Review: SkyZone 03O OLED FPV goggles

[@UAVfutures]

Awesome video. Loved your 16/9 - 4:4 experiment. I love what skyzone is doing lately. I think soon they will have a module update coming out.

[@AlexApol]

I hope someone comes out with a 16:9 OLED soon. Would like to upgrade my Aomways someday.

[@BarefootBeekeeper]

I appreciate your policy of no affiliate links, which I also operate on my channel. It gives me more confidence in your recommendations and removes any suspicion of self-interest influencing your reviews.

[@stephensutton2752]

Great review Bruce, love your honesty and reliability. I'm new to fpv and won't make a big rc purchase without seeing if you have done a review. Thanks heaps.

[@MaiOnHigh]

THANKS FOR MENTIONING! I have never been into skyzone! For being honest - my first goggles were Fatshark :D (the really base version) And since then I switched goggles 3 times (fatsharks only... seems like I am a fatshark girl :| ) And my biggest issue with fatshark was not a fan, but I had panda eyes look after taking them off Also same idea about filming the lenses. It's not looking like anything at all.

[@Tomsgate101]

Hi, thanks for the review, mine are on their way. Btw, small remark about fov: I think you're absolutely right about our natural fov being much closer to 16/9 than 4/3. But I'd like to see more of the vertical space without having to pitch down nd change flight path, especially when I record footage. That's I think where 4/3 will come in handy. Btw, flying 16/9 for now... Just my 2 cents ;) Thanks for doing what you do, and being independent and transparent.

[@jdigi78]

Good review Bruce, however you seem to have forgotten why we use 4:3 in the first place in FPV. Most camera sensors are 4:3 if not some similarly "square" aspect ratio. So 4:3 doesn't require cutting off the top and bottom of the raw image and losing vertical FOV. You could have a 4:3 signal display on a 16:9 screen but you're getting the same "peripheral view" but with more distortion. I understand where you're coming from though.

[@thephantomharanguer]

Being 'most' doesn't necessarily make it better. Referring to video aspect ratio. Jes saying, there's good reason for both those, and more, k?

[@jdigi78]

@@thephantomharanguer didn't say that. but 4:3 IS better for fpv. Lenses are round so a square aspect ratio captures as much vertical image as possible. This is the same reason people use superview on gopros, it uses nearly the full sensor and squishes the video to 16:9 rather than cutting the top and bottom

[@joshmaxwell8767]

You digging through those goggles took me back. Since that review of the "bling" goggles, everytime someone says something like "west side" I just picture you wearing a bunch of bling gesturing "east" "west" and "yo mama side".

[@fpvdave]

I think you really like those Skyzone 03O Bruce.. If I had a spare AU$700+ I would purchase them, just based on your enthusiasm. Keep em coming.

[@johncarold]

Hi Bruce. Great video and review of the SKYZONE 030 , I haven't had as many Google's as you when I started I was broke so I purchased the EV-100 but was to small of a eye distance apart so I purchased the EV-800D's and used them for a while and then I won a new set of AOMWAY Commanders v1 and I have been flying around with them since. And now I have been saving for a new set and SKYZONE has been at the top of my list. I really like the foam pad but the power switch I can do without them. Thanks for the information on this set of googles.

[@revb0]

Hi Bruce, I was getting quite concerned for you as I watched the video! Turns out I had left my video playback on 75%. Relieved to find that you are your usual ebullient self.

[@CarbonGlassMan]

I've heard people say they didn't find the camera in the front useful, but I've also heard many people concerned by flying alone because a mugger or whoever could just walk right up on them. How incredibly useful, I think, a camera in the front is. To be able to see and without having to remove the goggles. Go high up in the air, hit the button and take a quick look around you, hit the button again and you're back in the air. I think it's a great feature. I've heard people walking up towards me, but I'm flying. I can't just take the goggles off. I might crash, and crash into someone or into a car. That's dangerous. I always have to fly back towards myself to use the quad's camera to see who is coming up to me.

[@999wilf999]

Problem with focus control on a goggle, it means people who fall outside the range of adjustment can't use them at all without contacts. This is probably the best goggle for people with unusual prescriptions.

[@ArchmageAU]

Great info. Thank you again. As someone who uses custom diopters (for hyperopia and astigmatism) and does not have a fatshark module, these seem a perfect upgrade from the Aomway v1 goggles. HDO2 (and EV100D's) focus adjustments do not cater or my eyesight and are therefore unsuitable.

[@robertp7209]

Question, since your farsighted why do you need vision correction in goggles? I’m nearsighted, and need correction for goggles. I can be wearing bifocals but can see ok like my iPad now up to about 10 inches away.

[@ArchmageAU]

@@robertp7209 Far-sightedness, also known as hyperopia, is a condition of the eye in which light is focused behind, instead of on, the retina.[2] This results in close objects appearing blurry, while far objects may appear normal.[2] **** As the condition worsens, objects at all distances may be blurry. ***** There is no distance at which objects for me are not blurry without corrective lenses. For distance the corrective lenses I need are +3.75 (right) and +6 (left). Well outside the HDO2 ranges. I also have slight astigmatism, so there is also barrel distortions required in the lenses to even out the view. I normally wear tri-focal lenses (that do not work well in box goggles). This is why I have custom diopters for my Aomway's. Without lenses I am flying blind (or at best blurry).

[@jamesellis5445]

Sorry Bruce I couldn't resist this "Life of Brian" quote. "WHO YOU CALLING BIGNOSE ?" at 32:21 🤣🤣🤣 Great review mate👍...Skyzone will be proud👌✌

[@ChrisM-yr5tt]

I agree 100 percent. Have these goggles for 1 month now and every camera on the quads look like I upgraded them. Best money ive spent on any one part of the flying experience. Cant wait to see what I see when the upgrade is done on my 5 inch freestyle quad and the upgraded micro eagle. The clarity even on a cloudy day is night and day above my previous goggles. I cant wait till they have a crossfire module available. Short of Dji there is nothing better and in anolog these are the best. Looks like fatsharts and yes I meant to say that instead of fatshark was sleeping at the wheel. I laughed when I saw the preorder for the more expensive fatsharks with the wider screen which I would prefer go preorder after skyzone stole their milk money and kicked fatsharks lunchbox down the block lmao. Keep giving the the straight honest reviews my friend.

[@mece66]

Great review Bruce! I really hope Fatshark send you some HDO2's.

[@MCsCreations]

Fantastic review, Bruce! 😊 I subscribed after watching the Michael Rollins Show with you. 😊 About field of vision, I really couldn't tell. I lost part of it, I only see with the left half of my right eye. And for my vision, 4:3 seems better. But for someone that sees with both eyes it really makes sense!

[@scooterfpv8864]

An ear piece really does make a difference. I can hear a loose prop and land before the drone lands form me in the top of a tree otherwise etcetera.

[@h2o-fpv623]

Great video thank u so much for ur info I'm in the process of buy me one of the goggles and skyzone 03O I think is going to be the winner in my search for them . Again thank u for this video.

[@whileistillcan9338]

Hey Bruce. Nice review. I have the old Skyzone 02 V+, which I still need to keep for awhile but the fit is iffy on my pinhead. Any chance you could see if the narrow faceplate on the new version will fit the 02's. Thanks Bruce. Keep those videos coming!

[@shawnzfpv]

I felt the same about the 'Cylon Bar' at first too. Now I actually use it. Why? I can tell at a glance if they are on! :)

[@SamWolfandCo.fossickandfind]

Descisions,descisions,descisions!!,Hmmm problem solved, thanks Bruce!!, You are as picky as, and honest which in this day and age counts for big kudos and an extra serve of desert. Cheers👍🇦🇺✌💀

[@paulr3556]

Absolutely love my fluoro orange Sky03oleds. Did buy them a couple of months ago though

[@EnglishTurbines]

I need +3 reading glasses Bruce...am I correct in thinking you can Only use minus value Diopters in traditional goggles like these.???..I have to use my Viper periscope box goggles because of my eyesight situation..Sure I'm not alone either.

[@john_h9281]

I have the same question ! I wear BiFocals so I have to use HK Genesis box goggles but It would be great to be able to use These Skyzone goggles. They look to be good value with a good specification! I think I saw you comment that you use a Ground Station monitor for fixed Wing and your Viper goggles for Quad flying !!

[@EnglishTurbines]

@@john_h9281 Hi m8, yes a monitor for FW and Vipers for my quads...I tend to use my 1280 video link and a 5.8g relay for most things I fly these days...1280mhz is so much more reliable for video.

[@AntsRC]

Hay bruce I just booked my flights, where are the pans for the outlaw 250??

[@hoverbotfpv1425]

Is Zeis still making goggles? cinemisers were oled. Still use my Attitude SD's and fatguppy V3's with dvr and furious fpv module.

[@navigator902]

Newbie here, brilliant information, and love your energy.

[@dennislee8253]

Honestly Bruce, I wish you would do Ads and Affiliate links to make a little more money over there. I'm sure I'm not the only one that thinks this either. You provide a wonderful anti biased service and I think it just a shame that given the opportunity to make a little more money you don't take it. Do a vid and let us all comment on that. I think you'll see that many of us agree.

[@donpalmera]

These are really tempting. For some reason the receivers in my old skyzones have gone bad and the range is awful. Really tempting to go for these instead of upgrading to the DJI system and hope someone puts out a similar HD system that'll plug into the HDMI port on those goggles.

[@Sergeant898]

IMO these are the way to go. Unless you want to get locked into the DJI ecosystem. A 720p video via HDMI looks fantastic in the Sky03O's, and they are future proofed because HDMI will be the input of choice for digital receiver systems for the foreseeable future. Now that HDZero have paved the way, I'm sure others will try to compete with viable digital alternatives.

[@donpalmera]

@@Sergeant898 Does look like the way to go. The DJI system is tempting because it's out and usable but I can imagine regretting not going for a system where the proprietary parts are just the receiver and transmitter when in a year or so time DJI can their system or the goggles break

[@spartan-fpv6936]

Gday Bruce, great review mate, skyzones are an awesome goggle i would like the price to be cheaper and the only thing I'm not sure of is there warranty you accually have send them back to china or so ive been told where as fatshark have repair places in a few countries other than china.👍🛸🇦🇺

[@MrPolymers]

Hey Bruce. Greetings from Ohio. I have a very puzzling problem. I also have the SkyZone OLED goggles. Love them but recently have had issues with them blacking out for a few seconds. I thought at first it was an issue with my one quadcopter but it happens with both my racing quads I fly around the house. What I've also noticed is although the image blanks out on what I see, the recorded video does not show this blackout!!! I'm puzzled to no end! I thought you would be the Chap to ask why this is happening.. Is there a firmware upgrade to these?? Cheers....

[@spatum889]

Check the setting from OSD "oled sleep"

[@1STGeneral]

For the operators with hair on their head will the range be limited ?🦲📡🛰 Parabolic effect ?

[@kudzy11]

Ay cheeky! Lol

[@thesoundtree]

Sounds like you’re getting much better on guitar Bruce

[@peteflyfpv8697]

I have the original skyzone goggles the ones you showed earlier in your video..Im new to all this and only been flying 7 months so should I keep flying on my original ones or are the 030 picture that much better than the original ones? Or not really?

[@3000gtwelder]

I would be sold on them if they had a module bay, for my Rapidfire. I know they are coming out with an adapter, but I'm not sure on how I feel about that, it sounds kinda like a bandaid fix.

[@markjennings2315]

audio feedback is a must.

[@HDTube101]

Yes, the fatsharks have focus control but doesn't help if you have astigmatism as they have removed the diopter slot. So no good for me.

[@Hyprmtr]

"Narrow criminal heads" Ha! I could name a few narrow headed people we all would know very well. Just have a look how close there eyes are together. Hahaha

[@wraysmith4753]

were did you get your fpv antennas from ????

[@martinturner5484]

Most important question. Is it the type of plastic that stickers will stick to?

[@JohnFHendry]

21:29 Humm... that analogy would only apply if you can't see the top and bottom of the goggles screen. The vertical information in FPV goggles being left out to go to 16:9 is well within the vertical field plane of what our eyes have the ability to see using a 4:3 aspect ratio with a 50 degree FOV, the largest FPV goggle FOV (DOM HD2) so far with some people without eye issues wanting a 55 degree FOV or even larger. When using FPV goggles I want to see the same aspect ratio I see when not using them. I want the "out of body" FPV experience flying as immersive and natural as possible. "Nature knows best" and that's why our eyes have an aspect ratio close to 4:3. Horizontally only about the central 115 degrees is overlapping between the left and right eye fields providing “stereoscopic” or depth-of-field information. We have a wider side peripheral view because we have two eyes needed for depth perception. When doing a loop with 16:9 you have to wait longer to see the ground coming into view and what there is to run into compared to 4:3. With 16:9 you are always limited in the vertical view limiting important visual information when landing as well as doing a loop around tree branches and wires above you. 16:9 was designed for movie theaters where multiple viewers sit in rows from left to right so the horizontal "sweet spot" is spread out. It is also far better for computer monitors as we read left to right and you can have pages side by side. But FPV is Single Person View angle. A widescreen display is absolutely required for widescreen movies and anything else in a wide screen format like a computer monitor and I would never go back to 4:3 (or a TV under 65 in.) for watching movies, but FPV has different requirements. There is no director controlling the view of the horizon in real life. And with that said everyone's eyes are different and in some case very different. A fair number if not most people have edge blurring issues with a 4:3 45 degree goggle view (DOM HD1) that going wider will make worse on the sides. I liked the DOM HD1's but they worked with my eyes. I also like 3D TV and some people get a headache. Bottom line is try out a goggle first and as many different brands as you can, to get an opinion and see what you like before you buy a pair. But like the majority of FPV pilots I would still recommend a 4:3 aspect ratio for FPV.

[@OZSCQUADS]

nice. Definitely on the list if my HD2s die. I do love the FOV of my HD2s though..50degrees. Immersive is great

[@thephantomharanguer]

There's a story circulating about one of the big goggles mfg telling retailers that if they carry certain other Google mfgs, the big boys will refuse to send product to the offenders. I've seen this practice more than once I'm my 67 years on this planet.

[@thephantomharanguer]

Google should be google

[@FibroFantastic]

Ide like to say that the 16:9/4:3 eye demonstration is perhaps void. Do the same thing, but with one eye closed. As in, each eye individually.

[@DoctorWhom]

I hope someone sends you a shirt that says "Obscene thing"

[@peterboy209]

Oled and Letterboxview are no problem for me. At least they have the right resolution for my all time favourite pc games: x-com (ufo) and moo2, 👍

[@Hellmuthsilva]

How would you know if the image on the hdo2 is better if you haven't tried them?

[@NOIZYB]

thank ya u my first blackout clone was possible because of you was the zmr250 now i’m looking at sky zone s ....not dji 😁

[@RR123]

I wonder how long before the built-in receivers finally start doing frame reconstruction / combination and not just diversity.

[@byronwilkinson9366]

I find the 16:9 and 4:3 experiment to be irrelevant in the context of this conversation unless you had goggles that filled round about 90 percent of you're field of vision, then it wouldn't matter what the aspect ratio is other than preference, because the cameras aspect ratio is more important as it provides the information needed to fly. The goggles aspect ratio should only matter if it fills a large amount of you're field of view, great review though 👍

[@demon646]

lol @ "Maybe Steele's onto something" :D

[@mortache]

Test the HDO 2!

[@IanF-FPV]

They feel a bit heavy on my head compared to my Aomway V1 goggles. I think the rxs are less sensitive. Will need some antennas from VAS. Also I got alot of blurry edges with mines until I bought the SkyZone -200 diopter lens.

[@IanF-FPV]

Also I agree Bruce that I wish they were 16:9....I focus so much less to the bottom of the screen...

[@RCModelReviews]

The comparison video between my Aomways and the Skyzones showed that the receivers are almost identical in sensitivity.

[@IanF-FPV]

@@RCModelReviews Bruce I'll do another back to back test with my 03O and Aomway V1s again using the same antennas. Just my initial impressions I felt like it wasn't as good. I used a 3 turn helical and a Farview Pagoda.

[@jayward7536]

just a question do you think these are really worth buying for 429 when you can get hdo2 for 474 wich are better . for someone like me who already has a module i think thats the way to go or do you feel differantly

[@RCModelReviews]

No, as I said in the video... if I was an existing Fatshark user I'd buy the HDO2s because they're a better goggle and the price difference (for existing module-owners) is minimal. It's a different story if you have to buy a receiver module though.

[@stylesuxx]

Depends, if you have the module and do not need custom diopters I would go with the HDO2. Since the HDO2's don't have diopter inserts anymore, they are not an option for me who has astigmatism.

[@jayward7536]

@@stylesuxx i already have module and i have astigmatism also but these will work for up to -6 mine is only 1 i talked with josh bardwell and he said i should be fine . So i guess it all depends worst case ill 3d print something to hold my lenses but idont think ill have too

[@RobisonRacing68]

"Criminal types" with narrow heads. LMAO!!

[@JoelDoyle]

I also LOL'd at that part

[@miznitic5574]

Wow. What's with the audio sync? It's weirding me out.

[@Alasdair-Morrison]

O'LED especially on TV's suffer burn-in I wonder if something like the small screens in these will also suffer?

[@stevenkelby2169]

Asians with no noses lol.

[@FibroFantastic]

Are derbyshire drones still going? Should be local to me. Never heard of them.

[@pling2]

derbyshiredrones.net/ Hope Valley apparently. I have never heard of them either and I live near Matlock

[@thephantomharanguer]

The story says that one goggle mfg is telling retailers that if they offer a competition's product, they will not provide product. I really want to know about this claim. Info?

[@AddyOverbeeke]

how do these goggles compare to the DJI FPV system?

[@CoolMan-fm1ve]

Great Video, Waiting for Mine Now,lol

[@Deadeye0815]

You have still the protection film on your Rode Mic ;)

[@AceHardy]

Taking notes 📝

[@twigfpv3667]

My issue with OLEDs are that the pixels die over a relatively shorter time period than the older LEDs.

[@sten6537]

Well that might be true, but it's never going to happen on your goggles. You use and wear them just a short time compared to the use of your TV, smartphone or tablet screen. And even on these devices there is a small chance oled burn is going to happen. So don't worry about that.

[@blackysmancave4200]

I'm sure that ufo is on the bench behind Bruce !

[@JoneKone]

Can you make a video of "bands, bandwidth, Hz, Channel.... " I mean .. what is Race band..

[@grizzle245]

always prefer flying 3rd person, my dog tends to attack from the bottom up and with goggles I just cant see her

[@thephantomharanguer]

Hahahaha

[@rbmwiv]

Great video, I have a question. What’s the best fpv goggle for a beginner. I am just getting in and have a 5” quad I am flying with some $30 eachine. They are ok but they are box 1 antenna, no fan and have a lot to be desired. I don’t wanna spend hundreds on some since I only have around $200 in the quad it’s self. Great videos just looking for your opinion on the affordable ones.

[@bobflyer4346]

SkyZone has a model 02C and 02x which on sale were around 230-240, don't know exactly what the trade offs are for a step down 03 verses 02.

[@rbmwiv]

Thanks for such a quick response. Awesome channel.

[@rbmwiv]

BobFlyer I just purchased the ones with the front camera. Thanks for the tip.

[@marhar2]

Were you able to put them on over eyeglasses?

[@RCModelReviews]

No, like virtually all goggles (aside from the DJI) you'll need diopters if you wear corrective lenses.

[@ReeferNoob23]

I was thinking it was ganna be Stu from UAV futures

[@Hotwire_RCTrix]

AU$990 rrp they would wana come with gold inlay.

[@TheJttv]

OLED FPV goggles. Perfect for burn in. 👌

[@RCModelReviews]

Actually I was impressed (will be doing a follow-up on these goggles in a week or two) that they have pixel-shifting and a screensaver built-in to mitigate that potential problem.

[@basic710]

For the criminal types! Nice 5/5

[@k.d.r.ckevind.6855]

just wish they could switch between 4:3, and 16:9

[@prep0wer]

The Avegant Glyph AG101 is $160 new!

[@prep0wer]

www.u-buy.co.nz/search/index/view/product/B01MQWK336/s/avegant-glyph-ag101-vr-video-headsets/store/store

[@crabsodyinblue]

not a fan of the power conn placement, easier to get accidentally disconnected...snd let me tell you....flying blind is not all it's cranked up to be

[@Sergeant898]

You don't need to worry about that. The power connector is really solid! It's a tight fit and you'd have to yank it very hard to make it come out (that's what she said).

[@crabsodyinblue]

Bat Wing i managed to get the hooked one on my fatsharks unplugged, got tangled up in something somehow. crashed my bixler into many pieces, gps panic switch since then on every plane

[@CraigPMiller]

Love the review, but I'm not sure of your physiognomic prejudices. 😂🤣🙃😎👍

[@thephantomharanguer]

Huh?

[@thephantomharanguer]

Physiignomic

[@thephantomharanguer]

Physiogonomic

[@thephantomharanguer]

www.google.com/url?q=en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physiognomy&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwjXuoD18ejlAhWO2FkKHZnvBPYQFjAIegQIChAB&usg=AOvVaw0RvpEJPeu55EtgNDYCGqJA

[@mmmmhehe]

Good goggles, but the HDO2s will be better.

[@momo.ru-kun]

Yes and no, I have the HDO2 and returned them, the lens is hitting my eyelashes causing me to tear up when flying. Now I'm back using the 03O and waiting for the Orqa which has the diopter inserts.

[@mach389]

👍👍

[@blancsteve4819]

Wow Some people are not same size.

[@thephantomharanguer]

It bothers me when you name drop ,'db'. You're so above him, methinks. I wish I was a zedder and you were my uncle. I'm thinking you're a Ham Radio Operator. Just a guess. Anyway, glad you're broadcaster trying to be un-bought.

[@EleanorPeterson]

You'll happily wear T-shirts with word-things on them, as long as they're not obscene? Well, you'll not want too many from round these parts, because here in the north of Merrie Englande there are names that will give KZbin's Disney-esque censorship algorithm a right old kicking. Within a modest bike ride I have the following ancient, delightful address options for either a business or a flying club: Upper Ramsbottom; Humpington; Lower Titting; Great Wankerley; Cockstroke Fields; Ticklecock Lane; Black Knob; Black Cock Rise; Pussydrop Lane; Big Knob; Piddling Meadows; Penistone, Scunthorpe, and, of course, the Devil's Arse in Derbyshire. I imagine many of your right-thinking, church-going, USA-based viewers from good Puritan stock will have fainted dead away, bless 'em...

[@H1DD]

I'm afraid your method of measuring FOV is totally incorrect. You are measuring FOV for two eyes which are located next to each other on a horizontal axis. *Surprisingly* this gets you wider FOV along horizontal axis. While in googles you have individuals screen for each eye.

[@flo-ridafpv5713]

Meh analog, try DJI...MIND BLOWN I fully switched, n I had hdos n rapidfire

[@boratsagdiyev1586]

DJI is far from perfect. Maybe in 5 years.

[@kyzafpv2247]

ok, you win DJI fanboy of the year... now give it a rest

[@flo-ridafpv5713]

@@boratsagdiyev1586 actually no its on like gen 5, watch Andy rc review of dji he breaks it down, or just watch any vid of mine to see insane range n clarity, I just superview goggle dvr

[@boratsagdiyev1586]

@@flo-ridafpv5713 i watched every video regarding DJI goggles and still theres things need to improve like osd formfactor of goggles analog modules and smaller airunits pcb style. 20x20 stacks, better camera. Etc etc.

[@flo-ridafpv5713]

@@boratsagdiyev1586 so did I then amazon got them so I bought them to "try" 3 days later my hdos n rapifire went on ebay, then any other kwad I had that wouldn't fit air unit lol

[@marc_frank]

get a t shirt from drone mesh

[@JorgeJimenez2020]

Bruce, I love your videos and the information you provide, but please, stop doing the "I don't think they will send me these..." It comes across as a bit crybaby. I think the call to action at the end to send you products is good, but please stop the self pity.

[@dougw9224]

You really need to clean your bench up. Hard to take you seriously when your digging thru a mess.

[@bertbeinaaf8314]

I really don’t see a link between messy benches and not being serious. People are different, so are their benches...

[@dr0n3droid]

"If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?" _Albert Einstein_

[@dougw9224]

No disrespect intended, I do appreciate the video's and information. Its just the digging thru the clutter when trying to present a informative video just kills it for me. "short and sweet" is the key IMHO....Keep the knowledge coming though