We CRASHED TESTED the DJI FPV Arm Bracers - Is it Worth it?

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The DJI FPV Arm Bracers may costs only $20 but I think they maybe more valuable than purchasing DJI Care Refresh. While out filming a video about the Osmo Action 2 - Overheating, I accidentally sent the DJI FPV crashing down, and quite remarkably it survived the entire ordeal. And I think it's all thanks to this $20 piece of plastic from DJI. 100% a must-have accessory if you own a DJI FPV
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[@DMW2090]

Got braces before even flying for the first time. Crashed multiple times while doing chases close to the ground doing 45mph drone rolled battery flew out, propellers completely destroyed on 2 arms BUT no arms broken. Replaced propellers popped battery back in and went back to flying. These braces saved me thousands of $$$. Yes get the braces 100% amazing addition to DJI FPV drone!!

[@JeremyToh]

Amen! 🙏 Happy Flying out there!

[@FromTheGroundUP627]

I attempted to fly through a football goal at 55mph, but unfortunately hit the cross bar and did a Tony yaboah.....lost feed to the drone immediately. Thinking its a gonner, turns out the battery got tossed out of the drone and 2 propellors were bent and I broke a landing gear and broke that circuit board also. But the drone survived, all because I had arm braces on. Not these ones in the video but the braces that support from the middle rather than the ends. I may get these also for added support for the landing gears and use both.😊

[@RedManE36]

I crashed my FPV on my first attempt in manual mode. It was a light crash from only a few feet up, but it still resulted in my right front arm receiving a hairline fracture. Using some electrical tape, I repaired it to the best of my abilities and it seems to hold when i would attempt to flex it. Fast forward a few weeks of normal and sport mode safety flying. I now have the arm bracers installed and have since crashed 2 more times. The first of the crashes was minor, no more than the one that caused the first break, however this time with the bracers, no damage was sustained. The second was much worse. Flying in sport mode around a large property, I got cocky and tried to fly around a tree at 30 ish mph. This did not work out well. My FPV flew right into the tree, got its props caught up, and went down hard, hitting every branch on the way down. Damage sustained; 1 small crack on the plastic holding the gimbal, zero effect to the drone's flying or recording capabilities. These bracers are 1000% worth the $20.

[@gregoryruiz8682]

Worthy comment 👍 plan on buying the drone no matter what but this is nice reassurance

[@JeremyToh]

We filmed the 3rd Person view of the DJI FPV on the DJI Action 2. Check out DJI Action 2 Overheat Test - After the New Firmware Update 👇 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXWaoGakn72JqpY

[@rrobertorendon86]

Please, where can I find the mount you have, I would like have a back view fly

[@jarekduczmal8570]

Hi everyone The main problem is very powerful motor ,when the propeller hits something the power of this hit moves along the arm and damages the weakest point which is connections between the arm and internal frame.I have experienced this couple of times.Only propellers guards can give you more security.

[@nejc8a]

I got those arm bracers and I had three crashes with them and the only thing that I destroy was two proops and little scratches. Those bracers are worth every penny.Bracers was one of the first thing I bought after the fpv.

[@mikedoesstuff3641]

That was barely a crash, just looked like you weren’t sure about landing.

[@droneflyernick]

My buddy and I each have a DJI FPV and we once both crashed on the same day. I fly w/o the arm bracers and took a hard crash from 50’ at 45mph resulting in 2 broken arms and a motor. Repair cost, $290 Canadian. My buddy who flies w/bracers was flying slowly -10 mph thru an open window of a bando and clipped the side and fell 6’+/- and he had damages that cost him $275 cad. Are they worth it? Maybe while flying low and over grass, yes. Flying full throttle, w/ or w/o bracers forget it.

[@FPVSlice]

Thanks for the test! They definitely help, although it really depends how you crash with these, if you hit the arms upside down there is a bigger change of breaking those, because there is less structural rigidity that way. I found that out by crashing mine this way 🙈

[@JeremyToh]

Oh no. Hope you were able to get it fixed. I have seen other ppl in forums that had worse crashes than mine and survived, because of the bracers. $20 worth of plastic can go a long way...

[@djilly75]

They should have made the frame stronger to begin with.

[@JeremyToh]

Absolutely spot on. Maybe in the DJI FPV 2? 🤔

[@CalebS555]

Lol they love repairing them. Never ending cash cow

[@BakoRick]

Stronger = more weight on an already very heavy drone. You'd get less battery life and ability out of the drone. They could have used better materials but then your running the price up on an already expensive drone. I'm hoping the aftermarket market makes some options as time moves forward. For now the best thing DJI did was create the simulator for pilots who have never flown in acro. DJI care / refresh is also something to look at. It's impossible to get a feature packed drone like the FPV that is very tough, has all the flight characteristics of a traditional FPV and is inexpensive. Someday perhaps.

[@LittleBeeBecca]

Wow! Thank you so much for this video! I'll have to buy it. I already crashed my DJI FPV once and I don't want to pay for another repair :D

[@JeremyToh]

Thanks for tuning in! Poor DJI FPV. I think when you get bored of the stabilised shots on the Mini 3 Pro you might go back to the FPV.

[@LittleBeeBecca]

@@JeremyToh 👍👍👍

[@LittleBeeBecca]

@@RJ2A81 I just broke my FPV drone for the second time :D

[@JeremyToh]

Oh no! You may want to take a look at the new DJI Avata. Way more durable.

[@miketindle5435]

I’m new to FPV so I bought the arms when I bought the drone. I’ve crashed 2 times which no damage and the 2nd crash was pretty bad. Practicing dives I ran it into the ground going pretty fast and smashed the ND filter. No damage outside of dust getting inside. I don’t have first hand knowledge of crashing without the bracers or been flying long enough/enough skill to know if they affect my flying. As far as I can tell they are a solid purchase.

[@Unstoople]

Very helpful, looks like something I will have to pick up if I get the DJI fpv, thank you, man!

[@JeremyToh]

Thanks for tuning in. 🙏 They are a 100% must-have accessory if you decide to pick up the DJi FPV.

[@Unstoople]

@@JeremyToh haha 11 months later, 7 months after this got the dji fpv immediately broke it (i did have like 20 hours on the sim) then got a proper carbon fibre 5 inch quad and have had no issues crashing it! Just funny to see how ambitious i was getting the dji fpv!

[@douglastutt2560]

Yeah I grabbed a pair of these as soon as I saw them on Amazon and I wondered too why didn’t they make these a standard issue option. I also picked up the after market camera protection brace which only makes sense too. Clearly this drone ain’t built for crashing but I survived the single spill I had since installing these safety attachments and whether or not they prevented more damage than a bent prop I can’t say but they don’t affect flight characteristics and make me feel better. Oh one last thing if you own those awesome DJI goggles if you haven’t already bought the fitted lens protector/antenna holder you should immediately. Exposure to direct sunlight ruins them. Best ten bucks I’ve spent in this pricey endeavor.

[@JeremyToh]

I've crashed second time since, but on soft grassy ground.. Yup just a bent prop like yours. Thanks for the great tip on the DJI Goggles, and thanks for tuning in. 🙏

[@digitalgrumpybear]

I originally had them on my drone. Crashed once, not even as hard as shown on this video and still cracked an arm. I still think they help a bit but that drone is just not meant to crash lol

[@zacjohnson8404]

because in the video he landed on the back

[@awangnazaruddin2820]

Thank you sir.. really appreciate the info..must buy that..

[@JeremyToh]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gatway100]

Thank you so much for the advice I'm going to get mines actually already ordered it on Amazon. I have been flying for more or less like 12 years but this is my true first fpv DJI fpv drone and I don't want to wreck it because I want to be out of the country flying

[@djwak59]

I just got mine yesterday and haven’t put them on yet. A mistake on my part is that the drone won’t fit in the case with them on !! How hard are they to remove ??? It’s a hassle to always remove and replace them but ?????

[@srministro]

I had the bracers but never crash the drone luckily. Now I'm felling more comfortable, thanks

[@JW-23]

Great video. I got them in mine. Made almost no difference in flight. Has anyone here had issues with the fly more kit batteries since latest firmware update. I'm on my third round of replacing them with Amazon. Each time I update the firmware the batteries while fully charged won't start the motors. I get fast red blinking lights.

[@robknight9406]

Oh no another reason not to ever update the firmware ever again

[@Seated_Perspectives]

Same....3 sets then I gave up on Amazon and ordered directly through DJI, shipped from Cali, they are fine, no errors, no red lights. One of my fly more kits from amazon even gave me a warning on one battery being a non genuine DJI product in the flyapp and wouldnt let me upgrade the firmware. I think DJI is just outsourcing to the lowest bidder for battery production and poor quality has bit them in the butt, because the quality on these new ones are not the same, about 2 min less flight time than my older ones.

[@kosmonautfpv4920]

@@Seated_Perspectives i just recently got my dji fpv and i was wondering where people were getting 10-15 min flight times. i max out at about 5-8 so im a little disappointed with that. maybe this is why

[@JW-23]

@@Seated_Perspectives yep I just sent my seventh set back. It's absolutely unbelievable DJI has not come up with a fix yet.

[@kylemanley6355]

I just recently found out that it’s only happening with batteries bought through Amazon vendors. Every time I’ve purchased batteries directly through DJI I’ve had zero issues. There’s tons of fakes out here these days buyers beware!

[@ThatDumbDeer]

I only bought them because they look cool lmfao glad they actually do something

[@VideoLife_FPV_Wild]

Great info! Thanks mate!

[@JeremyToh]

Thanks for tuning in mate.

[@clifffield1]

Thanks very much for an enoyable and informative video!

[@JeremyToh]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mckrackin5324]

They would obviously help because it requires breaking two arms at once and two is harder to break than one. That aside, let's talk about the third person view camera boom. Do they make something like that for the Avata? I need this in my life. lol

[@Mass200]

Please test the ludicrous props by master airscrew , and give us your feedback, they are causing a propellers detected error, mid flight and limiting the drone . This was in spot mode I am not sure if the same error will accrue in manual mode .

[@jkira]

thanks for the good info👍☺

[@JeremyToh]

No problem 👍

[@overfly_pt]

Hello I have this on the Drone but I hope I never have any crash but... I think it takes away from you any performance and income? what do you think? thanks for the video 👌👍

[@CediKayable]

Accidently roll it? What do you mean? In manual mode i am rolling the thing like crazy.

[@tonygee3284]

I fitted braces to mine cheap insurance for $20 Have not noticed any difference in flying the drone

[@vannozRC-MTBvideo]

Hello my DJI FPV get crazy when I put on it the gopro. I tried both in Sport mode than in Manual mode but nothing change and motors get hot.. How to solve this problem? Thanks

[@JeremyToh]

You might want to try hanging a smaller camera like a Insta360 Go, or even a DJI Action 2.

[@silverspork86]

just put the braces on. I was suprised to see that the little bolt that secures the braces to the back of the drone doesn't actually thread into the little hole on the drone. it just sits in an unthreaded hole. Seems like it will come out easily.

[@um_outsider_meio_old_school]

I am installing the braces right now and I felt so insecure about using it. I tested trying to remove with my hand and it came out easily. Don't know if I'll use it with original screws. Did you have any kind of problem with this?

[@user-lh5bu9gl3m]

where can I buy the same fasteners as you have for the action camera for dji fpv

[@dries-pederjanse6249]

I don’t understand why dji didn’t give these in the combo,

[@JeremyToh]

You and me too. 🤷‍♂️

[@cervantw1]

Hey there where did you buy the mounting arm for the third person camera?

[@JeremyToh]

It’s a GoPro Helmet Extension Arm, get a generic one will do. Just FYI, if you place the Action 2 behind the FPV, it can be a bit tricky to take off and land, because it unbalances the FPv. But I think the shots are well worth it the hassle and risk. Good luck mate.

[@zacjohnson8404]

can you do an actual crash test?

[@malsiaosi8756]

Awesome video man!

[@JeremyToh]

Thanks for tuning in! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@xJokerRenegadex]

Just bought a pair will update you on the durability with them attached.

[@JeremyToh]

Congrats! and have fun!

[@xboxice2005]

How did they go?

[@xJokerRenegadex]

@@xboxice2005 Have crashed it three times, still have all arms. Don't know if that is purely do to the arms tho

[@tecdronefpv]

Muito bom o seu video,gostei desses suportes para o braço do DJI FPV, abraço Tmj 👍

[@hobbyxplorer]

No accidents yet but i did get the braces just incase. I even bought two FPVs (1 new 1 used) incase i total it. DJI care is not worth it ($400+ for fees and replacement)

[@JeremyToh]

DJI Care for the DJI FPV totally didn't make sense. Safe flying out there.

[@chriswaldron2617]

Got the bracers seeing as I don’t want to break a very expensive drone

[@rrobertorendon86]

Hello, please where can i find this mount you have. Thanks for your help.

[@JeremyToh]

It’s a typical helmet mount for GoPro. Should be able to find it on Amazon.

[@flashlinemediaconsultancy8543]

what bracket iss that curved obe with thre osmo

[@JeremyToh]

That was a Helmet Extension Arm for GoPro amzn.to/3AOVdcM

[@kajetanbiechonski7214]

good bond, noice

[@Herbflyinghigh]

Have them love them 👍🏽😎👍🏽

[@orionmec]

I simply would say.... don't fly any type of close proximity or aerobatics with it. It is a glorified camera drone that is capable of traveling fast. Buy or build a real fpv freestyle drone if you want to fly aerobatics at all and keep the DJI FPV in normal or sport mode. If you fly proximity or acrobatically, you WILL eventually crash. Period, so just don't do it unless you don't care about the cost or hassle of repairs! You'll thank me!

[@anachrawi]

hello bro, can you spill what do you use for action cam?

[@JeremyToh]

the action cam is a DJI Action 2

[@anachrawi]

@@JeremyToh What stick/mount do you use for Action 2 ?

[@badger2313]

To be honest I'm getting some braces as I'm starting to push my FPV boundaries. I will admit though that the "crash" test in this vid is nothing - I've done a power loop and smacked into into grass upside down, I've gone into a tree, and rolled the damn thing many times just trying to land. I'm thinking that the actual damaging crash shown first wasn't the first crash, and the drone had already some hair fractures.

[@myfalconry76]

It’s actually pretty easy to swap arms and other parts

[@Editer38738]

It's saved my units multiple times

[@JeremyToh]

We’re glad it did. Best piece of plastic we have ever purchased.

[@Editer38738]

Yes it is worth it!!!!!

[@JeremyToh]

Amen. Brother!

[@sirtubemaster]

If you get the FPV drone and not the bracers, just say goodbye to your cash flow lol i have crashed over 12-times and still flying

[@JeremyToh]

That's right it's absolutely no fun!

[@sardanapalos]

having the camera on this arm doesnt affect flying? is it better?

[@JeremyToh]

You do have to compensate by throttling more. And it’s a bit tricky to take off because the gyro thinks it’s about to fall over, because of the heavier front.

[@sardanapalos]

@@JeremyToh maybe a smaller arm is better then huh? i need to check this out , damn man you changed all my perception now :P

[@fromArea511]

Yep I've crashed with the bracelet on the drone and it didn't survive, and yes it was concrete 🤭😁😁

[@JeremyToh]

Some people have been telling me that the GoPro Extension Arm may have played a factor in saving the Drone from a more devasting crash.

[@darmawan4936]

FPV TOP MARKOTOP 🇮🇩❤🌹👍🤟

[@JeremyToh]

Thanks 🙏

[@krystoffpv9328]

cool thx

[@JeremyToh]

You're welcome!

[@rush8821]

My best advice for everyone sell that potato drone keep the goggles and get a real fpv quad because paying. Almost 300€ after every crash isn’t Worthing for 300€ you almost get a brand new bnf drone from I flight and if you brake an arm then it’s 20-30€ everyone think about it and thank me later

[@06sk338]

I ripped off. 2arms this week