Plea for Goggle(s) Assistance??

Snow Bird 1 · Nov 14, 2017

Hi All; I have tried all goggles known to man for fit and finish. Problem is I (have to) wear glasses - so now I want to try DJI Goggles before I buy! But, I can't find a vendor with a demo pair for me to try on!! I don't want to order, try them and return if they don't fit/work etc - tired of doing that, and it is unfair to the vendors etc.

So, a "plea" - is there anyone in the area, anywhere near Casa Grande AZ with a set of DJI goggles I could at least try on and perhaps see working with a Mavic or other DJI drone?

I would be happy to drive anywhere within reason and meet. If anyone is even driving thru/past CG, I would be happy to meet at any of several suitable places around the freeways!

Thanks for taking the time folks! Rodney.

butterflyslicer · Nov 15, 2017

Don't be a cheapskate. Buy a pair with your oWn money and suck it up... they wOrk better that way.

Bunny Too · Nov 15, 2017

butterflyslicer said:
Don't be a cheapskate. Buy a pair with your oWn money and suck it up... they wOrk better that way.

Hey, be nice. I think the OP is making a reasonable request.

Snow Bird 1 · Nov 15, 2017

Money is not the issue, I will buy the goggles in minutes - once I am sure they fit me with glasses on. Thanks for reading the post though!!!

rstekeur · Nov 15, 2017

They work fine with glasses, it just might not be the glasses you normally wear for reading unless you read 8" from your face. I have to use 4x readers which is about twice as strong as my normal glasses. But they do work with glasses and better with the glasses inserts that are available.

Snow Bird 1 · Nov 15, 2017

Thanks for that! I am not sure I can use plain readers due to astigmatism - another reason to try before I buy.... I just got new frames and lenses and made sure they are narrower between the temples just for the goggles - if possible. Not sure what "glasses inserts" are, I will look them up Thanks again!

rstekeur · Nov 15, 2017

Snow Bird 1 said:
Thanks for that! I am not sure I can use plain readers due to astigmatism - another reason to try before I buy.... I just got new frames and lenses and made sure they are narrower between the temples just for the goggles - if possible. Not sure what "glasses inserts" are, I will look them up Thanks again!

These are the ones I got, they work good

focus-fixers

Snow Bird 1 · Nov 15, 2017

rstekeur said:
These are the ones I got, they work good

focus-fixers

Did not know they existed!! I have been on overseas vacation and just enjoying flying for the last couple of months - I will definitely grab those if I can fit the goggles over the glasses I wear!! Thanks again!

microlinux · Nov 15, 2017

Snow Bird 1 said:
I am not sure I can use plain readers due to astigmatism

Do you have noticeable double vision without correction for the astigmatism? I am near sighted and can't use my glasses with the Goggles, that is the thing I'll start to notice if I use the Goggles long enough.

Snow Bird 1 · Nov 15, 2017

microlinux said:
Do you have noticeable double vision without correction for the astigmatism? I am near sighted and can't use my glasses with the Goggles, that is the thing I'll start to notice if I use the Goggles long enough.

Thanks for that - I don't know!! I would not last 5 minutes out there without the glasses unless I was in the wilderness and no traffic of any kind - human or mechanical!!! II am just hoping someone will be in the area so I can answer all the questions and I can GO BUY SOME!!!!!!

Xtreme Drone Pilot · Nov 15, 2017

Maybe you can try them on at DJI dealers? There's plenty in Phoenix. Where to Buy - DJI

Snow Bird 1 · Nov 15, 2017

Xtreme Drone Pilot said:
Maybe you can try them on at DJI dealers? There's plenty in Phoenix. Where to Buy - DJI

Yup, that is what I thought! Tried 2 x Best Buy in Phoenix, 1 x dealer in Tempe and 1 x dealer (and Best Buy - makes 4) in Tucson!! Nope!!!! Thanks though!!

butterflyslicer · Nov 17, 2017

Bunny Too said:
Hey, be nice. I think the OP is making a reasonable request.

Your right.
*hangs head in shame*..

Bunny Too · Nov 17, 2017

butterflyslicer said:
Your right.
*hangs head in shame*..

You are good people butterflyslicer.

ScubaBob · Nov 17, 2017

Snow Bird 1 said:
Hi All; I have tried all goggles known to man for fit and finish. Problem is I (have to) wear glasses - so now I want to try DJI Goggles before I buy! But, I can't find a vendor with a demo pair for me to try on!! I don't want to order, try them and return if they don't fit/work etc - tired of doing that, and it is unfair to the vendors etc.

So, a "plea" - is there anyone in the area, anywhere near Casa Grande AZ with a set of DJI goggles I could at least try on and perhaps see working with a Mavic or other DJI drone?

I would be happy to drive anywhere within reason and meet. If anyone is even driving thru/past CG, I would be happy to meet at any of several suitable places around the freeways!

Thanks for taking the time folks! Rodney.

You asked a good question and I had the same concern as I am 66 and wear readers. A friend raved about the Goggles and my only concern was whether I could get my glasses to work. The answer is absolutely YES your regular eyeglass frames will easily fit inside the Goggles and should not cause you any special problem when flipping the Goggles up. But as others have said, the strength of the lenses needs to be adjusted. My regular readers (+2.75 leave things a bit blurred but I did find a pair of my readers that are perfect so I am getting them assessed at an eye glass store so I can learn the strength and then I am ordering the inserts that go into the Goggles. I do realize that you have a bit of a special need for your eyes so perhaps you should consult with an eye doctor. You need to figure out what the strength is you will need for something 8-9 inches from your eyes . Hope this all helps
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Snow Bird 1 · Nov 17, 2017

ScubaBob said:
You asked a good question and I had the same concern as I am 66 and wear readers. A friend raved about the Goggles and my only concern was whether I could get my glasses to work. The answer is absolutely YES your regular eyeglass frames will easily fit inside the Goggles and should not cause you any special problem when flipping the Goggles up. But as others have said, the strength of the lenses needs to be adjusted. My regular readers (+2.75 leave things a bit blurred but I did find a pair of my readers that are perfect so I am getting them assessed at an eye glass store so I can learn the strength and then I am ordering the inserts that go into the Goggles. I do realize that you have a bit of a special need for your eyes so perhaps you should consult with an eye doctor. You need to figure out what the strength is you will need for something 8-9 inches from your eyes . Hope this all helps
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Did that today! No, my prescription will NOT allow my glasses to work. I have to go get some special ones made - hoping the Focus Fixers might work. Keep you posted. I have a volunteer with some goggles only 30 - 45 minutes away, fingers crossed - I want these puppies so bad!!

Snow Bird 1 · Nov 19, 2017

OK!! I have answers!!!! Goggles fit over my glasses - mostly. They are a bit of a tight fit in terms of pressure on the nose pads etc, but do-able. Very happy with capabilities and fit/finish - thanks to MJ who met me and demonstrated most ably! However, I do need to get (small ) prescription readers. Will get cost of those in a day or so and make a decision on the goggles - they are on sale at DJI and there are probably some out there on eBay and Craig's List.

Thanks all for the input, suggestions and guidance!!!

Snow Bird 1 · Dec 30, 2017

Posted a reply today, not sure where it went. All good , got new prescription (no frills at all!) reading glasses online - $22 all up, including lenses, frames and postage!! Amazing but true (zennioptical.com) and yes they fit inside the goggles and I can see!!! Just ordered goggles from B&H! Can't wait.