Here’s how I normally replace the camera or coaxial cable that connects the camera and Air Unit or Caddx Vista. These parts are user replaceable by design, so it’s very easy to do.
The process is quite self-explanatory with the photos, if you have any questions just let me know in the comment or on my forum, https://intoFPV.com
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Why Replace Camera and Cable?
- If you damage the camera
- If you want to change the cable to a longer or shorter one
- If you want a lighter camera like Nebula Pro or Nebula Nano, you can just swap it out as they are compatible with both DJI Air Unit and Caddx Vista
DJI FPV Camera Replacement
- Banggood: https://oscarliang.com/product-ldce
- GetFPV: https://oscarliang.com/product-skzg
Nebula Pro Camera
Nebula Nano Camera (not as good as the Pro)
- Nebula Micro: https://oscarliang.com/product-rlf4
- Nebula Nano: https://oscarliang.com/product-caddxnebulanano-gf
Coaxial Cable (original 100mm)
Coaxial Cable (Vista style 80mm and 120mm)
- Banggood: https://oscarliang.com/product-apu8
- RDQ: https://oscarliang.com/product-9yq3
- GetFPV 120mm: https://oscarliang.com/product-1yt3
Lens Replacement (specs seems to be like the original):
- Banggood: https://oscarliang.com/product-ijv9
Runcam RG18 Lens (apparently this one works too but I haven’t tested it):
DJI FPV Camera
Remove the two screws
Gently lift the connector up by the plastic tab on the sides
Caddx Vista
Remove the one screw
And remove the cable holder
Gently lift the connector up by the plastic tab on the sides
DJI FPV Camera
Remove the two screws on the back of the camera
Gently lift the connector up by the plastic tab on the sides
Nebula Micro
Remove the two screws on the back of the camera
Gently lift the connector up by the plastic tab on the sides
18 comments
Hi, I have an air unit lite from Caddx. My camera came free inflight and ripped the whole socket off the PCB. Are there replacement subcomponents for the air unit? Can the port be re attached without fancy equipment? Should I just buy a replacement unit?
It does sound like you’d have to replace the whole air unit, a ripped camera connector isn’t something that can be fixed easily even for a pro.
i have a original dji air unit i need a new coaxial cable , will any others fit ? i would like a 12 cm one iff possible? thanks for any info
You will need one designed specifically for the DJI Air Unit. Try AliExpress if it’s not available in your local shop, they usually have stock there: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDF6WkH
Would a DJI FPV Air Unit Coaxial Cable be compatible with a Caddx Vista?
I need a longer cable! The 20cm is just a bit to short for the 7” Rekon I’m building. Are there 25cm cables?
Not that I am aware of. They intentionally avoid making the cable too long, the longer it gets the more likely data gets corrupted
I have the Caddx Polar Vista on one of my drones (purchased during the Caddx shortage). This means I’m only getting 60fps. Can I switch out the camera that came with my Polar Vista with a Caddx DJI Digital FPV Camera and end up with 120fps? Or is that all dependent on the Polar Vista unit?
Hi there … question for Oscar. Can the original dji air unit ‘camera’ work with the vista air unit? Thinking of switching out the caddx nano camera that came with caddx air unit and putting on a spare original air unit can even though it’s heavier, due to the current shortage on quality digital cams right now.
Thanks!
Yes, to date all cameras in the DJI Eco systems are compatible with Vista and Full size air units.
Can i replace dji air unit camera only to caddx nebula pro?
Yes, they are compatible.
I wonder why there are no replacement or modified cameras? Does anyone know what type of multi-strand cable this actually is? Propriety probably? I’d love to swap in a starlight camera.
Runcam did and they got a letter from Caddx’s laywer :D
this cable is not coaxial, omg
I have the same question as David’s plus some extra: The DJI unit not only includes DVR but can record locally at 1080p. I’d prefer to use the DJI air for that reaon but I can’t fit the Airs big ol’ camera head into my assembly. I CAN fit the Caddix one though.
Can the Caddix camera head record 1080p to the Air units DVR? This is a very important question for me. Thanks!
Yes, 1080p recording is a feature of the bigger VTX module. But I think it’s worth it though, the smaller Caddx camera for 1080p. The image quality can be handled by 720p and it might not look that different in your final video.
Hi Oscar, just to be clear can the DJI air unit cable can be used on the Caddx Vista unit and vice versa?
Thanks in advance,
David