01Hardware Acceleration
Native Ultra-Low Latency Engine
Hardware-accelerated processing directly on the Apple Silicon GPU with fluid 60 fps Retina presentation. Sub-millisecond internal processing latency with minimal CPU and battery footprint.
SP DroneFeed · DJI Goggles 3 & N3 / Mini 4 Pro, Air 3, O4 & O3 / Mac & Windows / Direct USB-C
Your FPV.
Directly on Mac.
With live LUT & stabilization.
SP DroneFeed connects the DJI Goggles 3 (and Goggles N3) and compatible controllers directly to your computer. On the current release for Apple Silicon Mac via a single USB-C cable, stream live video in real time from aircraft including DJI Mini 4 Pro, Air 3, O4 Air Unit (Pro), paired DJI O3 Air Unit, Avata 2, and DJI Neo with a native hardware-accelerated GPU engine, real-time live stabilization, and instant D-Log M to Rec. 709 conversion. For Windows PCs and pilots flying with Goggles 2, Goggles Integra, or FPV V1/V2, compatibility is in active development with Windows builds and our dedicated SP DroneFeed Box.
- Devices
- O4 & O3 / Goggles / RC
- Engine
- Native GPU
- Color & Smoothing
- Rec. 709 + Live
- Output
- Clean Program HDMI
SPDF / LIVE SIGNAL MACAPPLE SILICON M1 · M2 · M3 · M4
Native Engine · Live LUTGOGGLES & CONTROLLERSUSB-CMAC ACCELERATEDHDMISWITCHER / CLIENT
01 / Streamlined Workflow
One less piece of gear on the table. Zero external adapters in the chain.
Clean FPV transmission. Straight from your DJI gear to Mac.
Instead of hauling extra receivers or bulky third-party streaming boxes that overheat and drain batteries, the workflow with DJI Goggles 3 is direct: a single USB-C cable from the goggles to your Mac. Using DJI's native local streaming architecture, you monitor any aircraft paired to your goggles with near-zero perceptual decoding latency.
Monitor in full Retina resolution the flight of O4 or O3 aircraft paired with Goggles 3 — including DJI Mini 4 Pro, DJI Air 3, Avata 2, DJI Neo, and O4/O3 Air Units —, delivering the live feed to directors and clients on set in real time, or feeding switchers (ATEM) with broadcast stability.
02 / Native Engineering
Engineered for Apple Silicon.
Not a generic wrapper.
Engineered natively for the Apple Silicon architecture with direct GPU hardware acceleration. Every frame received over USB-C is decoded and rendered directly on the GPU, bypassing intermediate bottlenecks and emulators for near-zero latency and minimal power consumption.
02Live Stabilization
Real-Time Live Stabilization
Intelligent real-time smoothing that dampens wind turbulence and abrupt motion during flight. Directors and clients on set watch steady, cinematic video on the Mac screen even in gusty winds.
03Instant Color Grading
Real-Time Rec. 709 LUT for D-Log M
Shoot in flat D-Log M profile to preserve full dynamic range for post-production color grading, while the director and client on set watch the live feed with cinema-accurate contrast and saturation.
04Broadcast Program Feed
Clean Live Feed & Persistent HDMI Output
Disable camera overlays inside the Goggles for clean full-screen live feed without OSD intrusion. Route persistent HDMI to ATEM switchers, production monitors, or LED walls with zero desktop leak on disconnect.
03 / Real Proof in Severe Conditions
Field tested and approved in gusty winds by @wiufpv.
On September 6, 2026, the native hardware-accelerated engine build was tested in field conditions by professional FPV pilot William (@wiufpv) and his camera operator. The flight validated real-time handling, zero flight latency, and live wind stabilization.
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Real Flight in High Winds
Professional pilot William (@wiufpv) took off out of the window during strong wind gusts. While the physical quad oscillated visibly against the wind, the feed on the Mac screen remained steady and cinematic, buffered by the live stabilization engine.
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D-Log M Monitoring in Rec. 709
Camera operating in flat D-Log M profile with calibrated ISO, while the Mac display received instant saturation, tone curve, and cinema contrast via the real-time LUT.
- 03
Zero Clutter on the Production Desk
Complete elimination of secondary receivers and intermediate converter boxes. Direct connection from Goggles to Mac via USB-C cable and standard OTG adapter, drastically cutting weight and setup complexity.
- 04
Unanimous Pilot & Camera Approval
Instant control response without perceptible pilot steering latency, and monitoring approved on set by the camera operator with emphatic confirmation of production readiness.
Bench & Flight Log / Field Test Transcript
@wiufpv“You don't see any DJI RC Pro on the table. We're using Goggles 3, a USB-C cable, and an OTG adapter plugged straight into the Mac. I'm enabling live stabilization and applying the Rec. 709 LUT for D-Log M. Turn off camera view recording in Goggles, and there you have it: clean live feed.”
In Flight“Opening the window... full power out into the wind! It's blowing hard outside. The drone is visibly getting buffeted in my goggles... but on the Mac screen it looks completely smooth!”
Pilot & Camera“— Did it perform well, cameraman? — Solid! — Approved? — 100% approved.”
04 / Live Operations & Broadcast
Persistent HDMI program output with screen fallback.
ATEM Switchers & Broadcast
Feed live production switchers for events, concerts, or commercials with a clean HDMI source, free of menus, watermarks, or intrusive telemetry.
Director & Client Monitors
Cinematographers, directors, and agency clients evaluate framing in real time with cinema contrast and Rec. 709 color curves applied on the fly.
Smart Cable Fallback
If the USB-C cable is disconnected during operation, the HDMI feed instantly holds a clean black screen. Your personal macOS desktop and notifications are never exposed.
05 / Operational Requirements
Compatibility & Validated Hardware.
Announced compatibility represents hardware physically verified in bench and flight tests:
01Direct USB GogglesDJI Goggles 3 and DJI Goggles N3 (require native DJI Share LiveView protocol)
02Drones & Air Units (via Goggles 3)DJI Mini 4 Pro, DJI Air 3 / 3S, O4 Air Unit Pro, paired DJI O3 Air Unit, Avata 2, and DJI Neo
03Goggles 2, Integra, and FPV V1/V2Supported via SP DroneFeed Box (dedicated standalone hardware module currently in development)
04Validated firmwaresDJI Goggles 3 (official firmwares v01.00.0300 and v01.00.0400) and DJI Goggles N3
05Controllers with HDMI outDJI RC Pro 2 and Smart Controller RM500
06Transmission protocolsDJI O4 and DJI O3 native direct USB-C connection
07Latency & Intended useGPU presentation in < 1ms; goggle wireless link transport of ~80 to 140ms designed for directors, clients, and ATEM switchers (not intended for extreme acro freestyle without goggles)
08OS compatibilitymacOS 13 (Ventura) or newer
09Supported processorsApple Silicon native (M1, M2, M3, M4 — Base, Pro, Max, and Ultra)
010In development (Roadmap)Intel Macs, earlier macOS versions, and Windows PCs / laptops (alongside SP DroneFeed Box)
011Physical connectionDirect USB-C cable with data support or standard USB-C cable + OTG adapter
012Display engineProprietary hardware-accelerated engine (direct high-performance GPU presentation without web wrappers)
013Color workflowsStandard Rec. 709 display and real-time 3D LUT conversion from D-Log M to Rec. 709
014Live stabilizationLive Mode (immediate response) and Smooth Broadcast Mode (enhanced damping)
015Secondary video outputClean HDMI persistent program feed for monitors, LED walls, and ATEM switchers
06 / Transparency & Honest Scope
Verified Capabilities & Explicit Limits.
What the software delivers today
- Direct USB-C cable connection for DJI Goggles 3 and Goggles N3 with zero extra hardware
- Real-time live streaming for any drone paired to Goggles 3: Mini 4 Pro, Air 3, O4 Air Unit Pro, O3 Air Unit, Avata 2, and Neo
- Native GPU-accelerated engine with direct presentation
- Real-time LUT color conversion from D-Log M to Rec. 709 during flight
- Live real-time stabilization with no perceptible command lag
- Clean FPV transmission free of OSD overlays (with camera view recording disabled in device settings)
- HDMI program output with fail-safe black screen during disconnects or cable swaps
- Real-time connection telemetry (bitrate, resolution, FPS, and frame integrity tracking)
- Guided installation and 1-on-1 direct technical support from Nícolas Bertoni
Explicit limits & requirements
- Direct USB-C streaming to Mac requires goggles featuring the Share LiveView protocol (DJI Goggles 3 & N3)
- DJI Goggles 2 and Goggles Integra lack Share LiveView firmware and do not support direct USB-C streaming (dedicated support via SP DroneFeed Box)
- Current production build is exclusively optimized for Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4) on macOS 13+
- Transparent latency disclosure: GPU processing takes < 1ms, while DJI goggle link introduces 80ms-140ms typical latency — ideal for clients and ATEM switchers, not for acrobatic freestyle
- Firmware and macOS updates: tested and validated on official Goggles 3 firmwares (v01.00.0300 / v01.00.0400)
- Support for Intel Macs, earlier macOS releases, and Windows PCs is in active development
- Broad compatibility across the modern DJI family powered by O4 and O3 transmission protocols
- Stabilization acts on the live presentation and HDMI output; on-board aircraft SD card records raw footage
- For clean video without DJI telemetry, disable camera view recording inside device advanced camera settings
- HDMI output requires native Mac HDMI port or adapter configured in extended display mode
Actively in development / Hardware & Software Roadmap
SP DroneFeed Box (for Goggles 2, Integra, and V1/V2) and Windows / Intel Editions
While SP DroneFeed Mac delivers direct single-cable streaming on Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4) for DJI Goggles 3 and N3 owners, we are actively developing the SP DroneFeed Box: a standalone hardware module with ultra-low latency physical HDMI output and real-time signal synchronization, specifically engineered to unlock live feed streaming for pilots with DJI Goggles 2, DJI Goggles Integra, and DJI FPV Goggles V1/V2. Additionally, dedicated builds for Intel Macs, earlier macOS versions, and Windows PCs / laptops are in active development. Complete our Waitlist form below to join our priority queue for release updates and early beta builds.
07 / Support & Technical Transparency
Frequently Asked Questions & Troubleshooting.
Technical answers to the top 5 known connection issues, cable requirements, latency disclosure, and validated firmware versions:
01. I plugged the USB-C cable into the Mac, but the application does not detect the goggles. What should I check?
In almost all cases, the cause is a charge-only USB cable. Cables supplied with phone wall chargers typically wire only power pins and omit high-speed data transmission lines. Solution: use a certified USB-C cable with full high-speed data support (USB 3.0, 3.1, or Thunderbolt) or the original DJI cable connected to an OTG adapter into the Mac. Avoid long passive extension cords or unpowered hubs.
02. Goggles are connected to the Mac via USB/OTG, but the screen stays black on the desk. Is the app working?
Yes, 100%! When 'Camera View Recording' is turned off in the goggles, SP DroneFeed operates in direct clean feed mode (raw aircraft camera video without OSD telemetry). In this mode, if the drone or Air Unit is powered off, no video is generated and the Mac screen stays black waiting for the drone to power on. If you want to confirm on the desk that the cable and OTG adapter are working before powering the drone (viewing the classic blue background of Goggles 3), or if you want to stream with full OSD: on Goggles 3 go to Settings > Camera > Advanced Camera Settings and TURN ON 'Camera View Recording'. As soon as the quad powers up, the feed appears immediately.
03. The app detects the connection but receives no video packets (local network block). What to check?
Real-time streaming establishes a direct high-speed virtual data connection between the goggles and the Mac. Corporate security tools (Little Snitch, LuLu, antivirus) or the native macOS firewall may block local data packets. VPNs with active Kill Switches can also intercept this traffic. Solution: in System Settings > Network > Firewall, allow 'SP DroneFeed Mac' to receive incoming connections on the local network. If using a VPN, pause it during streaming.
04. The app reports a busy USB port ('Device Busy' or access denied). How to fix this?
Applications such as DJI Assistant 2 or background diagnostic utilities claim exclusive communication with the goggles, preventing SP DroneFeed from establishing control of the connection. Solution: quit DJI Assistant 2 and related daemon processes completely. Unplug the USB-C cable for 3 seconds and reconnect. Only one application can control the data stream at a time.
05. Goggles are connected, but 'Liveview sharing temporarily paused' or ocean wallpaper appears. Why?
This message appears exclusively when Real View (PiP / front passthrough cameras on DJI Goggles 3) is active. When the pilot double-taps the side of the goggles to see their surroundings, DJI firmware prioritizes physical pilot safety and temporarily halts external LiveView sharing. Solution: double-tap the side of the Goggles 3 to exit passthrough and return to full-screen flight; streaming to the Mac resumes instantly.
What is the real latency of SP DroneFeed Mac? Can I fly freestyle looking only at the Mac screen?
Internal processing and graphics presentation latency on the Mac is sub-millisecond (< 1 ms). The goggles wireless transmission link adds typical latency of 80 ms to 140 ms end-to-end. SP DroneFeed is built for directors, camera operators, clients on set, ATEM switchers via clean HDMI, and ground DVR recording. It is NOT intended to replace the optical goggle display for 100 km/h acrobatic freestyle flights.
I fly DJI Goggles 2 or Goggles Integra. Does the Mac app work directly via standard USB cable?
Not directly via standard USB cable. DJI designed Goggles 2 and Integra with a closed communication architecture that omits native direct video streaming to computers over USB. For these goggles (and also FPV V1/V2), we are engineering the SP DroneFeed Box: a dedicated standalone hardware unit featuring ultra-low latency physical HDMI output.
Join the SP DroneFeed Waitlist
Windows PC, macOS, SP DroneFeed Box (Dedicated Hardware Module), or Android. Fill out your setup below to secure your spot in our rollout batches and early testing cohorts.
09 / Direct Engineering Support
Have questions or want to discuss your setup?
Chat directly with Nícolas Bertoni on WhatsApp to clarify any questions regarding your aircraft, verify technical requirements, or learn about ongoing tests for your operating system. 1-on-1 direct developer communication.
Direct developer support · Setup verification · Zero obligations