AOMWAY COMMANDER V2 REVIEW! EVERYTHING you NEED to know!!
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- Aomway commander v2 review We test the new aomway commander v2 fpv goggles and find out if they are the best fpv goggles for drone pilots and compare them to aomway commander v1 and also aomway commanders v2 vs fatshark.
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Which one would you get? Commander v2 link - bit.ly/commandersV2 EDIT: this price actually looks cheaper than what I was first told it would be.
Commander v1 link - bit.ly/CommandersAomway
Also very interesting that between us I will be flying the v2s, trev the v1s and cal the hd2s
Always pick up the phone when your mom is calling! I would go with the Commander 2 because I fly with the FatShark hd3's and I love the FOV. the price should be around 400-380.
UAVfutures can you please do a review on the quantum cyclops diversity please? It would help me a lot
It will pull your face down to hell, it feels very heavy.
I would get the v2s because I want them for RC car FPV as well, but look: the V1's came in and shorted the market with a budget design, and they looked the part. Budget. Now Aomway is trying to make a premium product, and we only know them as a budget brand, it's natural to balk at the price of the V2s.
Wait, Aomway never made a budget goggles, 300$ is not cheap and neither is 450$ for the v2's. They all over charge with FatShark being on the top (chargers the most and gives the least - no cables, no module, no antennas, no batteries, no nothing... yet its 500$ for some reason) ... I thing quality FPV goggles should not be more then 300$ and less if it comes with no module. and they should all come with quality antennas and other accessories in the box.
COMMANDER V2 VS FATSHARK HDO - UPVOTE IF YOU WANT THIS VIDEO
I'd like to see this
Need video please
Meh, If I already had modules I would say stick with FatShark, but Aomways are known for good RX's so if you don't have modules (like me) I would go Aomway.
Yes please
hope the holiday was great, glad to have you back.
Back at it with the awesome content Stew👍
Welcome back Stew! Can't wait to see what you have in store for us coming up.
Absolutely amazing , helped lots of us get into fpv . We’re all so glad you back!!
Glad you're back Stu. Keep up the awesome work
coming back with fire Stew, you sound absolutely determined and on point, thank you
It is really pleasant to see how much good energy you got on vacation!
Can't believe you didn't mention that these goggles have a 16:9 mode!
I know, Bloke is still on bloody walkabout!
the screens are 4:3 native, the 16:9 mode just adds black bars - which drops resolution & fov. why pay for larger screens if you don't use them?
Because even with the black bars the FOV of the 16:9 mode of the V2's is significantly larger than any other native 16:9 goggle available (excluding face box style goggles). Someone in the RCgroups thread said they determined it to be about 41 degrees, vs. the V1's 32 degrees. So, those of us with 16:9 cameras wouldn't have to shell out for new 4:3 cameras to maintain correct aspect ratio.
I fly in 16:9 regardless of camera and the FOV in the v2's is 41.6 degrees. It's glorious!
Gonna build my first 5 inch quad with the taranis qx7 and aomway commander v1s, good first setup?
will the fatshark diopter lenses fit in the Commander V2 ?
Are there blurred edges? If so, are you still able to read OSD text in these areas?
Epic content mate.
How are these going to stack up against the Fatshark HDO?
if your running a 16 - 9 camera does it change anything with the 4:3 screen
hi stu i started off with the eachine ev100 and still fly it and have an awesome time with it no problems whatsoever! and its time to upgrade but could you recommend it to me about how it fits? i got a pretty small head compared to you guys xD i have the ipd on the on the lowest
is it possibel to buy a foam from a i dont know fatshark for the aomway?
Man my friend got the 1st Aomway goggles and i put them on yesterday and wow they where nice!! So i am glad these came out so hopefully the 1st Aomway's go down in price!!!!!
GREAT REVIEW!!
& GREAT CHANNEL!!!!
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super pumped about these!! hope for an upgrade from my v1s:)
Are the old Aomway commanders better than the new version 2? I think the V2 are heavier. I am looking to switch from Fatsharks and like the idea lighter googles and the over the head strap and rear battery placement. Someone said the Aomways do not sit on the cheekbones that well is that true?
What do you recommend or if anyone can give me some feedback that would be great?
What Goggles are you flying with at the Moment Stu?
Great review Stew, you made me want to buy a set of them. But I'll have to be happy with my Dom V3's. Thanks.
Hey Stue, between Fatshark HDO and Commander V2, witch one has the more detail picture?
Cheers
Can you remove the diopters?
Sorry , I am new to this stuff.
What is saying "telemetry recovered"? Does the drone actually tell you everything that's going on?
Awesome video.
Hey stu..very nice review.i am a racer and i started with ev800 and I'm still racing with that because i love the field of view and how big the screen is..I'm used to it..will Changing to this commander V2 be a good choice??....is it as immersive as the ev800?..would like to know..
I'm right with you man, I have ev800s as well and there isn't a non-box goggle on the market that has as big of a screen as those. I am actually sticking with my ev800s just because i love the immersive huge screen. If you really want to switch to non-box goggles, go with these V2 commanders, or find a pair of HD2s.
Great review stew. It's nice to see all 3 of you guys back together again. Nice goggles too bad I can't afford em
I'm wondering what you or others think of the quality of the two little control sticks on the v1 & and if they are the same ones on v2 Commander's. I had one on my v1 pop off soon after I got them and has been a little loose or easy to pop off ever since. Might just be my bad luck but I'm wondering how many people that has happened to, and if anyone has ever lost one before as I fear I might lose it some day as it pops off pretty easy. Is that a common issue, and does the v2 use the same sticks?
I have been thinking of using a dab of super glue to make sure it does not pop off and get lost, but fear I might accidentally glue that button itself causing it to not work. So I have yet to try that.
Great information, I personally got a great deal on a "used" pair of HD3s purchased by someone who never got into the hobby. With a module and aomway clover for $300. But if I didn't i'd probably own the Commander V1 right now, do you have any opinions on the Fatshark transformers ? My gf loves hiking out with me to fly but never really gets goggle time because I suck at flying line of sight. Been looking for a cheap pair to have her ride shot gun.
My ipd are maxed out too on the v1. Ill get this for the 72mm ipd. I wanted some fatshark hdo but the ipd is only up to 69mm like the aomway v1 which is alittle blurry on the corners for me. That 72mm ipd is the selling point for me. Also if it breaks who can fix it for you? What other goggles give 72mm ipd?
Any suggestions on goggles that would fit a person with a head the size of a pumpkin? I don't live near any hobby shops that carry fpv related stuff so I have to buy everything online. I'm just starting out, don't have a drone yet. But I do have a transmitter (QX7) and am learning on a sim. When the time comes I'll build my drone but the goggles are the tough one. Any big headed pilots out there with suggestions?
Great job Stew, I only have eachine Goggles Two, and I would upgrade to the Aomway V2, BUT.... I'm still waiting to see if eachine will ever release the EV200D and if they are any good. Stew should I continue to wait?
I wish the Fat Sharks had a top strap. Is there an easy way to add a top strap to Fat Sharks?
(welcome back) great review, will be interesting to see what you think of the new Eachine ev200d goggles when they get released later in the year.
stew have you or any ov the boys had any problem with your aomway v1 I am about to buy a set of good googels and just wanted to know what the quality was like cheers
Nice!!! Love the IPD
Are these a version 2 or is this more of a pro/elite version of the original Aomway Commander V1?
just got some Aomway V1 commanders. Anyone know why the video in the goggles goes black and white after a few seconds, but the DVR feed is still good? only had them a couple days...........very disappointed.
For your power switch issue you could put an inline switch on the power wire.
Thank you, Stew! I really enjoyed this review. I am a thoroughly proud owner of Commander V1 googles and even though this looks similar, I love how these look with the darker body. The larger screens might be outside my comfort since I have gotten use to the smaller screens on the V1. The fact that I don't have to move my eyes around as much with the V1 would make me question if I want to move into a V2. The smaller screens in the HD0s were tempting me, but, I think I will keep with my V1 goggles. Again, thank you for this awesome review.
Damn, Stu, it's good to have you back. And with a smoking good review I've been waiting for. I bought the Commander V1's because of your review. I added a power switch to the back of my barrel connector because I know they have a tendency to wear over many plug / unplug cycles. If I was going to spend this kind of money, I'd buy the Fatshark HDO's. Just for the OLED displays. I love my Commanders, and yes, the foam sucks hardcore. I'm ordering the Newbee Drone foam right away, many people have said how good it is. Glad to be a Pateron supporter, and really happy you are back. How about a review of the Fatshark HDO's ? Just a thought, clear skies and mild winds !!!
Betaflight has the option to add a little pointer in center of fpv feed for the exact reason of being more accurate so I find no problems with humongous screens
Dude! How did you miss that they do 16:9!!
Furadi Apparently they have a 16:9 mode !
Good call furadi
Toward the middle that when that Cloverleaf antenna comes loose and rolls around it looks like an eyeball hanging out
Hi Stew! You mention a link for a nice google foam but I can't seem to find it. Any hint you could give me will be welcomed :)
For me, FPV is about immersion, which is why I'm sticking to my HD2's with their 50 degrees FOV.
Also keeping an eye out for a 2nd, 2nd hand pair because nobody seems to want to make another twin-screen goggle with such a big FOV.
I fly Skyzones 02s currently and am looking for a new bigger FOV goggle. Skyzone V3's are out. Tried them and returned them. It's these or core FS HD3 w/ a RealACC module equal about the same price. As much as I hate paying for the Fatshark name, I am leaning towards them because I could swap receivers and better foam options. If these were in the $350-$375 range then perhaps.
Thanks for the vid Mr. UAVfutures
STU, COMANDER V2 OR EV200D?
Found any noise or strange lines like there was mentioned on rcgroups?
The price is currently more like 400 than 500$, which still is very expensive. But considering good antennas and hopefully also good receivers are built in they migh have ~60-100$ price advantage you would have to pay for receiver modules and antennas. Strange that no head tracker was included.
FINALLY got a chance to watch the video Stew! Great review as usual but at the price, I am going to stick with my HD3s unless I put on some commander v2s and fall in love.
While we’re talking googles I accidentally didn’t power off my v1s before taking antennas off. Does powered up googles without antennas on burn the diversity receivers like a vtx. Cheers
no
UAVfutures cheers Stew love the content mate
What happens when you want imerssionrc rapidfire or clearview? Fatshark still wins.
im looking for large screen, and its not so easy to find, and i wont even get into the price.but these may go onto my list.
What’s the actual improvement.
Greg From TEXAS, as usual, Stew a very informative review! I agree why spend a lot of extra money when you get the same basic quality with the V1. Thanks for you input also Trev. 62 new to FPV!
The good color could be the elf camera that came with the xjb or was trev not using the xjb
the on/off button or rather the lack of any on most goggles really boggles my mind.... then again... maybe connectors break faster then switches and they want to sell part?
Can you please do a review on the quantum cyclops diversity please?
Does anyone know of an upgrade option for the foams on the V1?
okcrc newbeedrone has some really nice replacement foam. Unfortunately it was a little too thin for me.
FauxShizz l just ordered some from newbee. Hopefully they will last a little longer. Thks
I picked up the V2 a couple of months ago for $330US brand new from hobbyking. I was a bit worried about the blurry edges but I don't really see them when flying. I dig them!
Glass optics 👌🏽the patch is a 8 instead of a 6 hz & race band or long range with low band 🤔
It's called db not hz
if you put the eachine pro dvr on the video out of the goggle u will get a true empression of what it feels like i use this one and the recorded image is exactly what i see :) good work bro!
Great review. I'm currently flying with HeadPlay, and I believe I would love the larger FOV on these goggles in a compact format....BUT the price $600CAD is really hard to justify. If Aomway drops the price, I would give these a go!
I just pre-ordered mine (:
I own these, I like them. They are still cheaper than hd3 cores. And have the same screen, with bigger fov, and 16x9 4:3 switchable. I upgraded from attitude v4s and these are an upgrade.
I think the bigger question is Commander V2's or the latest Fat Shark HDO. Seems this is a good question to answer. Great review and awesome points made!
Hey Stew, nice comeback vid with Aomway V2! the net already boiling since Fatshark HDO came out. Edit: I mean comeback like comeback from holiday : )
I would like see your comparisons with fs hdo.
Jack Truong me too!
The bad DVR footage is a problem with the XJB 145 vtx. Frame rate mismatch or something, not sure. Mine looked exactly the same. Switched out the vtx to an Eachine VTX03 and voila, perfect footage.
NICE ONE CAL. I don't know the price SUCKS BIG TIME. but I need a new pair just maybe the V1 will come down where I will be able to get a pair. Thanks for the great videos. KEEP IT FLYING ! JohnntDRC
I’m using HD3s now, I’m going to sell them, spend the money on FatShark HDO.
Refresh rate, OLED. Major advantages over regular screen because obstacles invisible in HD3 can be seen in the HDO. If you’re going to spend $450. Better to spend the $50 more dollars on HDO.
As i understand it these are also switchable to the 16:9 aspect ratio @furadi has these and is using them 16:9
The DVR always looks worse than the view in the goggles because the goggles show the full 50FPS of PAL cameras and 59.94FPS of NTSC camera, but the DVR only records 25FPS for PAL and 29.97FPS for NTSC.
All the DVRs in goggles suck for capturing footage for TH-cam because they throw away half the resolution & framerate. But for finding your quad they rock.
I have many mixed emotions now I was going to get the v1s about 5 months ago and decided to wait to see if a v2 was coming out soon. Now that they are out I’m not sure what to think do I spend the extra $100+ to get the v2 compared to the v1...ugh
I was gonna buy the v1s yesterday but i havent had any time for online shopping. Life sure has a way of working itself out.
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Maybe the extra step in turning on the dvr saves power. If you don’t use it you can leave it off and the goggles won’t draw as much power. Just speculation tho.
Nice, pitty about not having support for Fatshark modules. Why so many adds in the video?
These are nearly the same identical FOV as the HD3 which is the "standard" or most preferred by top pilots in racing or freestyle. Most importantly you should keep in mind that if the FOV is too large for your liking, you can just drop in the -2 diopter adjusters and voila! You get a smaller screen at no cost. I suggested this to some friends who thought their HD2 were a bit extreme and they've been doing that ever since. You're welcome.
MojoPapi FPV ive been wondering about this, so could you use +diopter to get a larger screen on other models?
bojangles yes unfortunately I can't find them for less than 60 euros. Keep in mind that it's like a Monet painting. The more you magnify the less sharp it becomes. This may or not he an issue though.
Hi stew, can this goggles switch between 4:3 and 16:9 like the aomway v1? Very good feature in the v1s
Yes they can! Don't know how he missed it?
Xi2or really need his clarification :-)
Have a look at RCGroups thread if you don't believe me.
AFIQ aFaT Xi2or is correct. These are switchable via the on screen menu, and the change in aspect ratio takes effect immediately. The default is 4:3.
Xi2or haha so stew have to make update on this goggles about 16:9. Might up the value of the goggles more right?
This is what I was waiting for. Great review to wake up to. Well done Stu. My V1s are still going strong and the price is disappointing. Aomway came on the market as a cheaper option and for a bigger fov they’re following fatshark mistakes. Btw I thought the aspect ratio was switchable?
I was hoping that these would be better as I would need the extra ipd width... But, they're basically comparable to fatshark from, what , 3 generations ago... And at what price!
Nice to see another goggle instead of the FS HDO at the moment :) Love my skyzone v2+ , and even if ALL new one are good. Feels like the money are...... Its in a way where you are. first set or upgrade. rambling :P know what I need for an update, cant see it so far in any :P
I’m probably not right, but maybe the ‘extra’ step for the DVR might be necessary because that’s what might turn the DVR on, and then you press again to start recording. Maybe that’s for people who don’t want to use DVR.
It’s the same on my fat shark attitude v4’s
The thing that I love about the Aomways is the fact that the goggle COMES WITH diversity receiver! You dont have to spend $100 on a diversity setup in addition to the $400 that you have to pay for the googles. Its an all in one solution ready to go. No spending time setting up your receiver and upgrading software. It has scanning and a great OSD. Cant go wrong with Aomway!
Nice!!!
Todaaayyyy, yay :D
Great video! But you got the pricing wrong. Their $440 here in the US not $500+. Yeah their still a bit high right now but not as high as the fatshark HDO's. I still can't decide which goggles I want now. Lol. But I really don't know if I could spend that much. Yeah I know it's something u use everyday and use more than most other equipment but damn. I just think I want the v1 or the dom v3's
Loved the review, informative as it should be, but that on/off switch. if that bothers you so much just install a switch to the battery adapter...
Stew: Just set the DVR to auto-record.
Trevor: A pair of FS HD's with a diversity receiver costs the same. Compare apples to apples, not apples to Commander V1's.
Cal: Commander V1's can do 4:3 ratio. Price wise, same as the HD's with a diversity receiver, but a bit more than the Falcon's. Also, what's the point of the big FOV, when the edges are blurry, and you never look there anyways?
All: Try the Newbeedrone Max Comfort foam. I had light leakage on the sides though, so stuck cut-up straws between the foam and faceplate.
nice nice!
For the first 2 minutes I kept wondering what the chop stick was used for...
Hey Stew, you know these can go 16:9 as well?
Yeah Stew, how did you miss that? Can you do a quick update using the 16:9 mode, please? It may alter your opinion about the FOV.
it will also reduce the screen size, some one roughly worked it out to about 40 degrees. Still larger though
Isnt it cropped / stretched ?
Sam Horner the native screens are 4:3 I don't think a single pilot would crop their screen just for an aspect ratio but I'll try do an update soon about it
Sorry Stew, I don't agree. Cropping the 45 degree 4:3 screen to 16:9 will give roughly the same resolution as the V1 (800x480) and also a larger FOV of about 40 degrees. I think this is an important point to point out in an update, please.
Have the v1's. The battery connector is a good idea, but it is prone to failure (had mine fail at a race day which was a real bummer - fortunately had a spare fatshark style battery so could fly again that day, but missed a heat and lost enough points to kill any chance of making a final). I ended up making my own cable.
A power switch would be nice (as mentioned). Have had an incident where I forgot to unplug a battery and almost killed a lipo.
Also agree that the foam needs fixing. Maybe something like the Fatshark HDO's.
I prefer a 16:9 screen (and have 16:9 capable cameras), so even with the bigger FOV the 4:3 is actually a turn off.
DVR I find a little iffy at times, and a smaller on screen notification would be nice (or better yet customisable).
Price is a killer though. v1's are better value for money in my books.
Hoping now the v1s drop in price a bit or go on sale! But the v2s are a very nice set of goggles!
Good work stew from S.F CA.. USA
Yeah buddy :)nice like alwayz!!!
STU the V2 letterboxes to 16:9!!! Please have a look
$439 in the U.S. at most retailers. Does that seem like a fair price?
No rather buy HD Core ;)
Thats just too much imo. But I think as far as my feeling goes the price will drop alot in the next months. We just need to be patient.
Nah bruh. They with your older goggles. Dont be getting caught up and pay to much when in a few they would have to go down. 330 dollars is a better price.
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