Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
HDZero Race Bundle: hd-zero.com/product-page/race-bundle?AffCode=05D0593202
HDZero Freestyle bundle: hd-zero.com/product-page/freestyle-bundle?AffCode=05D0593202
HDZero Goggles: hd-zero.com/product-page/hdzero-goggle?AffCode=05D0593202
Nano90 Camera: hd-zero.com/product-page/runcam-hdzero-nano-90?AffCode=05D0593202
Image comparisons: youtu.be/2kokyIpzOVQ
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INFO!
HDZero features
1. Supports Analog/HDMI In/HDZero
2. Super-low fixed latency video
a. It is fixed!
b. First pixel latency: 3ms vs analog 2ms
c. Frame latency: 14.1ms (3+1000/90) for Nano 90 Camera
d. Frame latency: 19.7ms (3+1000/60) for other HDZero 60 fps Camera
e. Analog Frame latency: 18.7ms (2+1000/60 for NTSC)
f. 4.6ms less latency than analog if Nano90 + HDZero Goggle
3. Analog in
a. Built-in deinterlacer
b. Add-on post image processing (Brightness/Saturation/Hue)
c. Scale to 1280x720p for DVR
4. Expansion module
a. V1 supports analog receivers only
b. Suggest to use RapidFire mode 1, and Fusion mode for TBS Fusion
i. Goggles as RTSP video server, live streaming video to VLC on smartphone
ii. Wireless Linux terminal
iii. Anything you can thinking of, it is a Linux computer
5. HDMI input
a. Support up to 1080p60 or 720p100
b. HDZero is the only goggle can take 720p100 as of today (It supports Walksnail low latency mode)
6. HDMI output
7. Built-in DVR and playback
a. H265 for Analog or HDZero 60fps
b. H264 for HDZero 90fps
c. Auto or manual recording mode
d. Playback is on 50fps currently
8. Audio
a. Built-in Mic
b. Line-in Mic (compatible with Apple headphones)
c. Line-out Speaker (compatible with Apple headphones)
d. Audio in from AV-in 3.5mm Jack
e. Audio in from analog receiver installed on Expansion module
f. Recording audio with selectable audio source
g. Line out audio when playing back DVR
h. Line out audio when AV in or expansion module is selected
9. Gyro
a. Integrated BMI270
b. Head Tracker
c. Auto shut off OLED by monitoring movement
10. ESP32
a. Built in ESP32 that is connected to main Soc via UART. SDK is provided for flashing ESP32 program and communication with the Soc
b. Worked with ELRS team to have backpack functionality
11. OSD
a. Built-in OSD for Betaflight, iNAV and ArduPilot
b. Customizable OSD font loaded from SD card
12. Open source
b. Runs on Linux 4.9
c. Goggle firmware: GitHub - hd-zero/hdzero-goggle
d. Goggle Tooling: GitHub - hd-zero/hdzero-tooling
13. Misc.
a. Support diopter lens inserts
b. Rail for mounting antennas or VRX of other digital video system
c. 1080p90 OLED with combined focus/IPD knob
d. Recessed front SMA jacks
Additional resolutions and refresh rates (coming in FW update):
1. 1080p30. The following cameras will support 1080p30 mode:
a. HDZero Micro V2 Camera
b. HDZero Nano V2 Camera
c. HDZero Nano Lite Camera
Please note that HDZero Nano v1, Micro V1 and Nano 90 cameras will not support 1080p30
2. 540p60 for range and penetration
540p60 uses less than half bandwidth (in Hz) than 720p60. Nano 90 camera supports this mode for better penetration.
The goggle will support these modes.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:29 Features and Specs - Buttons
3:11 Power switch and Analog module
4:45 Optics and connections
7:21 Comfort and Fit
9:38 Weight
11:14 In goggle menu
14:35 ELRS backpack
18:59 Low light performance 🔦
19:52 Latency 🚀
21:13 Conclusion
23:02 Pricing and availability 💲
HDZero Race Bundle: hd-zero.com/product-page/race-bundle?AffCode=05D0593202
HDZero Freestyle bundle: hd-zero.com/product-page/freestyle-bundle?AffCode=05D0593202
HDZero Goggles: hd-zero.com/product-page/hdzero-goggle?AffCode=05D0593202
Nano90 Camera: hd-zero.com/product-page/runcam-hdzero-nano-90?AffCode=05D0593202
Image comparisons: youtu.be/2kokyIpzOVQ
These links are affiliate links. When you use them I receive a small commision at no cost to you which helps support the free content here and on aos-rc.com. Thanks!
Looking for FPV product recommendations? aos-rc.com/recommended-parts
Support more content like this:
patreon.com/chris_rosser
buymeacoffee.com/chrisrosser
INFO!
HDZero features
1. Supports Analog/HDMI In/HDZero
2. Super-low fixed latency video
a. It is fixed!
b. First pixel latency: 3ms vs analog 2ms
c. Frame latency: 14.1ms (3+1000/90) for Nano 90 Camera
d. Frame latency: 19.7ms (3+1000/60) for other HDZero 60 fps Camera
e. Analog Frame latency: 18.7ms (2+1000/60 for NTSC)
f. 4.6ms less latency than analog if Nano90 + HDZero Goggle
3. Analog in
a. Built-in deinterlacer
b. Add-on post image processing (Brightness/Saturation/Hue)
c. Scale to 1280x720p for DVR
4. Expansion module
a. V1 supports analog receivers only
b. Suggest to use RapidFire mode 1, and Fusion mode for TBS Fusion
i. Goggles as RTSP video server, live streaming video to VLC on smartphone
ii. Wireless Linux terminal
iii. Anything you can thinking of, it is a Linux computer
5. HDMI input
a. Support up to 1080p60 or 720p100
b. HDZero is the only goggle can take 720p100 as of today (It supports Walksnail low latency mode)
6. HDMI output
7. Built-in DVR and playback
a. H265 for Analog or HDZero 60fps
b. H264 for HDZero 90fps
c. Auto or manual recording mode
d. Playback is on 50fps currently
8. Audio
a. Built-in Mic
b. Line-in Mic (compatible with Apple headphones)
c. Line-out Speaker (compatible with Apple headphones)
d. Audio in from AV-in 3.5mm Jack
e. Audio in from analog receiver installed on Expansion module
f. Recording audio with selectable audio source
g. Line out audio when playing back DVR
h. Line out audio when AV in or expansion module is selected
9. Gyro
a. Integrated BMI270
b. Head Tracker
c. Auto shut off OLED by monitoring movement
10. ESP32
a. Built in ESP32 that is connected to main Soc via UART. SDK is provided for flashing ESP32 program and communication with the Soc
b. Worked with ELRS team to have backpack functionality
11. OSD
a. Built-in OSD for Betaflight, iNAV and ArduPilot
b. Customizable OSD font loaded from SD card
12. Open source
b. Runs on Linux 4.9
c. Goggle firmware: GitHub - hd-zero/hdzero-goggle
d. Goggle Tooling: GitHub - hd-zero/hdzero-tooling
13. Misc.
a. Support diopter lens inserts
b. Rail for mounting antennas or VRX of other digital video system
c. 1080p90 OLED with combined focus/IPD knob
d. Recessed front SMA jacks
Additional resolutions and refresh rates (coming in FW update):
1. 1080p30. The following cameras will support 1080p30 mode:
a. HDZero Micro V2 Camera
b. HDZero Nano V2 Camera
c. HDZero Nano Lite Camera
Please note that HDZero Nano v1, Micro V1 and Nano 90 cameras will not support 1080p30
2. 540p60 for range and penetration
540p60 uses less than half bandwidth (in Hz) than 720p60. Nano 90 camera supports this mode for better penetration.
The goggle will support these modes.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:29 Features and Specs - Buttons
3:11 Power switch and Analog module
4:45 Optics and connections
7:21 Comfort and Fit
9:38 Weight
11:14 In goggle menu
14:35 ELRS backpack
18:59 Low light performance 🔦
19:52 Latency 🚀
21:13 Conclusion
23:02 Pricing and availability 💲
