First Tests of DJI HD FPV Longrange

[@ChrisCorbettFPV]

Nice, I've been waiting for someone to do this! Edit: really liked your definition of long range, totally agree.

[@zoroe]

Long range for me is longer than I'm willing to walk if I crash! hahaha jkjk Great video Jet!

[@dvi6605]

Right!!!!

[@nickmarangelis2251]

Finally someone that does a proper range test, a solid 2.5 km signal is all one needs to enjoy this hobby.

[@JordanTemkin]

After 2.5km, you gotta walk reeeeal far if you crash lol

[@noisy_boi_fpv_3920]

Blows my mind every time i fly dji. Love it

[@PhatheadWRX]

Awesome flights. I trust all my gear to TrueRC antennas. Glad you’re enjoying the DJI system.

[@paulstone9755]

I just love my DJI system.

[@nage83]

The DJI system looks so good.

[@fcass]

Wow! The Rotor riot folks were telling me about this video. Epic Jordan. Really appreciate your channel.

[@valometer5131]

You have such a chill voice

[@TinyWhoop]

Thanks for the shout out homes. Nice to see that tank in the ait again

[@MarvinBoydCo]

Looks like Snoqualmie pass at Hyak lake

[@STEDDiEFPV]

Dude this is awesome and are you kidding me?! This this longer range that most of us have ever done. So glad you had the chance to do this

[@ThatGuyFPV]

Glad to see some one using this setup configuration and giving us good feedback about it. Although it's now pushing me towards considering changing over to this setup vs my current analog video system.

[@Yan-rv8mi]

My concern: so this extends the image range. How about the radio range? If the radio range is not extended, you might lose radio signal but still see the image which should be showing your drone crashing from the sky and you have no radio control over it.

[@bwinston]

So these amazing results on 25mbps, would be awesome to see an update on what it's like at 50 now that's available! Great vid!

[@KittFPV]

omg TrueRC + DJI HD looks epic

[@CaribbeanZapatta]

excellent I am ordering the DJI TX this week along with more air units. I have built two 5" and two 7" DJI so far. More to come. More and more I look at my analog quiver and it just seems "old". The ability to have a stack and simply plug in the air unit and have camera and rx and vtx all installed. damn … no more struggling with pins and plugs and wires ...wow .

[@stevenyoo1436]

Jordan - awesome video. quick noobie question - do you know how to show the drone battery life on the DJI FPV goggles? Mine won't show up for some reason.

[@Rcschim]

Nice one! It's amazing that we can start posting DVR footage again - without being ashamed too much :) Your test-location is perfect btw.! Sad about all those trees tho...

[@rcrdps8144]

The lack of good analog dvr's was part of the problem. But yeah, now we don't have to make excuses. Byte Frost still does,.. partly because of their DVR quality.

[@Jdogg5343]

Ugh man. Now i gotta get this DJI setup! Thanks alot! Lol glad to see how reliable this system is with the right antennas!

[@xavierrose2420]

Dope video, Especially the end that was super chill man. Please post more 🤙🏾 Awesome flying by the way 🥵

[@regfeener]

Best vlog I have seen in a long long time..Wonderful review Bud..Best one yet..Loved it

[@paulolobo837]

Hi Jordan, at 06:34..35 you almost got a Seagull ?? Or what was that bird ? Your video 4k is not so clear in youtube...

[@Clif_Brown]

@Jordan Temkin Very nice video! Would using Crossfire for the RX be better, so you can use your familiar radio and solid long range control, and just use the DJI system for awesome video coming back to your goggles?

[@rcrdps8144]

Anyone know how the controller links in? I had assumed it had its own 5.8Ghz link to the air unit, but in this video, there are directional antennas on the goggles, but not the controller. So how did those omni's on the controller do so well? Granted, nearly all of this was line of sight. But this video is making me second guess what frequency the controller is on, and/or does it only link to the goggles. But those are fairly large omnis to just link to the goggles,....

[@patb686]

Thank you very much for sharing your awesome setup .

[@HockeyPop29]

Great test, and as for the weather, we could deal with some cold, and a lot of rain. Glad it didn't rain enough to send you on a recovery hike!

[@TouristJ95]

I have to buy a separate antenna for air unit or still use the dji antenna

[@MichaelHoughton_]

What do you have to do to the drone to use those? Do i need new antennas for the drone?

[@jakesouthard9175]

just ordered a set for my build! Hoping the range is way better than before

[@ArtimusPrime]

Like the other comments. I’ve been waiting for someone to do this. Dope man... dji/truerc ftw!

[@TERBANGFPV]

Your truerc x air should be v1.. but how can you tilt it abit upward? The v2 is created with tilt up..

[@TheDiegobean]

May have to get myself an early Christmas present and thanks for nice sharing your thoughts and experience.

[@archer4922]

Can’t wait to start building my practice rig! Waiting on some brotherhobby 2510 1380’s since I can’t find the drl spec 1250’s anymore and jealous a local bud of mine got a hold of a set. Oh well a little higher kv never killed anyone lol.

[@kinseytuason5329]

Thanks for this! Been waiting for a review regarding long range. Love the Nujabes vibes too.

[@maplechill75]

That’s it. I’m sold. Going full controller and all! Thanks very much man 👍

[@cafub2650]

Thinking of doing the same as well. Was going to get it without the radio and use my crossfire Taranis combo. May miss some of the features on the Taranis tho like the audio call out and stuff. Not having to install a next receiver / antenna is also a plus lol. Damn

[@cafub2650]

@@escobarfpv1275 stop why you telling me this. I sold my HDO and TB S Fusion already. Next Taranis And X-fire

[@codebender9435]

I don't have the controller, just a Taranis, and I really like I can set the switches to tell me the altitude, speed, battery percent,+ the gps logging... since the dji goggles don't have an OSD.

[@cafub2650]

@@escobarfpv1275 Well haven't sold the Taranis yet. Not a fan of tiny whoops,

[@dod.fpv_]

very nice video! i rly enjoy seeing everyone pushing this system. got one my self and i'm impressed again everytime i fly it keep going

[@RobFPV1]

Can you share how you connected the airunit so that you can use 5s.

[@markmanning239]

Hey Jordan thanks man, I’m very new to drones/ DJI / pictures and videos / FPV there’s so much I had no idea what I was getting into BUT I’m hooked any how I stoped to let you not how much I enjoy your segments you come across so honest so keep up the great work Mark Manning a subscriber

[@MindOfBoomBoom]

Great move on TrueRCs part. thats one of the weak points i have seen in DJIs system besides the size of the air unit that keeps me away from buying it. thanks for the video, it was quite impressive!

[@bragee]

That made a giant leap, I will keep repeating it forever

[@peterfreund8205]

Could you please post the link to the exact DJI upgraded Truerc directional antennas you are using? Also, are you using only two upgraded antennas? I thought the goggles had four antennas, stock.

[@JordanTemkin]

These antennas have 2 inputs per an antenna: www.truerc.ca/shop/antennas/5-8ghz/x-air-5-8-for-dji-fpv-pre-order Then for air module I'm using 2 of these www.truerc.ca/shop/cp-omni-antennas/5-8ghz-cp-omni-antennas/singularity-5-8-mmcx90 Im using left hand polarization on both, as thats what the stock dji antennas are

[@edoardodeluca1463]

I’m building my first 7 inch with air unit. I run hd system with Lumenier patch antenna on goggles! I’m wondering if the range is not affected by the short antenna of the air unit since coming from analog the antenna need to be way distant from the frame and much higher. What about your experience?

[@ARI3S]

Awesome work Jordan, I don’t have the radio but have the goggles and air unit. Looking to test this out in a few days once the local weather clears up a bit 🤘😎

[@donbskurdfpv2467]

Very well said Bruh. Well said. Awesome work.

[@SonAndDadFPV]

It's not all HD, only center piece of screen but it's the best right now. If they integrate osd from fc and sound, I'll buy one 😊

[@flo-ridafpv5713]

That's the goggle dvr in 720 w focus mode, air unit records it 1080 pure 169, full osd is comin 100% per dji, sound also soon

[@0815name0815]

love the little freestyle bit at the end!

[@Georgewrigley]

Wow. That’s awesome range buddy. So crystal clear. Very impressed. Thanks for sharing. Look forward to seeing your next range test. Cheers matey 😊👍✈️

[@SkyCandyVisuals]

wow! to me that is long range and to see the entire time in crystal clear hd minus the rain drops lol is amazing!!! you just made me want the dji system that much more. probably won't get it till around tax season but yea great flight bro haha

[@mrb2917]

You can get it on helidirect with affirm financing and pay it back with your taxes...

[@jaredcrowley5666]

We miss you in FC, Jordan. Great content though, keep em coming!

[@TheWinterfan]

Thanks for jumpin on this grenade for us dood! Very interesting results!

[@evFPV]

Your definition of LR is the same as mine. I did LR with my evo 1.2miles all stock. I NEED THIS DJI HD SYSTEM!!!!!

[@privatekill5]

I love the long range description

[@bumbleboltfpv3707]

Awesome! Thank you! Make sure RTH is gravy and SEND IT ^_^ Also, holy heck that is a smooth 7"

[@MrMPod]

is there any BEFORE and AFTER with original antenas and new ones

[@HomeGrownCanadianFPV]

i pick mine up tomorrow.... so stoked.... thanks for video

[@Тёплый-Щенок]

It is an awesome system, but beware: it goes from apparently full HD to lost connection in a snap. Reception literally falls of the cliff. If the video rate drops below 8 Mb/s (and it oscillates a lot) it is time to turn back fast!

[@unixoid33]

Can anyone tell is it recorded from DVR, or from airunit? Very good image quality. High quality mode or latency?

[@r4id1337]

Hey very nice video. Can you fly around you respectively can you fly behind you with 2 x-air connected? Greez

[@erionmema1]

wow thats a lot !! I have never needed to push DJI Mavic Pro over 700m never lost signal though ... just I had no clear idea of what to film that far... still... good to know 2.5km in a drone that is not meant for far distances

[@andijones1985]

Hey. Nice video. Now we are a year on from this, how much further have you pushed it?

[@maddmavic]

What's the best antenna for range but behind trees.

[@jakesouthard9175]

how are people getting such good range?! I upgraded to TrueRC singularity 5.8 antennas for the air unit, and x2 X-air for the goggles.. and my range is horrible at 700mhz. Like 100 yards

[@swissfreek]

Man, I love that spot. Looks like I missed the window this year, fall came with a quickness 😢

[@EnglishTurbines]

I think one of the best steps forward by DJI is the lack of video static / breakup myself....I use UHF and 1280mhz video on my long range quad. Its limit is its flight Lipo capacity. Nice test though, good job. Why they didn't make a goggle headset years ago is beyond me, I mean those iPADS in sunlight are basically useless.

[@JordanTemkin]

They’ve had goggle heads sets for year, a few actually. This is just the first one targeted at fpv

[@byrden1985]

What's the best way to mount them top or side

[@ayougo]

I'm impressed with the DJI setup but I'm still on the fence about the radio. I've been going back and fourth between the taranis and the DJI controller.

[@paulstone9755]

Keep your radii

[@ixxgxx]

Washington rain. Bellingham?

[@IanBeaty]

This is awesome stuff. Thanks for figuring this out for us. Great video!

[@jackbisson9226]

This is great stuff. Thanks for sharing and time to visit TrueRC.

[@jackbisson9226]

Just bought the 4 pack Stubby, the SINGULARITYs for the quad, and two of the X-Air antennas. Going to test all the combos. Thanks for providing this info. This will hopefully help when i am up in the mountains over the next couple of months. Great Stuff!

[@dillonnack4675]

Will the antennas work with the original antennas on the air module?

[@boosh5047]

Really dig the footage and insight. Thank you jet!

[@gmivisualsjason3729]

did you try the stock antennas on the same flight as a comparison? what were the differences?

[@IvanLeVan]

Any idea why hugo made an X AIR version for DJI instead of a MX 2 AIR ? it seems considerably better antenna no ?

[@JordanTemkin]

I do not know the answer to that :/

[@endliberalism4305]

At what nitrate fo you turn around on this syatem

[@plumtree7973]

wow...any chance sharing the where to purchase this particular kit?

[@0815name0815]

love your vlog camera quality

[@J4nkyFPV]

Any work being done to upgrade the controller antennas as well? Since the entire system operates at 5.8ghz - could the same/similar antennae be used on the DJI controller?

[@jonyvilla23]

So, will antennas or omnidirectional ones be better?

[@richardgunter9944]

Jet if you going to be flying in those conditions again put a little Rain-X on you lens before you go and you won't have to worry about those big old rain drops .

[@FirstMMM2012]

Thanks for all that and I have few questions. I know I can use for example Frsky taranis X9D with goggles and with crossfire TX on it and on DJI goggles with 2 TrueRC DJI X-air antennas RHCP version, and on quad, is the main thing I want to know, should I get SINGULARITY 5.8 MMCX90? Like they will perform better with each other? And for X9D should I buy TBS Crossfire Nano Rx with antenna for quad to work with crossfire TX or that's don't need at all? I know maybe that is stupid question, but as it is new system I think there is some reasons for that. Thanks in advance and It is really awesome, so many changes in couple months in fpv world, thats crazy! Thanks again for sharing with us all that information!

[@porroco]

You can mod tx antenna too.

[@mattb5972]

Are those airunit antennas the LHCP, or the RHCP in that link? And how far do you think you might get with those patch antennas on the goggles, but stock antennas on the airunit?

[@the_great_reset8286]

Great job . congrulocations ...

[@wheatdevon]

is there a location to buy all the components for this or something just like this? I want the ability to recon locations just like you just did. I want to deploy from my vehicle and fly out to remote locations and make a pass to count and come back with out having to walk into it. I now have a dji phantom 3 but the range is not there and the video record is fine for review after you dump it on a laptop. but I want instant view in fpv with out geo restriction type crap.

[@foxesFPV]

wheatdevon get the new magic it has a 5 mile range

[@wheatdevon]

@@foxesFPV is that a dji device? with FPV?

[@hollerfpv2237]

Hey! Do you still have two stubby/Omni antennas on those goggles as well along with those true RC long range ones as well? And if you do what ones are on top or on bottom?

[@FilipRadelic]

You can run two patches (four actually since these are double ones). If you only had one of these, you’d use it on left/right instead of top/bottom. Top antennas are RX only, bottom ones are RC and TX so if doing half patches half omnis, better to do it side by side.

[@alexandrucovaliov8989]

This is when long-range makes more sense. Before, I was thinking: what's the point to fly long-range if the video quality is security camera quality. Yes you see the trees, bushes, etc but they are low quality, they are not to enjoy the views. Now, with the HD system, a long-range is a really enjoyable flight.

[@rcrdps8144]

I have never flown long range like this, but I can tell you, regardless of the true range, when you're over a canopy of trees, or over water, it's a huge adrenaline rush. It's too much for me, but some folks enjoy adrenaline.

[@Aw4yed]

How many time sould i wait to get a slower price to be able to buy it 🙄 sooo long

[@daviddurfee6817]

Hey Jordan! What power output are you working your air unit at? I saw this vid and got your same exact set up and I couldn't get mine to go further than 1km in open air on 700mW.

[@dod.fpv_]

Why are they RHCP when the Air unit has LHCP antennas? makes no sense to buy all new antennas for the airunit as well. why didnt they build them in LHCP?

[@billsanchez2665]

Awesome video thanks for the knowledge!!!!!

[@andrewjamez]

Hi that quad you hold up isn’t the practice rig from project399? It looks totally different...

[@JordanTemkin]

Yes it is the practice rig. Exactly the same

[@MANTA_FPV]

is it possible to use it still with crossfire? or do you have to use this awefull transmitter? 🙈

[@DaytonaJim78]

Yes you can use your own transmitter and crossfire

[@SFPV]

you're crazy flying this in the rain! Idk which antennas to get for the goggles...what you think

[@propbender3301]

Agreement with the other comments so far. Video looked great especially since you were right on the deck so far out. You normally don't stay that low analog that far out if you want decent video. Can't say I'm all in w/o osd though. Too unnerving out past a mile. Maybe a hybrid type setup is the answer? IDK? But keep on what ur doing. Thanks!

[@J4nkyFPV]

Maybe I misunderstood your comment, but the DJI system provides a good deal of OSD info in the goggle it just doesn't get captured in the goggle DVR footage.

[@topcatgc1]

Great vid Jordan👌🍻

[@PoisonPanty]

What battery time do you get?

[@mbycfpv8937]

Love it. Thanks. I am leaning towards investing in this. I am interested in your 399 set up. I want to go 7"

[@steveallen7404]

Nice. Who is the music by?

[@Clynikal]

Dude how quiet is your rig! This is the video I've been looking for!