DJI O3 Air Unit Digital FPV Video System

The DJI O3 Air Unit integrates DJI's cutting-edge digital video transmission technology into a compact, lightweight ecosystem, elevating the FPV piloting experience. Delivering high-definition, low-latency digital telemetry over extended operational ranges, this unit features a 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor paired with an ultra-wide 155° field of view and flagship H.265 encoding capabilities. It provides an all-in-one high-resolution recording and transmission solution, featuring onboard RockSteady electronic image stabilization, broad input voltage tolerance, and native integration with the Betaflight flight controller ecosystem.

Features

Flagship HD Transmission: Utilizes advanced H.265 encoding to stream crisp 1080p video at up to 100fps directly to the pilot's headset with minimal transmission latency.

High-Tier Onboard Recording: Captures rich cinematic video footage at up to 4K resolution at 60fps, completely eliminating the need for a secondary heavy action camera.

Ultra-Wide 155° Optics: Outfitted with a premium ultra-wide lens assembly delivering an expansive 155° perspective for high spatial awareness during intricate low-altitude maneuvers.

RockSteady Digital Stabilization: Features DJI's proprietary RockSteady Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) algorithms to instantly smooth out high-frequency vibrations and prop-wash oscillations.

Intelligent Frequency Hopping: Automatically analyzes ambient signal overcrowding to seamlessly shift between channels, ensuring optimal link stability and resisting multi-device interference.

State-Saving Canvas Mode: Fully compatible with Betaflight OSD overlays via specialized Canvas mode execution, giving pilots real-time access to flight data telemetry.

Specifications

Brand: DJI

Model Name: O3 Air Unit

Camera Sensor Framework: 1/1.7-inch CMOS Core (48 MP Effective Pixels)

Optical Lens Aperture: f/2.8 Fixed Focus (FF)

Focus Working Distance: 0.6 m to Infinity

Equivalent Focal Length: 12.7 mm (Actual Focal Length: 2.34 mm)

Optical Shutter Type: Rolling Shutter

Maximum Video Recording Format: MP4 (H.265 encoded)

Available Primary Telemetry Frequency Spectrum: 2.400 GHz – 2.4835 GHz (RX only) / 5.725 GHz – 5.850 GHz (Both RX and TX data streams)

RF Output Transmission Power (EIRP): FCC: ≤33 dBm / SRRC: ≤30 dBm / CE: <14 dBm

Maximum Line-of-Sight Range Profiles: FCC: 10 km / SRRC: 6 km / CE: 2 km

Primary Operating Input Voltage: 7.4 V – 26.4 V DC (Supports direct 2S – 6S LiPo battery integration)

Onboard Expandable Storage: MicroSD Slot Interface (Supports memory speeds up to 256 GB)

Analog Signal Exposure Tuning Range (ISO): 100–6400 (Automated Loop) / 100–25600 (Manual Override)

Operating Temperature Limits: -10 °C to +40 °C (14 °F to 104 °F)

Physical Footprint Dimensions

Primary Transmission Module Housing: 32.5 mm × 30.5 mm × 11.5 mm

Camera Module Assembly: 21.2 mm × 20.0 mm × 19.5 mm

Interconnect Coaxial Line Length: 115 mm

Hardware 3-in-1 Integration Harness: 100 mm

Dual-Band Antenna Feedline Length: 85 mm

Bare Camera Sensor Mass: ~8.3 g (including attached coaxial lead line)

Bare Transmission Core Mass: ~28.0 g (excluding camera optics)

Combined Air Unit Structural Mass: ~36.4 g (Full assembly core)

Dedicated Antenna Mass: ~3.0 g

Goggles Compatibility & Transmission Profiles

DJI Goggles 2 Setup

Live Streaming Resolution: 1080p at 100fps (Latency lower than 30ms) / 1080p at 60fps (Latency lower than 40ms)

Camera Video Capture Frame Rates: 4K at 50/60fps, 2.7K at 50/60/100fps, 1080p at 50/60/100fps

DJI FPV Goggles V2 Setup

Live Streaming Resolution: 810p at 120fps (Latency lower than 28ms) / 810p at 60fps (Latency lower than 40ms)

Camera Video Capture Frame Rates: 4K at 50/60fps, 2.7K at 50/60/100/120fps, 1080p at 50/60/100/120fps

Digital Transmission Bandwidth & Channel Matrix

Automated Frequency Control Profile: Fully Supported

Manual Mode Selection Parameters:

40 MHz Spectrum Allocation: 1 Selectable Channel (Channel 1 centered at 5794.5 MHz)

20 MHz Spectrum Allocation: 3 Selectable Channels (Channel 1: 5768.5 MHz / Channel 2: 5804.5 MHz / Channel 3: 5839.5 MHz)

10 MHz Spectrum Allocation: 32 Selectable Channels

Hardware Ecosystem Integration Links

Supported Digital Headsets: DJI Goggles 2 / DJI FPV Goggles V2

Supported Radio Transmitter Core: DJI FPV Remote Controller 2

Recommended MicroSD Expansion Cards: SanDisk Extreme U3 V30 A1 32GB, SanDisk Extreme Pro U3 V30 A1 32GB, Kingston Canvas Go! Plus U3 V30 A2 64GB, Kingston Canvas React Plus U3 V90 A1 64GB/128GB/256GB, Samsung PRO Plus U3 V30 A2 256GB

Notes

Never power on the transmitter module without the dedicated dual-band antenna securely connected. Running the internal RF amplifiers without a load element will cause immediate, catastrophic damage to the transmission core.

Ensure proper ventilation and constant airflow around the metal chassis. Operating the Air Unit on high power levels while stationary on the bench will trigger thermal protection or cause terminal hardware failure.

Package

1 x DJI O3