FPV Basics Explained - KEN HERON (DJI FPV System)

Ken shares what he's learned about FPV so far and demonstrates the DJI digital FPV system.
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[@FPVEvilMunkey]

You're never too old for FPV bro!! Keep at it you'll get it!!

[@FPVEvilMunkey]

@@arlimantalavera9545 good thing I'm not a English teacher I guess. 😈😈😈🐒🐒🐒

[@DadRandom]

This video is a prime example of why you are good at what you do. I make so many mistakes, and continue to do so. Thanks for your entertaining work.

[@DoomerONE]

Excellent video sir and very comprehensive. Thank you for taking the time to cover all the bases with FPV.

[@KenHeron]

Thanks bud!

[@JerryCalverley]

I'm no expert, but I still love to teach what I know. Always something new to learn. Thanks for letting me help you! The students will love to see this!

[@KenHeron]

Jerry rules!

[@gqp3215]

This could be a side hustle Jerry. I am sitting on half a dozen drones my feeble brain hasn't figured out yet

[@jenniferbaney715]

Hey Ken awesome video. We all have to do the walk of shame in FPV. LOL. A LOT!!

[@peterdemestre7750]

Regardless of the issues and the propellors in the way etc, the quality of the video is just so much better than anything I have seen from any of the analogue systems. Hats off to DJI for that alone.

[@KenHeron]

Yes, I think once they work out a few issues, this will be the norm.

[@michaelmontgomery6388]

Ken, Always Always Always unplug your battery when you get to your drone. Keep practising mate, you'll get there. 👍👍

[@redbeardthepilot3168]

Mike Davies it’s a good idea to make as sure as possible that the race drone doesn’t accidentally spin up with props on and eat your face/fingers. Standard practice is to pull the battery ASAP.

[@soarfpv1594]

Rare to find a content creator who can both laugh at and publish his mistakes. Ken you are a legend. Looking forward to the day the training wheels come off and you fly ACRO for real.

[@mikegoetzdroneshots8483]

Ken Thanks for explaining FPV. You did such a good job you talked me right out of attempting to work on an FPV system. It's enough work keeping after my drones and batteries. I don't need more work on my plate for now.

[@IanBeaty]

I am a long time FPV drone guy and really appreciate you helping get more people into the hobby. Thanks for helping build the gap between the photography/videography and FPV pilots.

[@emilianozapatta5978]

two years ago (age 65) I transitioned from my DJI Mavic Pro / Phantom 4 / Phantom 4 Pro / Autel to FPV. Now at age 67 I fly FPV EVERY DAY ! t night I repair when necessary and build build build ...you can NEVER have enough FPV kwads ! I started sitting in front of a goalpost at a football field . The vertical and horizontal lines gave me reference. DO NOT FLY LINE OF SIGHT ! Do NOT fly in stability mode. and do NOT NOT NOT ever charge your lipos inside. NEVER ! in the garage on concrete or at the field using your car battery , I LOVE the DJI FPV ! Excellent !

[@KenHeron]

That's great, Emiliano! Anyone alive during this time of great drone-innovation should at least try and participate. 👍

[@roystonjames7794]

informative humorous education, the best way to learn, thank you ken.

[@iAdventurez]

Ken, thanks for the video. I'm excited about getting into the FPV market. Keep them coming

[@illicit_fpv8208]

Pretty cool watching a “DJI pilot” make the effort to build a quad & fly manually. Once you make it over the hump, things stop breaking, you gain confidence and you feel like you have a superpower. The hobby is kind of stagnant right now so it’d be cool if this system led more people into it.

[@KenHeron]

Thanks! Even if I never gain my superpower, I now have a better appreciation for those FPV pilots that do.

[@drained1177]

Explosive and flammable content, watch out viewers

[@thewaxlab]

Thanks for that. I decided to build my own DJI FPV drone while I’m here on lockdown. And pretty much I’m having the same wacky experiences! Off to learn how to solder!

[@jpslaym0936]

The walk of shame. Of course! We all do it a lot when learning, now I have a better term for my pain lol . THanks Ken great content.

[@tristiucatalin1356]

I love watching your fpv jurney as an fpv novice on my own! Keep the good job!

[@KenHeron]

Thanks, Tristiu!

[@MrBurleyfish]

Thank You So Much !!!! You have just made me feel 100% better at my 1st attempts into FPV. But have to say starting with a Tiny Whoop that has turtle mode seems like a must for beginners . Using 🐢 mode saves so much time after a crash if the drone is upside down just use the 🐢 and drone will flip upright.

[@ptcustom81]

You make the best videos with the funniest cuts in them. Keep practicing. I started with a tiny whoop about a month ago and just jumped into a 7" kwad flying acro and doing flips and rolls and only had one crash due to a tree branch. I fly 2 or so batteries 3 to 4 days a week. If you have the time to do the same I'm sure you will catch on fast. Keep up the good work man

[@KenHeron]

Thanks, that's great! I need to find time to practice. 👍

[@raytron1138]

Ken I think the is awesome! Your on the big learning curve man. Just think were you will be this time next year. Hang in there and make your dream happen.

[@KenHeron]

I do hope so, Raymond!

[@1xraydoc]

Touchdown!! Another great video... Thanks Ken!

[@RGMGFitness]

Ken, looks like your running quite the lab there. Tons of monitors, hardware, etc. Looking like the mad scientist in the basement......Thanks for sharing the learning curve on FPV! Good stuff...

[@tztmajor]

AWESOME!!! I just started learning about FPV drones and this really helped in deciding how I want to build my first drone. Thanks Ken!!

[@KenHeron]

Glad to help! Check out Joshua Bardwell's channel. He's a wealth of FPV info!

[@tztmajor]

@@KenHeron Did you use a 4-1 ESC or Single ESC/Power distribution board to connect the DJI Air Unit?

[@400AGLNET]

Hey Ken, Another entertaining video. Very edukentional as well. I digging the FPV stuff a lot and you're doing pretty well. Glad you didn't actually lose your antenna combo after all. Does the unit still work? As I'm sure you know if you power up a transmitter without a connected antenna it often damages the transmitter. So I hope that's not the case with the DJI system.

[@SeanOzz]

I'm building g a new combat wing and thinking of doing the fpv with it. Trying to decide if these are worth the cost.

[@masonkeyser4653]

I have wanted to get into FPV for awhile now however and I do mean however way above my paygrade! I don't have the patience of a saint! If something didn't go right I don't know how to walk away so the quad would most likely hit the wall and go into a 1000 pieces! I guess I'll have to stick with the camera drones and watch you and the other FPV folks do all the cool stuff! Have a great week and God bless.

[@quantumphaser]

17:10 PYRO PYRO PYRO 🤣😂🤣👍 Great video, Ken! I'd like to try FPV but I'm afraid to wreck it too. Cheers, Greg 😎👍

[@MRGJHW]

Another awesome video Ken! You are certainly very imaginative and creative (with videos not FPVs - Ha!) But we can all learn from your experiences, so thanks for all you're doing to help all of us better understand this fascinating subject. I too would love to "fly like a wild bird," but for now, your the best example of a "wild bird (Heron) I know of! Thanks man! 😜

[@Bobster986]

Hey Ken, it would be great if you could put together a detailed video for all us newbies on how to build your first FPV system. Oh geez... maybe not. LOL 😆

[@RNX001]

Excellent ken! Keep on going! You can do it!

[@adamskypixelds6390]

another fantastic video Ken..... Cheers mate

[@johnscott1956]

Ken, great job on the video. I know you had fun shooting and burning the battery but it's nice to see what it did, without me doing it. Be watching as you learn to fly FPV.

[@KirkHarnack]

Another brilliant video, Ken! Thanks for inspiration into a new drone genre!

[@KenHeron]

Thank you, Kirk!

[@OldGuyCarnivore]

Ain't DJI great? You can experience all the panic, palpitations and fear in glorious high definition.....lol

[@vanguard6937]

nah, you wont get the panics in HD, youll get the pixelation and frozen frames

[@BarTendor]

You make failure entertaining... love the video

[@gmivisualsjason3729]

Based on what ive just watched...... 1, practice on simulator even more 2, get that expensive dji unit inside the frame. Some taller standoffs would help to protect from crashes. Very important. 3, smaller battery would help... 1500mah for example. 4, lower throttle limit on beta flight to around 25% 5... Practice 6.. Practice 7 ... Oh and unplug the giant face blender as soon as you get to it after a crash. Brill vid! Loved it

[@KenHeron]

Haaaa! Face blender. 😜

[@gmivisualsjason3729]

@@KenHeron noticed also how you take off like your photography drones.... Straight up super high. Id suggest a slow gentle increase in prop speed until drone begins to hover then (in angle mode) drop the nose and drone will travel forwards not sky high. One of beginners most common issues is going far too high too quickly. Stay low, stay close, and focus on control. Just practice going in straight lines full length of pitch then land. And repeat. Then do same but instead of landing turn the drone round and come back in straight line. Low and slow. :-)

[@tennesseestubby]

Just got my Dji FPV system in and I'm looking for the Purfect frame. Im thinking the BQE Bandolero 7" Long Range Frame from RDQ. Have you seen this video yet "Lib Drib" at Bando! He has the system and has amazing flow in his flight.

[@hateeternalmaver]

Welcome to this wonderful hobby!

[@stevefry]

Great video, Ken! I just upgraded from a Spark to a Mavic 2. Think I will stick with that LOL.

[@Dorff_Meister]

LOL it's funny to watch you discovering FPV in these early videos. Yes, more sim time was necessary.

[@Pikkakikka]

I am impressed of the patience You have.

[@heethn]

I haven't laughed so hard in weeks, thanks soooo much for sharing!!

[@upplsuckimcool16]

I was about to comment how impressed I am that you kept it flying as long as you did especially in acro..... then you said "I need more time in the simulator" and THAT makes much more sense. I am a gamer that can play game for up to 9 hours a day some times...... and I been playing games for 25 years. It took me 7 hours in the sim to be able to hover in one spot in the sim. Luckily it's easier in real life, but the sim is definitely essential.

[@KenHeron]

Yeah, I need more sim-time.👍

[@prrcpor]

That was priceless . Yeah your gonna have to install those antennas and then secure them . Don't let them flop around. I would lengthen those red standoffs and put the transmitter on the underside of the top plate. You can even use longer screws if don't have longer standoffs

[@bencartwright9359]

Hey mate, get some taller standoffs and you'll be able to tuck the DJI unit under the base plate. Nice video as always

[@JerryCalverley]

We thought about that. The camera needs another mounting bracket. It is held in by the top and bottom plate.

[@Georgewrigley]

Funny and informative all at the same time ✈️😊👍

[@KenHeron]

Thanks George!🤓👍

[@rippfpv]

Welcome to the fpv life ken!

[@KenHeron]

Thanks Ripp!

[@jackbisson9226]

Ken that was awesome! The batteries scare the heck out of me. I have a metal container just to store them.

[@Hyprmtr]

No antennas on the HD transmitter. I see you figured that out. LOL I finished the video. I'm going to post this anyway so you and get your two bits. :D

[@KenHeron]

Thanks for the two bits!

[@Hyprmtr]

Ken Heron No problem buddy! 😁

[@yamati150]

Whew... that's definitely a view of the hot seat..

[@uavoftexas6925]

FPV does look like fun but you know your just going to crash more and make more people angry. I will fully support you as long as you post all those videos.

[@ddegn]

I skipped to the end to see the FPV flight and saw a big ball of flames. I initially thought your first flight ended poorly. Glad to learn you're just a pyromaniac like the rest of us.

[@RobbieFPV]

I absolutely love watching you experience fpv, man. Considering you're coming from a fairly safe drone platform you're doing really well! Can't wait to see you progress. Let me know if I can ever help you out with anything, because fpv is also about sharing the fun and knowledge!

[@3ConservativeGimps]

Wow so cool I want one. FPV looks like a lot of fun but challenging. It's kinda like flying my old Bugs 3 with googles. Can't wait to see more Ken.

[@hugofaires2955]

Another level ken i love it 😍

[@kriskumaroo]

Great video! I still love the safety of my P4P+

[@properlytwisted2172]

AWESOME Fun! It's definitely one I'll get after I wear out my "beginner" all in one setup with the Vusion 250...Especially since it can be used on anything,like a fixed wing..;)

[@vineyardsaker6195]

Thanks for a very funny and true video. I also went from DJI aerial photography to FPV, and I enjoyed seeing that I was not alone in pain :-) The solution? Patience, simulators and a patient friend to help you out - exactly what you pointed out too. And thank you also for the battery fireworks at the end of the video, most interesting. Now I use a special container to recharge and store these batteries safely. One more thing: make sure your first FPV drone is an EMAX TinyHawk "S": this is by far the most stable and flyable drone for a noob like me. Cheers!

[@kevinjei]

Can you use the dji rc for simulators though?

[@video80634]

I've always wanted to try FPV, ......until now. I'll leave the bravery to you. BTW, look at it this way. No matter your experience in photography, we've all forgotten to remove the lens cap one time or another. Kinda the same with antennas . Nice video!

[@befunkfpv7061]

Good to see you tinkering with FPV. Looks like Im going to have to make a learning video when I pass my general knowledge test and buy a DJI of some sort. May I make a suggestion for learning ACRO? A 20$ Simulator like "Liftoff" will save you a TON of money when learning. I spent 50 hours or so on the sim and my 1st FPV drone still flys by some miracle. Also just a safety tip, unplug your drone before picking it up... Im sure you like your fingers :) Fpv drones can do some strange things sometimes. Keep it up! Im enjoying your channel and Im looking foward to seeing more! Thanks and have a great day!

[@VANDrone]

Golden Tip: Simulator... Simulator.... Simulator...... when you control your drone in the simulator, then you are ready do go to real life. Excelent job, Ken.

[@kevinjei]

But will do the dji rc work with sims?

[@jakesouthard9175]

Kevin Johnson nope, I tried

[@kevinjei]

@@jakesouthard9175 i see, how about using the audio jack attaching it to a usb or some sort to connect to the computer?

[@jakesouthard9175]

Kevin Johnson audio jack doesn’t transfer the information for the controller I don’t think

[@usauas9703]

Loved the opportunity to see what FPV is all about. Thanks Ken! BTW can you tell us what wireless mic you use (the range and clarity are impressive)?

[@sparx-86]

love the content ken. especially when you delve into FPV

[@Dorff_Meister]

I've heard using a Vista without antennas (or even damaged antennas?) can cause it to eat itself. I'm amazed it worked that long and far without antennas.

[@christopherrasmussen8718]

Old HAM , easy. just need the gear. I know a guy who flies these things. Straight up the side of a building and down flat out across the parking, up the next one, in and around over the top an fall. And all the while I am turning green. He files around an abandoned hospital mainly.

[@danboarder]

good stuff 👍 stick with it, you're on your way 💯

[@KenHeron]

Thanks!!🤓

[@phillipcsandoval9094]

Why is it brother Ken, that I was laughing again through the whole video... I wasn’t high either:) Thank you bro!

[@KenHeron]

Glad you enjoyed it, Philip!🤓

[@phillipcsandoval9094]

Ken Heron , Totally Brother Ken! Thank you ! You make me feel so special by acknowledging comments:)

[@FloridaWildlife]

You made my day...LMAO the whole video!

[@darrenjarrell4831]

That long slow walk of shame!!! Hold your head high Ken. Your doing great.

[@sinebar]

I'm about to buy the DJI FPV system myself. I want to learn more about it before I take the plunge. So I don't need the analog receiver?

[@takeaflightfpv8006]

Can wait to see you get the hang of it your gunna do great once you do

[@KenHeron]

Thanks bud. I hope so!

[@gregkunkel708]

Another great vid Ken. Have you ever flown RC helis? FPV reminds me a lot of them. Very unforgiving and now GPS to help out. I came from the heli world to Drones and it was a very easy transition. I think the opposite way is more difficult as you can see.

[@KenHeron]

Heli pilots are pretty amazing.

[@AnthonyReedJr]

I love your videos and charisma brother .... And im from the hood lol ... Im looking into FPV

[@KenHeron]

Thanks my friend!👍

[@Droneaddiction]

Thanks for the video Ken, really enjoyed it as I’m also interested in fpv. I think I’m going to start with a tiny whoop 🤣 I’ve been using the Bebop 2 to practice in gps mode just to get used to the view first and really recommend this as a stable beginners quad 👍🏻

[@KenHeron]

Good plan. Have fun!👍

[@BosveldFpV]

Hi Ken, like the video. keep it up fpv is awsome....

[@KenHeron]

Will do. Thanks!

[@TheMadmacs]

couple of tips, learn to disarm to land as one action, just drop it a foot if you have to. and a bit more camera angle , arrange it so you can just see the ground in front of you, you could see below your motors which is too low. this is important because you always want to be flying forward, never backward or sideways, so a little angle helps with this good habit, actually hovering when you are high up for whatever reason is actually quite hard, without visual cues its all about feel and microscopic visual inputs at the edge of the screen. you might need to read up on end points, your throttle seemed to be making it hard for you, maybe the endpoints were not set and it was giving you less throttle resolution than you'd like, i promise you once you find the weight of the quad/throttle combo everything will just click into place.

[@KenHeron]

Thank you. That's very helpful!🤓👍

[@Scootersnmore]

I hear you there ! the older we get The harder to learn beta Fun! Great funny video I relate totally!

[@SkyViewAerialProductions]

Awesome video! I would really love to try fpv, like you said, the footage looks amazing!

[@barraca1393]

That was fun !

[@KenHeron]

Thanks

[@bdseidler]

Great video Ken! That's fpv in a nutshell. Keep at it and don't give up. It can add a completely different perspective to your presentations and maybe an fpv following, keeping up with your progress. I've started fpv acro more intensely the last few months and my goal is to put a gopro 7 on a medium sized craft and get that flowing sensation to add to my rather common dji footage. Anyway, fun watching u learn. I'm ahead of you for now but not by much.

[@Jake-mm1cz]

Are the RE Goggles compatible with the FPV system or controller ? Always look forward to your video’s ....

[@scottgreb]

Hopefully DJI has baked in some protection for missing antennae on your transmitter. Some of the older FPV transmitters would go up in smoke after a few seconds at full power with no antennas

[@KenHeron]

I believe they have. I'll know for sure when my replacement antennas arrive!

[@AddyOverbeeke]

Where are the antennas that came with the controller when you were flying? They should be extended and 90 degrees to each other Like a "V".

[@flannyfpv]

Awesome job! 👍

[@KenHeron]

Thank you!😁

[@nicomyburg4678]

Love your channel 😎

[@KenHeron]

Love your comment 😎

[@wizbang99]

RETURNING TO HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEN. Yeah. If you have time at SPINUP Please take 2 Minutes to stop & Shake my hand & say. HI. LOVE WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS 👍🦅🐿

[@KenHeron]

Thanks bud! See you at Spinup!

[@JohnCuppi]

That's part of the manic nature of fpv. Looking for antennas that were never there to begin with. 🤣

[@KenHeron]

Yes indeed. 🤪

[@RICKHALBUR]

Thanks Ken fine job always love your videos

[@sillysmoothfpv3666]

Remember your cell count and don't discharge your batteries to less than 3.5 volts per cell. Remember to storage charge your batteries to 3.8 volts per cell. Try not to forget your vtx antennas and plug in the quad. Without an antenna you can burn out the vtx.

[@aedale1]

Hi Ken, The correct pronunciation in the UK is Sol-der -ing = Soldering.

[@rharnatkiewicz]

the biggest thing i have seen is you need to use your yaw and roll together to make it flow. if your turning use both sticks to turn it

[@MADKIWI]

Nice follow up of your FPV journey Ken. Did you find the drone twigs? Looking forward to your new TNL Studio...

[@KenHeron]

Thanks bud! I think they may be in my car, but I've ordered a new set just in case. I'll be setting up the studio today and tomorrow. I now have FIBER!!!

[@MADKIWI]

@@KenHeron Excellent Ken, no stopping you now. I sent you a wee Vid for TNL, to go wow at lol, enjoy...

[@canadainboy24-graeme91]

Haha wow I like it im also learning from your video if I ever wanna do a fPV! :) for a drone also I can see u as a drone teacher teaching people how to drone haha well done :)

[@EdenValleyAdventuresUK]

Great Ken loved the video, what is the final cost with the FPV, goggles, controller, and stuff.

[@KenHeron]

$939.00 Although DJI is always having specials.

[@Bamadrone]

Yep you're hooked!

[@Mushroom-Motivation]

Nice one Ken 👍 looking forward to some great footage soon 😀

[@dp4advanced234]

We have the same soul dering iron. Haha I’m in AUS

[@AbhishekSingh-wv6yl]

The part where you said no smoke I smelled something burning around me, someone was burning something outside 🤣

[@jdc8352]

This is a good vid 👍