DJI Goggles 3 are designed to be worn without glasses. Built-in diopter adjustment covers -6.0 D to +2.0 D, the included -2.0 D corrective lenses extend that to -8.0 D, and for astigmatism or stronger prescriptions an optician can cut lenses to fit DJI's lens frames. If you'd rather keep your glasses on, the Goggles N3 are built to fit over them.
Setting the diopters and IPD
The two knobs under the goggles adjust both the lens spacing (IPD) and the diopter. From DJI's manual:
- Turn both knobs in the unlock direction. They pop out.
- Slide them left and right until the image lines up for your eyes. IPD range is 56 to 72 mm.
- Rotate each knob slowly to set the diopter. The screen shows the value as you turn.
- Press the knobs back in and turn them to lock.
Set each eye separately; most people's eyes differ a little. DJI suggests starting slightly weaker than your actual glasses, letting your eyes adjust, then fine-tuning. Don't go stronger than your real prescription, which causes eye strain.
Which numbers to use
Look at the SPH (sphere) value on your glasses prescription:
- Between -6.0 and +2.0: dial it in directly.
- Between -6.0 and -8.0: install the -2.0 D corrective lenses. The on-screen value plus -2.0 is your total. For -7.5, set the knobs to -5.5.
- Beyond -8.0 or above +2.0: buy custom lenses (below).
Goggles 3 don't correct astigmatism. If your prescription has a CYL value and you see blur or double edges at any diopter setting, you need custom lenses.
Installing the included -2.0 D lenses
- Twist the original lens frames counterclockwise to remove them.
- Peel the film off the corrective lenses. They're marked L and R on the bottom.
- Line up the marks on the corrective frame with the marks on the goggle lens frame, press in, and turn clockwise until aligned.
- Set the diopters and lock the knobs.
If your eyelashes touch the lenses, peel off the forehead pad, stick on the additional forehead pad from the box, and put the original back on top.
Custom prescription lenses
DJI's instructions: take the full set of -2.0 D lenses, with their frames, to an optician. The lenses you order must match the frame's shape and size, your astigmatism axis, and have an edge thickness under 1.8 mm. Install them with the concave side toward your eye, lining up the shortest cut edge of the lens with the shortest edge of the frame.
You can combine custom lenses with the knobs. DJI's example: someone who wears -9.0 D glasses can order -3.0 D lenses and set the goggles to -6.0 D.
Clean the built-in goggle lenses with the cleaning cloth only. DJI says not to use alcohol on them, though installed corrective lenses can be wiped with alcohol pads.
Contacts
Contact lenses work fine. Set the diopters to 0 and adjust IPD as normal.
Goggles 3 or N3 for glasses wearers?
| Goggles 3 | Goggles N3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in diopters | -6.0 to +2.0 D | None |
| IPD adjustment | 56 to 72 mm | None |
| Wear over glasses | Not designed for it | Yes |
| Astigmatism | Custom lenses | Your own glasses |
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