Goggles N3 Let You Fly the Neo FPV—Without Breaking the Bank

DJI just released the Goggles N3, its most inexpensive FPV goggles yet at $229. Right now, the N3 goggles are compatible with both the Neo and the Avata 2.

When the Neo first came out, the cheapest goggles you could pair it with were the DJI Goggles 3—which cost $499. Given that the Neo only costs $199, that price tag was potentially prohibitive for people who bought the Neo.

But now you can fly the Neo FPV for under $500. And for $99 more, you can add the RC Motion 3, DJI’s newest hand-motion remote control.

The DJI Goggles N3

About the DJI Goggles N3

The Goggles N3 are DJI’s most affordable option yet for flying FPV.

Even though they’re priced lower than DJI’s other FPV goggles, they’re still quite good, coming with DJI’s O4 transmission system—its most recent version of OcuSync—and a 1080p LCD screen.

Here are the main specs for the DJI Goggles N3:

• Display. 1080p LCD screen with 16:9 aspect ratio
• Video transmission. DJI O4 system with 1080p/60fps live feed
• Field of view (FOV). 54°
• Refresh rate: Up to 60Hz
• Battery. Integrated in headband, 2.7 hours battery life per full charge
• Latency. 31ms minimum
• Transmission range and bitrate. 8 miles (13 km) / 60 60Mbps

Five Standout Features of the Goggles N3

Here are five features that really stand out with the new Goggles N3:

1. Room to Wear Glasses

The Goggles N3 have a spacious interior, letting you comfortably wear prescription glasses without needing to remove or adjust them. Its robust, built-in headband evenly distributes weight, including the integrated battery, for a balanced and comfortable fit during long sessions.

2. One Tap Defogging

The DJI Goggles N3 come with a built-in defogging system. A quick tap activates an internal fan to eliminate condensation, ensuring a consistently clear view regardless of temperature or humidity conditions.

3. Enhanced Shareability

One of the standout features of the DJI Goggles N3 is its enhanced shareability. By connecting the goggles to a smartphone with a USB-C cable, users can display a live feed through the DJI Fly app, enabling friends and family to enjoy the pilot’s-eye view in real time.

4. Head Tracking

The DJI Goggles N3 come equipped with head tracking, an intuitive control method that lets you control the drone’s camera gimbal just by moving your head while wearing the goggles. As you turn your head left or right, up or down, the drone’s camera follows these movements, mimicking your perspective.

5. AR Cursor Control

AR stands for Augmented Reality, and in this context, it refers to overlaying digital information on top of the live video feed from the drone (see below). The AR cursor appears as a virtual pointer in your field of view, which you can control using the RC Motion 3 controller. This cursor allows you to navigate menus, adjust settings, and interact with various on-screen elements without having to remove the goggles.

Combining the Goggles N3 and the RC Motion 3

Thinking about adding the RC Motion 3 to your FPV goggles?

DJI’s Motion controllers let you fly with simple hand gestures, making flying more immersive and intuitive by allowing you to flick your wrist or tilt your head to control the drone.

Here’s what’s possible when you combine the Goggles N3 with the RC Motion 3 for flying the Neo:

• Fully immersive flying. The combination enables a fully immersive FPV (First Person View) experience.
• Intuitive gimbal control. Head tracking in the goggles can be used to control the drone’s gimbal movement, allowing for intuitive camera control.
• More intuitive controls. The RC Motion 3’s controls become even more intuitive as you can see exactly what the drone sees in real-time through the goggles.
• Direct settings access. You can access and adjust camera settings and flight modes directly through the goggles’ interface using the RC Motion 3’s controls.
• Precise point-to-fly. The setup allows for a more precise “point-to-fly” control, as your hand movements with the RC Motion 3 correspond directly to what you see in the goggles.

Learn more about the DJI Goggles N3.