Review: DJI’s FPV drone combines DJI features with the fun of a racing drone

DJI has officially entered the FPV (first-person-view) drone market. Typically, remote pilots interested in the type of immersive flight experience FPV drones provide, including the ability to maneuver through tight spaces and in close proximity to objects, all while performing aerobatics such as flips and rolls, had to also master an entirely different set of skills. Soldering, understanding how to configure an RC controller specifically for a drone, learning how frequencies work, and installing the right motors are just a few disciplines a would-be FPV pilot must undertake to create a safe and effective FPV flight system. Some people who delight in these challenges will always enjoy the process of building, but DJI is betting many more people will want to cross over to FPV with an intuitive solution, and its FPV drone is ready to fly right out of the box for $1299. As an added bonus, the system is equipped with GPS, obstacle avoidance sensors, and a Return To Home feature – ensuring that beginners will be less likely to crash or lose their drone. DJI tells us it set out to create a cinematic FPV drone and combined elements of its Mavic series with the features […]

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