
There is no obstacle detection and no help hovering in place.
DJI FPV TOP SPEED MANUAL
In Manual mode, you're pretty much on your own, although by default it starts with an attitude limit that can be turned off. Switching to Sport mode lets you fly at up to 60 mph, but the front obstacle detection is shut off. Cameras on the bottom can keep the drone hovering in place without your help, while more on the front will slow you down as you approach obstacles. Normal mode is the closest to flying something like DJI's Air 2 or Mini 2 camera drones. The FPV has three flight modes - Normal, Sport and Manual - with varying degrees of automated assistance. It's typical for an FPV drone to only last five to 10 minutes in the air. Still, I didn't have any problems getting past the 10-minute mark in Sport mode, which is about the best you can do. DJI says it will last up to 20 minutes, but that's going to depend on how aggressively you're flying. The large battery is integrated into the frame and securely clips in. It's sturdier than DJI's other drones, too, which helps if you get a little too close to a tree, building or other obstacles. Trying to lower that bar, DJI made some of the FPV's parts easily replaceable, specifically the landing gear, the plastic top shell (an extra is included), the gimbal and the propellers. If you've ever built your own racing drone, you're likely good to repair damage from crashes. It also means one small control slip-up could take you out of the sky and empty your wallet.

DJI FPV TOP SPEED ZIP
It really does feel like you're in the pilot's seat of an aircraft as you soar through the air or zip above the ground at speeds up to 87 mph (140 kph). If you've never flown using an FPV headset, it can be simultaneously thrilling and terrifying, with a little bit of nausea thrown in for good measure (at least for me).

The FPV has obstacle detection to help beginners. Even the prebuilt drones this size usually require some setup. That's unusual for the category, which is still mainly a DIY situation. That means out of the box you have everything you need for FPV flying and, with the exception of a firmware update, it's also ready to fly. In the box for $1,299 (£1,249, AU$2,099) you'll get the FPV drone, DJI's FPV Goggles V2, a new gaming-style controller and a single battery.
