DJI Goggles N3 Announced – An Affordable Alternative to Goggles 3

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by Jakub HanNovember 6^th, 2024

The DJI Goggles N3 are FPV goggles designed to offer a budget-friendly alternative to their Goggles 3 by sacrificing the cameras, adjustable diopters, OLED screens, and wireless live feed sharing. Compatible with the Avata 2 and DJI Neo, the Goggles N3 can now be pre-ordered.

The idea behind this new model of FPV goggles from DJI is to bring a budget-friendly alternative to the existing DJI Goggles 3 which came out in April 2024 along with the Avata 2 drone – you can check my review of the combo in case you missed it. Now let’s take a look at what is new with the N3.

DJI Goggles N3 – affordable digital FPV experience

To keep the price down, the Goggles N3 had to compromise on certain features of the original Goggles 3. First of all, the correcting diopters are missing. Instead, DJI designed the Goggles N3 with a “roomy interior” so that pilots can keep their prescription eyewear on while using the goggles. There are 1080p ultra-wide screens with 54° field of view for each eye, but (again to keep the cost down) these are not OLED screens like in the Goggles 3.

The goggles’ headband and battery are integrated into one piece to balance the weight (the battery is at the back acting as a “counterweight” for the goggles). The good thing is that the Goggles N3 offer a one-tap defogging feature that turns on an internal fan to circulate air, removing condensation and keeping the pilot’s view clear and fog-free.

Unlike the Goggles 3 with the tiltable “forehead pad”, the new N3 sit directly on the pads surrounding the pilot’s eyes – the same design as the previous generations of FPV goggles. Another obvious difference is that the N3 don’t have any cameras and therefore don’t offer the real view feature.

DJI O4 transmission, AR cursor

Equipped with DJI’s O4 digital video transmission system, featuring the same antenna design as Goggles 2, DJI Goggles N3 offer an average ultra-low latency of 31 ms and a transmission range of up to 13 km, according to DJI (in FCC mode, with 1080p/60fps live feeds). The goggles automatically select the optimal frequency band between 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz based on the environment, ensuring a smooth live view when flying at a high speed.

The augmented reality (AR) cursor, which debuted in the Goggles 3, can also be used with the N3 when paired with the DJI RC Motion 3. It can help browse menus, activate functions, and adjust camera settings from the goggles’ screen before the aircraft takes off or while braking or hovering.

Share real-time live feed and battery life

Another feature inherited from the Goggles 3 is the Share Real-Time Live Feed. A smartphone can display a secondary live feed through the DJI Fly app by connecting DJI Goggles N3 to the smartphone with a USB-C cable. The wireless connection is not available with the N3.

With the Goggles N3, automatic acrobatic moves such as 360° flips and rolls, 180° drifts, or power loops are still available.

DJI claims that when fully charged, the Goggles N3 can last nearly three hours (2.7 hours, to be exact). That should be enough to fly all three batteries in the fly more combo empty. The new Goggles N3 are compatible with the DJI Neo and the DJI Avata 2 drones.

Price and availability

The new Goggles N3 are available now for pre-order. The shipping should start in late November, according to DJI. The price has been set to $229 (from €269 including VAT in Europe).

The Goggles N3 are also available as part of the DJI Neo Motion Fly More Combo (will not be sold in the USA), which includes DJI Neo, Goggles N3, RC Motion 3, 3 batteries, and one charging hub. This kit will cost from €529 including VAT in Europe.

For more information please visit DJI’s website.

Do you fly drones with FPV Goggles? What do you think about the newly announced DJI Goggles N3? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section underneath the article.