Zenmuse xt with fpv goggles

Thermal.uas · Oct 26, 2016

Hello,
Just wondering if anyone that is flying with the Zenmuse xt has tried some fpv goggles? I am looking at doing some inspection with mine and just wanted to see if anybody is doing the same, and if so what goggles do you recommend? I was looking at purchasing the Headplays.

DesertWindAero · Oct 26, 2016

Thermal.uas said:
Hello,
Just wondering if anyone that is flying with the Zenmuse xt has tried some fpv goggles? I am looking at doing some inspection with mine and just wanted to see if anybody is doing the same, and if so what goggles do you recommend? I was looking at purchasing the Headplays.

If they are commercial inspections under Part 107, they are not allowed.

Thermal.uas · Oct 28, 2016

DesertWindAero said:
If they are commercial inspections under Part 107, they are not allowed.

Sorry not familiar with part 107. Care to elaborate?

Reaper60 · Apr 1, 2017

They are allowed under 107 if using dual operator. There are also revisions under progress currently to allow non-LOS piloting. Rumored to be released soon but we will see.

To the OP- part 107 says that you will not operate your UAS outside Line of Sight (LOS). If you have FPV goggles on you clearly cannot see the aircraft and would then Be in violation of the rules.

Bob Stekeur · Apr 7, 2017

You would need a visual observer and if your being compensated, a part 107 license. Provided you're in the USA

djkelly57 · Apr 12, 2017

I have the Glyph. Best of both worlds and legal. You can actually see line of sight even as you wear them.

Buzz In California · Jun 30, 2017

djkelly57 said:
I have the Glyph. Best of both worlds and legal. You can actually see line of sight even as you wear them.

Can you also see all the other information that is viewed on the controller screen?

The Editor · Jun 30, 2017

Reaper60 said:
They are allowed under 107 if using dual operator. There are also revisions under progress currently to allow non-LOS piloting. Rumored to be released soon but we will see.

To the OP- part 107 says that you will not operate your UAS outside Line of Sight (LOS). If you have FPV goggles on you clearly cannot see the aircraft and would then Be in violation of the rules.

The OP has not mentioned what country he operates in so he (or she) may well not be restricted or governed by Part 107 shackles.
I'm not sure why everyone assumes every post on here appertains to the United States. There is a big wide world outside of the US of A

@Thermal.uas - It would help if you offered some information as to what area (country) you are talking about. You will then get an informed opinion hopefully based on your countries specific UAS laws and regulations.
Of course if you are US based and operating commercially without a part 107 certification then you will be fed to the wolves......

Thermal.uas · Jul 17, 2017

The Editor said:
The OP has not mentioned what country he operates in so he (or she) may well not be restricted or governed by Part 107 shackles.
I'm not sure why everyone assumes every post on here appertains to the United States. There is a big wide world outside of the US of A

@Thermal.uas - It would help if you offered some information as to what area (country) you are talking about. You will then get an informed opinion hopefully based on your countries specific UAS laws and regulations.
Of course if you are US based and operating commercially without a part 107 certification then you will be fed to the wolves......

Yes sorry, to elaborate I am located in Alberta, Canada. I probably should have specified in my original post. As rules differ in each geological region. I have also found out that in my region it is ok to use fpv goggles when using a two person team one person being a visual observer for the pilot in command.

@djkelly57 I will look into The Glyph. Thanks.

bluelight.support · Jul 17, 2017

We tried

AiRScouter WD-200B

a while back - great because they allow full view with both eyes as well as screen action also - fully legal in the UK !

Bob Stekeur · Jul 18, 2017

I have the Moverio BT-300's on the way. I tried just about most googles made and didn't care for any of them including the DJI goggles. Can't wait to see how these work.

Advexure · Jul 18, 2017

Bob Stekeur said:
I have the Moverio BT-300's on the way. I tried just about most googles made and didn't care for any of them including the DJI goggles. Can't wait to see how these work.

Curious to hear your feedback on the BT-300's, we have yet to try them but we've heard positive and negative feedback from folks who use them regularly. Definitely more in the positive direction.

What were your thoughts of the DJI Goggles?

Bob Stekeur · Jul 19, 2017

I tried to like the DJI Goggles, there were just to many things I didn't like. The biggest was being to see the screen. I had to wear +4 readers to focus on the screen. You can't wear progressive glasses so with +4 readers you flip the goggles up and you can't see anything. I tried mounting the glasses in the goggles, then you couldn't hand them for someone else to use without removing the glasses. Here in Florida I'd wear the goggles with my glasses and my glasses would fog up in 2-3 minutes. Fatshark put a fan in there's. It really only works 100% with the Mavic, the Phantom 4 Pro you can only have the goggles plugged in and not the tablet unless you use the HDMI which the P4P doesn't come with and then none of the functions in the goggles work with hdmi. The headband wouldn't stay on my head. Flip the goggles up and they want to fall off. I really don't care for being out in public with the DJI goggles unless you have a spotter as people want to walk up on you and start talking. I had someone drive up on me and blow the horn. I fly under 107 so technically I can't use the DJI goggles at all. I guess I'll have to see how the BT-300's work. I think at this point I'm somewhat skeptical but I'll know this weekend.

All in all I didn't care for the DJI googles, not much better than headplays and costs twice as much. I have to admit I did like the head tracking on the mavic.

Advexure · Jul 19, 2017

Bob Stekeur said:
I tried to like the DJI Goggles, there were just to many things I didn't like. The biggest was being to see the screen. I had to wear +4 readers to focus on the screen. You can't wear progressive glasses so with +4 readers you flip the goggles up and you can't see anything. I tried mounting the glasses in the goggles, then you couldn't hand them for someone else to use without removing the glasses. Here in Florida I'd wear the goggles with my glasses and my glasses would fog up in 2-3 minutes. Fatshark put a fan in there's. It really only works 100% with the Mavic, the Phantom 4 Pro you can only have the goggles plugged in and not the tablet unless you use the HDMI which the P4P doesn't come with and then none of the functions in the goggles work with hdmi. The headband wouldn't stay on my head. Flip the goggles up and they want to fall off. I really don't care for being out in public with the DJI goggles unless you have a spotter as people want to walk up on you and start talking. I had someone drive up on me and blow the horn. I fly under 107 so technically I can't use the DJI goggles at all. I guess I'll have to see how the BT-300's work. I think at this point I'm somewhat skeptical but I'll know this weekend.

All in all I didn't care for the DJI googles, not much better than headplays and costs twice as much. I have to admit I did like the head tracking on the mavic.

Very helpful, honest information you have shared, @Bob Stekeur, that is much appreciated. We can attest to all points you have made. Interested to hear youR thoughts on the BT-300's, if you don't mind sharing some input here on the forum that would be helpful to all. I hope they serve you well. Safe flying.

mpaerial · Jul 19, 2017

Goggles have been a great addition but I don't really use them on my Inspire 2. Mainly on the Mavic and now the Spark.

I Have tried having a few different people with glasses wear them while I fly and glasses just don't seem to work that great with them. I think I saw on the Mavic forum that guys were getting a specific pair of glasses that worked best with them. Not a glasses wearer so don't know really.....

Southern Style · Sep 28, 2017

I have several FPV goggles (from the Commander's to the Eachine box goggles) that I use when flying my racing/freestyle drones around the playground. I just recently hooked up the box goggles to the Inspire 1 V2 with the Zenmues XT camera. They do work well with HDMI cable. Was able to really focus in on the view especially with the zoom capabilities. Will try to post a pic..