GoPro on DJI FPV Drone - Why Would ANYONE Do This?

[@EranBuhbut]

I feel like this is an honest review. I just got into FPV videography, for some of my more exciting material as a videographer and I am enjoying every minute so far. I got the DJI FPV because my thought was that I need something more user-friendly in terms of flying, as I was told by a friend that ACRO flying is extremely difficult. He wasn't wrong, but after a week of carefully trying the DJI out and practicing on Liftoff, I am already flying it in full ACRO, and I got the same feel that you got here: the drone is fine, the fpv aspect is great but the camera footage is a bit disappointing. Your conclusion here feels the truest to me. The DJI/GoPro fanboys say that it's good (but it can't be the same with a relatively big camera on top) and the FPV purists say it is completely stupid. The truth is somewhere in the middle. Since I bought the DJI I will continue to use it, it is a good drone overall with pros and cons, but I think that some day I will put a GoPro on it until I'll get another drone and have fun switching between them. The DJI makes sense once you remeber that the goggles and remote can be used with other drones (with the right modules etc). BTW, I mainly use my Sony A7iii anyway, a bit of GoPro footage when necessary as well as drone footage (mavic).

[@Matias.Toledo]

Excellent video! what is the rate you use to fly with the gopro?

[@AnthonyTori]

I've been testing different variations of the DJI FPV and Hero 9 combo. I didn't want to, but the stock camera on the FPV isn't that great. I've been testing different settings on that as well to see what looks the best and so far I found you absolutely have to shoot in D-Cinelike with ND filters. Without those I think the footage looks pretty bad compared to other options. Even with that I still think the GoPro 9 is still better so I'm currently using that. The first mount I tried gave me similar results as you - not as easy to fly. I tried another mount that I found on Amazon and now I can't really notice a difference except less battery time. Maybe it had something to do with the center of gravity being too off on the first mount. I use RSGO, but like a lot of people, I think the footage looks fake if there is too much correction. Small adjustments are fine, but once the zoom effect gets to a certain level, it looks fake. Soooo, now I'm working on different settings to see how to maximize Hypersmooth. Hopefully DJI takes the camera feedback seriously and provides either a software update or an option to use a different camera in the near future. If not, Hero 10 should be out in a few months :)

[@leonsview]

Hi Anthony, could you please share the link or the name of the second mount you tried (the one with much better flight qualities)? That would be awesome!

[@bmgproductions1006]

Whats the second mount

[@skyroad_pl]

Whats the second mount?

[@AndreaCacciatoriCreator]

Ehi man! i recently mounted an insta 360 rs with 4k boost lens and i get some gps issues with it..able to fly everywhere but satellites stay oranges..and there is no home point the visor...I think dangerous if i lose signal...i read people that isolate camera with alluminium foil...there is another way to do ti? it happens only when camera is recording..

[@bosscontent]

I have the same problem!

[@AndreaCacciatoriCreator]

​@@bosscontent bro no found a solution yet...I will might go fo gopro..it's a shame because the isnta 360 works very well!

[@bosscontent]

@@AndreaCacciatoriCreator I use a copro 10 and I have the same issue...

[@AndreaCacciatoriCreator]

@@bosscontent weird my friend use the gopro 11 with gps turned off and it work well...

[@bosscontent]

@@AndreaCacciatoriCreator does he have the 11 mini? Mine works most of the time but will then randomly cut out temporarily :/

[@KhawajaTalha]

I bought a hero 9 and the same mount, I am sure the weight sucks and agree that it's underpowered but for flying just doing cinematic straight shots will be well worth it, plus you can use the hero 9 for future FPV builds. The DJI drone camera isn't the same so I will take the sacrifice of more weight for better quality.

[@GreyEagle3]

Excessive weight reduces the flight performance in almost every respect. For example, the most important performance deficiencies of an overloaded aircraft are: • Higher takeoff speed • Longer takeoff run • Reduced rate and angle of climb • Lower maximum altitude • Shorter range • Reduced cruising speed • Reduced maneuverability • Higher stalling speed • Higher approach and landing speed • Longer landing roll

[@truem0bile]

could you do a similar video but this time with the DJI Action 2?

[@arude2397]

Ok question - you're saying it's bad and so on... BUT - What if: 1. I've never flown a FPV drone before / 2. I actually don't care much about FPV / 3. I do care about not crashing my drone into very first obstacle or so / 4. I DO CARE about image quality. Long story short I need that FPV look to film action sports (basic Mavic 3 image is a bit "static") with decent image quality and without spending hours on building and learning how to fly proper FPV drone. Any better solution than DJI FPV which has obstacle avoidance and "panic button", combined with GoPro 10?

[@certifiedaerials]

I'm in a similar boat. The ease of use of DJI really makes me more confident when flying. Would love a live stabilized 1080p output from air unit or goggles/remote.

[@christopherkessell5196]

I just don’t understand why these comparisons aren’t done with the GOPRO Hypersmooth which is the only fair comparison. RSGO just doesn’t look realistic whereas Hypersmooth does. And who really wants to have another step to take in your editing flow which can add considerably to the rendering time. Plus it’s another 100 bucks I don’t want to spend!

[@martinhain]

Im using a different mount set and so for no problems with vibrations. I like this setup, the image seems much better than the stock camera

[@carterfotografia8213]

which amount did you use?

[@BEFORETHEMHYPEBEASTS]

so what kind of drone would you recommend to pair with gopro? one that could handle all that.

[@quadroneld]

0:00 This is actually what i do with my Ryze Tello Powered by DJI with a insta360 GO on top

[@dylanofarrell8474]

Is there an FPV drone that you can attach a GoPro to?

[@romeo88865]

Please share your rates with the Gopro attached on it 🙏 thank you.

[@TheVeneco]

Do you recommend the DJI fpv drone and if not what drone will you recommend as a prebuilt drone

[@melkr9028]

I 3d printed this. I have a problem tho, the screws on the side are too short. Is it just me or is there an solution for this??

[@anhonestreviewer7015]

New longer screws available on ebay

[@marcelohernandez7628]

Hi, good video. What drone for beginner you recommend?. I want to buy the cinewhoop 3.0" with the GoPro Bones . Do you think it would be good to do vertical videos?

[@cc22079]

They sell a mount for the go pro I just flew mine with the go pro. The backwards settup was pretty neat Did half flying forward and half facing backwards working on video to put on my channel

[@cc22079]

Oh flight time was about 6 mins with the added weight flew in normal mode

[@charliescott3153]

This is an incredible setup. I suppose the weight also makes it heavy enough so I don't have to bother about checking UAV forecast or Weather by Tomorrow for strong winds.

[@peterparker1724]

The wind will start having to check if this thing’s in the air

[@nelsonwesterhout2588]

I’ve been flying this setup with a hero 8 for months It’s really not that bad. Definitely can’t handle heavy freestyle though

[@GFX_media]

I’ve heard differently… from your experience, is the setup no good for freestyle? I have just ordered all the parts ready to go 😅

[@nelsonwesterhout2588]

@@GFX_media I keep a regular 5 inch for freestlye fun. The DJI FPV is not a freestyle drone whatsoever. However it all depends on what freestlye means to you. I've seen people post "freestyle" compilations on youtube and its just them coasting low to the ground and maybe passing something in close proximity. To me that is not freestyle. Freestlye is more akin to anything you see on Mr. Steels channel, which can NOT be done with the DJI FPV. If you are a cinematic dude trying to get some beautiful footage, the DJI FPV is amazing. The battery life and peace of mind I have knowing that it will not randomly fall out of the sky is worth every penny. If you want to keep the DJI but you also want to have a quad for freestyle fun I would recommend getting a tinyhawk freestyle kit it wont break the bank like the DJI. Have fun.

[@nelsonwesterhout2588]

@@GFX_media Just looked at the DJI FPV videos you have been posting on your channel. If that's what you think freestyle is then you should be fine doing freestyle with the gopro on top. Also damn ur lucky to live in such a great drone location. Take advantage of that while you can!

[@GFX_media]

@@nelsonwesterhout2588 I know that what I have been posting so far isn’t freestyle, my future content will include freestyle content. I am still a complete beginner but my aim is to post a range of content from cinematic to freestyle. Hence why I am asking for advice. But thank you for the advice, I will bare it in mind when I strap a go pro on. Yes, it is a beautiful location and I will certainly continue to make the most of it 💪🏼😁

[@iampresean]

What about the GPS signal ? I heard that Gopro 9 is interfering alot, nice video though

[@MHMEDMINE]

yes it does i couldn't find fix for the interference

[@peropavlic6965]

for sure the drone will go faster if you put a banana in that 3d print compartment

[@briankloeck5607]

Nice video ! As always ;) Have been flying this setup too. My add-on’s: - with hero9 I had issues with gps signal so rth didn’t work always properly. With hero6 no issues at all. Maybe because of the size - pro: for following objects where timing is crucial it’s nice you can hover for some time untill the moment the object is ready to move - pro: more battery life than regular fpv. About 9-10min with gopro on it

[@dda.visuals]

I think it would make more sense to use the Hero 6 naked ..

[@sorrowstaylor2910]

Thanks for the video. To the point....I love my GoPro (hero 7, which by my humble opinion is still the best) and I was always wondering to buy a cheaper drone ( I come from a poorer country in eastern Europe) and just stick the camera to the drone..... you, sir, changed my mind. Thanks, again, for the video, experience and wisdom. It really matters.

[@PavelMy]

not surprised, I put the GoPro Fusion 360 on mavic 2 pro

[@leodv999]

thanks for your advice

[@mikhailanurov9888]

Yeah! This is something I can totally agree with! I tried such a mount, and the drone was out of control. I don't understand why someone can't use footage from a dji fpv drone. I watched a video that a guy got from dji goggles. He used video recording and gyroscope data. When I watch video files on the SD card from the drone, there are video files and data in it. Maybe someone who has a real steady go can try. It may be worth overlaying the data from the goggles on the footage from the drone. ✌️

[@Arri.]

Thats good idea 👍

[@airborne.visuals]

you can't use reelsteady on DJIFPV files. Not compatible

[@MrEddieNunez]

I want to try this with my DJI FPV quad. I am sure it is a nerve-wrecking experience.

[@DroneSupremacy]

Yeah it could be pretty annoying experience but it's a good thing to try - maybe you'll have other impressions?

[@DronieBoy]

Eddie am waiting for your opinion about this. I will be testing this as well soon

[@nelsonwesterhout2588]

I’ve had this setup for a while and you can definitely feel the extra weight on there but it’s not that bad if you have a lot of acro experience

[@DronieBoy]

@@nelsonwesterhout2588 i just used it a few days ago and I agree with what you saying you feel the extra weight but is not as bad as this guy makes sounds. I never felt that the drone was out of control and I never felt that I was gonna crash the drone. I was flying in acro. However I was not trying to fly like mr.steel either lol I just wanted to capture some nice footage.

[@nelsonwesterhout2588]

@@DronieBoy lol exactly, its by no means a setup for heavy freestyle but its very reliable for your long distance cinematic runs

[@lynsmith1096]

Very good video Mike

[@carljared_fpv4826]

Having a lot of vibrations with gopro hero 6...

[@juancastro1727]

hey, change the motors adapters and is a different history. belive me

[@Wesablo]

Thanks so much!

[@drohnenkleriker3342]

Nice video! Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭

[@nes.torfernandez]

Finally someone that speaks facts!!

[@milesmatic2872]

awesome go pro drone setup!

[@AnemosFPV]

Try with GoPro hero 8.

[@gregoryhenderson6533]

There's a kit you can buy!

[@milancoenen8758]

am i the only one where the dji fpv drone with Gopro hero 9 already gets the message of overheated escs when flying for a few seconds? also when I have landed the drone the motors are very hot

[@carlosaroni1571]

Amigo no le tengo confianza en volarlo con el goopro no se cae el drone por el peso tiene suficiente fuerza ese drone para levantar la camara goopro

[@MSFTV73]

The shots above the cliffs,really spectaculair footage to watch 😎🚀👍🏻

[@erickbueza]

With GoPro mounted on top it looks like the father is taking his son to school.

[@DroneSupremacy]

Yeah and the son still fails his class LOL

[@magnificentservant]

Hello Mike your video quality is very impressive!!! I really like how you talk & explain everything in details. This is Sonia from Venice🤪

[@DroneSupremacy]

Thanks so much Sonia! It was a pleasure meeting you 🇮🇹👍🏼

[@michaelripple8371]

Why not use a Osmo action camera instead, I think they are much lighter

[@adriankrolikowski]

Reelsteady Go works only with gopro gyro data

[@TiwiSky]

Adding a GoPro reduces the flight time due to the increased size

[@M4PAT]

reduce to FHD and put it on low latency gives you back some battery time. Its a world of difference compared to the FPV camera. Theres no doubt you will get amazing footage. Look at this guy killing it with amazing footage with a Hero 10! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pX3IppqjqKumbtk

[@danyakbar8497]

The price of the DJI FPV is indeed expensive complete with a 4K camera, but adding a GOPRO to get better video is something that is not worth it. It's just like pointless. It's better to just use the original 5-inch quad + GoPro 

[@Arri.]

Thats what i was looking for man 👍

[@pavguliani]

Finally one of your videos that is going to save me money haha! Was thinking about this combo possibly as part of my fleet but I think i'll wait for the dji fpv drone 2 or whatever theyre gonna call it! Thanks Mike great video

[@leodv999]

yes, same as me, i am almost gonna buy it...after consideration, i will wait for 2nd generation.

[@RandomYogi007]

Lmao most people do it because the camera is better, and i probably have over 100hrs with the gopro on my dji fpv and it still flies just the same, never had an overheated motor, or any issues, you just have to compensate for the weight with your throttle; also I recommend using prop adapters and using hurricane or gemfan props instead of the crappy dji props

[@JohnIn2SonAZ]

it defeats the purpose of the DJI FPV drone. IMHO it's a stupid thing to do.

[@AjaySingh-228]

Nice bro

[@rubinhodrone9204]

Passando para prestigiar aquele super like no canal 🤜🤛✌

[@florentinomercado9470]

That's very stupid if people use a GoPro and FPV

[@jeffames2880]

Whats stupid is your comment. You obviously have never flown FPV and if you have its probably a POS DJI drone made for people who have no clue how to fly a REAL FPV drone.

[@RGMGFitness]

Agree! That’s one ugly setup. 😳😳😳🤣🤣🤣

[@Techzeugs]

use a naked gopro

[@TasmanianTiger88]

It was never designed for that, there is a reason areodynamics are tested by DJi, you know the people who actually make drones for a living 😅 The field of view is perfect already, and 4K 60 FPS is more than enough video wise.

[@_p-x-l_]

i agree with you and the detail on the dji cam is good enough for high quality edits. if u don't overuse smoothing or EIS.