![]() ![]() ![]() These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Not sure if the partnership has anything to do with those events, anyway it’s great for the community as there will be more options to choose from. Both times Caddx threatened to lock out 3rd party cameras by implementing encryption but caused backlash from the community (although encryption was never implemented and those cameras were never blocked). In late 2020, Runcam released the Racer 4, and in early 2021, the Runcam MIPI, both support the DJI FPV system. It’s quite bulky and heavy and therefore it’s not the most popular choice for FPV drones.įew months later, Caddx partnered with DJI and released the much smaller and lighter Vista VTX, Nebula Nano and Nebula Pro cameras. If you are not familiar with DJI FPV System eco-system and history, here’s a very brief introduction.ĭJI only offers the full size FPV Air Unit (with camera) when it was first released. Update (5th Oct 2021): Runcam released their version of the Vista, Runcam Link, along with a new camera, the Phoenix HD. I’ve been told the Runcam MIPI will continue to work, and hopefully more cameras for the DJI FPV system will be made available in the future. Yes, Runcam will be selling the Vista and Nebula Pro too, but they will be under different names most likely. I just can't see why, unless your goal was hardcore racing, why you would do anything else at this point in time.Hopefully in the future there will be more options when it comes to camera and VTX for the DJI FPV system. DJI wins in every other conceivable category, I mean hell, a solid set of analog goggles is going to run you the same if not slightly more than the DJI goggles, and than you still have to buy the sharkbite unit, which is another $250-300? Iirc. But hands down, from my own experience so far, unless you're goal is to compete at the absolute top of the racing scene and ever millisecond counts. (the old nebula nano)Īnd I want to clarify, I'm not some DJI fan boy, actually, I hope they get overtaken, because I see the whole "we want to be the apple of FPV" route they're trying to take and not a fan. When I started in on this journey last year I flew both analog with the best possible gear and a DJI system, and the difference was just so staggering, and even the new sharkbite stuff, the HD zero stuff, their best equipment is just about on par with the worst possible camera for DJI, which isn't even in production anymore to my knowledge. At least right this instant its the best option, the image quality and feature sets available absolute blow everything else out of the water, and the main point of contention the other camps have is latency, and in low latency mode with a high speed control link like ghost I can tell you it's plenty quick enough. From what I've seen, the Sharkbyte and HDZero teams have been very responsive and embedded in the FPV community, so if something needs improving or fixing, it'll likely be done. There are sensible feature requests that have been ignored since the Air was first launched, many of which would be relatively simple for DJI to implement such as some basic and necessary OSD fixes (some of which are absolute bugbears for me). There will likely be more specialised VTXs and cameras for specific use-cases.ĭJI treats its customers with absolute contempt. HDZero is a more open ecosystem, so over time you'll have far more choices for cameras, goggles, and other components. New revision of HDZero released in future? Just replace the receiver (which should be backwards compatible), then new VTX on any new quad builds (or your old ones too. Better new camera released? Upgrade it without having to replace anything else. Damage your camera? Replace it for around $30-45. Once you've emptied your wallet on the goggles, many of the other components in the HDZero system are relatively cheap, and will likely only get cheaper over time. You cannot repurpose your DJI goggles for HDZero. The most expensive component, the goggles, will be good for multiple revisions of the HDZero technology. It is day-and-night better than the first version of sharkbyte. The reasons that I would consider HDZero now are: I like DJI, mostly, and its reliability and image quality is unarguably outstanding. It's not because HDZero is better overall. So, you could say I'm very bought into the DJI ecosystem.īUT, if I was starting out right now, I would seriously consider HDZero. I have only one analog quad (my tiny whoop). For context, I've got two DJI goggles, 3 air units, and a vista. I'd like to give you a contrarian opinion to consider. ![]()
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