DJI brings new immersive control features to popular FPV drones via latest updates

DJI is rolling out new software that should improve functionality for many of its first-person view (FPV) drones. For reference, this includes not only the FPV-exclusive Avata and Avata 2, but also the much cheaper DJI Neo (curr. $289 on Amazon) that arrived last year.

The new updates do not directly change the firmware of DJI's FPV-compatible drones. Instead, the company has started distributing firmware for the Goggles 2, Goggles 3 and Goggles Integra, which adds Navigation-enabled flight control software (INAV) support.

Among other things, INAV introduces real-time telemetry data, which can show battery life, GPS coordinates and current drone altitude directly on compatible headsets. Also, the software adds the option of creating flight plans without taking off your Goggles 2, Goggles 3 or Goggles Integra.

According to DroneDJ, the new firmware packages can only be installed if the DJI Fly app is v1.16.0 or higher. It is worth noting that you must restart your drone, goggles and associated remote after the firmware update process is completed. On top of that, the update may reset Maximum Flight Distance and Return-to-Home altitude settings to their defaults.