last of the HD3 being that last 40 plus FOV and very satisfied . This should have been the first version HDO I’ll stick to my hD3 for now .

[@Politicallyhomeless957]

I waited for a few weeks before I wanted to post this. For $500 this is THE BEST FPV goggle available. Yeah it’s not the best DVR but with a Rapidfire module and the right camera VTX combo? Holy crap, it is really good. I am a happy customer.

[@yngndrw.]

I'm actually in the position you described, starting out and unsure what to purchase. Ultimately for me I decided to go for an analog setup so that I could start on Whoops - Firstly for the guarded props so that I don't slice up everything in sight and secondly because of the way that upcoming regulation is criminalising anything over 250g. I had actually already made the decision between the Skyzone Sky03O and the Fatshark HDO, choosing the HDO primarily due to the built-in support for Rapidfire and had ordered them. On the day they were set to arrive, the HDO2 were announced and I immediately organised a return for the HDO because on paper the HDO2 represent the best parts between the HDO and the Sky03O goggles and I'm really glad the reviews have shown that they live up to that expectation. I've always planned to go with ByteFrost or whatever new digital product is out when I progress to larger quads so as long as they have a HDMI input, I figured I'm set.

[@yoyosfpv823]

im currently using the eachine ev200d goggles, i'm considering upgrading to the hdo2. pricing is higher but at the end of the day ill have something that actually has customer service and a quality product, having to buy the receiver separate stinks but it is what it is

[@BrokenRock-ql5vr]

Ty. Just what I needed to hear. I learned something today as always.

[@run1happy]

Noob here. Because of your video I am buying HDO 2 Fat Shark thank you for your help. On the fence, thank you I just got off the FENCE!!

[@sl1dertheone]

Not true JB there is a $20 conversion the front faceplate that allows you to nicely tuck in an analog module on the DJI goggles so you can do analog and digital

[@frankyfrench5279]

Isn't the DJI system lacking the Betaflight OSD ? At least if so it should be mentioned as one of the negatives of it. As is the price and size of the camera and VTX module, which makes it expensive and not suitable for lightweight or smaller drones and micros.

[@JoshuaBardwell]

In the end, this is not a DJI review. All of that stuff has been extensively mentioned in my DJI reviews. This video is already 25 minutes long just talking about the HDO.

[@TailSpinRCSpain]

The EV100s that I use were the only binocular goggles with FOCUS and IPD. Good job Fat Shark ! (they originally said they couldn't fit a focus rack inside). I need +3 reading glasses, will I be able to focus them for my poor eyesight?

[@MystikSquash]

Yay! So dope!!!!!! Thank you for the opportunity on the giveaway.

[@dash8465]

25:10 At the end of the day... I'm not buying any of them until a) Byte Frost is up to speed AND drops a bay module, or b) DJI comes out with better fitting goggles AND a smaller vtx-only box that'll fit into the many frames I already have... or c) until dji runs the rest out of business and my HD3's crap out.

[@modocfpv6305]

dji brought up the issue of on board dvr again. maybe fatshark could come up with a nice 20x20 or 30.5x30.5 dvr board. And if possible integrate into a flight controler?!

[@Sir_Brennan]

As someone who has been flying HD2s for a long time, HDO2 is my idea of a perfect goggle. 50 degree FoV of the HD2 is just a tad too big, 46 on HDO2 is awesome. Then you also get the larger IPD adjustment range and focus dials. I can't even think of anything I would change to make the HDO2 better aside from the DVR. But DVR quality isn't important to me personally. The old DVR was always good enough for me.

[@TomicaCZ]

I was sad when HDO came out.... I bought HD3 literally 2 weeks before the HDO release. Well, I just said to myself that I'll wait a while, sell my HD3 and buy HDO later, but I can see that I can live without HDO... But Now I thing I can't live without HDO2 :-D Thank you for great review Mr. Bardwell!

[@c.n.6511]

Emotional POWER button. I didn't see that reaction when he tried the DJIs. Great review JB!

[@willsonoakley3172]

The main reason I clicked on the video is to find out if it has a power button

[@carlosfpv]

I ordered a pair. Really like the better IPD adjustment and focus.

[@EnglishTurbines]

The best Goggle reviewer, period....The Power Button scene was unforgettable....lol....I need a +3 prescription, so guess Im stuck with my old, cheap periscope Vipers...Thank you.

[@JoshuaBardwell]

I bet you this would work but I'm not sure I would plunk down $500 on the gamble.

[@EnglishTurbines]

@@JoshuaBardwell Yeah, agreed...if only we could try before you buy...?..

[@Jack__________]

I am getting into this more and more... and I got a bebop 2 as a gift... not exactly what I’m looking for, but its been a great place to start. Will the goggles you give away be compatible with a bebop 2? Even with some soldering? Or is the the Parrot bebop completely its own?

[@mmmmhehe]

6:35 to skip to goggle info. Better resolution than the HDOs but if you're using a standard FPV camera you won't notice much difference?