After years of patient waiting, DJI has finally unveiled the new spiritual successor to the DJI Digital FPV System. Introducing the DJI O3 Air Unit, an all-new digital camera and digital transmission system designed specifically for custom-build FPV pilots. Let’s dive in and see what it's all about.
Say Hello to DJI O3 Air
The latest innovative product to come out of DJI’s FPV division, the DJI O3 Air Unit is the culmination of a variety of different industry-leading technologies mashed into one to create the ultimate digital FPV video transmission system.
The DJI O3 Air Unit is made up of two main components: a 4K camera module and a transmission module powered by DJI O3+ transmission. Let’s take a look and see what each component delivers.
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DJI O3 Air: Camera Specs
The crown jewel of the DJI O3 Air Unit is its new 4K/60fps camera that’s designed specifically to help you capture the thrill of FPV flying. The O3 Air camera features a 1/1.7” camera sensor that records D-Cinelike video in 4K/60fps or up to 1080p/120fps for super slo-motion recording. All of this through a superwide 155° lens that captures more in every shot.
We’ll let you in on a little secret, this is the exact same camera sensor featured on the DJI Avata released earlier in 2022. This means that you can now experience DJI’s flagship FPV camera performance on a non-DJI drone. How sweet is that?! This means that the DJI O3 Air Unit camera is also compatible with the DJI Avata ND Filters, allowing pilots to gain greater control over camera exposure.
HD Transmission
Unlike traditional FPV video transmission systems which depend on analogue transmission for low latency, DJI O3 Air Unit delivers digital video transmission via DJI’s O3+ transmission technology.
O3+ (OcuSync 3.0+) is a powerful transmission protocol that enables the O3 Air Unit to transmit 1080p/100fps video with latency of just 30ms. O3+ does so by auto-switching between 2.4 and 5.8GHz frequncuy bands to deliver the best transmission possible. What’s more is O3+ supports video transmission up to 10 KM away depending on your flying environment and is the same technology found in all of DJI’s most popular drones including the DJI Mavic 3 and DJI Avata.
This means that pilots can now bring ultra low-latency digital video transmission to their custom FPV drones and quadcopters and safely rely on a solid transmission signal with higher video quality than analogue transmission solutions.
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Which FPV Goggles are Compatible with DJI O3 Air Unit?
Of course, just like any other FPV transmission system, you’ll FPV goggles to take full advantage of the O3 Air Unit’s full potential. Currently, DJI O3 Air is compatible with both DJI FPV Goggles V2 and the newer DJI Goggles 2.
Unfortunately, third-party FPV Goggles are not compatible with the DJI O3 Air Unit at this stage as the transmitter requires DJI goggles to pair and transmit properly.
DJI FPV Goggles V2
First introduced alongside the revolutionary DJI FPV drone in mid 2021, the DJI FPV Goggles V2 are tough, durable, and ready to fly. With built-in 810p displays, 110 minutes of battery life and most importantly, support for DJI O3, these FPV Goggles have been trusted by pilots in the FPV community since launch.
DJI Goggles 2
The follow up to the success of the DJI FPV Goggles V2, the DJI Goggles 2 were launched alongside the DJI Avata drone in 2022 and feature a lighter, more compact design. These goggles feature upgraded 1080p micro-OLED displays with more vivid colours and built-in adjustable diopters to improve accessibility for pilots.
Want to learn more about the DJI Goggles 2? Check out our product overview here.
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Where to Buy DJI O3 Air Unit in Australia
As as specialised DJI product, the DJI O3 Air Unit is less accessible than traditional DJI releases. This means that the O3 Air Unit will likely not be readily available at your local tech retailer. Fret not, the DJI O3 Air Unit is available for purchase in-store and online at D1 Store Australia. Visit one of our eight locations around Australia for expert product advice or shop online for free shipping within Australia for purchases over $99.
Bring the incredible power of DJI camera and video transmission technology to your FPV drone builds with the new DJI O3 Air Unit, the spiritual successor to the fan-favourite DJI FPV Air Unit. Sporting a 4K/60fps video camera, the O3 Air Unit delivers jaw-dropping footage that traditional FPV drone cameras simply can’t compete with.
But that’s not all, with the Air Unit’s O3+ video transmission, you can securely transmit to compatible FPV goggles from up to 10 KM away. Pair the DJI O3 Air Unit with your drone for the ultimate FPV experience today.
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Shop with Confidence
The DJI O3 Air Unit is available now in-store and online at D1 Store! Purchase online and receive free shipping in Australia for all orders over $99!
Shop with D1 Store and experience local support, service and the best prices. We've got convenient locations around Australia where you can see and experience the products first hand.
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