RayNeo Pro 4 / Air 4 Pro Augmented Reality Glasses

AR glasses have been available for some time, but I just discovered them and saw how useful they could be when flying my new DJI Air 3S. If you fly a lot of DJI drones, these might just be a game-changer for you.

Using the drone with the RayNeo Air 4 Pro AR glasses helps me see better, stay aware of my surroundings, and fly more comfortably. 

My Remote Control 2 (RC) screen is 13.97 cm (5.5 inches). With these glasses, I can turn that small screen into a large floating display that's easy to see, even in bright sunlight. This makes flying easier and safer, and gives my videos a more cinematic look.

The glasses create a big virtual screen, which is micro-OLED between 100 and 200 inches, that appears right in front of your eyes. This makes it easier to frame shots and watch for obstacles.

The glasses are bright at 1200 nits, much more than most tablets, which range from 300 to 600 nits. This means no glare or squinting, and I can always see the screen clearly, even on sunny days. They also come with a shade that clips to the front.

Unlike FPV goggles that fully cover your eyes, these see-through glasses let you monitor your drone, surroundings, people nearby, and your controller, allowing you to adjust settings during flight.

Connect the glasses directly to the RC2 controller with the included extended USB-C cable. No adapters, apps, or phone are required. The screen mirrors instantly for quick setup. Weighing just 76 grams, RayNeo glasses are lightweight, comfortable, and less prone to neck strain or fogging than FPV goggles.

All standard controller features remain accessible, including the histogram, obstacle sensors, waypoints, hyperlapse tools, and exposure controls. The glasses eliminate the need to look down at the screen. Dual Micro-OLED displays provide sharp detail, accurate colours, and smooth motion, remaining clear in both bright and low-light conditions.

These glasses are versatile and can be used for video editing, watching movies, gaming, or connecting to a laptop for a large virtual screen, provided the device has a USB-C port.

They are compatible with iPhone 15 and newer, as well as other USB-C devices.

The arms feature quad open-air speakers near the temples, with audio powered by Bang & Olufsen. You can also connect these to your phone to stream content, plus volume and brightness controls on the side. The audio feature is a nice extra.

The menu button on the glasses lets you change settings to maximise brightness and colour temperature. You can adjust them for flying on a sunny or cloudy day, or for sunrise/sunset and early evening photography.

DJI AIR 3S Drone

Our most recent drone, a Mavic 2 Pro, was acquired quite a few years ago and, regrettably, is no longer supported by DJI, the manufacturer.

It remains capable of flight; however, whenever I operate it, I am invariably uncertain whether it will return or simply fly away, as drones tend to do when they are no longer supported.

I have been conducting some research recently, and the DJI Air 3S has been available on the market for a year, featuring some remarkable enhancements.

Overall, the 3S has significantly more advanced systems than the Mavic 2 Pro; however, such improvements are to be expected over time since the Mavic 2 Pro's acquisition.

The DJI Air 3S represents a significant enhancement over the Mavic 2 Pro in flight duration, obstacle-avoidance capabilities, imaging versatility, transmission range, and intelligent features.

While the Mavic 2 Pro retains certain advantages—particularly its Hasselblad 1" sensor and higher maximum ISO—the Air 3S is notably the more advanced, contemporary, and future-oriented drone.

There is a 14-minute increase in flight duration, providing significantly more shooting time per battery.

 The camera system is also significantly more advanced, featuring a 50-megapixel main camera with 2.5x higher resolution and the ability to record 4K video at 120 frames per second (FPS), enabling 4x slow-motion.

The Air 3S retains the 360° obstacle avoidance system and the upgraded Advanced Pilot Assistance System (APAS) from the Air 3 platform, thereby enhancing safety and providing a more stable flight experience in confined environments.

Although the Versus specification sheet primarily emphasises the main camera, the Air 3S platform is distinguished by its wide-angle and medium-telephoto cameras, providing two distinct perspectives within a single flight—a capability the Mavic 2 Pro lacks. 

The Air 3S incorporates the latest advancements in ActiveTrack, Waypoints, Cruise Control, MasterShots, QuickShots, Night Mode, and Hyperlapse, which are considerably more sophisticated than those of the earlier Mavic 2 Pro.

For an optimal overall experience, the DJI Air 3S represents a significant upgrade, featuring extended flight time, enhanced camera capabilities, dual-perspective imaging, advanced obstacle-avoidance technology, improved intelligent modes, and a lighter, more efficient design.

Although CASA regulations prohibit flying within 5 km of a control tower airfield for drones over 250 grams, this drone is equipped with an impressive feature called AirSense under advanced safety settings. This feature provides alerts for nearby aircraft, allowing the operator to view the aircraft's altitude, direction, and distance from the controller. This information grants sufficient time to land the drone safely.

The DJI Store in Australia has recently advertised a special offer on the Air 3S that is of exceptional value. The package includes a Fly More Combo, comprising the drone, an upgraded controller that does not utilise your mobile phone as a screen, a charging hub, three batteries, a set of ND filters, and a carry case.

ND Filters:

Battery charging hub:

RC 2 remote controller:

Additionally, the package included a 65W charger, a car charger, a landing pad, a 128GB 200MB/s MicroSD card, a high-speed card reader, a screen protector for the controller display, and a two-year extended warranty, which is usually valued at $289.

The sole concern was the delivery company. I have provided them with a critical review after they delivered my package to the incorrect town and took ten days, instead of the four days promised.