A lot of FPV goggles have become available over the past year, including four different models from Fat Shark that are now available on the Flite Test Store. We wanted to share an overview of each different product to help you make an educated decision on which goggles will be a positive and successful investment for you.
The four Fat Shark models are:
- Teleporter V5 – Quality goggle for the price
- Attitude V3 – On the middle to upper end of the price range
- Dominator V3 – On the middle to upper end of the price range
- Dominator HD2 – Upper end of the price range
As you go up in price, you can expect to add the following features in this order:
Resolution
Just like regular display screen monitors, a higher resolution generally means a better picture. However, with the limitation in FPV camera resolution, you may not see as clear a picture as you want.
Field of View (FOV)
Generally, the bigger the FOV, the more immersive your picture will be. If it’s 35 degree, then the edges of the screen are at a 35 degree angle from the center point of your eyes.
Video Recording – Built-in DVR
Some goggles give you the ability to record your flight on a Micro SD card. Some models even allow you to play back footage on the goggles. This is helpful for crashes, since you can rewind and find out where you landed. You can also get an external DVR.
Head Tracking
This receiver allows you to bind the on-board camera motion to the pilot’s head motion so that the camera moves around accurately and smoothly as the pilots move their heads. This creates an even more immersive FPV experience, considerably increases the field of view and gives you a safer flight.
Inter-pupillary Distance (IPD)
This is the distance between the center of your pupils. Having adjustable IPD he.ps both eye pupils to be positioned within the exit pupils of the viewing system.
Receiver Diversity
Diversity means that there are more than one video receiver in the system. The diversity will automatically choose the best reception, giving you the best possible video link. Each receiver has its own antenna that can be pointing at a different angle or a different type of antenna with different gains.
Overview of goggle features:
- Good entry level goggle
- Comes with 5.8 Ghz receiver module
- Includes all standard Fat Shark features
- No DVR, no diversity, no IPD controls
- Has goggle eye cups
- Comes with replaceable 5.8 Ghz receiver module
- Includes IPD controls
- Has full face mask with padded insert
- Includes ventilation fan to prevent goggles from fogging up
- No DVR, no diversity
- Does not come with receiver module
- Includes DVR, diversity and IPD controls
- Includes ventilation fan to prevent goggles from fogging up
- High-res 16x9 aspect ratio screens
- Has full face mask with padded insert
- Does not come with receiver module
- Widest field of view (50 degrees)
- 800 by 600 resolution 4x3 aspect ratio screens
- Includes DVR, diversity and IPD controls
- Includes ventilation fan to prevent goggles from fogging up
- Has full face mask with padded insert
What goggles do you use? Tell us why you like them!
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