Thank you for the review, I ordered this yesterday and it’s coming next week. I decided to see some reviews because I didnt feel too comfortable with the purchase but you have definitely reassured me about those goggles, thanks alot man!
Hi Rick AKA Drone Valey , I got mine this week and they are exactly as you said and as I have said before whatever you say about a product is always 99.9 percent the way the product is and most of the time you are a 100 percent spot on ,thanks again and take care .
Thanks Rick. You sold me! Just ordered them for my drone primarily. Didn’t want to pay much more for goggles them just to fly my drone. May use it for movies at some point. Just want them to be clear and comfortable. Thanks again!
Hi Rick! Iv'e been subscribed to your channel for several months now. I'm pretty sure I was actually one of your 1st few hundred subscribers. I absolutly love your content, and I'm very excited for you and proud of you for the amount of success you've had on TH-cam in a relatively short amount of time. I know it's a lot of work and "we" viewers can be a tough audience to please haha. I can tell that you're genuinely passionate, and you love what you're doing. Just want to say thank you for sharing with us your knowledge and all of your trial & error learning experiences. You always inspire me and another thing I like about you is kinda hard to explain...but you have an "Old Skool no BS" way about you! I gain a lot from watching your channel and I always learn something new. I truly value and appreciate what you're doing and I hope to see your channel continue to grow and grow! Cheers buddy, Greg Ps: I never did hear back from you or receive those P3 blades you you promised to send me last year lol 😜
Greg, thanks a lot for the kind words and I really appreciate you taking the time to comment and am thrilled that you're enjoying the content. I have a lot more coming so be sure to stay tuned to the channel. Also, I'm not sure what happened with the blades I promised you, but shoot me a quick email (rick@dronevalley.com) and I'll send along an envelope with a few surprises for you tomorrow. Thanks again and I hope you're getting some time to fly. Rick
Thanks for the kind words on the clip. I have a lot fo fun doing these and am glad that folks are finding value in them. I hope you'll sub the channel if you haven't already so you don't miss any updates. Thanks, Rick
Thanks a lot, I've been a geek for a long time and get to play with a lot of cool tech. I started the channel to help others with their quad questions and just love talking about how the tech works and why people should care. It's inspiring to me to hear you're impressed with the clips and it makes me want to work harder to make them even better. Thanks again. Rick
Great video Rick i bought a pair of these goggles to fly my mavic pro and they are great goggles. I"m using a samsung note 3 an older phone and the picture is unbelievable as is flying with the goggles thanks for the recommendation
Another excellent video. I received my package yesterday for the Mavic landing extenders and the micro/lightning cable. Love how you are always being very transparent in your reviews. I'm using the link from Amazon to purchase these. Will using that link, help you? I'm hoping so as you spend a lot of quality time making these videos for us. Again, thanks for great products and well made, honest videos !! Happy Saturday to you, sir !!
i totally understand the anger and frustration , but this is an AMAZINGLY FUN flying camera ..you can get in about ONE WEEK ! I cannot say it enough, this damn thing is SOOOOOO COOL ....it amazes me every time I fly. With the new Cinematic Modes, Tripod, etc this does it ALL ! DO NOT wait, find a way to get one.
Thanks for the video, can you recommend a Bluetooth remote for the iPhone that actually work? I have try several but don't get the full functionality required for vr goggles.
Great review. Thanks! A demonstration of how/why you use it with drones may be of interest too. Many people use Fatshark-type goggles. Are these a good alternative/better under some circumstances?
Hey Rick..Another great video here. I do have one concern that maybe you can help with..I have the galaxy note 5 and I can only guess how this heavy phone would feel sticking out in front of my face especially during the hot summer months if I were out flying over crops for farmers..Any suggestions here..
Hey Drone Valley. Thankyou for all the videos you put out. Its helping me with my new Mavic, basically 1st drone and when I ordered it a month ago I got it in about 2 weeks. What a great product. I do have a question about this review. What is the silver button on the top right near the front. Is it nothing and thats why you didnt mention it. Please let me know. Keep those videos coming. Now to find a video explaining how to use the Litchie app.
Great video Rick! what is the setup and / or settings to use these? Is the controller (and tablet) still active while broadcasting to the phone in the VR? Using Litchi, Will be getting these V2's later today. Thanks again. Peter
Thanks for the post and if you check them closely you'll see that the complaints on most of the reviews are about the "action" button on the headset. I didn't discuss it in the clip because it's essentially useless and not something I use. It's not needed for FPV flying and if you're playing games you'll be using a Bluetooth controller with the goggles so I'm not sure what they were trying to accomplish with the button. Either way, these goggles are amazing and like I said in the clip, hands-down my favorite VT headset. I hope that helps and thanks again for stopping by. Rick
Drone Valley thanks for the reply, I had Noon VR goggles before and I was really not happy with them at all, felt like my eyes hurt and made me dizzy, I returned them and I basically decided that all VR sets sucks this much, you either like it or you done. I will have to give it another shot maybe. By the way love how you explain things, great speaker, wish I had half your talent lol
Just received some Mavic accessories from you, Thanks for shipping them out so quickly. Question: I have an iPod Touch. It's overall dimensions are 124mm x 49mm x 6mm. The image area measures 89mm x 50mm. Would my iPod Touch work in the Homido V2 headset ? I fly my Mavic with my iPod Touch and it works well, just a little small. Bob
Hi Rick, Always enjoy your reviewer. Well thought out and very meticulous. One thing I would like to know is the quality of the picture that you get. As you know a lot of GOGGLES out there at times over magnify the view and it becomes very blurry or pixelated. Cheers....Sam
Hi Rick! I have two questions for you...first of all, what software are you running for VR and flying the Mavic? Also, how would I connect my iPhone to the controller...are there longer micro USB to lightning cables out there?
Yes, you can use these with the Litchi app to fly FPV with your Mavic. I did a clip showing you how a few weeks back so search the clips on my channel to find it. I hope you also sub the channel so you don't miss any of the updates I'll be posting. Rick
My only problem is that I am sorry that most of the products you review are not in your store because I would prefer to buy most of my stuff from you ,I got a fair amount of stuff from you but you wouldn't know because someone else order's my stuff for me but from you I am more confident and the shipping is much better for me because of my location and really and truly the product just seems better when it comes from you ,hahahaaaa,thanks again Mr. Drone Valley .
Thanks for the review. Question; How secure is that front Magnetic latch that holds in the phone , is it tight enough that the phone won't drop out ? Also will an iPhone 7 plus with a case on it fit in the goggles ? Thank you
Rick, I just purchased these based on your recommendation. I'm hoping you are still enjoying them and rating them high. Now it should work with my Mavic and Phantom 4 Pro, is that correct? P.S. I need the Lichi app also, correct?
the biggest problem I've seen with the less expensive vr goggles is the field of vision being too limited. It's like looking at a square rather than being a wide immersive view. I saw this at Best Buy for $79.99, I may try it.
Thanks for the post and I agree with you for most of them. One of the things I liked about the Homido set was they had a very wide FOV compared to other on the market (even really expensive ones). They also provide both an IPD adjustment as well as a focal length adjustment. If you do decide to buy them, you can use the link below on Amazon (same price, free delivery) and I'll get a small credit to support the channel. Thanks again for stopping by. Rick Homido V2 Goggles - amzn.to/2jPgX2v
Hi Rick, thx again for the outstanding reviews that you do. Since I just bought the phantom 4 pro PLUS, is it safe to say that these will not work w/ the plus version since I don't use my cell w/ the built in screen on the controller? I wouldn't be able to install the Litchi app either. Also, the reviews on Amazon are terrible for this guy despite the great quality you expressed during the review. Have you seem the Amazon reviews from Christmas day?
excellent video as usual. Very interesting in trying this technology with my P3Pro. Found Homido 1 VR on Amazon for 34.5 bucks...vs 110 for Version2. What are your thoughts on that. Worth getting one to try them out...or go for the VR2? Thanks.
Carlos, for the price you can't go wrong. The V2 is a lot more comfortable and holds the phone more securely but for that price you can play around with the V1 to see if you enjoy the entire experience. It's a lot of fun but does take some getting used to. Good luck and thanks for stopping by. Rick
Drone Valley thanks Rick. A local pilot bought a V2. I will hook up with him and give it a test. Thanks for your reply and look forward to more of your wonderful videos. Wish you were down here in Texas.
I ordered this yesterday from Amazon ($40) because of your review. I use an iPhone 8 Plus and looked at other reviews and other “beginner” VR headsets but came back to your review a few more times. Job well done👌🏾 Arriving at my door Saturday, Dec 29, 2018. T-minus and counting🔥🔥🔥 /bklyn💯
Thank you sir for this great review. Is this the one that you use when flying your drones? Also why is using the Litchi software an advantage? Is the Lichi software necessary - I have heard pros and cons. Thanks!
Thanks for the post and yes. it's the one I use with my Mavic. To use these you'll need an application that "splits" the screen for VR viewing and the current DJI Go application doesn't offer this yet. The Litchi app does and is the one I use when flying FPV. I have used for a long time and it works great so don't worry about using it with your DJI products. Thanks and be sure to sub the channel. Rick
Thanks! I have been a subscriber for awhile. One more question - there is a earlier version on amazon that is half the price. I imagine this is the new /improved and it offers more options / better quality etc? Just wondering I already ordered this one anyway. :-) Still waiting for my mavic!
Yes I have a question. You didn't cover what the heck you can do with these things. I have a Mavic. How do you get the image on the goggles for flying it? Can you watch TV or movies? Games? What is the best things to use them for? Thanks Update, I see you have another video on the Mavic flying with these. Thanks.
For anyone who is suspicious of the magnetic latch on this goggle ,don't worry it is so strong that sometimes you would think it is not functioning well because it is so hard to open.
Hi Rick, another great video, well done. I have used this particular set of VR goggles with my Mavic and they work great. The issue for me is that you have to use the Litchi app which works great in it's own right but for me the VR mode view is somewhat limited, ideally I would still like to fly FPV but with the normal view I get from my iphone/tablet that has all the usual flight data on the screen. I understand it may be some time before the DJI branded goggles are released so is there any other generic non vr goggles you can recommend that will work using my iphone 7 plus? Thanks for any answer you can give. Rob.
What i saw that gave me interest was that i can fly my drone that has a camera on it and yet where i live you cannot hardly see the screen if you are outside ! These vr goggles will help me to see what i am looking at thru my camera ! And i can hook my car charger up and keep my phone charged up ! I would also like to invest a little cash into finding a long flight drone that i use for more than 20 minutes each time ! Do you have any suggestions to a decent priced 4 or 6 bladed drone that is a low decent price !
Nice video again buddy. Unfortunately the wait for the mavic was nearly 4 months, so I cancelled my order. I'm going to see what else is out there as now I have the vr headset ha! DJi really have let down the European market :(. anyways great video, really enjoy watching your stuff!
Lse380 you would think that, they might do in their website, but I've gone through another supplier and they haven't sent any stock to them since December. The store I bought it from is quote a big company here in the UK as well.
I have 6 DJI drones, they are AWESOME ! It is an exploding technology, and thankfully DJI has the resources to make it happen. I am V ERY VERY GRATEFUL DJI is out there, Thank You DJI !!
I am planning on getting my first drone. To learn on, I was thinking of getting the Tello drone and maybe these VR goggles. But, which controller would be the best match for the Tello and these VR's? And, does the Tello's iOS app have a option to use these VR goggles? I have an iPhone 6. Thanks, Tom
Hope the Mavic arrives soon. In the meantime, fire up the Homido Center app and enjoy a few TV shows or VR video games with your new headset. Thanks for the post and be sure to sub the channel if you haven't already. Rick
Rick, I have a phantom 3 Pro. Soon I will purchase a Mavic or a phantom 4 pro or I might wait till the next big DJI release. IN ANY CASE my question is, are these the type of goggles I would use to do FPV flying? and what port on my phone would I plug into what port on the controller to do this? Thanks Joe PS Great Videos!!!
Can you suggest a set of goggles that have a large 'dial-in' IPD feature, left to right, not just forward and back. My eyesight favours my left eye, to the ratio 80-20%. I have never been able to use FPV because i just see the left image. I was hoping that a large IPD option would be able to merge the 2 images. Thanx Rick. Watching from the UK!
Blu, The Homido goggles I reviewed in this clip have both an IPD (side to side) adjustment as well as Immersion (front to back) adjustment. They don't allow you to adjust each eyepiece individually but very few do. All of us have some variance between our eyes ability to focus and I'm sure with the adjustments available with this headset you can find a compromise that works. Thanks again for the comment and I hope you sub the channel. Rick
is this the head set of your choice for the Mavic? Im guessing YES!. thanks for another awesome video.. I also, like lots of people lost interest in waiting in line for the Mavic and have put them on the back burner ( canceled order ) pursuing other also expensive flying hobby's..You want a truly immersive flying experience you should try paramotoring..
ya I do have a question My question is are there any games that come with the headset if there are than what are the games and are the games kid friendly
The Epson glasses look very cool but I haven't tried them yet with the Litchi app so I don't know if they'll work. These are much less expensive and work great so you may have to use two different sets for now if you want to fly FPV. Thanks, Rick
Good for you buddy! You are going to love flying this quad, it's so responsive and stable. Thanks for stopping by and be sure to let me know how you like it. Rick
I got a note from DJI this week that they have plenty of stock on the Mavic and have cut the shipping times to less than two weeks. I have listed our link to the quad below in case you want to order one. Rick DJI Mavic Pro - tinyurl.com/jf3qruj
hi i have a question what happens if you leave one phone attached to controller running dji app , then at same time plug in homido head with another phone running the litchi app connected via usb connection will they both work ok, i bet you never thought to try that but if you have the answer that would be great cheers and love your work.
Is there a setting that will change the stabilization so that when flying FPV you can feel the roll. When I fly now the gimbal is compensation for that roll so you lose that perspective.
My main concern with this review in regards to drone flying is the software application that will actually split our screens and render a good FPV image for the headset to pick up. I don't see any native software app with this for flying other than the Zeiss Vr-1 with CLOUDLIGHT FPV. It's seamless technology (assuming you're running ios). Otherwise, you have to rely on the litchi app to render your drone FPV, but it requires the latest updates from DJI. Which are always buggy and result in lost drones. ( I refused to update, which is now mandatory, so I still run the older the Pilot App which is relatively bug-free and doesn't limit my flying). The ideal would be an app for both platforms that render a VR split for WHATEVER is playing on the screen, rather than "converted" videos or apps. Soon, I hope.
Hello drone valley. I really like this headset. When I was looking on amazon and it had really bad reviews. They where saying it broke after like 5 minutes. Is this true?
I am not sure yet how these things work or what they are used for. I use the screen and VLOS as I take video but I seem to get the idea these goggles replace the IPAD screen and one looks through the goggles to film? Yes? No? How do you judge distance and obstacles like trees if filming?
Basically you're putting your phone into the front of these and viewing the footage through the goggles. The Litchi app creates the perfect Side-By-Side video you need for the headset. You have to fly with a spotter when flying FPV to help you maintain VLOS with the quad. It takes a little getting used to but is a blast to fly like this. I hope that helps and be sure to sub the channel so you don't miss anything. Rick
I tried it with that exact phone but it makes me utterly sick. I think it made me sick because the lg stylo 4's latency and screen hertz isn't as good as iphone. Using iPhone was a way better experience. Homido V2 is good tho.
One other thing. I need a great hard case, or a well made fabric/backpack type case to carry my Mavic and all its accessories as the one that came with the fly more package, just doesn't cut it. What do you recommend? Thank you !!
Hey Rick, love your videos but I'd like to make a suggestion; if a product is provided to you by a company for review, I think you should state that at the beginning of the video for full disclosure. I don't know that this is the case with this product, but it certainly seems like it. Who knows, maybe you really do love this headset, but seeing as I really trust your suggestions I went online to buy one and was shocked by the poor reviews. On average this headset got about 2.5/5 and most of the complaints were with build quality issues. Obviously not what I expected after your glowing review. Either way, keep up the great work. I always look forward to seeing your new videos pop up in my feed.
Jason, thanks for the comment and for enjoying the clips I put together. I actually did state this really clearly about 50 seconds into the clip so it was obvious that Homido sent these to me. I don't have a lot of companies sending me things so I wasn't sure if I needed a different disclosure for the clip. I have used them for a while and really do love them. I'm always honest with my reviews and was as clear as I could be about the advantages on these headsets. I saw the reviews on Amazon as well and the product on;y has 7 total reviews, two of which are bad. If you look at what generated those complaints you'll see that they are all related to an "action" button on the top of the headset. You'll notice I didn't discuss this in my review because it's not really used for anything most people care about. The idea behind it was that by hitting the button on the top of the goggles a mechanical finger would pop out and touch the screen of the phone to activate it. The reason I say that most people would never use it is because if you're flying FPV you won't need it and if you're using the headset for games or viewing content you'll be using a Bluetooth remote to control the video. Aside from this, the headset is really top of the line and I can forgive them for adding a feature I'll never use. I hope that helps explain things and I do appreciate the coaching. Even though I've been in Tech for decades, this TH-cam experience is still new to me and I'm learning a little more every day. Thanks again, Rick
Drone Valley Very much appreciate the reply, Rick. I'm sorry I missed your disclaimer in the video. I'd delete my comment since it's not based on my omission, not yours, but your comment speaks so well to it I think I'll leave it in case anyone else misses the disclaimer as I did. I trust your opinions, so I may just give these a shot after all. Definitely more reasonably priced than the HDMI module + FatSharks for my P4 setup. Thanks again!
Ok im sold on these vr headsets but question. I have litchi app already but can i use them with the dji p3s and would i have to purchase a separate bluetooth controller to start recording video while flying fpv or gaming thank you
I bought one of these for 25.00 from Best Buy but I'm not having any luck with it. I have a Qlink ZTE android phone and when I try to download some rv apps from Homido Center it says my device is not compatible.
Marcia, thanks for the post but you can use any VR video with the Homido setup. You can search the web and TH-cam to find a lot of content you can play on your phone and use the Goggles to enhance. The Homido app has probably not been updated to include some of the newest phones but I'm sure they'll catch up. Rick
John, it works great but you have to have an application like Litchi to provide the split-screen video you need for the headset. I did a clip on how to fly FPV with that app a few weeks back and you can find it on my channel. Thanks for the post and be sure to sub the channel. Rick
Another great video! Thanks fro sharing your experience with the goggles! One question.......did you compare image quality & fit of these goggles to the newest 2016 Samsung Gear VR goggles? If so, how did they compare? (Yes, I am aware that you would have to modify the input of Samsung Gear VR goggles if you want to attach an exterior cable to them and use them for FPV). Thanks!
Interesting review, but for that price point, I think I would go w eachine vr d2 headset if I want dvr. For a little more, I can get eachine goggles 2 if I want 1080 and hdmi port. I'm gonna wait till they have both features in their next one
Thanks for the post but to use the Eachine goggles you'll either need a transmitter or an HDMI signal to drive the display. They work great for a lot of quads but others like the Mavic Pro don't provide either of those two options. I like the Homido's because they can be used with my phone for FPV of any quad as well as movies and games. Thanks for the post and I hope you sub the channel. Rick
I'm glad I don't have to make the decision soon. But I thought the P4pro+ had hdmi, and it was a simple mod to add to p4 controller? Could have sworn I saw a post on that. Wanted to get into fpv freestyle. Starting out w a rise vusion 250. Practice. Get all the kooky things I feel like doing, out of my system, and improving my flying skills. Any idea what the dji goggles will go for? Cause if they would work for a phantom 4 pro, as well Mavic, I may just end up going w them. This will only be my fourth quad. As I got a parrot ar 2 when they first came out. Then invested in some camera equipment. Had some friends who liked mine, but got the dji original phantom. Another more recently got a P3, but sold it after he kept crashing it (have no idea why,) as I had advised him that it was what I would get. Finally I decided to get more into aerial photography, I got the P4 when it came out. Just got the Mavic. Was thinking about upgrading to the P4pro soon, but getting the racer, next week. I'm even thinking, that the wider angle lens may be the way to go, but if I get a decent price, I'll sell it. It has less than 3hrs on it. And I love it. And, the Mavic just made the second flight. Will be traveling a bit in a few months, so I'm gonna have a great package when I do. I just wanted something I could learn to really fly on, and would be easy to fix when I crash. The only mod it needs right away is an antenna swap for the monitor. (to a clover) I want to go more #charpu, savvy? And I've already subscribed. This is a very informative channel. Keep up the good work!
Does it control the gimbal? Just ran into this online. I'm going to look into the part and see if I can find anyone else who confirms what he claims... user fulgerite forum.dji.com/thread-66500-1-1.html
I have used these and actually own a pair. I like them a lot also and my only complaint was I found them a little heavy on the bridge of my nose and the foam didn't "breathe" as well as the Homido's so they got a little funky after using them a while. They are a decent set for the money though and probably second or third in my ranking of headsets, especially with the newer upgrades. Thanks for the post. Rick
Mark, thanks for the comment and there's nothing fishy going on. Once these clips are posted, some people may not watch them right away but come across them a year later and the price of items I review can change dramatically in that time. If I mention the price of an item when I make the clip, the price could have dropped substantially by the time you view it and I'd have to add annotations to all the reviews I did to reflect that change. To answer your question more directly, these are currently selling for $70 - $90 depending on where you purchase them and the discount available at the time. I hope that helps and I appreciate your posting and watching. Rick
The problem that those reviews are reflecting is the "action" button included on the headset. This is a mechanical arm that swings out when you push the metal button on the top of the headset. You'll notice that I didn't cover that in the review because it's not used for FPV flying or viewing content and only for games. Anyone using this for games would have a handheld Bluetooth controller for interacting with the game and wouldn't use the headset action button either. I was puzzeled as to why they even included it and don't find much use for it. I hope that helps and thanks for commenting. Rick
Drone Valley Thanks for the concise review. I agree about the useless button on the Homido V2. It hasn't worked once on my iPhone 6+. That being said there area lot of apps that require a tap on the screen to function (The Google Cardboard app for instance). And syncing up a Bluetooth controller which is an added expense which many people don't own is inconvenient at best when the included button should work. I think it is fair that the reviews reflect so negatively on the V2.
Samsung gear vr is the best one, the noon vr and Zeiss vr are the most useless vr headsets, the homido v2 vr headset is decent, but the Samsung gear vr is the best choice for mobile vr
Step outside for a change everythings in 3D. this kind of thing tho fun in brief usage is dangerous for people leaning toward introversion to begin with. life is short enough experience it first hand! .
Thank you for the review, I ordered this yesterday and it’s coming next week. I decided to see some reviews because I didnt feel too comfortable with the purchase but you have definitely reassured me about those goggles, thanks alot man!
Came here looking at VR Headsets. Was impressed by the review quality! Makes me interested in POV Drone flying now!
Hi Rick AKA Drone Valey , I got mine this week and they are exactly as you said and as I have said before whatever you say about a product is always 99.9 percent the way the product is and most of the time you are a 100 percent spot on ,thanks again and take care .
Heh Rick all of your videos are well done and thought out. I appreicate your honest opinion. Thanks and keep up the great work!!
Chris2 ,the man is a GIANT.
Just picked up a set of Homido V2 based on your review. Last available in eastern Canada! Can't wait to give it a try.
Thanks Rick. You sold me! Just ordered them for my drone primarily. Didn’t want to pay much more for goggles them just to fly my drone. May use it for movies at some point. Just want them to be clear and comfortable. Thanks again!
Hi Rick! Iv'e been subscribed to your channel for several months now. I'm pretty sure I was actually one of your 1st few hundred subscribers. I absolutly love your content, and I'm very excited for you and proud of you for the amount of success you've had on TH-cam in a relatively short amount of time. I know it's a lot of work and "we" viewers can be a tough audience to please haha. I can tell that you're genuinely passionate, and you love what you're doing. Just want to say thank you for sharing with us your knowledge and all of your trial & error learning experiences. You always inspire me and another thing I like about you is kinda hard to explain...but you have an "Old Skool no BS" way about you! I gain a lot from watching your channel and I always learn something new. I truly value and appreciate what you're doing and I hope to see your channel continue to grow and grow! Cheers buddy,
Greg
Ps: I never did hear back from you or receive those P3 blades you you promised to send me last year lol 😜
Greg, thanks a lot for the kind words and I really appreciate you taking the time to comment and am thrilled that you're enjoying the content. I have a lot more coming so be sure to stay tuned to the channel. Also, I'm not sure what happened with the blades I promised you, but shoot me a quick email (rick@dronevalley.com) and I'll send along an envelope with a few surprises for you tomorrow. Thanks again and I hope you're getting some time to fly. Rick
Great video Rick! do you recommend these over the Fatsharks?
great vid rick I'm in Jamaica right now and the safety bags that I got it from you was the best thing I did thx again man
Another cogent, articulate and insightful review of a popular product.. Well done!
Thanks for the kind words on the clip. I have a lot fo fun doing these and am glad that folks are finding value in them. I hope you'll sub the channel if you haven't already so you don't miss any updates. Thanks, Rick
Thanks a lot, I've been a geek for a long time and get to play with a lot of cool tech. I started the channel to help others with their quad questions and just love talking about how the tech works and why people should care. It's inspiring to me to hear you're impressed with the clips and it makes me want to work harder to make them even better. Thanks again. Rick
Great video Rick i bought a pair of these goggles to fly my mavic pro and they are great goggles. I"m using a samsung note 3 an older phone and the picture is unbelievable as is flying with the goggles thanks for the recommendation
Great review Rick!
Thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed the clip! I have a few more posting soon so be sure to stay tuned. Rick
Another excellent video. I received my package yesterday for the Mavic landing extenders and the micro/lightning cable. Love how you are always being very transparent in your reviews. I'm using the link from Amazon to purchase these. Will using that link, help you? I'm hoping so as you spend a lot of quality time making these videos for us. Again, thanks for great products and well made, honest videos !! Happy Saturday to you, sir !!
i totally understand the anger and frustration , but this is an AMAZINGLY
FUN flying camera ..you can get in about ONE WEEK ! I cannot say it enough, this damn thing is SOOOOOO COOL ....it amazes me every time I fly. With the new Cinematic Modes, Tripod, etc this does it ALL ! DO NOT wait, find a way to get one.
Thanks for the video, can you recommend a Bluetooth remote for the iPhone that actually work? I have try several but don't get the full functionality required for vr goggles.
Awesome honest review filled with substance. Thanks!
Anyway we can get some hands on video of you using it with the Mavic?
Hey chief. Great channel and good work. I wish you best of luck.
Excellent job. Your effort is appreciated!
Thanks for the support and I'm glad you enjoyed the clip. I have a lot more posting soon so be sure to stop back often. Rick
Great review. Thanks!
A demonstration of how/why you use it with drones may be of interest too. Many people use Fatshark-type goggles. Are these a good alternative/better under some circumstances?
Hey Rick..Another great video here. I do have one concern that maybe you can help with..I have the galaxy note 5 and I can only guess how this heavy phone would feel sticking out in front of my face especially during the hot summer months if I were out flying over crops for farmers..Any suggestions here..
And because of this video and other of yours with the Mavic FPV I have ordered one for me! :-)
Hey Drone Valley. Thankyou for all the videos you put out. Its helping me with my new Mavic, basically 1st drone and when I ordered it a month ago I got it in about 2 weeks. What a great product. I do have a question about this review. What is the silver button on the top right near the front. Is it nothing and thats why you didnt mention it. Please let me know. Keep those videos coming. Now to find a video explaining how to use the Litchie app.
What should be a nice cable to connect from your iphone on the homido to the Mavic controller? Thank you for your review, help me a lot.
Greetings from Germany. I really do like your videos! Thanks.
Great video Rick!
what is the setup and / or settings to use these?
Is the controller (and tablet) still active while broadcasting to the phone in the VR?
Using Litchi,
Will be getting these V2's later today.
Thanks again.
Peter
How come the reviews suck on Amazon??
Thanks for the post and if you check them closely you'll see that the complaints on most of the reviews are about the "action" button on the headset. I didn't discuss it in the clip because it's essentially useless and not something I use. It's not needed for FPV flying and if you're playing games you'll be using a Bluetooth controller with the goggles so I'm not sure what they were trying to accomplish with the button. Either way, these goggles are amazing and like I said in the clip, hands-down my favorite VT headset. I hope that helps and thanks again for stopping by. Rick
Drone Valley thanks for the reply, I had Noon VR goggles before and I was really not happy with them at all, felt like my eyes hurt and made me dizzy, I returned them and I basically decided that all VR sets sucks this much, you either like it or you done. I will have to give it another shot maybe. By the way love how you explain things, great speaker, wish I had half your talent lol
Just received some Mavic accessories from you, Thanks for shipping them out so quickly. Question: I have an iPod Touch. It's overall dimensions are 124mm x 49mm x 6mm. The image area measures 89mm x 50mm. Would my iPod Touch work in the Homido V2 headset ? I fly my Mavic with my iPod Touch and it works well, just a little small. Bob
Hi Rick,
Always enjoy your reviewer. Well thought out and very meticulous. One thing I would like to know is the quality of the picture that you get. As you know a lot of GOGGLES out there at times over magnify the view and it becomes very blurry or pixelated.
Cheers....Sam
Hi Rick! I have two questions for you...first of all, what software are you running for VR and flying the Mavic? Also, how would I connect my iPhone to the controller...are there longer micro USB to lightning cables out there?
Are you still happy with this headset? Have you found a better one since you made this video?
As always, great review and a great guide. Will buy these. Will these be ok with my Mavic DV? Ivor
Yes, you can use these with the Litchi app to fly FPV with your Mavic. I did a clip showing you how a few weeks back so search the clips on my channel to find it. I hope you also sub the channel so you don't miss any of the updates I'll be posting. Rick
My only problem is that I am sorry that most of the products you review are not in your store because I would prefer to buy most of my stuff from you ,I got a fair amount of stuff from you but you wouldn't know because someone else order's my stuff for me but from you I am more confident and the shipping is much better for me because of my location and really and truly the product just seems better when it comes from you ,hahahaaaa,thanks again Mr. Drone Valley .
Thanks for the review. Question; How secure is that front Magnetic latch that holds in the phone , is it tight enough that the phone won't drop out ? Also will an iPhone 7 plus with a case on it fit in the goggles ? Thank you
Rick, I just purchased these based on your recommendation. I'm hoping you are still enjoying them and rating them high. Now it should work with my Mavic and Phantom 4 Pro, is that correct? P.S. I need the Lichi app also, correct?
the biggest problem I've seen with the less expensive vr goggles is the field of vision being too limited. It's like looking at a square rather than being a wide immersive view. I saw this at Best Buy for $79.99, I may try it.
Thanks for the post and I agree with you for most of them. One of the things I liked about the Homido set was they had a very wide FOV compared to other on the market (even really expensive ones). They also provide both an IPD adjustment as well as a focal length adjustment. If you do decide to buy them, you can use the link below on Amazon (same price, free delivery) and I'll get a small credit to support the channel. Thanks again for stopping by. Rick
Homido V2 Goggles - amzn.to/2jPgX2v
Hi Rick, thx again for the outstanding reviews that you do. Since I just bought the phantom 4 pro PLUS, is it safe to say that these will not work w/ the plus version since I don't use my cell w/ the built in screen on the controller? I wouldn't be able to install the Litchi app either. Also, the reviews on Amazon are terrible for this guy despite the great quality you expressed during the review. Have you seem the Amazon reviews from Christmas day?
excellent video as usual. Very interesting in trying this technology with my P3Pro. Found Homido 1 VR on Amazon for 34.5 bucks...vs 110 for Version2. What are your thoughts on that. Worth getting one to try them out...or go for the VR2? Thanks.
Carlos, for the price you can't go wrong. The V2 is a lot more comfortable and holds the phone more securely but for that price you can play around with the V1 to see if you enjoy the entire experience. It's a lot of fun but does take some getting used to. Good luck and thanks for stopping by. Rick
Drone Valley thanks Rick. A local pilot bought a V2. I will hook up with him and give it a test. Thanks for your reply and look forward to more of your wonderful videos. Wish you were down here in Texas.
what's the pressable silver button on the top, right?
I ordered this yesterday from Amazon ($40) because of your review. I use an iPhone 8 Plus and looked at other reviews and other “beginner” VR headsets but came back to your review a few more times.
Job well done👌🏾
Arriving at my door Saturday, Dec 29, 2018. T-minus and counting🔥🔥🔥
/bklyn💯
Good purchase?
Thank you sir for this great review. Is this the one that you use when flying your drones? Also why is using the Litchi software an advantage? Is the Lichi software necessary - I have heard pros and cons. Thanks!
Thanks for the post and yes. it's the one I use with my Mavic. To use these you'll need an application that "splits" the screen for VR viewing and the current DJI Go application doesn't offer this yet. The Litchi app does and is the one I use when flying FPV. I have used for a long time and it works great so don't worry about using it with your DJI products. Thanks and be sure to sub the channel. Rick
Thanks! I have been a subscriber for awhile. One more question - there is a earlier version on amazon that is half the price. I imagine this is the new /improved and it offers more options / better quality etc? Just wondering I already ordered this one anyway. :-) Still waiting for my mavic!
Hi Rick, great video. Will they work with the phantom 4 pro + . Thanks
Yes I have a question. You didn't cover what the heck you can do with these things. I have a Mavic. How do you get the image on the goggles for flying it? Can you watch TV or movies? Games? What is the best things to use them for? Thanks
Update, I see you have another video on the Mavic flying with these. Thanks.
For anyone who is suspicious of the magnetic latch on this goggle ,don't worry it is so strong that sometimes you would think it is not functioning well because it is so hard to open.
Hi Rick, another great video, well done. I have used this particular set of VR goggles with my Mavic and they work great. The issue for me is that you have to use the Litchi app which works great in it's own right but for me the VR mode view is somewhat limited, ideally I would still like to fly FPV but with the normal view I get from my iphone/tablet that has all the usual flight data on the screen.
I understand it may be some time before the DJI branded goggles are released so is there any other generic non vr goggles you can recommend that will work using my iphone 7 plus?
Thanks for any answer you can give.
Rob.
What i saw that gave me interest was that i can fly my drone that has a camera on it and yet where i live you cannot hardly see the screen if you are outside ! These vr goggles will help me to see what i am looking at thru my camera ! And i can hook my car charger up and keep my phone charged up ! I would also like to invest a little cash into finding a long flight drone that i use for more than 20 minutes each time ! Do you have any suggestions to a decent priced 4 or 6 bladed drone that is a low decent price !
Nice video again buddy. Unfortunately the wait for the mavic was nearly 4 months, so I cancelled my order. I'm going to see what else is out there as now I have the vr headset ha! DJi really have let down the European market :(. anyways great video, really enjoy watching your stuff!
hey, dji ship the mavic in 10-15 days on their website.
Lse380 you would think that, they might do in their website, but I've gone through another supplier and they haven't sent any stock to them since December. The store I bought it from is quote a big company here in the UK as well.
François Sava yes, because they want to sell it on their own and dont give discounts to the dealers i think.
François Sava, I'm getting mine from DJI in 4 days (I'm in the US)
I have 6 DJI drones, they are AWESOME ! It is an exploding technology, and thankfully DJI has the resources to make it happen. I am V
ERY VERY GRATEFUL DJI is out there, Thank You DJI !!
I am planning on getting my first drone. To learn on, I was thinking of getting the Tello drone and maybe these VR goggles. But, which controller would be the best match for the Tello and these VR's? And, does the Tello's iOS app have a option to use these VR goggles? I have an iPhone 6.
Thanks, Tom
Great review!
Thanks DV...as usual really informative and interesting....quick question not related to the Homidos, any word yet on a DJI Magic Pro 2???
can you review the Mojing S1? it has larger lenses and a larger FOV
Is it better than Baofeng Mojing S1?
Coincidentally, mine arrived yesterday. Thanks for confirming they were a good choice. Now, if only my Mavic (ordered Oct 11) arrives soon!
Hope the Mavic arrives soon. In the meantime, fire up the Homido Center app and enjoy a few TV shows or VR video games with your new headset. Thanks for the post and be sure to sub the channel if you haven't already. Rick
I'll take your advice. Just bought a set.
Rick, I have a phantom 3 Pro. Soon I will purchase a Mavic or a phantom 4 pro or I might wait till the next big DJI release. IN ANY CASE my question is, are these the type of goggles I would use to do FPV flying? and what port on my phone would I plug into what port on the controller to do this? Thanks Joe PS Great Videos!!!
great video, thanks!
would you recommend this model over the bobovr z5?
Do you think these goggles will work with RF-8?
Hello just wanted to ask you can I use this device on my fvp camera also?
very awesome and informative video!!!
I m going to get one in 4 hours.
Thanks a lot!
Thanks for the support, you're going to love the goggles. Rick
Can you suggest a set of goggles that have a large 'dial-in' IPD feature, left to right, not just forward and back. My eyesight favours my left eye, to the ratio 80-20%. I have never been able to use FPV because i just see the left image. I was hoping that a large IPD option would be able to merge the 2 images. Thanx Rick. Watching from the UK!
Blu, The Homido goggles I reviewed in this clip have both an IPD (side to side) adjustment as well as Immersion (front to back) adjustment. They don't allow you to adjust each eyepiece individually but very few do. All of us have some variance between our eyes ability to focus and I'm sure with the adjustments available with this headset you can find a compromise that works. Thanks again for the comment and I hope you sub the channel. Rick
Great review, wow you talk fast wish my brain worked that well. Thanks.
excellent video
is this the head set of your choice for the Mavic? Im guessing YES!. thanks for another awesome video.. I also, like lots of people lost interest in waiting in line for the Mavic and have put them on the back burner ( canceled order ) pursuing other also expensive flying hobby's..You want a truly immersive flying experience you should try paramotoring..
ya I do have a question My question is are there any games that come with the headset if there are than what are the games and are the games kid friendly
Hey Rick, Do you know if there is any soft for Augmented Reality FPV, like the Epson on, to use with the Mavic Pro? Thanks! Great tutorials!!
The Epson glasses look very cool but I haven't tried them yet with the Litchi app so I don't know if they'll work. These are much less expensive and work great so you may have to use two different sets for now if you want to fly FPV. Thanks, Rick
better then vr sky?
I ordered another Maqvic on Jan 5, delivery expected MONDAY !! 10 days order to delivery !
Good for you buddy! You are going to love flying this quad, it's so responsive and stable. Thanks for stopping by and be sure to let me know how you like it. Rick
Where from?
I got a note from DJI this week that they have plenty of stock on the Mavic and have cut the shipping times to less than two weeks. I have listed our link to the quad below in case you want to order one. Rick
DJI Mavic Pro - tinyurl.com/jf3qruj
Thanks again!
CaribbeanZapatta I ordered mine from drone world Nov 14th and it still isn't here :(
Drone Valley, I have a Bepop2 with Skycontroller2 and a Samsung Smartphone, would like to use those Goggles, would it work?
hi i have a question what happens if you leave one phone attached to controller running dji app , then at same time plug in homido head with another phone running the litchi app connected via usb connection will they both work ok, i bet you never thought to try that but if you have the answer that would be great cheers and love your work.
Is there a setting that will change the stabilization so that when flying FPV you can feel the roll. When I fly now the gimbal is compensation for that roll so you lose that perspective.
what is your thoughts on the Avegant Glyph ??
My main concern with this review in regards to drone flying is the software application that will actually split our screens and render a good FPV image for the headset to pick up. I don't see any native software app with this for flying other than the Zeiss Vr-1 with CLOUDLIGHT FPV. It's seamless technology (assuming you're running ios). Otherwise, you have to rely on the litchi app to render your drone FPV, but it requires the latest updates from DJI. Which are always buggy and result in lost drones. ( I refused to update, which is now mandatory, so I still run the older the Pilot App which is relatively bug-free and doesn't limit my flying). The ideal would be an app for both platforms that render a VR split for WHATEVER is playing on the screen, rather than "converted" videos or apps. Soon, I hope.
Hello drone valley. I really like this headset. When I was looking on amazon and it had really bad reviews. They where saying it broke after like 5 minutes. Is this true?
Does this work with the MAVIC?
I am not sure yet how these things work or what they are used for. I use the screen and VLOS as I take video but I seem to get the idea these goggles replace the IPAD screen and one looks through the goggles to film? Yes? No? How do you judge distance and obstacles like trees if filming?
So what am I looking at? The iPhone screen? Is it like looking through the view finder of a ground camera? Sony a7r2 e.g.
Basically you're putting your phone into the front of these and viewing the footage through the goggles. The Litchi app creates the perfect Side-By-Side video you need for the headset. You have to fly with a spotter when flying FPV to help you maintain VLOS with the quad. It takes a little getting used to but is a blast to fly like this. I hope that helps and be sure to sub the channel so you don't miss anything. Rick
Does this work with the lg stylo 4
I tried it with that exact phone but it makes me utterly sick. I think it made me sick because the lg stylo 4's latency and screen hertz isn't as good as iphone. Using iPhone was a way better experience. Homido V2 is good tho.
One other thing. I need a great hard case, or a well made fabric/backpack type case to carry my Mavic and all its accessories as the one that came with the fly more package, just doesn't cut it. What do you recommend? Thank you !!
GPC cases - check them out.
MC Cases...
Are they compatible with the P4 plus controller ?
Does not connect to the controller. It connects to the phone and the phone sits inside the goggles. Works very well!
Hey Rick, love your videos but I'd like to make a suggestion; if a product is provided to you by a company for review, I think you should state that at the beginning of the video for full disclosure. I don't know that this is the case with this product, but it certainly seems like it. Who knows, maybe you really do love this headset, but seeing as I really trust your suggestions I went online to buy one and was shocked by the poor reviews. On average this headset got about 2.5/5 and most of the complaints were with build quality issues. Obviously not what I expected after your glowing review. Either way, keep up the great work. I always look forward to seeing your new videos pop up in my feed.
Jason, thanks for the comment and for enjoying the clips I put together. I actually did state this really clearly about 50 seconds into the clip so it was obvious that Homido sent these to me. I don't have a lot of companies sending me things so I wasn't sure if I needed a different disclosure for the clip. I have used them for a while and really do love them. I'm always honest with my reviews and was as clear as I could be about the advantages on these headsets. I saw the reviews on Amazon as well and the product on;y has 7 total reviews, two of which are bad. If you look at what generated those complaints you'll see that they are all related to an "action" button on the top of the headset. You'll notice I didn't discuss this in my review because it's not really used for anything most people care about. The idea behind it was that by hitting the button on the top of the goggles a mechanical finger would pop out and touch the screen of the phone to activate it. The reason I say that most people would never use it is because if you're flying FPV you won't need it and if you're using the headset for games or viewing content you'll be using a Bluetooth remote to control the video. Aside from this, the headset is really top of the line and I can forgive them for adding a feature I'll never use. I hope that helps explain things and I do appreciate the coaching. Even though I've been in Tech for decades, this TH-cam experience is still new to me and I'm learning a little more every day. Thanks again, Rick
Drone Valley Very much appreciate the reply, Rick. I'm sorry I missed your disclaimer in the video. I'd delete my comment since it's not based on my omission, not yours, but your comment speaks so well to it I think I'll leave it in case anyone else misses the disclaimer as I did. I trust your opinions, so I may just give these a shot after all. Definitely more reasonably priced than the HDMI module + FatSharks for my P4 setup. Thanks again!
Ok im sold on these vr headsets but question. I have litchi app already but can i use them with the dji p3s and would i have to purchase a separate bluetooth controller to start recording video while flying fpv or gaming thank you
I have fatshark dom v3 already, can you them or are these a easy way to go?
Can I use it for Oculus Cinema app via Samsung s7? So how can I interact with it? Thank you.
As long as that app provides a stereoscopic view (side by side) you'll be all set to use the headset. Thanks for the post! Rick
Great video.👍
I bought one of these for 25.00 from Best Buy but I'm not having any luck with it. I have a Qlink ZTE android phone and when I try to download some rv apps from Homido Center it says my device is not compatible.
Marcia, thanks for the post but you can use any VR video with the Homido setup. You can search the web and TH-cam to find a lot of content you can play on your phone and use the Goggles to enhance. The Homido app has probably not been updated to include some of the newest phones but I'm sure they'll catch up. Rick
How does it work with mavic pro?
John, it works great but you have to have an application like Litchi to provide the split-screen video you need for the headset. I did a clip on how to fly FPV with that app a few weeks back and you can find it on my channel. Thanks for the post and be sure to sub the channel. Rick
Another great video!
Thanks fro sharing your experience with the goggles!
One question.......did you compare image quality & fit of these goggles to the newest 2016 Samsung Gear VR goggles? If so, how did they compare? (Yes, I am aware that you would have to modify the input of Samsung Gear VR goggles if you want to attach an exterior cable to them and use them for FPV).
Thanks!
Interesting review, but for that price point, I think I would go w eachine vr d2 headset if I want dvr. For a little more, I can get eachine goggles 2 if I want 1080 and hdmi port. I'm gonna wait till they have both features in their next one
Thanks for the post but to use the Eachine goggles you'll either need a transmitter or an HDMI signal to drive the display. They work great for a lot of quads but others like the Mavic Pro don't provide either of those two options. I like the Homido's because they can be used with my phone for FPV of any quad as well as movies and games. Thanks for the post and I hope you sub the channel. Rick
I'm glad I don't have to make the decision soon. But I thought the P4pro+ had hdmi, and it was a simple mod to add to p4 controller? Could have sworn I saw a post on that.
Wanted to get into fpv freestyle. Starting out w a rise vusion 250. Practice. Get all the kooky things I feel like doing, out of my system, and improving my flying skills.
Any idea what the dji goggles will go for? Cause if they would work for a phantom 4 pro, as well Mavic, I may just end up going w them.
This will only be my fourth quad. As I got a parrot ar 2 when they first came out. Then invested in some camera equipment. Had some friends who liked mine, but got the dji original phantom. Another more recently got a P3, but sold it after he kept crashing it (have no idea why,) as I had advised him that it was what I would get.
Finally I decided to get more into aerial photography, I got the P4 when it came out. Just got the Mavic. Was thinking about upgrading to the P4pro soon, but getting the racer, next week. I'm even thinking, that the wider angle lens may be the way to go, but if I get a decent price, I'll sell it. It has less than 3hrs on it. And I love it. And, the Mavic just made the second flight.
Will be traveling a bit in a few months, so I'm gonna have a great package when I do.
I just wanted something I could learn to really fly on, and would be easy to fix when I crash. The only mod it needs right away is an antenna swap for the monitor. (to a clover)
I want to go more #charpu, savvy?
And I've already subscribed.
This is a very informative channel.
Keep up the good work!
Does it control the gimbal? Just ran into this online. I'm going to look into the part and see if I can find anyone else who confirms what he claims... user fulgerite
forum.dji.com/thread-66500-1-1.html
I might have missed it but actually inserting the phone and how it affects the USB port was something I missed
Michael Irschick He shows mounting the phone from around 5:40 :)
dbgrn Ah, awesome thanks
The guy says he's not paid by the company and keeps promoting every little thing including a piece of cloth!
Catwhisperer ,don't worry about that check the message .
I fly with "cheap" BlitzWolf VR goggles... work well and has all the features you mentioned too. Ever tried them?
I have used these and actually own a pair. I like them a lot also and my only complaint was I found them a little heavy on the bridge of my nose and the foam didn't "breathe" as well as the Homido's so they got a little funky after using them a while. They are a decent set for the money though and probably second or third in my ranking of headsets, especially with the newer upgrades. Thanks for the post. Rick
what if you don't have a phone
He did a review without touching the VR Headset. Lol
Black Ops no he didn’t
Why won't he say the price smh something might be fishy.
Mark, thanks for the comment and there's nothing fishy going on. Once these clips are posted, some people may not watch them right away but come across them a year later and the price of items I review can change dramatically in that time. If I mention the price of an item when I make the clip, the price could have dropped substantially by the time you view it and I'd have to add annotations to all the reviews I did to reflect that change. To answer your question more directly, these are currently selling for $70 - $90 depending on where you purchase them and the discount available at the time. I hope that helps and I appreciate your posting and watching. Rick
Now its 24.99 at bestbuy
They are down to $35 on Amazon.
I wish all the best for your channel, and millions of subscribers that were on your lovely cottage development each channel Our like # 43
It has some bad reviews on Amazon, and Only a 3 star rating!
The problem that those reviews are reflecting is the "action" button included on the headset. This is a mechanical arm that swings out when you push the metal button on the top of the headset. You'll notice that I didn't cover that in the review because it's not used for FPV flying or viewing content and only for games. Anyone using this for games would have a handheld Bluetooth controller for interacting with the game and wouldn't use the headset action button either. I was puzzeled as to why they even included it and don't find much use for it. I hope that helps and thanks for commenting. Rick
Drone Valley Thanks for the concise review. I agree about the useless button on the Homido V2. It hasn't worked once on my iPhone 6+. That being said there area lot of apps that require a tap on the screen to function (The Google Cardboard app for instance). And syncing up a Bluetooth controller which is an added expense which many people don't own is inconvenient at best when the included button should work. I think it is fair that the reviews reflect so negatively on the V2.
Samsung gear vr is the best one, the noon vr and Zeiss vr are the most useless vr headsets, the homido v2 vr headset is decent, but the Samsung gear vr is the best choice for mobile vr
Step outside for a change everythings in 3D. this kind of thing tho fun in brief usage is dangerous for people leaning toward introversion to begin with. life is short enough experience it first hand! .
doesn't have controller