DJI FPV

The DJI FPV is a first‑person‑view racing drone produced by the Chinese technology company DJI. First announced at the 2020 DJI Airworks conference and released to the consumer market in spring 2021, the aircraft marked DJI’s entry into the fast‑growing FPV segment, which had previously been dominated by niche hobbyist brands. Built around a 250‑mm frame, the FPV combines DJI’s proprietary flight controller, OcuSync 3.0 transmission system and a chassis with a 1440‑pixel HD camera capable of 120 fps video. Key features include three selectable flight modes—Normal, Manual and Sport—allowing pilots to transition from stable, GPS‑assisted flight to fully unlocked, high‑speed maneuvering. The drone’s built‑in obstacle‑sensing sensors provide forward and downward avoidance in Normal mode, while its low‑latency 5‑Ghz video link delivers a 140‑millisecond end‑to‑end delay, crucial for racing experiences. By integrating stabilization technology with a racing‑oriented design, the DJI FPV has broadened accessibility to first‑person‑view flying, encouraging new users to adopt FPV techniques and inspiring manufacturers to elevate performance standards across the UAV industry. Its popularity has spurred the growth of organized drone racing leagues worldwide and demonstrated that sophisticated vision‑based navigation can be delivered in a lightweight, affordable package, paving the way for future consumer‑grade autonomous aerial platforms.