FXT VIPER Version 2.0 FPV Goggles Video Glasses with 5.8 GHz 5 DVR HDMI IN Monitor for Drone Quadcopter

FXT VIPER FPV Goggles Video Glasses with 5.8 GHz 5" HDMI DVR receiver for Drone Quadcopter After coming across these goggles on a FB post, I was immediately intrigued by the unique design and look, as well as the claims that they can be worn with glasses. This is something that was really important to me as I wear glasses and prefer to wear them while flying and racing FPV. Though I wasnt sure what to expect, I was immediately impressed with the build quality and included features of the goggles. Nothing about these goggles feels cheep, poorly made or fragile. I immediately installed some antennas, plugged in a battery and tried them out. Here's my summary of opinions.The resolution is not HD, but the screen, colors, and definition are very respectable as far as image quality.FOV is large, but not so huge that you're force to look all around. The reflected optics are very easy on the eyes.The padding where the goggles make contact with your head is thick and comfy.The goggles feel comfortable with all the weight/pressure on your forehead and no pressure around your eyes or nose.The silicone boot around your face (which is removable for a more open experience if desired) is comfortable and fits easily over glasses.Channel selection is easy, intuitive and quick with super easy to read on-screen menus and auto-select.Reception from the built in diversity system is excellent and comparable to other popular diversity units available.Included adapters and wide voltage input range allow for multiple, common battery options (xt60 or barrel) Note: Does not include a battery.Built in DVR is easy to control with quick, on touch record onto an SD-Card (not included)Added features like analog video in/out an mini HDMI digital in are excellent additions.Removable screen makes for quick way to share the experience with nearby spectators.A few things I might change would include the micro-USB power input on the screen should really be a barrel connector. The joystick on the back to control the menu options works wonderfully, but I worry about the potential of it breaking if mishandled or dropped.Despite these few minor details, I think FXT has done a great job thinking outside the box (see what I did there?) to create a unique, quality product that can appeal to any FPV enthusiast. Especially important is those who require glasses while using FPV goggles. I would highly reccomend this product and look forward to other future FXT developments.

Like any RC person when a new "thing" arrives it means everything stops to take it out and try it. I opened the box and noticed the Viper included the sweet carrying case. Awesome. My old goggles just get banged around. I'm a box goggle kind of flyer but all my previous setups were cobbled together from different components. I finally decided to get a good setup that was built for the purpose. The build quality on the Viper goggles is great. Assembly was easy and took about 5 minutes. Checked the manual to get the basics down for the auto search function, channel selection and DVR controls and headed out the door to fly. Initially I was having all kinds of break up problems and was disappointed. Till I landed and discovered a few problems....all my fault of course. My patch antenna was pointing way too high because of the angle of the screen. It already points up so I needed to get it closer to parallel with the ground. I also discovered I had my antennas backwards. I have a mixture of SMA and RPSMA antenna connectors and got the wrong antenna on the adapters. I fixed it all up and things were much better.I'm a 50+ year old guy that needs reading glasses and I was so hoping I would not need them with the Vipers but I do. I could see the screen pretty well but could not read any of the text. A pair of 1.25 glasses made it all clear and pretty. Glasses really do fit comfortably in these. I tried a few different circular polarized antennas to find the one that held the best signal. Turned out my Pagoda was the best. That with the patch antenna gave me clear signal out as far as I normally fly this particular plane and the patch was still showing 70+ on the signal strength. Oh, the data at the top of the screen like signal strength and battery level are a huge plus for me. The picture was clearer than any of my other goggles have been and no real adjustments needed once I dialed in the channel.I recorded a few flights on the DVR to check quality against my other DVR footage. Overall the DVR recorded a pretty good signal compared to some external ones I have seen. For a goggle based DVR it is as good as any I have seen. I included a screen grab from the DVR. The shot was taken from the farthest point I normally fly this plane to so the signal and DVR quality are shown.How is the comfort? Much better than most box goggles I have tried. The design moves the weight off your face and into a padded band around your forehead. Much better. It took a few tries at putting them on to get the angle of the screen just right to see it all. Once dialed in they were great. I even tried with the eye piece removed so you could look around while flying. I actually liked that mode very much. Now I can see if someone is walking up to me and still see the FPV easily.Overall the Viper goggles are what I hoped for. Now my FPV experience will be more comfortable than in the past. Thank you FXT for thinking outside the "box" on this design.

I have had two other box goggles in the year I have been in the hobby and although they are not perfect, they are the best I have owned.Pros:** Design for those with glasses. I do not need my glasses when I fly but they worked pretty well with the ocular cover. I opted to take it off and I like having the ability to look around, not having to move them off my face between flights, and being able to keep an eye on my surroundings for others.** The receiver is impressive. Video, navigation, on/off ability/DVR are all great. the only thing I did notice with the DVR is that it cuts off the bottom of the video where some of my OSD readings are displayed. Which, in a way, isn't a bad deal if you want to have recordings free of display data for posting online.** Comfort. The foam used could be better, I would use the same style padding used on VR goggles, and I can see it breaking down pretty quit but over all it is comfortable to wear for the moment.Battery: This will work with any battery that fits Fatsharks or barrel connectors and comes with an adapter for XT60.Cons:** Padding. Could have used better padding that will last longer than what is currently used** Contour to the head - It seems to be made to fit any size forehead, which isn't bad, but makes it feel a bit less snug than I am used to but is not a deal breaker.** Size - Due to the design, it is taller than any other box goggles on the market. The case it comes in is huge and would not fit in my combat pack with the rest of my gear as is. The headset is sturdy and solid, so I might try to fit it in my pack on it's own and put the receiver in a smaller padded case.**No SD Card access - Despite having a micro USB power supply, it cannot be used to access the SD card while still in the receiver.