DJI FPV Arm Bracer Kit - Do You Really Need It?
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In this clip I review the new Arm Bracer Kit for the DJI FPV drone. I also answer your questions on this accessory, show you how to install it and explain how it can help to protect your drone. Please let me know if you have any questions and thanks again for watching!
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I have crashed my drone dozen or more times! I recently crashed on cement and took me out, got a replacement in and when i went to switch the braces over to the new drone, it completely fell apart! now, i don't know as to what crash did me in originally but i was flying & crashing over and over & never knew the true extent of the damage! for sure worth the money!
Good instructions, I bought those too and always fly with them!
Yes I need it. Thanks for linking it up!
Matt, you're welcome and be sure to stay tuned for more DJI FPV clips this week and a few more accessory reviews. Rick
I appreciate all the detailed info and explanation, exactly what I need from this channel!👍🙌
Tyrone, I'm glad you found that clip helpful. I have a few more that will be posting this week so be sure to stay tuned. Rick
I really like that tool kit. It has gotten me out of some jams by having the right bit for the job.
Thanks for the post and I'm really glad you're finding the toolkit handy. I use mine a lot as well and I think we did a good job picking the right mix of bits. I appreciate your support!
thank you very helpful
Hey Rick nice talking to you on the phone today....super nice guy appreciate people like you! Aloha
good review man! Thank you keep up the good work!
Rick, I really appreciate all your reviews. I’m looking g forward to learning to fly the FPV drone, from a camera guys point of view. Thx
Thanks for the kind words and I'm glad that you're enjoying the content. The DJI FPV takes a little time to get the hang of but it's much easier than starting out on a racing quad. I'm sure you'll be doing loops and cruising under bridges in no time! Happy flying.
Great review!
Great show,
Yes I need it
Rick, I wanted to know if you know anything about that test coming in June? Do you know the price, and anything else about it? I really appreciate it. Thanks, love watching the videos. Awesome information about anything and everything. 👍👍👍
Thanks for the more scientific explanation on these. Your approach was more factual than somebody saying “well, it FEELS like….” I just bought the DJI FPV and I also got a set of these on order. Thanks for the insight.
This is why I subscribe!!!!
I use the prop guards to protect it since you can’t add both at the same time. The prop guards I ordered from Amazon are nice and strong and it doesn’t hurt to plastic dip or wrap the guards with some strong tape.
It's a catch-22 because you can't add them both to the drone and they protect it in different ways. I like the braces because I fly fast and low and they help to avoid breaking the front arms in a crash. The prop guards are great too if you're flying near trees or other obstructions. It's a personal choice but I always recommend any protection you can find to help keep this drone flying!
Good review Rick
Thanks for the post and I'm glad that you enjoyed the clip. I have a bunch more posting this week so be sure to stop back soon. Rick
Howdy Rick, last week, I ordered my DJI PRV drone fly more combo and the motion controller. They should arrived this week. I am also shopping for ND filters and will check out your website and recommendations. I am also seriously considering purchasing the arm bracer kit after listening to your video titled DJI FPV Arm Bracer Kit - Do You Really Need It? As I still consider myself a trainee in flying camera drones (MAVIC PRO & Skydio), these braces are definitely a smart choice. Thank you very much for your words of wisdom.
Thanks for the post and I'm gld you're enjoying the channel. I think the bracers are a good idea until you get comfortable with the FPV drone and can help you minimize any damage. Stay in Normal mode for a while and take your time when flying in Sport. Switching to Manual mode will be a whole new experience but much easier if you work your way up to it. Good luck and we have a few accessories for the DJI FPV listed and I have a few more I'll be reviewing this week as well. Here's a link to that page - www.dronevalley.com/store/c35/DJI_FPV.html
i use this for my mavic mini because the front arms are weak and the rear arms are a lot stronger.
it is also lowered so you also use it as landing gear
My kit came with a screwdriver. Other point , it doesn’t fit in my GPC case with those in, pain in the rear end.
I think the brace should have a recoil built in like a mini shock absorber bracing the front and rear arms doubles up the strength to a point but some sort of absorption would be better.
Thanks for the post and a spring sounds like a great idea but might reek havoc with the flight dynamics of the quad. The Arm Bracers are pretty sleek and don;t have any real impact. I guess the ultimate fix is to avoid hard objects when flying but we all crash sometimes. Stay safe. Rick
This is why I subscribe!!!
Thanks for the post and I really appreciate your support! I'll have a ton of new content this week so be sure to stay tuned.
I’m almost certain knowing how DJI operates, that the Mavic 3 will have FPV capabilities!!
I'm thinking we'll see FPV-like options on all of their quads going forward. I believe this first FPV "system" will be the infrastructure you can use to fly these new drones in FPV mode, just like the Smart Controller can be used for a number of different quads. Time will tell....
Hope you do a test flight with the braces. That’s something I want to see! And yes to the giveaways... hahaha!
I will have a few flight clips posting very soon as well as reviews for a few more of the DJI FPV accessories so be sure to check back. Rick
@@Dronevalley Hi Rick when are you going to be doing more videos on this fpv drone ?
I wonder if you know what is more vital for DJI company - is it more money for the insurance for this stuff in case you crash it or letting its users training on a simulators like for instance Liftoff in order not to crash it so easily. Because so far they don't support the connection of the controller to use this simulator.
Thanks for the post and I can promise you that DJI isn't looking for folks to crash their quads. Their replacement service loses money when they have to swap out a quad that has been damaged. The simulator is possible on a PC and should be fully compatible with other OS's really soon. In the meantime you can use the controller with other simulators if you'd like to practice.
I just flown mine with braces for first time.. Confirmed.. No changes to flight characteristics or flight time.
I probably will never fly FPV because of my vertigo, however this is a great add-on by DJI. Even if you are an experienced FPV flier. Also at a reasonable price!!!
I have the same issue with vertigo and have to take breaks when flying. It's an artifact of age I guess, but the tradeoff is the wisdom of experience. Happy flying!
@@Dronevalley So true, so true. Always good content.
Hi Rick, great video. Do you know if it is easy to travel with a drone, like by commercial planes within the USA and what about flying internationally like US to Mexico ? Thanks for any info you can give.
the only real pain the butt is having to remove those arms if you carry your drone in hard-shell case.
PUT THEM ON AND KEEP THEM ON
how to disassembly?
Thanks for the post and the only parts that are replaceable in the field are the camera and the landing skids. If something else breaks right now, it has to go back to DJI to be repaired. I hope this changes soon and more parts become available. Rick
these are savers, landed straight in meadow, nothing but props was bent.
battery fell of from crash as well, i really recommend oem bracers.
The braces are admission by DJI that the FPV isn't as durable as it should be. Perhaps there should also be braces for the front and back; at least optionally.
I do agree that it's interesting that these were released as an accessory that essentially makes the frame stronger but if you think about things like prop guards and Lipo bags, it sort of makes sense. Most manufacturers sell the basic kit and then let the fliers decide what do-dads they want to pop onto their quad and don't include those in the basic kit. I know as many fliers that will never use prop guards as fliers that will never fly without them so it's a personal choice. These are bit more of a gray area because they really do help to strengthen the quads against crashes. Thanks for the post and stay tuned for more content this week. Rick
@@Dronevalley I think it helps to remember this is their first FPV drone using the DJI business model of making it for as wide a variety of people as possible such as beginners to FPV, those who are wanting to try it after being into camera drones for some time, and even for some who have been flying FPV for a while. Probably not as much for the established FPV crowd as the rest.
My point is DJI will learn from their customers what they want then make decisions about future versions based on feedback and financial considerations. This is kinda like threading a needle in many ways. I have high hopes for the upcoming versions which may come sooner than many think. Hopefully they won't find this type of drone to be unworkable in the long term because a lot of people are having a lot of fun with them.
At least DJI has acknowledged the fragility of the FPV drone. Beta Drone?
the screws they give you for the brackets don't even screw into the body of the drone, it just an unthreaded hole. what the hell?
If you smash into a tree and push a forward arm backwards you're most likely break the back arm as well with the bracket.....Front arm pushed backwards also forcing the back arm backwards.
Ron, it's true that the front arm being pushed back will also push the back arm, but by joining them they share the impact and split for the force between them instead of the front arm absorbing all of it. This means less chance of a break. Also, the stabilizer absorbs some of it as well. Think about you pushing one person standing in front of you compared to pushing him again with 2 other people packed in behind him. In which scenario does he move the most? Same thing here. Thanks for the post. Rick
3D print a pair for a whole lot less but not everyone has access to a 3D printer
Thanks and I agree that printing them would be quicker but for the price, it's not that big of an investment for the protection they provide. I'll have more clips posting this week so be sure to stop back soon. Rick
Great video, but it’s newton’s third law not first law of thermodynamics. First law of thermodynamics does not apply here.
Thanks for the post and I was going for the first law "energy cannot be created or destroyed" so when the quad is in motion it's kinetic energy is transferred to the tree and the quad equally when it crashes. The brace helps to spread this force between all 4 arms (and the brace) instead of just the front two. This helps to reduce the stress on these front arms and hopefully avoid a break. I hope I have that right.
This is going to make your custom foam carrying case not usable with the braces.
Lol
Thanks for the post!
Again this is just further prof the the first DJI FPV drone is badly flawed. There is a reason why most real FPV drones are made of carbon fiber. We have seen these arms break and crack left and right. I'll bet dollars to donuts that the next DJI FPV 2 drone will deal with this problem. Until then I will keep my money in my wallet.
I appreciate you posting but I still think it's more of a choice for each flier. I'm sure there are a lot of FPV fliers that will never use these on their quads so it's nice that they weren't built into the frame as a permanent brace. I do agree that the design of the FPV quad is unique and that's kind of what DJI is known for. They innovated with the original Mavic Pro years ago and now every company has followed them into the folding drone space. Maybe they're onto something with the bigger design for the FPV. I also understand the argument for carbon fiber and agree that it's stronger but would have made the price astronomical for a larger frame like this. Other FPV frames are typically flat (or two tiered) with a minimum of carbon fiber used so they're reasonably priced. We'll have to see how this all shakes out but in the meantime, I'm having a lot of fun with this quad.
Yes sir pls i need it pls giveaway contest...
Another flaw in the first DJI FPV drone, is the fact that you land on the battery. If the DJI engineers had come to me with that design I would have chewed their asses, and sent them back to the drawing board...what were they thinking??
I agree that they made some bold choices and the battery mounting was an interesting one. To be fair though, every cell phone on the market has it's battery mounted right behind the rear of the case and every time you drop it or put it down hard on a table, you're shocking it. The chemistry in the batteries isn't really at risk, it's more about the connection to the quad that matters. I think we'll see several more models of FPV quads from DJI this year that you'll be able to fly with the goggles and the controller. Stay tuned for updates.
@@Dronevalley I'm not sure comparing a phone with a drone, that lands on it's battery each and every time is a fair or even good comparison. One thing I have learned about DJI they always improve their drones the second time around. I own the Mavic 2 zoom, and the DJI mini 2. I love the concept of the DJI FPV drone and they are on the right track, but again I'm sure the DJI FPV 2 drone will be a better buy for those like me who are willing to wait, and have their money better spent...keep up the good work. I'll be watching.
@@kirbyvacuummadman1814James, what I meant by the comparison is that Li-Po or Li-Ion batteries are semi-solid objects and not affected by shock at all. So landing on the back of the battery has no real effect on the life or the operation unless it cracks open the case and exposes the chemicals to water or air. The only concern is the chance of the connection dislodging between the battery and the drone to interrupt power. The good news is that if the shock of landing causes this, you're already on the ground. Also, the connection for the DJP FPV drone is done externally through a connection cable that provide flex to minimize any impact. I know a few channels are making a big deal about the quad landing on the back of the battery, but I feel it's a bit of a red herring. I do agree that this is the first FPV drone from DJI and they will develop more of these soon so stay tuned for updates on their gear. Thanks for the support!
@@Dronevalley Rick, Thanks for taking the time to reply to my comments. You are one of my first go to guys here on TH-cam since I have taken up the exciting drone hobby....thanks again.
Mostly for aerodynamic purposes. You will notice that the drone is slightly angled.
I don't think these braces are any good. You risk getting stuck easier in trees and stuff and I think if you tie them to the rear arms you ll tend to rip off both arems at once when crashing :D Great Video brother keep up the great work. Aloha
Thanks for the post and if you're that close to a tree you're already in trouble :) Actually tying the arms together is better because it distributes the energy equally between them, which means the each only have to make it through half of the impact. The ultimate goal is to miss things, but all of crash sometimes. Happy flying!
Those bracers Were poorly designed due to the fact you'll more than likely break your drones landing gear trying to take them off. They're definitely Not a good idea.
14 minutes on a brace 🤣
Slow down!
Thanks for the post but I pack a lot of information into these clips and try to keep them short. I'll try and slow down a bit in the future. Rick
@@Dronevalley I was kidding lol. Better than being someone who’s boring huh?
@@bladerunner8832 No worries. I know I speak quickly in these but its my natural pace for conversation. Plus I get excited talking about tech and it's hard to throttle it.
I understand why some guys might want that, but why do you want that? You are not going to crash that in P mode.
I don’t think I have ever seen you fly that drone or any drone for that matter. Oh I take that back. I think you flew the Tello around inside one day. 🤣😂🤣. Seriously. Do you ever really fly drones or just talk about it at 150 miles per hour. You should have been an auctioneer not an engineer.
Or is that some kind of sign language you are doing with those soft hands of your. Your arms are all over the place.
Next video better be you outside flying ACRO and showing us all how to do a split S. 😂🤣🤣😂🤣.
Tell us again how much you are not a DJI fan boy? You certainly have a special place in your heart for the Evil Empire.
Thanks for the post and I do fly a ton and have posted a lot of clips with flight footage in them. To be honest, these get a little boring for viewers after a while. My channel is more about reviewing new tech, including drones, and I spend a lot of time diving into what makes this gear work. There is little debate that DJI has introduced many innovative and seminal features with their quads and currently dominate the RTF camera drone space. They have their sights clearly focused on FPV next and I wouldn't bet against them.
There are plenty of channels out there posting flight clips if you're into that. I fly for pleasure and to test out new drones and other high-tech gear to help folks understand the benefits of this fast changing landscape. I get that you're deep into FPV and that's great, but a little less snark would make you and your channel more productive. The ethos with most nerds (like me) isn't competitive, but cooperative and we'd rather help someone instead of tearing them down. I'll just keep doing what I'm doing here and if folks continue to enjoy the clips, I'll keep posting. It seems to be working so far and I have a lot of fun doing it. If you're not enjoying these, simply change the channel.
Just looked at C Neiner's channel, with 22 subscribers and he hates on Drone Valley, sad some can't just be nice.
What a jerk.