DJI’s O4 Air Unit Pro for FPV Drones Promises Much Better Image Quality [Video]

Although first-person view (FPV) drones are outside the wheelhouse of most photographers, DJI’s latest FPV solution is built with content creators in mind and features improved imaging capabilities.

The DJI O4 Air Unit Series is a digital video transmission solution for an “unmatched first-person view flight experience.” There are two new products, the DJI O4 Air Unit and the O4 Air Unit Pro. The latter is far more interesting in terms of imaging capabilities, but for completeness, the standard O4 Air Unit sports a Type 1/2 image sensor and captures 4K/60p video.

On the other hand, the Pro version has a larger Type 1/1.3 image sensor and can record 4K/120p video. The Pro unit also supports 10-bit D-Log M color mode for video. DJI says this video mode delivers expanded dynamic range, meaning users can capture more detail in shadow and highlight regions. The sensor is paired with a 155-degree ultra-wide lens, …