Review: Skyzone 04X FPV goggles for drones and RC planes
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- Find out why 80% of my FPV flying is done with analog FPV and why these SkyZone 04X OLED FPV goggles are now my goggles of choice.
Also check out Pawel Spychalski's video "5 things I love about the analog FPV"
• Analog FPV is the best!
SkyZone 04X OLED FPV Googles...
Pros:
- fantastic colors and dynamic range - great FOV (not too big, not too small)
- excellent user-interface for menus etc - spare module bay (for different bands or receiver modules)
- super comfortable with no light leakage
- can be used with the Fatshark digital system
- DVR is not too shabby!
Cons:
- not the cheapest goggles on the market but still great value
- I prefer the old antenna layout
More product information is available on the SkyZone website:
www.skyzonehobb...
Outstanding review Bruce! I’ve had my Sky04X for a week or so and I could not be any happier. Unreal how far we’ve come. Digital is awesome but I can’t fly tiny whoops on DJI. I love my tiny whoops.
Just ordered my 04Xs last night. Same reasons. Luv my whoops… and, if needed, shark bite will do the job.
You described my feelings, which I never heard anyone else mentioning, after flying analog the joy of going home to see the whole flight in hd as a viewer not a pilot.
I'm 5 years in and still on cheap boxgoggles.....but one day, one day I'll buy a real goggle.
Do it!!!
U will be blown away when u do, I'm tempted to sell my kidney and get skyzones in like a few months time
Do for goggles work with all drones? I’m getting a 4DRC
@@NoZeni No, most are designed for 5.8ghz with some exceptions. The 4DRC works with 5ghz on "normal" wifi you have on your phone and tablet
You can't beat a Bruce video for honesty, that is for sure. And I understand what you mean about preferring analog over digital when it comes to pushing the range. I liken it to the switchover between Digital TV from analog, digital being great until the reception gets a bit poor, due to maybe a heavy rain shower between rx and tx. With the old analog I would just get a bit of snow in the picture, but with digital it just craps out totally.
A couple of minor annoyances I've found for people who might be interested in these goggles:
1. The module bay is slightly too short to fit some receivers. Not a big deal because you can just file off some of the plastic and because the included receiver works fine in my experience.
2. Whatever adhesive they use on the foam padding is horrible, mine was peeling off within ~2 weeks. I switched to my own double sided tape and haven't had any issues.
3. The fan tends to rub on it's power wires occasionally. Easy to fix by taking the fan cover off and using tweezers to bend the wires down.
4. The auto record feature on the DVR seems unreliable in my experience. Sometimes it won't start recording until 10-20 seconds after getting signal, and sometimes it won't record at all.
I've had my sky04x's for a little over 2 months now and could only come up with this small handful of downsides. If that doesn't tell you how awesome the goggles are, I'll just tell you now. These goggles are awesome. The screens are great, the receiver is great, the DVR is great. If you're in the market for a high end set of analog goggles, these are the ones to get.
Couldn't agree more about the "getting to fly twice" argument for sticking with analog. I too re-watching the my HD footage to relive the FPV experience and it feels great!
Bruce, quick, find all the Karen's and stop them for reporting you for flying without a spotter.. and OMG, you flew higher than fence top level. You might hit one of those rogue silent cessna's that fly down your street at sub tree top level... 😛
Oh, and nice back yard by the way, much bigger (and prettier) than the old one, think that's the first time we've seen it....
Great Review but ist can do quadversity
Hi Bruce, nice review :) Just a small correction; you can run quadversity if you use a Skyzone Steadyview/Eachine Rapidmix module, which are the same as the included module.
Please talk about the focus controls...I need a +3 reading glasses (I'm long sighted)...will I be able to get a focus???...Can't focus, can't use them..!!!... Sure I'm not alone..😳😳🤔🇬🇧
I use +2 for reading or its just a Blur .
@@Gw0wvl So you have these Goggles..?🤔🤔🤔
Hey Bruce how are these holding up 6 months into using them?
A whiteboard video on comparison of digital and analog FPV systems would be nice!
Love my skyzone!
I'm looking for a head tracker cable for 3.5mm jack. Any idea where to get one?
Hey Bruce, Thanks for the review. Apparently there is a new version of the Skyzone Steadyview they will call the "Steadyview X" with fixes for the diversity switching issues the current Steadyview has and particularly with some cameras. The latest O4X's are shipping with the latest firmware which have the extra menu options for the new upcomming module. I hope Skyzone support the current module owners appropriately....
Awesome video Bruce, been waiting on this one! Tom and I trying to decide which goggles to buy next
I think skyzone definitely deserve to be a more common goggle choice in the racing scene.
I bought these goggles in Jan, and I'm absolutely loving them. I was never 100% happy with my fatshark hd3s whereas my husband has had two lots of skyzones and been very happy. After fatsharks, has taken a bit to adjust to the different menu set up but once you get used to it, its very easy to use, and gives great clear signal for racing, and great dvr. I also love the focus feature, I'm finally getting clear view for both eyes. A club friend who has to use diopters in his fs tried them, and I loved his comment once he got them focused 'omg, even the snow is really clear!'
So you can watch movies on those can you .🤔
Hell I'd buy those just for that capability 😎
Yeah, see, I couldn't say they are the best because they don't accept diopters. Sure, they have adjustable focus, but they don't take into account that people have astigmatisms and stronger prescriptions. Massive fail for me. I love my Sky02 V+ goggles, but really want some new ones. I was really looking forward to the 04X, but its a no go. Super bummer. The only option now for good OLED analog goggles are the Orqa ones, they accept diopters. I will be moving to DJI soon, but still want a separate good pair of analog goggles. Thanks Bruce! Great review.
Hey Luis,
See if you can find stick on lenses used for scuba. Just a little water stick them on. I don't know if you can find your required strength, but it is worth a try. Good luck.
This video cost me 500$. Thanks.
The stock receivers on any Skyzone goggle have been more then fine for flying within ranges we are supposed to be. No need for all that external add on stuff with these. If you need more power then a base station set up on a tripod is the best add on. I have my 02x and uses a runcam pheonix2 and I think the picture in the goggles is better then any DJI video I have seen yet. I fly IN trees and have zero issue seeing scraggle.
I love your reviews, thanks for everything! I started the hobby with the DJI's digital FPV, as the quality of the analog video reminded me about the times when we had like two hours of television a day (mostly filled with news about Ceausescu) and we were trying to catch any terrestrial TV broadcast from neighboring countries from hundreds of kilometers away. In this case not so good old times :)
Nowadays, seeing better and cheaper analog gear, I feel like trying it (besides the TinyHawk 2 I play occasionally). Question: between the Skyzone's 04X and CobraX (except the size) which one would you recommend?
About module bays: you'll need to dremel them a lot if you want to install tbs fusion (also the fusion boards) -there3no way it'll fit out of the box. I assume the same applies to other non-skyzone/eachine modules like rapidfire....
Man, why you don't make a video with Skyzone 04x Steadyview receiver problems!?There are so many of us struggling with rolling picture, color desync...REAL PROBLEM
Individually focusable eye pieces...on top of all the other features. Brilliant! Thank you for the great review!
That really does make a huge difference. I have an astigmatism, so each eye focuses slightly differently, definitely gotta get some of these!
Unfortunately, I already invested in OLED FPV goggles and diopters, otherwise I'd probably be all over these as well.
For people with eyes that require more correction than these offer though, it doesn't appear these can take diopters. So if your eyesight is really bad, that's something to keep in mind. The website also doesn't mention how far the focus adjustment goes...
9:18 I've never heard this before, and it makes perfect sense, great analogy. Thanks! (I miss the white board stuff)
Thank you bruce
Can I use these goggles with the gopro hero 11 mini.
I fly the Holy Stone HS700 drone to which I've attached the gopro.
This hero 11 mini for some unknow reason does NOT work with my mobile phone the S22 Ultra.
Bruce in case I forget to ask at the field they have an 9bit rate upgrade kit available for the DVR now...thoughts? Installed it? Watching FPV on Gordon’s headset the other day was a real eye opener for my...hitching a ride on the other young chaps quad! Laurie
BUT, what if we WANT an affiliate link? :) Nice to see a product that doesn't come with strong caveats. What is the loss (in reality) for adding a 45' or 90' SMA adapter for the antenna's?
Skyzone 04X do not have the ability to accomodate ANY 3rd party modules in their module bays due to the size of the module bay. True D-X module does not fit AND TBS fusion either. so...sorry skyzone but when you do something you do it right.
Got a question about the head tracking, mine like to drift on the panning axis, any tips on curing that? I've done the calibration, but still had some drift issues
What are the best antennas to install on the Skyzone 04X with dual Steadyview/Rapidmix 3.3 for long range?
should hear yourself at .25 speed !!!!! pmsl ..last video i Analysed carried though ....
lol sounds like Mr. Lahey
any chance you will sell me those O4x's at a complete newbie discount? I have been dealing with the ev800d's with an awful battery life and range, and I have to come up with some kind of solution that won't break the bank. The wife won't let me spend a whole lot with our 3 kids and all lol.
So while watching this on the TV, I caught myself leaning into the corners! Nice.
Oh no, you insist in fly with no spotter, you are a criminal mind Bruce !!!
Bruce, does the sympathetic resonance also apply to the receiving antennas? I can imagine if two antennas are close to each other and both transmitting, this would result in interference, but if they're just listening it shouldn't matter, should it?
I'd be more worried about the dual antennas on many VTXes. Fortunately, they're usually installed more or less perpendicular, so as to get good reception regardless of the drone's orientation.
Yes, interaction between antennas works if they are for receive or transmit ... The unused antenna acts as a parasitic antenna/Element then, It can affect the way the signal is recieved or transmitted from the working antenna , This can skew the signal, Make it more directional in one direction over another and so on .
@@Gw0wvl thanks for the info.
just buying these but not arrived yet thinking on using a 4cell. any recommended battery? or best option. as well as an antenna upgrade option. thank you!
I purchased these goggles. No matter what I do, I see two screens. Does anyone know how to solve this problem?
My sky04x dvr doesn't work. Anyone having same problem?
R people still putting rapidfire on these goggles?
I do thru buildings & long range.
They are truly amazing ! But that fan ???? So loud OMG
Dont loose your spot on the video impossible to find it. The whole video is just a zoomed up camera on the goggle
i wich i had one.
i bay a drone ( eachine s wizzard ) ant can,t fly .. wearing glasses. so.. end of this hobby!
$700 plus, you poor old fella. Maybe I should get 2.🥴
stop complaining.. 34 centigrade here... from Rio de Janeiro
I had the Sky 04X for months then noticed the V2 version is out now with upgraded DVR to 60FPS! Thankfully I was able to return the origionals and now have the Sky 04X V2. Yes, it's worth it as they are also with latest firmware that works great.
Hey so I have this headset but the left wheel and left button won't work is there a fix?
I bought the EV300-O in white, fantastic upgrade from EV100. I have a Foxeer patch and a very tall Foxeer lollipop, plenty of space between them as you suggested. But 'mix' mode is terrible on the module, just use diversity.
I have the 03O and use the custom diopters because I have astigmatism. Do you know if these allow for add-on correction or only focus??? thanks!
Hi Bruce , have a question if I may . I'm building an FPV camera / transmitter combo , the only way I can mount the antenna (right hand circular polarized) is inverted . So , looking at the antenna , if I mount it upside down , does it now become lefthand polarized ? or does this not have any bearing on the radiation pattern ?
Hey, rapidfire can plug and play? We must something configuration sftware, hardware, vcc, Firmware uptade?
Good Man
Greetings Bruce, Good wishes to you. I smiled at hearing you say "I started with FatShark goggles then I went to SkyZone ... and used for a very, very, very long time ...". I did as well. Going from SKY01 to SKY04X was ... WWOOOOWW! I CAN SEE! I'd like to claim I'm a better FPV pilot because of them. Nah! Interesting point about 4:3 vs 16:9. I've always liked 16:9. I'll have to try 4:3. I gather a 4:3 camera is "de rigueur" as well. Cheers. G.
I still use the Aomway Commander V1S set in my avatar for any analog flying that I still do. Mainly whoops and the occasional 3" outside. Everything else is DJI. I'd buy the Skyzones if they were 1/2 the price. Which means, I'll never buy them......:).
10:22 Humm.... ;-) The Skyzone 04X do support Quadversity Mode you just have to get another Skyfusion VRX and even with what amounts to beta firmware at a distance you can see wires not shown with a single Rapidfire VRX and contrast detail is better. Like you said simply the best (for now)... pretty amazing what RC has become. Let's just hope the FAA's new Senior project lead scientist Dr. Mark Skinner doesn't do to RC what he did to his own property values in Maluhia Country Ranches on Maui.
Hard to believe I can say that and tell the truth all in the same sentence. lol But like Sharp said... anything is possible. The odds of something happening don't control cause and effect that's for sure.
good review :) really I do like Your fair opinion. 1st - they still got problems with some camera/TX combination - which was little better with some firmware update, also they still promised next update which should improve it again - will see. just be aware, that some combination is not working ATM (diversity mode they do suggest to solve it is IMHO not as good as other receivers). 2nd problem - bay for modules are v. small - their own modules do fit (steadyview/rapidmix), rapidfire also can be put with some DIY work and custom cover - but a lot of other great RX just can not be used (trueD, Fusion, pro58) as they simply will not fit :/ just a bigger module bay need to be made - maybe a 04x v2 ;)
other then those problems - they are really nice. Community support also look not bad - they do respond quickly on FB groups.
I luv ya work Bruce.....always have, always will...... and I own Skyzones......but......there is no way I would buy another pair......I want to see where I'm flying in clarity in real time - DJI here I come !
2:10 Well said! It will be a step back in the right direction to 4:3 when the manufactures of FPV equipment break free of using 16:9 CMOS sensors designed for commercial non-FPV video use when all FPV pilots realize the huge difference between a fixed frame of visual reference like you have sitting in a wide screen movie theater where the director controls the horizon... and the variable frame of reference you have when flying where up and down become left and right doing a roll or flying knife edge sideways. In either axis you need to see where you are going and what's coming into view as soon as possible. Just think how much distance you cover and how much longer you have to wait to see the tip of a tree in your flight path coming out of a loop. Just think how sad you would feel if you hit a nest full of little baby Yellow Bellied Sap Suckers as I really doubt they will want to give it back.
hey bruce, does the fan actually suck air from the eyecup area? i have alot of fogging issues with any goggle a wear because i sweat quite a bit . been using box goggles as the screens are farther from the face but i still fog those up too.
Hi! Would you recommend the 04L as a budget option? They are USD 340 now, so way cheaper than these 04X.
I think we need to see what SharkByte looks like when combined with the 04Xs
- and then compare price/performance to DJI..
;)
Darn you're right on Latency. I rather sacrifice clarity and HD quality on something i'm confident to fly without worrying instant blackout. GoPro is still the thing to record beautiful shots and not DJI cam. Lol
You actually can have quad diversity with these Google's but only with the Steadyview/ Rapid mix module's. That why they have two bay's
Excellent stuff again Bruce... I've just bought a pair from BG last night! Looking forward to giving them a work out.
Any fpv goggles compatible with e511s eachine?
600€ is over the top.
I can wait till dji has learned to deliver oled goggles that will support fpv drones and dji drones too.
I won't buy goggles for one purpose only ... cause I have dji drones and planes I use for fpv with dji fpv goggles racing edition that also support analog fpv out of the box
Why are analog goggles around the same price as digital? 🤷🏽♂️
Yeah they didn't fit me great hey and found optics terrible, goes to show goggles are such a personal choice and fit. HDO2 works perfectly for me and a tad cheaper than these nowadays which is good.
I just got a pair of fatshark attitude v6 with a tbs fusion module and im very happy with them. I havnt had the opportunity to try oled ones. Ive only had the ev200d and now the fatsharks. Both are lcos and havent had any issues. I would like to see what the oled brings o the table. Everyone says its like night and day.
Boy I've never seen such bad rssi how are you at 60% literally right next to yourself time to invest into Dragonlink micro
Still on box goggles with DVR... need better ones and these may fit the bill - Excellent review Bruce.
Nice review Bruce! I have to say even though I've been spoiled by digital, recently I've been enjoying going back to analog and the light and inexpensive gear not to mention the still-excellent, low-latency live-video feel. I sure would like to upgrade my Attitude V4s to something with OLEDs. None of them are cheap but I'd say I would either get these Skyzones or Orqas since I already have a RapidFIre module.
Also, thanks to your thumbnail, I have Tina Turner’s “The Best” stuck in my head!
Who the hell puts a non latching power input connector UNDERNEATH! which rock were they bashed on the head with? Infuriates me. Losing goggles mid-flight is incredibly dangerous and easy to do with this silly arrangement.
Fortunately the barrel connector is a good tight fit and certainly won't fall out. More of a worry to me is the very short and loose connector that DJI use on their goggles. That *does* cause intermittent loss of power to the goggles so many people have 3D printed a little bracket to hold it in place. Never had a problem with my SkyZones although the right-angle versions of the barrel connector (that plugs in the side) of goggles does have a tendancy for the wires to fracture internally. I had this problem on my Aomway goggles.
You covered all of the bases that were unanswered for me and I will (hopefully) be going to these from my sky02's. Really needed to see the dvr footage. You Nailed IT!
I was thinking about buying a pair of these but my EV200D goggles still work fine. I was looking at the Eachine version but this one has higher resolution. I like the colors available on the EV300O. I want to see the footage with the Sharkbyte attached. Get on it Bruce.
Mmmmm, warm analog snow.
Holy shit that’s spendy
what is the blue antenna please?
Clearview style signal blending butchers the video colour quality in my opinion.
2:57 Your knowledge of imperial measurements is on par with Chyrosran22.
9:23 Aw, I thought you were reaching for wine glasses.
You should always install the 3rd party module into the left bay if you then throw the rapid mix module into the right bay you WILL get quad diversity.
you have insert lenses on your 03os? or are those just the plastic 0 ones that came with them ? I took those off when i got my set as I thought it'd be nice to be looking straight through the optics.
What an excellent review and critique of the analog v. digital experience!
Thank you!
Does a rapid fire or fusion fit in them ok? or will they need adapting?
should i sell my 03os for the 04xs or just hold onto 03o as my main and only set of analog goggles and get dji digital when i plan on getting a new goggle ?
Agreed! I've had skyzone goggles for five years now and have been awesome every time I fly!
shame the dji v2 doesn't get oled
Hi! What battery would you suggest to power these?
That's the Best hope in the near future...DJI with OLED screens 👍
It's: Pavel Spy House Key.
Love them! My HDO2's are now backups!
Can I have ur Hd02s pls lolol ha (I will pay come summer)
I think this is the first time you’ve showcased your new backyard Bruce.
@6:04 🤣🤣 thanks for the laugh!! Keep up the good work!
41c here on the 26/1/21
It is called a passive radiator (antenna)
👍
So weird looking at my myself from a moving reference frame live !
Hahah, yeah, it is, isn't it? I guess one gets used to it eventually, but I'm not at that stage yet. :)
Good review like always. Thxs
Love your "elevator music" :-D