The Gentleman Magazine Issue 3 | June/July | Page 42

DJI Goggles: A Bird’s Eye View in Full HD
DJI, the world leader in unmanned aerial vehicle technology,
announced features and specifications for DJI Goggles, a first-
person view system that opens up the sky giving drone pilots a
seamless bird’s eye view of the world in full HD.
DJI Goggles combines a pair of large ultra-high-quality screens,
long-range and low-latency wireless connectivity, and direct
control of photo and video capture. Operators using a Mavic
Pro or Phantom 4 series drone can also access many intelligent
flight features using a touchpad on the side of the visor.
“DJI pilots deserve a first-person viewing experience with
the same quality, power, and performance they have come to
expect from our aerial platforms. We fully expect that they will
be thrilled with the fun and immersive experience of flying
with our goggles,” said Paul Pan, DJI’s Senior Product Manager.
“We have refined every element of DJI Goggles to the same
standards as our aerial platforms, and we have optimized their
connectivity to provide the most amazing drone experience
yet.”
High-Quality Optics, Low Latency Transmission
DJI Goggles use a beam splitter to display an image in front of
each eye, as well as polarization to prevent any image overlap.
This creates full HD 1920x1080 resolution per screen, providing
more than twice the amount of pixels of a typical 2K display.
Wearing the DJI Goggles is like looking at a 216” home cinema
screen placed about three meters away. Through DJI’s OcuSync
wireless transmission system, up to two pairs of DJI Goggles
can be connected to a single Mavic Pro aircraft. DJI Goggles
can receive video data directly from the drone bypassing the
controller to minimize lag. When flying with the Mavic Pro,
DJI Goggles offers both 720p at 60 fps and close range 1080p at
30 fps viewing with latency as low as 110ms.
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Fully Immersive Experience. Total Control.
A touchpad integrated into DJI Goggles makes navigating the
internal menu system simple, providing easy access to key
intelligent flight features such as ActiveTrack, TapFly, Terrain
Follow, Cinematic Mode and Tripod Mode. In Fixed Wing
Mode, DJI Goggles bring with them a whole new way to fly
the Mavic Pro. In this mode, the aircraft flies forward with
enough rotational movement to simulate realistic flight. An AR
trajectory prediction feature in Fixed Wing Mode makes using
this mode much safer in complex environments.
Head Tracking, a feature on DJI Goggles, allows operators
using a Mavic Pro or Phantom 4 series aircraft to use head
movements to control both aircraft yaw and camera tilt.
Turning your head is like moving the control sticks – turn
left, or right to yaw left or right, and straighten your head to
stop the turn. Another option is using DJI Goggles to control
the gimbal exclusively, while the aircraft operator maintains
control of the aircraft with the master controller. Combined
with Fixed Wing Mode, you can use your head to control the
Mavic Pro for an immersive flight experience.
Operators should always follow local regulations for FPV
flight, and it is recommended to use a spotter to help monitor
the surrounding airspace.
Ergonomic Design with Comfort in Mind
A stable headband design balances and spreads the weight DJI
Goggles around the head, minimizing pressure on the face and
maximizing comfort. DJI Goggles allows the operator to flick
between third person view and FPV in a matter of seconds.
Operators can even wear glasses inside and quit FPV mode
instantly by flipping the visor up so they can see the aircraft and
their surroundings. The screen and headband can be detached
for ease of portability and storage.