Budget FPV Goggles: A Comparative Review of Popular Models.

Introduction

The article will be useful for pilots who are just starting to fly FPVvideo glasses are the best solution for flying from the first person view.

The goggles are used primarily by drone racing pilots and free-flying enthusiasts. The top contains budget options from $ 50 to $ 160. The most affordable goggles for FPV flying experience.

Separately, I would like to say about the presence of a diversity receiver in some glasses, in terms of range and picture quality it is noticeably better than the usual ones. The Diversity Receiver has two antennas and automatically switches to the best signal.

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Eachine VR-007Eachine VR-008 DuoEachine VR -009Eachine EV800KDS KYLIN VISIONUFOFPV V3Eachine Goggles OneEachine Goggles TwoEachine VR D2
Resolution480 x 272 4.3 inches480 x 272 4.3800 x 480 5 inches800 x 480 5 inches800 x 480 5 inches800 x 480 5 inches1920 x 1080 5 "1920 x 1080 5"800 x 480 5 "
Weight290 g. Gross weight250 g. Without battery258 g. Without battery401 g. Gross weight385 g. gross weight305 g without battery382 g gross weight382 g gross weight488 g gross weight
Dimensions148 x 176 x 102148 x 176 x 102168 x 158 x 105180 x 145 x 82109 x 169 x 169158 x 155 x 105250 x 200 x 190250 x 200 x 190150 x 152 x 96
Qty.channels40 Raceband40 Raceband40 Raceband40 Raceband644040 Raceband40 Raceband40 Raceband
Lens Adjustmentnonononononononoyes
Receiverconventionaldiversitycommoncommoncommondiversitycommondiversitydiversity
Autosearchyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesno
Playbacknonenonenonenonenonononoyes
Menu in Russianyesyesnononoyesnonoyes
Price50 $50 $65 $75 $100 $90 $150 $160 $ ​​95 $
Battery2 x 7.4V 800mAhs2 or s3, not includeds2 or s4, not included1s 3.7v 2000mAh built-in1s 3.7v 2000mAh 10C2s 7.4V 1600mAh2s 7.4 V 2200mAh2s 7.4V 2200mAh2s 7.4v 2200mAh
Runtime45 min. each battery--90 minutes50 minutes120 minutes60 minutes60 minutes120 minutes

Eachine VR-007 / Eachine VR-008 Duo / Eachine VR-009

Eachine VR-007 and Eachine VR-008 Duo are the most budgetary options presented in the review. The glasses have a modest screen resolution, only 480 × 272 pixels.

U EachineVR-007

Eachine VR-008 Duo has a fabric and leather lining. It is interrupted in the area of ​​the nose, because of this, light gets inside. It is necessary to additionally glue the foam rubber. Has two 40CH Raceband receivers, but does not come with a battery or charger. Two and three cell batteries with a JST connector are suitable.

Both options are equipped with bayonet antennas, it is better to change to clover ones.

Eachine VR-009 is a new model in the VR line. Differs from previous versions with a full 5-inch monitor with a resolution of 800 × 480 pixels. Also, now it is equipped with a clover antenna. The price is only 65. Eachine has tried to make the cheapest full resolution glasses. There are no more pluses.

Cons of Eachine VR-009. The receiver is ordinary. The glasses let light pass a little inside, in the area of ​​the nose. No battery included.

Eachine VR D2

Eachine VR D2 has a built-in DVR that writes video to a microSD card. Supports cards up to 64 gigabytes. Through the glasses menu, you can manage the captured video files, delete, view and rewind.

Also pleasing is the diversity of the receiver and antennae, clover and directional. Another plus is the adjustable focal length of the lens. There are also disadvantages, in the area of ​​the nose there is no lining, light passes through the hole. It is necessary to additionally glue the foam rubber. Lack of auto search for video images.

The build quality is not the best, there are no complaints about the picture.

Eachine EV800

The main feature of the Eachine EV800 is its collapsible design. The glasses can be disassembled into two parts, one of which can be used as a monitor. A tripod mount is provided at the bottom.

Built-in battery, with the ability to connect an external one. There is no lining on the glasses, the plastic presses on the face. Also, the light passes in the area of ​​the nose, it is necessary to additionally glue everything with foam rubber.

Another drawback is the lack of adjustment of the distance from the lens to the eyes.

KDS KYLIN VISION / JJRC JJPRO F01

KDS KYLIN VISION has two minuses, no lens adjustment and a normal receiver. Everything else is just pluses. Excellent build quality and sharp pictures. 64-channel receiver, speaker. The fabric lining fits snugly to the face, fits comfortably and does not let in light. The buttons on the side have different shapes, it is intuitive to press it without removing the helmet. The menu on the screen is simple and straightforward.

The battery is conveniently hidden in the compartment and closed with a lid. You can connect your own 3.7 volt batteries via the JST connector.

When flying in the city, the picture quality becomes noticeably worse.

UFOFPV V3

UFOFPV V3 are compact FPV goggles. Pros. Receiver diversity availability. Rich menu of settings and additional information. Convenient frequency search with the best RSSI.

Cons. Linear antennas. Lack of charger. The light passes through the points where the strap is attached to the goggles and around the nose. Additional work is required, with foam rubber and black electrical tape.

There are no special complaints about the quality of the picture, about the same as that of the other glasses presented here.

Eachine Goggles One / Eachine Goggles Two

Eachine Goggles One is lightweight and comfortable to wear. No light penetration into the glasses was noticed. Via micro HDMI, you can connect to your computer and fly in the simulator. Active cooling system, fan installed. The 1920 × 1080p resolution is suitable for quadcopters with HD or FullHD video transmitters, such as the DJI Phantom 3 and 4.

Cons. The main disadvantage is the bulky size of the glasses. You also cannot select a channel manually.

Eachine Goggles Two differs from Eachine Goggles One in having a diversity receiver.

Conclusion

If you have a quadcopter with an HD link, you should look towards Eachine Goggles Two. In other cases, such a resolution of the video image will not be needed. It is worth paying attention to the diversity of the receiver and lens adjustment.

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