Why you REALLY need to try the DJI FPV drone - seriously!

This is my one year later review of the DJI FPV drone. It is definitely the best FPV experience you can get.
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My gear:
CAMERA:
Sony a7iii / Sigma 24-70mm f2.8
Lumix G80 / Panasonic G 12-60mm f3.5-5.6
DJI OSMO ACTION
DRONE:
DJI Mavic Air / DJI FPV
MICROPHONE:
RODE VideoMic NTG, RODE wireless GO
Software:
Davinci Resolve Studio 18, Abobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop
Music and SFX:
Epidemic Sound

[@kunipz3584]

I fly mine without GoPro attached as well. Lots of talk about how superior the video quality and how everyone prefers to have it attached but I can't seem to find much actual end video footage on youtube on it anyway that shows it being done well cinematically

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello. Yes I agree. It just makes the drone heavier. Thank for the comment. Cheers!

[@theonly1film]

Same here I love the stock camera and the EIS

[@Sir_Sicarius]

Ordered mine for my first drone today, should be here in two days. a bit more expensive than what I wanted to spend but I’m sure it’ll also perform much better. I was gonna get something cheaper like a cineape 25 but with the Best Buy drone protection plan i could replace the whole drone for pretty cheap and not worry too much about crashing, although I would still like to avoid that if possible. Plus, from what I’ve heard, the safety features these drones have make it much easier to fly and when I get my license I can make money with something like this. But I have put 6-7 hours in liftoff already and I’m planning on getting another 10+ hours before actually flying the drone, or until I can complete a race in about two minutes without any crashes.

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello Andrew. Nice to hear that. You will enjoy the drone very much I'm sure. Thanks for the comment. Cheers!

[@nejc8a]

I buy this drone couple of months ago.I'm a beginner. For me is that drone everything I need. Only bad thing is that you can't use all of drone power in sport mode only in manual. I'm not yet an acro pilot only speed and freestyle. But at the end the Dji really nailed it with this drone.

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello. Yes it's a wonderful drone and I'm enjoying it s well. When you start flying in manual mode it's a whole new experience. Just wonderful. I was thinking about buying the Avata as well but I really don't need it. Thanks for the comment. Cheers!

[@radarhits316]

i feel worried to get it with all this talk of crashing, should i be worried. would you say its just like a game ? and you just get good and not crash after a period of learning ?

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Yes it's like that. Start slow and safe and then progress slowly. It's a cinematic FPV drone so don't use it for complex stunts. Cheers!

[@dannyvandenboom6140]

Great explanation on not to spend money on something you can not repair yourself way cheaper if fpv is your goal.

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Exactly! Thanks for the comment. Cheers!

[@andreschapero3615]

By far the best DJI drone ever.

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello. I totally agree. Cheers!

[@RUS38]

I’ve learned to drive on a Lambo if you know what I mean,didn’t have a problem. In fact the reason I haven’t crashed is for the most part thanks to DJI and its safety and emergency features. Had I learned on the custom build I no doubt would have crashed at least once.

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Yeah! I started with DJI as well. It would probably cost more if I went the custom build way 😝. Thanks for the comment. Cheers!

[@itsmatthewsalley]

This was super helpful! Thanks for the video !!

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

You're so welcome! Cheers!

[@SgtJamesRay]

I've crashed mine 3 times and I ordered the parts and repaired it myself twice. The last time I didn't have ins and I still only paid about 250 and ended up with a new drone. I did vids of each. 2 out of the 3 crashes where my fault. only one was the drones and that one I fixed (broken arm and motor) More than one year later and I'm flying this drone more than any of my others

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello. Nice! When I saw some videos about repairing the drone I said no way. So I took the long route. Thanks for the comment. Cheers!

[@SgtJamesRay]

@@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens I tried to document as much of the process as I could. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqermqSmbcuGnrc

[@Audi1Pete]

I'm new to the dji fpv drone, I made a big mistake I normally always use goggles with sd card, but this time I flew the fpv drone with a bit of fun to my kids window no gogles, wife was watching, I said watch this flew it a bit high and hit return to home.... and yeah it was gone never to be seen again :{ I have no clue what happend but damn hopfully its not killed someone,

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Oh my! That's weird. Sorry to hear that. Maybe the home point was the dji factory😉. Kidding. Have you contacted dji support? Hope you find the drone. Cheers!

[@TianLong72k]

If you are about to buy one, I would wait a few months. Drone Remote ID was just passed by the FAA and all drones will require it, so unless you want to go through that hassle, wait at least 1 month and DJI will start Producing them with Built in Remote ID so you won't have to worry about it.

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello. Thanks for sharing. Cheers!

[@creasedaf1s900]

I believe it’s already inside it just needs a firmware

[@nejc8a]

What is remote ID.??

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Not really sure but if the legislation will require us to register the remote, then you will have to get the drone license. You should have it now as well because there are some things to known about safety and rules of flying. It costs cca 40EUR in our country and it's an online course and exam only.

[@RESISTAGE]

i would hurry up and buy it before its built in. I'm not complying with their stupid nonsense. it's not their business what toy I play with.

[@quentinlewis]

Purchased one 4 weeks ago and what an amazing experience, guys DJI should win an award for this Drone. It's just that good. The Lambo of Drones in my opinion because it is so fast and powerful. Go watch a video here on YT entitled, "DJI FPV verse Train" and this will give you major insight into the potential of this drone. The Avata has nothing on the flying experience of the DJI FPV

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Couldn't agree more! Thanks for sharing. Cheers!

[@remdehair.]

I am in doubt between the avata and fpv, which one should I get?

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

@@remdehair. Honestly It's hard to say. The FPV is more powerfull and it copes with the wind very well. The Avata on the other hand is very portable ;) I have the FPV and am probably not going to get the Avata. Not sure how I would feel if it was the other way around. If you're new to FPV, then get the Avata but with the controller not the motion controller. Hope this helps. Thanks for the comment. Cheers!

[@quentinlewis]

@@remdehair. My take is this, the Dji FPV is your straight out of the box and ready to fly "turn key" solutions into the world of FPV with out all of the headaches of building a drone. Guys flying a lesser drone wouldn't understand the DJI FPV simply because it's not like any of DJI's other line of drones and wasn't ever meant to be. Is equivalent to buying a car already built, versus building your own, so your FPV pilot career starts as soon as you open the box. The camera is great and does more movement than all other FPV drones. Only guys who can't color grade complain. You have to color grade most footage anyway to enhance it. Most bad reviews of this drone comes from guys who are not fpv pilots. It's easier to fly than most say. Just start in N mode, fly slow and cautiously, and you'll get better. Excellent solution to those who don't want to build their own fpv.

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello. Nice to hear that. I enjoy the drone and its simplicity as well. Thanks for sharing. Cheers!

[@BM-vi2vr]

Very helpful thx!

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello. You're welcome and welcome to the channel. Cheers!

[@SgtJamesRay]

Prop wash: move forward to fly in clean air. Don't drop straight down fast without moving forward. Don't drop into your own propwash.

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Ha! Thanks for the insight. It does work this way. Really appreciate the comment. Cheers!

[@joaorodrigues-dy9rm]

Just subscribed 👌😄. I want to buy one, because of the immersive experience. Also, you ever used the motion controller?

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello and welcome to the channel! No I haven't used the motion controller but it looks like a lot of fun. You are limited to SPORT mode with the controller so no ACRO flips and tricks. This is why the new AVATA comes only with it since it has some giro/turbulence problems if you fly it too aggressively. Thanks for the comment. Cheers!

[@camdynkellett6782]

These drones are like Teslas, you crash it, it's broken. To fix it you send it off to DJI where they charge a fee to fix, take weeks to complete the repair and charge you an extremely high markup on replacement parts. These drones are great for beginners who are too lazy to learn FPV properly and just want the instant gratification of flying a high end FPV Quad, but it comes at an obscene cost... Its an incrediable piece of equipment and is arguably the best (transmission wise at least) FPV drone on the consumer market. I just wish DJI wasn't so scummy with their buisness practicies like most of other big tech.

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello. Yes it's a no crash drone 😆 and that is a mission impossible. Thanks for the comment. Cheers!

[@TuLokotron2010]

So what your saying is because we choose to not learn to build a fpv were lazy? Get off your high horse dude. Not everyone wants to spend years building one. If we can afford to pay to play why not buy one that's ready out of the box? Let folks with money enjoy their money how they want too. I got turned off from fpv BECAUSE you have to build it from scratch. Those of us with full time jobs don't have the time to be doing all that. 🤡

[@Iboxx]

Is the prop wash issue well represented in the simulator?

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello. Yes but you have to turn it on in the game settings. Cheers!

[@flyadeal5683]

Thanks for sharing man, you got a new subscriber :D, I am flying a low budget self build FPV and a Mini 2, and I feel like Santa should bring me one of these ... I am into cinematic thing and my current FPV does not bring that on the table :D

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello and welcome to the channel. Means a lot. Hope you enjoy the drone. It's amazing. Cheers!

[@RESISTAGE]

stop giving this dji drone to freestyle guys . it's obvious the are not used to this and will never contribute enough time to adjust. this drone is absolute piece of technology and one must put hours in it to be good at it.

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello. I agree. Thanks for the comment. Cheers!

[@gonzafpv2843]

You didn't try aftermarket prop with Aikon adaptor ? I being using dalrop spitfire props and instantly improve prop turbulence

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello. No I haven't retired any different propellers on this drone. Have to give them a try. Thanks for the info and welcome to the channel. Cheers!

[@tonygee3284]

Really love my DJI FPV its awesome its a beast

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello. Nice to hear that. I'm enjoying it as well. Thanks for the comment. Cheers!

[@dreacul]

I had a sick crush on this model exactly coz it's a heavy toy. Im not interested in doing acrobatics/manual and I told myself that if I wouldnt fly my planes in flight simulators close to the ground then for the same logic I wouldnt the drone either, but still the fact that is so fragile makes me give up on it coz Im short on moneys and I even wanted to buy the simple motion controller with goggles but it's too damn scary. So I think Avata is the winner for me.

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello.Yes those propeller guards are very handy. Maybe I'll get the Avata as well some time in the future. Thanks for the comment. Cheers!

[@dreacul]

@@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens Thank you for your reply and helping me in my decision making!

[@stephancobb13]

hello. i have the DJI Phantom FC40. I wanna get into FPV drones. where do u get the simulator from?

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello. There is a link in description for the LiftOff game. It's worth the money ;) Thanks for the comment. Cheers!

[@johnnysouth4982]

Have had mine for a year now no issues till a week ago got sensor failure didn't say what sensor supposedly from a full sd card in the drone?I deleted all footage on the card seems OK now but haven't flown it but once since then and was just around the yard don't have the confidence that it won't happen high up in the sky and fall like a brick any ideas sir ? I .over this drone 👌

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hmm! Interesting. Never had that happen. You can probably use the return to home function if it happens again. Maybe somebody had this issue and made a video about it. Also check the dji forums. Thanks for the comment. Cheers!

[@johnnysouth4982]

@@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens they have it just falls out of the sky some say its the sd card some say somethings unplugged but it's never landed hard or crashed I baby it can't afford a crash need the extra money for gas to get to and from work

[@nairbyad7188]

I had a sensor failure so stabilization wasn't good. i flew it anyway until one day it just freaked and crashed. argued with dji for months as they blamed me for flying in the rain. it was just a little sprinkle. they eventually did replace it. i know a fellow who uses dji drones to examine oil pipelines. he says you often have to fight to get dji to honor their warranty

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Thanks for the insight.

[@guts1277]

“the fpv experience is about” nah lmao it’s about whatever you want it to be about. you don’t need to take apart/put together your drone to be able to enjoy the hobby

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

True! Find a nice location and and go crazy 😆. Thanks for the comment. Really appreciate it. Cheers!

[@stringsattached67]

I bought mine to experience the FPV part probably won't ever go into manual mode sport modes enough for me lol

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

I totally understand. Manual is awesome by the way but seriously ==> simulator! Thanks for the comment. Cheers!

[@stringsattached67]

@@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens yeah I've been using the simulator and I'm looking to buy a second unit as a spare maybe I'll get brave enough one day . I fly helicopters and planes also so might give it a try. Thanks

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Nice! Never flown a helicopter. I have to try it. Cheers!

[@albertoparisio1]

Hi. How I can use a simulator on android phone

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello. You can't. It's only for Apple. I suggest using the Liftoff video game on your PC. It's much better but you can not play with goggles :(. Thanks for the question. Cheers!

[@albertoparisio1]

@@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens thanks a lot for the reply. But now it's possible to download the Dji Virtual Flight on the android device, it's necessary at minimum the android 9 release

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

@@albertoparisio1 Really? Thanks for the update ;)

[@albertoparisio1]

It is a pleasure. Merry Christmas and happy new year

[@matthewmesser231]

His fly like a brick thing I’m having a hard time believing based on videos I’ve seen

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello! You can definitely get good videos but compared to traditional freestyle drones it feels like a brick ;) Thanks for the comment. Cheers!

[@nairbyad7188]

not true that you need another to watch. the rule is, if you took off your goggles, could you see it? if so, you're compliant

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Hello. When I was getting the license they said that for FPV you need a spotter at all times because you are wearing goggle and are unaware of the local surrounding. If this is a rule, then I'm braking it most of the time ;) Anyway... thanks for comment. Cheers!

[@nairbyad7188]

@@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens just repeating what another was told when he asked for clarity. legislation is often vague on purpose. if i cared, i'd read it and interpret it myself. but i don't care and just enjoy the 'recreation' 🙂

[@ARStudio_fpv]

*Hi, thanks for the good video. I will be glad to see you on my channel*

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Thank you very much. Cheers!

[@familylviv7564]

🔥👍

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Thank you!

[@franciscodsmalls]

😅😊

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Cheers!

[@MindRiderFPV]

No I don’t! 😂 my 5” flies WAY better.

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

Ha! Good one. It's really not for experienced fpv flyers. Thanks for the comment. Cheers!

[@nickpatton3211]

You guys fly sport drones why even review this stop ruining it for everyboooooo

[@M1R0_Life_through_a_lens]

😉👍