A DJI FPV drone appears to be readying itself for take-off. We’ve rounded up the latest rumors to help build a picture of what we can expect.
Is DJI really to release another new drone so soon after the DJI Mini 2? Surprisingly, the rumors suggest it might be planning to do just that, with a new DJI FPV drone seemingly cleared for an imminent take-off after a string of leaks. Rumors about a DJI FPV (First Person View) drone started back in late 2019, when DJI released its Digital FPV System for adding a high-quality FPV system to existing racing drones. While DJI drones have traditionally focused on aerial filmmaking, it wouldn’t be a huge stretch to see it build a fast, agile drone that works with its low-latency transmission kit. So what kind of specs could the DJI FPV drone have and what is it expected to look like? The leaked images so far suggest a departure from recent drones like the DJI Mini 2, though it’s also expected to pack a powerful camera that could see it appeal to filmmakers as much as drone racing fans. Here are all the DJI FPV rumors we’ve seen so far, plus our thoughts on how it’s shaping up… So far, there hasn’t been a precise release date rumored for the DJI FPV drone or any sign of an event invite. The biggest hint has come from regular DJI leaker @OsitaLV on Twitter – on December 2, they posted a listed of possible specs for the drone, which finished with the line “will it come online in a month? Let’s see.” That’s pretty vague, but the amount of leaked images, which appear to include an early prototype of the DJI FPV Combo bundle’s packaging, support the idea that a launch could well happen in that timeframe. A December launch now seems unlikely, so perhaps the CES show (which takes place between January 11-14) could be a possible virtual location for the unveiling. A 2020 launch isn’t impossible – with DJI’s VP of Policy and Legal Affairs Brendan Schulman seemingly hinting in an October tweet there might be room this year for another launch – but an unveiling in early 2021 seems more likely. How much will the DJI FPV drone cost? There haven’t been any rumors on pricing yet and, given this would be a brand new category for DJI, there’s no real existing guide for a ballpark price. It’s fair to say it probably won’t come cheap though – currently, the DJI FPV Experience Combo (which includes the DJI Goggles, Antennas, Air Unit (with camera) and cables needed) costs $819 / £809 / AU$1,299, and that’s without the drone.
