Redpawz EV800 Pro review: Good for all FPV goggles

Maybe it is not the best, but for only $76, the Redpawz EV800 Pro is probably the only drone goggles which comes with integrated DVR and dual-antenna system. In addition, it is convertible, you can use it as FPV googles as well as FPV monitor. The front part of the Redpawz EV800 Pro is conveniently detachable.

When it comes to micro FPV drones, the only way to capture the journey of your first person view flights is to record the 5.8G live-video feed with a DVR. Till now, for this purpose I used the standalone DVR. It worked well, but it needs some wiring to make everything work together.

To ensure stable reception, the Redpawz EV800 Pro comes with two type of antennas (Linear and Omni).

The main features of the Redpawz EV800 Pro FPV goggles

• All-in-one design (FPV goggles/FPV monitor);
• Three-way adjustable “T” type headband;
• Large, 5″ LCD with resolution of 854*480 pixels;
• Integrated DVR (video recorder);
• 5.8G 40CH Diversity receiver with Auto searching feature: After last comment, Diversity feature becomes uncertain!
• Dual channel (Live view / Record separation). No delay nor frame drop during recording;
• 2in1 Audio out and Video In connector;
• Built-in 2000 mAh Li-Po battery, which allows up to 2 hours of working time.
• Tripod screw mount.

Redpawz EV800 Pro FPV goggles review

Before I get into details, I should thank Alice from Geekbuying for offering me these drone goggles. I need to underline that product specs and quality may vary according to the manufacturer’s reliability, so I cannot guarantee that you will get a product that performs the same as shown in my review.

The Redpawz EV800 Pro comes in a deluxe carry case, which induces the feeling that we are dealing with a premium-class product. In addition to the FPV glasses, I found the following accessories: AC/DC USB charger, a micro USB cable, two 5.8G antennas, and 3.5 mm to RCA cable.

Weighting only 415 grams (including antennas), it is one of the most light on its market segment.

At a glance

As I previously mentioned, the goggles is built around a single 5″ LCD with a resolution of 800×480 pixels (not a perfect match with PAL 756×578).

According to the manufacturer’s specs, the built-in 2000 mAh battery allows about 2 hours of continuous working time. Unlike the Eachine EV800D, which has a DC jack plug, the Redpawz EV800 Pro features a universal micro USB charging port. This approach is very handy because the USB port also allows to transfer the captured footage to your computer conveniently.

On the front-top part are located the two RP-SMA antenna connectors, hidden reset button, micro SD slot, 5 control buttons and status LEDs. From right to left you have the following buttons:

• Ch+/Band+: allows to toggle between 8 CH, respectively 5 bands (A,B,E,F and R);
• Rec/Pic: Short press to start recording. Long press to stop recording. Pictures can be taken only while recording;
• Fun: Allows to switch between inputs (RF and AV in);
• Menu/Power: Long press (about 3 seconds) to power On/Off the goggles. Short press to access the configuration menu;
• Search/Vol: Short press to auto signal search. Long press to change volume level.

How easy is to convert it from FPV goggles into FPV monitor and vice-versa?

Most of all, I was curious to test how easily I can transform it from goggles into monitor. Thanks to ingenious sliding mechanism, in just 5 seconds the EV800 Pro can be splitted in two parts: LCD screen + electronics and face-mask with Fresnel lens. Unfortunately, there is no possibility to adjust the lens distance.

The front side contains all the electronics needed to work as a standalone FPV monitor. In addition, it has a mount hole that allows to be used on a M6 tripods. Yes, you got two FPV gears for the same price :)

Is it comfortable?

Featuring three-ways adjustable, “T” type headband, the EV800 Pro goggles can be adapted for almost any head sizes.

At first look, the facial sponge seems to be very comfortable, but during hot summer days it will probably make you sweat a lot.

Unfortunately, since the general opening of the goggles is not too large, it is very difficult to be used with eyeglasses.

Reception performance

As I previously mentioned, the Redpawz EV800 Pro has the perfect recipe for a good reception (RX sensitivity). RX5808 receiver and two types of antennas: omni-directional clover antenna and linear 14 DBi panel antenna.

Last week I test it with two different FPV drones, a smaller one with 25 mW VTX and a larger one with 100 mW VTX. In both cases, reception was stable without freezes or blue screens.

Recording quality

To test the recording quality of the EV800Pro’s DVR, I used my brand new Kopis 1 FPV quadcopter. Equipped with RunCam Swift camera and Holybro Atlatl HV 5.8G wireless video transmitter was just perfect for this purpose.

DVR automatically detects the recording source’s video standard (PAL or NTSC). When recording is started, you will be noticed by a red bullet on the top-right corner. BTW, you can take still photos only during recording.

As you can see on the sample video below, there are no OSD information chopped. Everything is on its place, just like in the live video.

Good news! I didn’t notice any frame drop or extra delay during recording.

Three minutes of 720×758 @ 30 fps video with 16 bit mono audio occupies about 130 MB on the micro SD memory card. For best results, class 10 cards are recommended by the manufacturer.

In addition, thanks to the playback feature, you can review the recorded videos right on the flight field without downloading them.

Pricing and availability

Currently, this FPV drone goggles is on sale and can be ordered with free shipping for only $75.99 from here, about $15 less than its direct competitor – EV800D.