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DJI TECH COMES TO THIRD-PARTY FPV AIRCRAFT

and lightest 4K digital-video transmission solution available for FPV drone users. It offers a maximum transmission distance of 10km with 20ms latency. The Pro version’s dual-antenna design improves the transmission distance to 15km, with latency of 15ms. It also automatically selects the most stable frequency to ensure there is no signal drop. The O4 Air Unit Series uses H.265 encoding, supporting transmission at 1080p/200fps regardless of flight speed or environment. Rock Steady stabilisation allows smooth

If you want to bring DJI’s transmission, camera and control know-how to boost your own FPV drone, the new O4 Air Unit lets you do just that. It’s a lightweight digital video transmitter with impressive range, ultra-low latency and crisp video from its camera’s 1/2-inch image sensor. Although the transmission tops out at 4K/60p, the sensor is capable of recording 4K in 120fps. It also supports 10-bit D-Log M colour mode for wide dynamic range, and a 155° ultra-wide field of view. The O4 Air Unit is the smallest

video and it is compatible with Gyroflow software for offline post-stabilisation. Both models support Canvas Mode and Betaflight OSD to customise real-time data and layout on the goggles’ screen, enhancing flight control. The unit is compatible with DJI Avata 2’s ND Filters Set, and there is a micro SD card slot which offers expanded storage. The O4 Air Unit Series is compatible with DJI’s Goggles 2, 3, N3 and Integra, and FPV Remote Controller 2 and 3. The standard unit is £99/$109; the Pro version is £209/$229.

“The O4 Air Unit Pro’s dual- antenna design improves the transmission distance to 15km offering latency of 15ms”

FLIPPING WONDERFUL! The new DJI Flip is the Chinese brand’s HDR video is recorded in 4K/60p while super slow-motion can be

first drone to feature foldable, full- coverage propeller guards for safety. It’s a new series of all-in-one vlog camera drones which weigh just under 249g, so don’t require certification to fly. It’s equipped with a 49-megapixel, 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor that captures 4K video and stills, and combines the flying ease of the cheaper Neo with the camera quality of the advanced Mini. The palm-sized unit doesn’t need a separate controller. The Mode button offers a choice of six different intelligent shooting modes; Dronie, Circle, Rocket, Spotlight, Helix and Boomerang, while AI subject tracking keeps subjects in the frame. The camera features dual native ISO, a fast f/1.7 aperture lens and up to 4x zoom. DJI’s next-gen Smart Photo technology combines HDR imaging and scene recognition for automatic image enhancement.

recorded at 4K/100fps in 10-bit D-Log M colour mode. The 4:3 aspect ratio sensor provides enough space for vertical crops while maintaining a 2.7K resolution; ideal for social media. There are four hyper-lapse options to capture time-lapse footage at up to 4K horizontally or 2.7K vertically. Panorama mode supports 180°, wide angle, vertical and sphere panoramic photos with different Focus Track options for moving subjects. The Flip offers up to 31 minutes of flight time, while 3D infrared sensing supports automatic braking to avoid crashes, even at night. The £369/$439 Flip kit comes with the RC-N3 controller, but the RC2 remote, the DJI Fly app or voice control can also be used. The O4 video transmission supports up to 13km of 1080p/60fps video transmission.

FOLD-OUT FUN The DJI Flip is a selfie drone that looks like no other when folded, but packs a 4K camera on board

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