This is probably the best analogue adapter for the DJI FPV goggles I’ve found. Thanks so much to BDI for sending this kit over for the review!
Where to Buy Digidapter?
Why I Need a New Analogue Adapter?
I prefer “plug and play” analogue adapters that do not require taking apart the DJI FPV goggles for obvious reasons. That’s why I bought the URUAV adapter, because it’s affordable and there are many 3D print designed cases available.
But it’s never been reliable as the receiver module tends to fall out of the mount easily.
I tried many different designs but couldn’t find a reliable solution, it was frustrating. I can’t even imagine how hard it would be for someone who doesn’t have a 3D printer.
Coincidentally, BDI, a UK-based company, reached out to me and asked if I’d be interested in trying their DJI analogue adapter, the “Digidapter”.
Hell yea!
Apart from being a “plug and play” solution, I found the Digidapter has the following benefits:
- Easy to install, takes less than 5 mins, no soldering involved
- Fits the DJI Goggles like gloves, and looks professional
- The location of the module is better for antenna placement
- It has AV audio output, for plugging in headphone
- Supports most if not all Fatshark style receiver modules
So here is what comes in the box:
- 1 x Digidapter Faceplate
- 1 x Analog Video cable
- 1 x Dual DC/DC Male to Single DC Female Split Cable
- 1 x Allen Key
- 2 x 12mm Cap Head Bolts
Inside the faceplate, a ribbon cable runs between the module bay PCB and AV/Power connector PCB.
As you can see, apart from the power input connector, there are also two 3.5mm jacks for both video and audio. If you like listening to the motors during flight, you can do so now with your DJI FPV goggles :)
To install it, I first removed the front cover of the DJI FPV Goggles. Only two screws on each side.
And install the Digidapter, with the two longer bolts provided. That’s it :D It’s that simple!!
Now you just need to connect the power cable, and AV in cable between the Digidapter and DJI Goggles. I do wish the cable has a 90 degree connector at the DJI end, should make cabling neater.
Tiny the cabling up using a few zip-ties.
Before installing the Rapidfire module, I was told to remove the foam spacer in between the antenna connectors first.
This analogue adapter looks absolutely sick! Probably the best looking solution I’ve seen so far! The front cover is made of plastic, not only it looks much better than those 3D printed covers, it almost looks like it’s made by DJI :)
The plastic might be a little thin, maybe they could have made it thicker for better durability. But as long as you don’t throw you goggles around like your drone, you should be fine :)
I wish there is a module bay cover you can put on when you have the receiver module removed. Also it would have been nice to have a power button too for the receiver module, when you are not using analogue you can switch it off to save some power. But I guess you can also just unplug the power cable to the analogue module, since the cable is just a splitter.
The module sits in the module bay securely, there is no play and it doesn’t fall off at all.
I really enjoy this product, it is a little pricey (£45) compared to some other solutions on the market, but this is honestly the best in terms of appearance, user experience and quality :)
Does BDI Digital Adapter Work with V2 Goggles?
Yes, it’s compatible with DJI FPV Goggles V2.
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What HD antenna would you use with this setup? (so that you have both HD/analog range)
This exact reason, I’m staying with URUAV adapter than switching to BDI.
Do you know any place I can buy the small form factor 3.55 mm AV connector with RCA jacks at the other end?
Can’t seem to find it.
Nice, thanks for the reviews Oscar! I just picked up a set of new DJI FPV v2 goggles and have been using the original Far Shark Dominators from about 10 years ago so this setup is going to be a big step up for me! :)
HI,
I have the DJI FPV Goggles with the digidapter.
Was easy the installation but I don’t know how can I hear the motors during the flight?
With the DJI version digital, using an earbud, the sound is ok.
My quads have a runcam swift 2 with mic.
Thanks
How do you switch between analog and digital for different quads?
Thanks
There’s “AV In” option in the goggles’ menu for analogue signal.
I can’t seem to get in av mode thru settings with my dji goggles
I plug the av cable in ,my module powers up,
please help
Make sure that under devices are mode you are on dji digital fpv and not dji fpv or dji avata. Then av in should be located in the settings.
Do you know if it is compatible with the Skyzone Steadyview/Rapidmix receivers. I know it’s a longshot but I thought I’ would ask.
My install went very nicely, however it will not allow me to select any channel in audience mode or any channel, other than ch8 in analog input mode. How can i use any of the other channels, since i fly with many others and one of them already uses ch8?
Are you in 50mbps mode? Audience mode only works in 25mbps, that applies to both the spectator and pilot who’s flying too.
Hello Oscar, may I ask if you having the same issue? I am trying to change bands using rapidfire while looking into the goggles, the bands feed is loosing and will comeback to DJI logo again and again.
Unfortunately it’s a known bug in DJI FPV Goggles when used with Analog when signal disappears, there’s no fix for this insight.
Do you know if this has been fixed? Also heard that it only happens with either NTSC or PAL… but it wasn’t clear which one had the issue and which one didn’t (or if its both and they were wrong).
I came here looking for best antenna solutions for the digi-adapter (w/ tbs fusion). Looks like you are using a long omni – which I didn’t consider before looking at your setup. :) Just not sure on the patch antenna. So far, I’ve only used the eachine box goggles with the included antenna… any suggestions on best antenna setup? I’m looking for good penetration and range.
The bug is still there unfortunately.
Take a look at the antennas i am using here : https://oscarliang.com/my-tools-gear-quads/#analog-video-receiver-module
You can always leave the patch loose in front of the adapter, no?
I like the fit and finish, but this wont work with the Lumenier AXII HD patch antennas for the goggles which is a BIG disappointment….Lumenier AXII HD Patchs are unreal and they need to adapt the analog adapter to them.
You may be able to come up with a pseudo-solution by 3D printing a couple parts and stacking the patch antennas over the digidapter cover
Great article. Question, when you were testing the Analog setup, did you also test the audio? I haven’t been able to get the audio to work using the Mr. Steele Earbuds I use on my Fatshark HDO and HDO2 goggles. Testing the audio wasn’t mentioned in your article, so wondered if you had any problems with audio or maybe I have a defective BDI digidapter.
Same audio not working for pro58
Hey Oscar, thanks for the review. I’m new to fpv. I got the DJI Goggles and the digidapter and a rapidfire module. Could you advise what particular antennas I should get for this setup (connectors etc.)? Thanks!
Here are the gear i use, including antennas :)
https://oscarliang.com/my-tools-gear-quads/
If you want to look at other options:
https://oscarliang.com/best-fpv-antenna/
have you noticed any latency issues adapting analog to these goggles?
Not that I notice
Hi,
just started with drones and was looking into some goggles..
Just wanted your opinion to get DJI with rapidfire addon in oder to avoid Fatshark HDO2 and beeing ready for HD flights in the future…
Would you still go with analog goggles or get dji instead with adapter?
That’s what I am using now. Haven’t touched my HDO2 in months!
Are the cables something you can buy with the 90 on one end of each? I guess getting the correct length might be tricky.
Hello,
Do you know the reason why the foam between the connector have to be removed ?
I may cut the ends of the plugs and solder right to the pads. luckily the plugs go all the way through so you wont have to remove them to run wires though. I may add a relay switch or button for power and position it right where the plugs are. not sure yet. Just received mine.
Hey i really apreciate the work you put in but I
have a general question for all dji adapters, can they be used with other fpv goggles like the headplays?
if they have an AV input, then yes.
This is pretty awesome… Can you please upload or send some picture of what it looks like and how well it fits with different modules, such as TBS fusion, Foxeer WildFire, True D X, True D 4, etc?
check out their website, they have some demo videos/pictures of different modules.
Great article. As always, Oscar. Thank you very much. I’ve just ordered my new set of DJI Goggles and I’m really thinking of keeping analog anyway.
The plate looks awesome and it’s great that it includes all the electronic bits needed, but I agree about angled connectors for the goggle side. Could even do without connectors on the digiplate side at all. If it also had a power switch for the module, it’d be perfect. I guess you could unplug that one connector like I do now anyway when not using analog to save battery, but still… :)