Best Drones For VR Headsets

Drones are the masters at getting incredible aerial shots. And mixing VR (Virtual Reality) with drones you can get an amazing first-person flight. But if you don’t have any experience with flying in VR and which drones to get, it can be a little tricky.

The first question is asked a lot, what is a VR drone and what is an FPV drone and how are they different from standard drones? VR drones are unmanned aerial vehicles with cameras that allow the user to put themselves in the eyes of the drone and enjoy, with FPV glasses, the views of the drone are in real-time. It generates a visual sensation similar to flying.

Drones today represent a market close to 15 billion dollars and have had an exponential growth due to the applicability of this equipment in many areas and tasks that previously seemed impossible to replace. You should keep in mind that currently the United States Department of Defense, as well as many other agencies worldwide, have limited conditions and only allow drones in open and legal spaces.

Flying a drone in VR is handled the same as a normal non-VR drone, and its main difference is the use of the VR goggles that let you have a first-person aerial view of the places that your drone flies over. Thanks to VR goggles you can insert the smartphone inside and immerse yourself in the flight in first person.

In this article, I have decided to review the best drones to get for beginners and more experienced flyers for VR (Virtual Reality).

First of all, you must be clear about what you want if it is a leisure drone or you are looking for a semi-professional one, whose shots are more professional.

Drones are constantly developing, it is difficult to establish what is expensive and what is cheap. However, some drones have high, but reasonable prices, while other “cheap” drones have fewer parts and functions than “expensive” ones.

DJI Phantom 4

DJI Phantom 4 is an amazing drone with a camera incorporated, it supports VR flight, it takes stunning photos and allows you to easily share them live on social media. Thanks to the 5 optical sensors, Phantom can see the obstacles and stop or evade them as appropriate

The new “sports” mode will make the drone move at more than 70 km / h, high-speed fun

The camera is equipped with a 20-inch 1-inch sensor capable of recording video in 4K and 60 fps can take pictures in a burst at 14 fps and photos in RAW format. The FlightAutonomy system includes 5 visual sensors to detect obstacles in 2 directions and a frontal anti-collision system. Choosing a titanium alloy and a magnesium alloy increases the rigidity of the body and reduces the weight.

Parrot Bebop 2

Parrot Bebop 2, the Parrot is a low-budget drone. Without a doubt, the first Bebop was interesting, but its successor, the Bebop 2 is a considerable improvement.

It is not intended to be a professional-level photographic drone, but it does have a much more suitable camera to take good photos and record good videos, apart from being compatible with first-person vision.

The Bebop 2 is the first camera drone in the 500g category to boast an impressive 25 minutes of flight time. Its 7 stabilizing sensors let you fly with complete peace of mind and maximum stability both indoors and outdoors. You are able to stream your live HD video to the FPV Kit’s Parrot CockpitGlasses for a chance to experience your flight in real-time and VR. With its built-in rechargeable battery and GPS mean you’ll never get lost or lose power.

DJI Mavic Pro

DJI Mavic Pro is the improved version of the DJI Mavic Air. It delivers great quality and sharp videos. It also comes with a gimbal-stabilized Hasselblad camera that delivers a great smooth video. Pictures are brighter, sharper and more detailed than the Mavic

It can fly up to 31 minutes flight and reach speeds of 44 mph max speed, 98GB internal storage, and SD card support up to 128 GB. The Mavic Pro also comes with live view in real-time during flight and records 4K videos at higher bitrates with advanced H.265 compression. Operating in a temperature range of -10°C to 40°C.

The Mavic Pro comes with an intelligent flight battery, gimbal protector, remote controller, 3x propellers, battery charger, and more.

DJI Phantom 3

The DJI Phantom 3 is one of the first drones from the well-known Chinese manufacturer DJI. If you can blame a specific model of popularizing drones as a hobby, it is the Phantom 3.

The Phantom 3 is one of the best drones you can get if you want to use it for photography without spending a fortune. The DJI can record video up to 2.7K at 30 FPS, being able to shoot photos at 12 MP in JPEG formats and even RAW DNG, which makes it one of the best cameras for a drone in this price range.

Its camera and gimbal are exactly the same as those of the DJI Phantom 3 which is already considered a semi-professional drone. It has a couple of important shortcomings with respect to this, such as the lack of VPS or using WiFi to connect to the drone, but it supports VR.

DJI Spark

DJI Spark is the best drone that adapts to all skill levels. DJI is a big drone brand with a lot of different types of drones, the most knows drones are the DJI Phantom, DJI Mavic Pro, and more.

It’s an easy drone to fly and comes with a lot of safety features, flight autonomy, return to the point of origin, flight protection and smart battery. The lower part of the Spark captures images of the area surrounding the point of origin and takes these reference images during the RTH to achieve a safe landing.

Of course, being a medium-end drone doesn’t expect a camera like the DJI Phantom but it definitely meets the basic requirements and gets good video quality and pictures. The camera comes with a small gimbal which stabilizes the footage pretty well.

Holy Stone HS100

The Holy Stone HS100 is an intelligent remote control robot, equipped with a powerful GPS system, without worrying about losing the remote control aircraft. The integrated high definition camera allows for high-quality shots for a low-budget drone. It has a powerful battery, the flight time is 15 minutes, allowing you to enjoy a wider flight experience.

It supports VR flight and FPV image transmission (first-person view) with its optimized HD 720P 720P HD 720P Wi-Fi wide-angle camera, so you can see all your drone looks, ideal for taking pictures and taking photos.

The DJI Goggles

The DJI Goggles are virtual reality goggles which will immerse you in the perspective of the DJI drone. The device is made out of good quality and the headband fits comfortably in your head, which reduces the weight of the screen that covers your face.

The system has two parts, which are connected for you to use. Adjust the strap and it is fixed on your head. I had no problem putting them on my glasses, and you can slide the Goggles up to see the real world. The alignment of the glasses can also be adjusted.

With Intelligent Flight Modes such as ActiveTrack, TapFly, Terrain Follow, Cinematographic and Tripod, they take the flight to a new dimension. DJI Goggles can be used at both 720p / 60 fps and 1080p / 30 fps when the aircraft is in a close range with an extremely low latency of only 110 ms. The antennas located in the support band guarantee 360º coverage, offering a reliable connection even when the aircraft is flying behind you.

If you are going to fly in the forest, on the beach, or in the mountains, there will be no problem, but it is a good idea to look at the area and check the regulations before you decide where you are going to fly.

VR drones offers a unique experience and gives you the opportunity give the feeling your flying.

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