Goggles vs. crystalsky for MP

Talley · Sep 4, 2018

I have the regular DJI goggles. Literally used twice. I just upgraded the firmware so they work for the MP2 and was wondering what owners thoughts are of using the crystalsky device for photography needs. I don't film much but do a ton of photography. Just seems like the goggles are bulky and will be hard to travel. I do like how you get a better birds eye view and I feel like i can get closer to trees and such but I think the goggles aren't really my thing.

How does a crystalsky differ than an ipad?

jotto · Sep 5, 2018

Flying with goggles is way more fun than flying with a screen. For shooting photos or videos, however, I think a screen is better as you have more control of all the parameters.

A CrystalSky has much higher brightness than an iPad. Hence it works better in sunlight.

Auspete · Sep 6, 2018

I have goggles and crystal sky with my MP1.
Goggles are fun for occasional use but always use the crystalsky monitor. They are superb in the sunlight compared with my iPhone/tablet.
One of the main reasons I haven’t purchased a MP2 is that it isn’t compatible with the Crystalsky (yet)

gnirtS · Sep 6, 2018

Depends if you travel abroad a lot too.

Goggles are illegal in lots (maybe even most) countries unless you have a spotter with you. A CS is very handy for seeing in bright sunlight and isnt illegal with a single operator.

kilomikebravo · Sep 6, 2018

Quick question for CS peeps. What is the typical battery life of a CS display?

Soft7 · Sep 6, 2018

I have both and would go with the CS over goggles. Goggles are cool but the CS will be more practical for you. I have the larger CS Ultra.

The big issue is that DJI is not good on updating the firmware to make it compatible with the new Mavic Pro 2. In addition, some have had heat issues.

Personally, I would hold off until version 2 of the CrystalSky. I doubt we are too far away.