DJI Goggles 3 and Avata 2 have improved features, but DJI is criticized for delaying support and only selling the kit with a remote
Questions to inspire discussion
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What are the improvements in DJI Goggles 3 and Avata 2?
—The DJI Goggles 3 has FCC mode, boost mode for defogging fan, and GPS for tracking the operator's location. The Avata 2 has improved features and better performance compared to its predecessor.
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Is DJI criticized for delaying support and only selling the kit with a remote?
—Yes, DJI is criticized for delaying support for new goggles to boost sales and for only selling the kit with a remote, which is seen as a ripoff compared to other options on the market.
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Are there any downsides to the DJI Goggles 3 and Avata 2?
—The only downsides are the lack of toughness in the Avata 2 and the battery placement on the Goggles 3, but overall they have improved features and are better in almost every way compared to their predecessors.
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What are the limitations of the DJI Goggles and Avata 2?
—The DJI Goggles have a tight fit, non-removable antennas, and limited compatibility with certain drones. The Avata 2 has speed limitations in Europe and lacks evidence for Drone Tweaks.
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What are the potential business decisions driving DJI's actions?
—DJI's potential business decisions include delaying support for new goggles to boost sales, leaving some users with incompatible equipment, and being criticized for various issues with their products.
Key Insights
- 📡 DJI could have gotten in trouble for the Goggles 2 with the removable antennas because they should never have been removable.
- 📷 The new drone is better in every way than the previous model, except for its lack of strength and durability.
- 📡 The Avata 2 has four antennas, twice as many as the avat 1, which has contributed to the improved range of the system.
- 🤔 I don't quite understand the price drop, I'm intrigued why the price drop I think something there's nothing that doesn't add up.
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Clips
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00:00 🔍 The DJI Goggles 3 has FCC mode available, the Avat 2 FCC hack is not intentional blocking by DJI, and the speaker discusses the tear down of DJI goggles and the design of the avata drone.
- The speaker discusses the reassembly of the DJI Goggles, the availability of an FCC hack for the Avat 2 in CE regions, and the testing of a charged app that unlocks auto channels and forces the RF output to full power.
- DJI Goggles ham files should work, but it's not intentional blocking by DJI, and the FCC mode and ham are not hacks but sanctioned modifications by the manufacturer.
- The DJI Goggles 3 has FCC mode available, the antennas are not removable, and there is no remote ID module, but it has a boost mode for the defogging fan and GPS for tracking the operator's location.
- The speaker discusses the tear down of DJI goggles and the design of the avata drone, highlighting the lack of consideration for left-handed users in the remote control design.
- The DJI drone is lighter and has some improvements, but it is not as strong as the previous model and may not be as repairable for users, although it flies well and has no other downsides.
- The speaker is interested in a CNC bottom plate and asks if Ken has bumpers available for purchase on his Etsy store.
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21:26 🔍 The new DJI Goggles offer additional shock absorption, have a smaller field of view, and may not have 03 support due to DJI's marketing strategy, with potential for older drone compatibility and business decisions driving DJI's actions.
- Ken has bumpers for the Drone that offer protection and are available on Etsy for 27 quid in the UK.
- The new DJI Goggles offer additional shock absorption and have a smaller field of view, and the remote controller now only connects to the goggles, not the drone.
- The DJI Goggles are comfortable and have non-removable antennas, currently only compatible with certain drones, and may not have 03 support due to DJI's marketing strategy.
- The speaker discusses the likelihood of DJI Goggles 2 and Integra getting support for the Avata 2, the potential for older drone compatibility, and the business decisions driving DJI's actions.
- The speaker discusses the 2D and 3D modes of the DJI Goggles, the pass through feature, and the field of view, and speculates that DJI may be intentionally zooming in on the cameras.
- The speaker admits to being wrong about the DJI Goggles and acknowledges that they are not completely useless.
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34:04 🔍 The DJI Goggles may not have a working FCC hack, but there are reports of success with test firmware, and the Avata 2 FCC hack is expected to be released in Q3 or Q4, with the main improvement being the addition of more antennas for increased range.
- FCC hack for DJI Goggles may not be working, but there are sporadic reports of success with test firmware.
- The DJI Goggles have built-in GPS and do not require a phone for remote ID, and the release of the Avata 2 FCC hack is likely to be in Q3 or Q4.
- The DJI Goggles 04 is not a dramatic improvement over 03, with the main change being the addition of more antennas to increase range, but the overall system and chipset remain largely the same.
- The speaker discusses the limitations of the Ava 2 speed in Europe and the lack of speed limit in Acro mode, as well as the FCC hack status and the lack of evidence for Drone Tweaks.
- Speed is limited to 19 m/s in normal mode, but not in Acro mode, and there is no way to limit speed in Acro mode.
- It is not possible to throttle the DJI Goggles on the fly, and there are limitations on motor speed and power in Acro mode.
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45:35 🔍 DJI Goggles 3 has workarounds for FCC regulations, Goggles 2 can match field of view, Integras are better, and there are possibilities for removing speed limits in Europe using FCC hack.
- DJI is required to comply with laws regarding non-removable antennas, limited RF power, and limited speeds, and it's not their fault, but there are workarounds for FCC regulations.
- The DJI Goggles 3 are not necessary for FPV as the Goggles 2 can be adjusted to have the same field of view, and the Integras are a better deal when they get support.
- The speaker tested the DJI Goggles in windy conditions and discussed the possibility of removing the max speed limit in Europe using the FCC hack.
- The speaker discusses the functionality of pass through mode on the DJI Goggles, noting that it stops recording OSD elements but continues to record the video feed, and also mentions the difficulty of accessing the SD card slot.
- The DJI Goggles have a tight fit, with six antennas and a proximity sensor in the front.
- The DJI Goggles 3 has a complex antenna layout, with various antennas for Wi-Fi, GPS, and SDR, as well as internal components for head tracking and mode changing, and the RF power output is capable of 33 dbm in FCC.
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01:11:05 👀 The DJI Goggles 3 have limited upgrades and challenges with antenna modification, uncertain compatibility with Vista system, and a cropped and zoomed-in field of view causing discomfort.
- DJI Goggles have a lot of glue on the antenna connectors, making it challenging to modify them, and there is uncertainty about the compatibility with the Vista system.
- The speaker demonstrates the menu system and field of view of the DJI Action 2 camera.
- The field of view on the camera in the DJI Goggles is very cropped and zoomed in, making it difficult to use and causing discomfort.
- The speaker struggles with adjusting the field of view and zoom on their recording software.
- The DJI Goggles 3 offer minimal upgrades and are not worth getting if you already have the Goggles 2 or V2, as they offer little in terms of range, penetration, and latency improvements.
- The new DJI Goggles have a new RF chipset with a 60 megabit feature, better fit than the Goggles 2, and the FCC hack is not easy to do.
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01:34:10 🔍 DJI Goggles 3 and Avata 2 have improved features, but DJI is criticized for delaying support and only selling the kit with a remote.
- DJI Goggles 3 will be compatible with the DJI soft fit phone, priced under $500, and are more comfortable and have better face fit than the DJI Integra goggles.
- The speaker discusses the price drop of the DJI Goggles and criticizes DJI for various issues with their products.
- DJI is delaying support for new goggles to boost sales, but it may leave some users with incompatible equipment.
- The DJI Goggles 3 and Avata 2 have improved features and are better in almost every way compared to their predecessors, with the only downsides being the lack of toughness in the Avata 2 and the battery placement on the Goggles 3.
- DJI is criticized for only selling the kit with a remote, which is seen as a ripoff compared to other options on the market.
- The speaker discusses the potential compatibility of the DJI Goggles 3 with the audience mod and the ability to zoom out the field of view to match the Goggles 2.
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01:46:16 👓 DJI Goggles have a new wired shearing live feed mode, influencers are not transparent, and there's a new mode for live view sharing and OTG connection in the manual.
- The DJI Goggles have a wired connection mode that is not for updating firmware, and DJI is being clever with their wording about the bands and the optics look really good.
- DJI Goggles have a mode called wired shearing live feed, which is not available in Goggles 2, and it works well without needing to be enabled in the fly app.
- Influencers are not being transparent about the DJI Goggles and there is a new mode that may be a wired audience mode, but it's unclear what it is and how it works.
- The speaker demonstrates how to connect the DJI Goggles to a computer using a fast charging cable and discusses the use of an OTG dongle.
- The speaker discusses connecting the DJI Goggles to a computer and troubleshooting potential issues with USB connections.
- The DJI Goggles 3 manual reveals a new mode for live view sharing and OTG connection, possibly for Apple devices, and it seems to be an upgrade for Max or something similar.
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02:05:44 🔍 The speaker discusses DJI Goggles 3, Avata 2 FCC hack status, iFlight Mac 5 sport bind and fly race quad, HD conversion of a quad, interference issues, performance testing, new webcam with auto-tracking features, AI camera features, potential compatibility with DJI Goggles 3, and gratitude for support.
- The speaker discusses dismantling the DJI Goggles, the DJI Avata 2 FCC hack status, and the iFlight Mac 5 sport bind and fly race quad.
- The speaker discusses the weight and performance of the DJI Goggles 3, as well as their experience flying it and dealing with interference issues.
- The speaker discusses the HD conversion of a quad, experiencing interference with the HD0 goggles, and overall positive experience flying the quad on 6S.
- The speaker discusses the performance of the DJI Goggles, the Avat drone, and potential interference issues during flight testing.
- The speaker tests out a new webcam with auto-tracking features and discusses its performance compared to a DSLR camera.
- The speaker discusses the features of the new AI camera, the potential compatibility of the DJI Goggles 3 with the Avat 2, and the release of a video breakdown, as well as expressing gratitude for the support received.
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Duration: 2:41:32
Publication Date: 2024-05-15T10:32:28Z
WatchUrl:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWb-4PGFZwg
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