Jer 🚲
3rd party remote for DJI action camera: 1/3rd the price of DJI's remote, no GPS, and longer battery life. It'll wake cam, start/stop video or take photo, change mode, and put cam to sleep. Velcro straps for attaching to handlebar. Not field tested yet.
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Mar 1 at 12:06pmWeb
Show threadJer 🚲Mar 1

Additional observations:
* turning off remote means it will not connect to "sleeping" camera when you turn it back on. The camera needs to be turned on/woken up manually, then remote will connect with bluetooth and functions work normally.
* holding "rec" button down for 3 seconds puts camera to sleep, but camera will do that automatically and probably more reliably if left idle
* changing modes is strange, since hitting button appears to put it in Photo mode by default and the audio cues don't help you hear what mode, only that something changed. You'd probably not use this.

NOTE: this company makes two versions. One looks universal since it shows a list of GoPro and Insta360 action cameras, but it doesn't include DJI (pity). They have specific version for DJI, both look identical.

Show threadJer 🚲Mar 1

Ride testing results: 👎🏼

Mounted on handlebar with velcro, it was about 25°F (-4C) outside. I turned it on, got it connected to action cam, start video recording, but within a short time it would be off, which meant I couldn't stop recording. This happened a few times. Battery is on the back near mount, 150mAh. Put in pocket partway through ride and tried it when back to car and it connected and didn't turn off, probably 5-10°F warmer (above freezing).
One solution is wear on wrist like a watch. A thick watch, 20mm vs. apple watch at 12mm. Chunky.

Show threadDon RayMar 1

@jerzone

Sounds like what you need is warmer weather...

Show threadlfiskMar 1

@donray @jerzone I agree😆

Maybe a strap around your neck so it lies against your chest🤔

Show threadJer 🚲Mar 1

@lfisk Possibly, just a little more fumbling to get it out and deal with.

Or just eat cookies and ice cream until it warms up, per Don's suggestion.

@donray

Show threadJer 🚲Mar 1
@donray "may not fully understand winter biking concepts"
Show threadGabriel NMar 1
@jerzone can you wear it below the jacket and still control it?
Show threadJer 🚲Mar 1
@wtrmt Inner pocket or on wrist would probably work, will have to experiment. Wrist is more appealing since I can quickly see the buttons and status light.
Show threadGabriel NMar 1
@jerzone it would be good to be able to wear it over the jacket sleeve and still get the benefits of the biker’s body heat