Uploaded December 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The PowerPLAY from ImmersionRC combines a high quality DVR with a screen and a battery case with a power button. To get the DVR part out of the way, it is actually very good. The DVR recordings have a nice, crisp image and are properly timestamped - both the filename and the metadata of the file itself. This is what the built-in DVR of Fatshark (and other) goggles should be like.
My DVR footage from 3 different quads had the right resolution for PAL (720×576) but less bitrate (8k) and frame rate (~50fps) than I expected.
The rest does not impress, me at least, and leave a lot to be desired. The choice to design the unit around 18500 battery cells limits it to low capacities and pilots that already use 2500mAh+ packs will immediately feel the difference. The included cells are useless and that's ImmersionRC's words, not mine. The higher overall power consumption, the low capacity of the 18500 cells and the "broken" low voltage alarm of Fatshark goggles result in an annoying user experience. On top of that, if you are not an X-Lite user or use vapes, you probably don't have any 18500 cells to use - compared to 18650 which is more standard for our hobby.
Using the PowerPLAY made me feel that usability was left aside. As of Nov'19 available firmware, there is no way to turn OFF the screen when used in my pocket, it does not let me delete just one recording, the scroll wheel does not repeat the input if you move+hold (when setting date/time or scrolling through recordings) etc. Simple things that affect user experience right from the beginning.
As for the "it's nice to have a monitor on your head for others to spectate" argument… c'mon… OTG receivers and FPV watches are far more user friendly.
I am looking forward to the 18650 case mods and hope that most annoyances will be fixed via firmware. ImmersionRC at least listens to feedback and usually responds with a fix.
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👉 PowerPLAY DVR
mutefpv.com/dyc1g (Banggood)
mutefpv.com/qovqz (GetFPV)
mutefpv.com/yd6ux (Ebay)
mutefpv.com/ew2yc (AliExpress)
👉 FXT Analogue DVR with WiFi
mutefpv.com/i6eq3 (Banggood)
mutefpv.com/obe0b (GetFPV)
mutefpv.com/nilii (Ebay)
mutefpv.com/wexkz (AliExpress)
👉 Lumenier DX600 DVR
mutefpv.com/w8oym (GetFPV)
👉 18500 batteries (unprotected panasonic cells, suggested by ImmersionRC)
mutefpv.com/qhifn (Ebay)
mutefpv.com/cvzg7 (AliExpress)
mutefpv.com/9wu10 (GetFPV)
👉 OTG cable (Type C)
mutefpv.com/13gql (Banggood)
mutefpv.com/uekm8 (Ebay)
mutefpv.com/q81yw (AliExpress)
mutefpv.com/5nmvz (Gearbest)
👉 OTG cable (MicroUSB)
mutefpv.com/8vc3e (Banggood)
mutefpv.com/5kjoa (Ebay)
mutefpv.com/2nfl3 (AliExpress)
mutefpv.com/up60f (Gearbest)
👉 microSD case
mutefpv.com/1yvld (Ebay)
mutefpv.com/f36y0 (AliExpress)
18650 case 3D design: mutefpv.com/x94c8 (Thingiverse)
Wide strap holder 3D design: mutefpv.com/7a6yk (Thingiverse)
Firmware for usb file transfer: mutefpv.com/2vt7r (ImmersionRC)
Also watch my VRx module power consumption video: youtube.com/watch?v=TqwtkyeQHcM
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GEARBEST: mutefpv.com/gearbest
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GETFPV: mutefpv.com/getfpv
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This video features the track "Good Morning" by Unwritten Stories, available under a Creative Commons License
Track link: soundcloud.com/unwritten-stories/good-morning-creative-commons-free-vlog-music
Artist link: soundcloud.com/unwritten-stories
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#muteFPV
#powerplay
#immersionrc
The PowerPLAY from ImmersionRC combines a high quality DVR with a screen and a battery case with a power button. To get the DVR part out of the way, it is actually very good. The DVR recordings have a nice, crisp image and are properly timestamped - both the filename and the metadata of the file itself. This is what the built-in DVR of Fatshark (and other) goggles should be like.
My DVR footage from 3 different quads had the right resolution for PAL (720×576) but less bitrate (8k) and frame rate (~50fps) than I expected.
The rest does not impress, me at least, and leave a lot to be desired. The choice to design the unit around 18500 battery cells limits it to low capacities and pilots that already use 2500mAh+ packs will immediately feel the difference. The included cells are useless and that's ImmersionRC's words, not mine. The higher overall power consumption, the low capacity of the 18500 cells and the "broken" low voltage alarm of Fatshark goggles result in an annoying user experience. On top of that, if you are not an X-Lite user or use vapes, you probably don't have any 18500 cells to use - compared to 18650 which is more standard for our hobby.
Using the PowerPLAY made me feel that usability was left aside. As of Nov'19 available firmware, there is no way to turn OFF the screen when used in my pocket, it does not let me delete just one recording, the scroll wheel does not repeat the input if you move+hold (when setting date/time or scrolling through recordings) etc. Simple things that affect user experience right from the beginning.
As for the "it's nice to have a monitor on your head for others to spectate" argument… c'mon… OTG receivers and FPV watches are far more user friendly.
I am looking forward to the 18650 case mods and hope that most annoyances will be fixed via firmware. ImmersionRC at least listens to feedback and usually responds with a fix.
____________________
👍 If you like my content and want to support the channel, you can tip my 'piggy bank' via PAYPAL, here: mutefpv.com/paypal
------------------------------
👍 You can use the following affiliate links, or BOOKMARK the links at the end of the description - I get a small kickback from some of these stores if you decide to buy something and it costs nothing extra to you.
🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more unique content, here: mutefpv.com/subscribe
Thank you in advance!
👉 PowerPLAY DVR
mutefpv.com/dyc1g (Banggood)
mutefpv.com/qovqz (GetFPV)
mutefpv.com/yd6ux (Ebay)
mutefpv.com/ew2yc (AliExpress)
👉 FXT Analogue DVR with WiFi
mutefpv.com/i6eq3 (Banggood)
mutefpv.com/obe0b (GetFPV)
mutefpv.com/nilii (Ebay)
mutefpv.com/wexkz (AliExpress)
👉 Lumenier DX600 DVR
mutefpv.com/w8oym (GetFPV)
👉 18500 batteries (unprotected panasonic cells, suggested by ImmersionRC)
mutefpv.com/qhifn (Ebay)
mutefpv.com/cvzg7 (AliExpress)
mutefpv.com/9wu10 (GetFPV)
👉 OTG cable (Type C)
mutefpv.com/13gql (Banggood)
mutefpv.com/uekm8 (Ebay)
mutefpv.com/q81yw (AliExpress)
mutefpv.com/5nmvz (Gearbest)
👉 OTG cable (MicroUSB)
mutefpv.com/8vc3e (Banggood)
mutefpv.com/5kjoa (Ebay)
mutefpv.com/2nfl3 (AliExpress)
mutefpv.com/up60f (Gearbest)
👉 microSD case
mutefpv.com/1yvld (Ebay)
mutefpv.com/f36y0 (AliExpress)
18650 case 3D design: mutefpv.com/x94c8 (Thingiverse)
Wide strap holder 3D design: mutefpv.com/7a6yk (Thingiverse)
Firmware for usb file transfer: mutefpv.com/2vt7r (ImmersionRC)
Also watch my VRx module power consumption video: youtube.com/watch?v=TqwtkyeQHcM
====================
How to SUPPORT the MuteFPV channel:
----------------------------
You can tip my 'piggy bank' via PAYPAL, here: mutefpv.com/paypal
You can also save and use these convenient BOOKMARKS before purchasing new goodies (please bookmark the SHORTLINKS in your browser):
BANGGOOD: mutefpv.com/banggood
GEARBEST: mutefpv.com/gearbest
AMAZON (paid link): mutefpv.com/amazon
EBAY: mutefpv.com/ebay
GETFPV: mutefpv.com/getfpv
HOBBYKING: mutefpv.com/hobbyking
HELINATION: mutefpv.com/helination
ALIEXPRESS: mutefpv.com/aliexpress
HORUSRC: mutefpv.com/horusrc
A huge THANK YOU in advance for your support!
====================
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This video features the track "Good Morning" by Unwritten Stories, available under a Creative Commons License
Track link: soundcloud.com/unwritten-stories/good-morning-creative-commons-free-vlog-music
Artist link: soundcloud.com/unwritten-stories
CC-by license: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
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#muteFPV
#powerplay
#immersionrc
