DJI News: O4 Air Unit for FPV Drones Introduced

DJI launched the video transmission system Air Unit O4 , designed to improve the experience on FPV drones thanks to the innovative protocol Ocusync 4 , already used on many models of the company. This new version offers exceptional digital quality, setting new standards for the sector.
Weighing only Weighing 8.2 grams , the O4 Air Unit offers 4K transmission at 60 fps, ultra-low latency and high range. Its modest weight allows it to be installed on the drone and connected to the camera and power supply without compromising agility and control possibilities. Its 1/2-inch sensor provides an ideal balance between portability and video quality, making it perfect for various types of drones.

Pro version for the most demanding

For creators who require advanced features, DJI offers the O4 Air Unit Pro, which integrates a 1/1.3-inch sensor capable of recording in 4K at 120fps. With an ultra-wide 155° field of view and support for 10-bit D-Log M , the version Pro ensures incredible details in both highlights and shadows. The total weight, including the camera, reaches 32 grams.
The formula 10-bit D-Log M refers to a video recording format used mainly in high-end video cameras, such as cinema cameras or DJI drones. Let's explain it piece by piece:
10 bits: indicates the amount of information that each color can contain. In a 10-bit video, each color (red, green, and blue) can have 1,024 different shades , compared to traditional 8-bit (256 shades per color). This means a much wider color gamut and smoother color transitions, ideal for editing and color correction.
D-Log M: is a logarithmic color profile developed by DJI. A logarithmic profile flattens the captured image by reducing contrast and saturation. This helps preserve more detail in the shadows and highlights (the darkest and brightest parts of the image). Although the video may appear “flat” and dull when recorded, this format allows for more flexibility in editing to achieve the desired look.

O4 Air Unit : Why is 10-bit D-Log M format useful?

With a video to 10-bit in D-Log M , videographers can:

• Recover more details in the colors and extreme areas of the image.
• Have greater creative freedom during post-production (color correction, grading).

Simply put, it is a format that sacrifices the initial look of the video to give users more options to improve it during editing.
Ferdinand Wolf, DJI Product Experience Manager, said: “ Drone enthusiasts and RC hobbyists will be fascinated by the stunning visuals they can capture with the O4 Air Unit series .”

Compatibility of the DJI O4 Air Unit and accessories

The O4 Air Unit is compatible with various DJI goggles and remote controllers, including:

Both versions of the DJI FPV Remote Controller support the Canvas , the Betaflight OSD and are compatible with the drone's ND filters DJI Avata 2 .

Prices and availability

The models can be purchased on DJI Italy Official Store and at authorized dealers:
• DJI Air Unit 4 : 115 euros
• DJI Air Unit 4 Pro : 249 euros
Each package includes the camera module, the transmission module, a 3-in-1 cable and the antennas (one for the basic version and two for the Pro version).