Insta360 Sphere - FPV Video From a GPS Drone?!

[@insta360]

Those train shots are 😍 Great stuff, Russ!

[@FiddlingwithmyWhistle]

Why can I not order one in the UK your website says "Sorry! This product is not currently available in your selected country or region."

[@51Drones]

Thanks, I got lucky with the timing!

[@UAVAndy]

@@FiddlingwithmyWhistle Sorry bout your luck. Mine is on backorder. On the bright side us Yanks will have all the bugs and firmware updates sorted out by the time they get to you.

[@SunriseWaterMedia]

You got some cool shots, Russ. Glad your cable bump didn't turn out badly!

[@larskietz4792]

Best documentation of this Sphere I‘ve seen here on KZbin - Great job…👍

[@glengrayban3004]

Enjoyed this video as usual. Thx for taking the time. I always watch! First time you almost lost me on the opening rap music.

[@51Drones]

Yes, I know most of my viewers are over 50, but the music fits the FPV feel.

[@nicksavage4763]

The Trestle by itself Is Amazing! Wow! Cold Day in May😹 Slower you fly by More details Thanks for the lesson 🎉

[@terryt-rexhanke746]

That train shot is $$$

[@drmayer]

I use the snap wizard all the time for the Insta360. Easiest way to edit the footage as you found!

[@deniss.6205]

So, if the lenses are super vulnerable, and you are not fond of using the sticky guards, would you recommend hand catching when landing?

[@51Drones]

Absolutely, but please be careful!

[@clicksbyklauss]

Great video!!! Im curious if u are getting lots of use out of the insta360 sphere! I would love to buy one but cant really afford to buy a new one! By chance are u interested in letting yours go?

[@robgriffin1310]

Great stuff, Russ. I assume the OEM camera is still functional and you can use both cameras at the same time??

[@robgriffin1310]

couldn't find you on Telegram

[@51Drones]

That’s because it’s a pig fucking scammer

[@vespa595]

Dear Russ :) did you notice any decrease in battery time? Does it have more weight, so the drone has to struggle? I read a guy's comment in other video that the drone lost a lot of GPS sign, remained only 8-10 satellites from the 16-18 and the propeller noise was also louder. No offense, I am really excited to buy this Sphere and also trade in my M2Pro and switch to AIR 2/2S but I lay big emphasis on your experience. Thanks a lot, cheers mate :) Edward from Budapest, Hungary

[@BirdzEyeViewAV]

The 360 sphere is 193 grams. Total weight with the Air 2s is 785 grams. The extra weight will give a slightly heavier 'feel' to it and directional response will be slightly slower. I would suggest assuming approximately 15-20% less flying time with the added weight.

[@BillTheDroneReviewer]

Russ great video on this unique camera. My big concern (which you pointed out) is the lower camera making the drone uneven not only for takeoff but landing. With those lens so sensitive this is a concern. Not sure but would landing gear extenders help in this instance ?

[@51Drones]

Thanks Bill. They might be just enough. I don’t have any to test it out

[@seangfoster1974]

I'm going to necro this reply, but landing gear extenders would show up in the footage unless they were retractable.

[@extremeboatdockingmedia]

Is this using one r tech or one RS?

[@81bozzaboy]

I just bought my sphere haven't even been out with it yet. Don't know whether to buy a good laptop or good tablet for editing the footage. What would you suggest?

[@lookwhatisaw]

Will they make one for the new dji mini pro 3?

[@mickue]

I wish you would have shown fpv style footage you made with the wizzard app, because the videos you made with the stuio looked kind of static.

[@matbale9732]

A wonderful review and it look very cool, I'm just curious can you process footage of your Insta360 on any device, just example I have android and Microsoft computer, or only can be processed through Apple device, thank you.

[@ToddtheLoneDroner]

Did you ever find a stand you were talking about

[@dougcooper4917]

Great Video and Great Information. Thank You Russ.

[@mrmagoo-778]

Came across this from TIKTOK. Great Review. So well put together. Presented brilliantky. I appreciate the time and effort you have put into creating a professional video. Despite not owning a drone, it was enjoyable and entertaining to watch.

[@BirdzEyeViewAV]

TikTok 🤢🤮

[@wlhanley1981]

Any idea how far out the stitch line goes? I'm curious whether it could be mounted to a long selfie stick (like a "Mr. Longarm" / 20ft+) to have some functionality other than just the Air2/2S.

[@FPVphilly]

I just ordered mine, can’t wait!!!

[@_S3Media_]

I know this is made for the Air 2, but do you think it will work on the Air 1? I’m sure it’s not recommended but I’m really curious. Thanks! Great video btw!

[@51Drones]

Nope. Won’t fit

[@EdwardGrayTheEdge]

Can you use it as a regular insta360 as well? Does it include the ONE RS cage or something equivalent so can attach an Invisible Selfie Stick when not using a drone (or cannot use drone because of restricted zone)?

[@51Drones]

Nope. This is only for the drone.

[@realestatestudent213]

Dope video.. Thanks for your content!!

[@guyfriend]

I use a 35 lbs. kitty litter pail with the lid removed as a drone stand. The Insta360 ONE X2 and 3 inch dampening mount can hang below the drone without touching anything. The Mavic's arms span the square pail top perfectly. It helps to cut the sides out for less air flow resistance.

[@51Drones]

I think you mentioned that long ago on another video of mine, and I’ve used that idea!

[@beetlebailey]

@51Drones a better way to do the #snapwizard - “Snap Wizard”, is best used from a desk chair 🪑 on a swivel, just spin the chair in the direction you want to look 👀 instead of moving the device..

[@51Drones]

Ha! Nice!

[@colesommerville1451]

Is that only for the air 2 s or can you use it on the mavic 2 zoom?

[@DeafMacBoi]

Will it fit older model like Mavic Air 1? I can’t find info from Insta website Thank you

[@Errr717]

That's pretty cool. Now I have a new use for my Air 2.

[@fredsquatch01]

i wonder if landing legs for the drone will work?

[@dondupuis5524]

Russ, can you recommend a place online that offers video editing. Looks like a great product, but my skills for video editing Are limit, so if you are having trouble issues editing, has to be to complicated for me.

[@BorneoProductions]

How do you take photos wt the instasphere when ur on air?

[@RedCornStudios]

Great review and appreciate you not trying to push this as a total FPV replacement. I had the first system and it sucked, but looks like they put some improvements into this system. Downside is the old system was just a mounting system and you ended up with a full camera system too. This looks to be a one trick pony if I'm not mistaken.

[@EdwinvandenAkker]

16:28 Besides being a camera / drone operator I make apps as well. I was thinking of making an app where you can create a flight-path based on a previously created path in the drone controller. This new path would mirror the first path. When syncing the two video's, and flip on of them, it would appear that the drone is flying through two horizons.

[@visitperaiagreece]

If they have a version for the Autel E2P, I'd want to get it! It should be easy to make different clamps for it.

[@silasseger]

Would me a nice addition to the Air2S but man that’s a chunk of change!

[@51Drones]

Ya, it’s a bit on the high side, but it is a specialty item

[@SteveandLizDonaldson]

Just got this and could use some tips on how to start the camera, how to start and stop recording, and how to shut off the camera -- and what the LEDs do for each case (colors etc). The instructions are too vague on this. Thanks.

[@WheresMyKeysAt]

I could imagine having a lot of fun diving buildings with this without diving, although I'd probably add some speed ramping to get the effect of freefalling. Can the Sphere do 60fps or is it just 30?

[@51Drones]

It’s just 30

[@BirdzEyeViewAV]

Every hobby has it's pool of 'experts' that will immediately bash tf out of different technologies, views, opinions, etc. A big "WHATEVER" to them lol. The 360 sphere is a great tool to have in the lineup!! Side note: With the vulnerability of the lenses, they should have made them replaceable.

[@zwiftfrance]

Is it working with Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced ?

[@CopperStateAerialPhotography]

Great video Russ! They make landing gear for the Air2S... Just sayin...🤣🤣

[@markkempton4579]

Any longer legs will show up in the shot.

[@Better2BGood]

Hey Russ, I love watching your channel - awesome videos! I have a Magic 2 Pro and I have been flying for a couple years now, I am currently studying for my 107 certification so I can get paid for my drone footage. I am interested in doing inspections and Real Estate photos as a business when I get certified, do you recommend I upgrade my Drone? If so what model DJI should I look at? I am hoping to keep the cost under $10,000 if that is possible as I am not that confident with the business aspects of flying a Drone for income yet, but I would like to do it full time if I can learn the business side. Thanks in advance for any recommendations you may have for me. Great watching and learning from you Russ, take care.

[@ColDixon]

is it only video or can you take 360 panorama stills?

[@Binkoro]

Other than the drone becoming invisible, it seems like you can do all this by attaching an Insta360 one X2 to the bottom of the drone. And the stitch line is better with the One X2. Am I wrong? By the way, the One X3 may be too heavy for the Mavic Air 2, so I wouldn’t recommend it. I am waiting for my drone camera mount to attach my One X2, so I will eventually test it.

[@joando61]

Good job man !

[@dondupuis5524]

What is the app on your phone.

[@51Drones]

Insta360

[@dondupuis5524]

@@51Drones thank if I would of waited a little longer on your video I would of found that out. Great job and thank you for replying

[@powerfile8]

What does the ADSB Sticker mean? The quad sends out adsb signal? I have an antenna at home to feed data to Flightradar24, but I thought only planes use this.

[@chrisc2683]

Receives a signal. Does not transmit one.

[@powerfile8]

@@chrisc2683 Why?

[@51Drones]

To alert when there is manned aircraft near. It’s called Airsense.

[@powerfile8]

@@51Drones That’s a great feature. What models Feature this? But here in Austria 🇦🇹 there wouldn’t be any a big use case for this because of the EU regulations. I am only allowed to fly 120 meters. The only manned aircraft in this area are helicopters and these mostly fly higher.

[@chrisc2683]

@@powerfile8 I know that my Mavic 2 Pro and my Mavic 3 have it. I think some of the smaller DJI quads have it as well. My Phantom 4 Pro does not have it.

[@markkempton4579]

I've not heard of this concept before. I've never been a fan of FPV but I like this concept. Some of your footage triggered my vertigo, though. I would not do the upside down stuff. I'm not buying another Air for this but I'd add one for my M2P. If it was just software issues, I wonder why they don't just update the firmware for the original version.

[@51Drones]

It’s design flaw as well with the M2P version. No gps when you have it on

[@UAVAndy]

Just pulled the plug on mine. Let the waiting begin. P.S. It seems to me that an 8" section of 2X4 would make a good launch platform.

[@grgryl]

Does it affect the battery life of the drone due to the extra weight?

[@jesusgjchuza6491]

Amazing 😎🤟🏼🤝

[@LivingTheNOWLovingTheWOW]

Wondering if this footage can be saved and watched in VR in its 360 sphere mode!

[@51Drones]

That would be cool!

[@mustanghuey89]

What app on the android play store will control the sphere?

[@marioramon2010]

Any 360 for any other drone like MAvic= ?

[@51Drones]

Nope

[@coast2coastrun2019]

I'm not a power KZbin content person (like yourself!), so my attempts at contacting DJI with my question have gone unanswered. I have a Mavic Pro and I also got suckered into purchasing the "Invisible Drone" abortion of an accessory they sold back in the day and we all know it has never delivered what it was advertised to do. But with this redesign of the "Sphere", I have been wondering if DJI has any pans on redesigning the original Mavic Pro accessory to be more like this one? Do you think if you ask they may respond to you??? Thanks.

[@51Drones]

This is not a DJI product. It is made by Insta 360, which is a completely different company.

[@coast2coastrun2019]

@@51Drones I understand that but this original accessory, just like this new one, was made in collaboration between the 2 companies.

[@rogerhuston8287]

Hope they create a version for the mini 3

[@DRONIXAR]

Nice

[@JamesClark1991]

Would this work on the Mini Pro 3?

[@51Drones]

No

[@MrHitman1966]

Wish they’d made it for the Mavic 3 - the Insta 360 one x2 is good fun on the Mavic 3 but it absolutely destroys sats on the Mavic 3 - so much so that the flight records no data on my uav account - great video

[@Framefusions]

hey Rajat , from india From where did you buy insta 360 sphere i urgently need this product bt not getting it one of my friend is coming from usa to india on 10 june as this product is only available on us not in india can anyone help me to get this product before 8 june it will be a great help

[@johnrennallc5423]

Did you crash into the bridge during your intro

[@mustanghuey89]

Just use a set of landing legs if they are long enough.

[@jandc34]

Anyone know if the pgytech landing gear is high enough for this? I just ordered this.

[@mustanghuey89]

@@jandc34 I don't know but it might be close. I always hand launch so I will continue to do that. I dont have any for the air 2 or 2s.

[@verdi6092]

Can this be installed on an fpv drone?

[@51Drones]

No

[@powerfile8]

What exactly is Fpv. What’s the difference between a mavic and a DJI fpc. I anyways thought fpv are racing drones.

[@jameswfreedom641]

fpv just stands for First Person View. In the drone world it's used not just for racing but for those that want a more immersive experience similar to fpv goggles for gaming. The video changes from a cinematic to a more dramatic look.

[@powerfile8]

@@jameswfreedom641 thank you! Can u see 360 with the DJI fpv?

[@jameswfreedom641]

@@powerfile8 it is not, it's like 150 degrees. I don't believe any of them are 360 but I could be wrong.

[@GaryBaum]

Will this work with a DJI Mavic 3?

[@51Drones]

Nope

[@GaryBaum]

@@51Drones Rats, do you suppose it could be modified to fit?

[@51Drones]

@@GaryBaum No, not even close.

[@tyalderdice4980]

Rather than a little stand I’d just put little thimbles on the legs of the drone. That should raise it enough, plus they are rubber so they will stretch as necessary

[@SunriseWaterMedia]

That's a good idea for take off and landing, but if they extend below the camera, they will get in the shot.

[@tyalderdice4980]

@@SunriseWaterMedia good point! I’ll stop the million dollar idea now lol

[@SunriseWaterMedia]

@@tyalderdice4980 Lol

[@LanceCadena]

snap wizard and sit in an office chair to do the editing...might be a great way to take it to the next level.

[@paxdrones]

Top

[@jeffmiller4098]

What about the Mavic 3

[@korling99]

mini 3 pro version hopefully

[@SSGrille]

Next step, get DJI to install a 360 camera with a hemisphere on top of the drone and another below. Send that signal back to their goggles, allowing the pilot to have a clear view all around the drone while flying. Even better if you can move your head and the goggles move the camera on the drone, or change your position in the 360 view. Now you have a base for not needing “visual line of sight” and can see where all the hazards are. I’m betting five years or less before they make the first model.

[@KNIGHT-FLIGHT]

Think ill have one of those...

[@paulbharper6612]

Use the foam out of the camera box

[@paulbharper6612]

For take off

[@vonheise]

When the video started, I thought I messed up and went to the "Original Dobo" page instead of 51 drones...

[@51Drones]

😂

[@swoopix-hovernh]

Originally thought the impact was simulated in post edit LOL.

[@51Drones]

Nope. That’s real, and so was the lump in my throat!

[@Elevating3D]

hi russ

[@yeahrightmate]

Why don't you just add an extra landing gear, that will lift it up about 25mm.

[@alexanderodendaal7172]

No offense but the stitching together but it doesn’t look like true fpv footage

[@RonnieB300]

So they made a 500.00 camera that will only fit 2 drones that are worth 500.00 each LOL not to smart on the part of Insta360. They should on produced a camera like the Hero Session or Hero Bones that could of been used on a wide variety of drones.

[@KNIGHT-FLIGHT]

PGY TECH Landing Gear...

[@AxisImagery]

Is this now collecting dust for you Russ? Haven’t seen much content out of this from you?

[@y_i_fly5418]

Looks like too much work on editing. Dude you’ve gotta try FPV fir-real. Rotor Riot’s got a solder less build get a cheap pair of box goggles a controller and you’re set. Come on, FPV, no more excuses.

[@patrickodell7654]

I haven’t heard him making any excuses? FPV is definitely not for everyone. Don’t be that guy man. Don’t lie FPV is a lifestyle. Takes alot off your dedication.

[@y_i_fly5418]

@@patrickodell7654 it’s the road to addiction and depleted bank accounts.

[@ellobo1326]

Please don’t become too cozy with hip hop/rap in your videos.

[@paulbharper6612]

$450 I don’t think so for me anyway.

[@InvincibleStormFilms]

🤦🏾‍♂️ 🤦🏾‍♂️ 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@greenthumbsplanter]

if you fly at 33 feet you be ok the app on phone for settings cuts out at 33 feet as for gps your on your own.... why arent you tubers telling the real deal on this useless kit good luck

[@frankc.9853]

I picked the Sphere up and have had NOTHING but problems! It won't power off unless I remove the battery... It asked that I confirm the first connect with the camera... Doesn't say how. It asked for a password... The app password doesn't work. Google says to use 88888888 BUT it doesn't ask for it every time so I will try ONCE more and return it if it fails again. Support has a message that they'll be back later in the day! CRAP!

[@-xxx-7573]

Dear 51 Drones, I would like to ask about Insta360 Sphere: 1) When Insta360 Sphere attach with drone, it will stop recording when out of range(far away with mobile app)? Is that true? Is that happened to you before? 2) How long the range/ distance it can fly and record video?