DJI FPV System Hacks (1200mw 700mw 8 Channels)

Wednesday, Apr 15, 2020 | 2 minute read | Updated at Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Enable 1200 mw Mode on DJI FPV System

NOTES

  • You should follow your local regulations regarding which mode to use.

  • Long term hardware effects are unknown

  • You get more or less 30% more range

  • Your system must be already in FCC mode

  • Enable Power Limit as it add some protections against overheating.

  • Create a .txt file, name it naco_pwr.txt

  • Type pwr_2 or pwr_1

    • pwr_1 = 1000 mW
    • pwr_2 = 1200 mW & 1000 mW
  • Save and close

  • Copy naco_pwr.txt to an SD card

  • Put SD card in DJI goggles

  • Power on Goggles and Air Unit

Now in the Goggles menu, under Settings -> Device, you should be able to select 1200 mW or 1000 mW

Enable FCC Mode on DJI FPV System (700mw 8 Channels)

In CE mode, the maximum output is limited to 25 mW, and there are only 4 channels available, while in FCC mode those numbers are increased to 700 mW and 8 channels.

NOTE that you should follow your local regulations regarding which mode to use.

How to switch to FCC mode from CE mode

  • Take the micro SD Card out of the Air Unit
  • Create a text file on the root directory, name it naco.txt
  • Write 1 in the file, which means FCC mode for USA or any other number according to this list:
    • 1 – FCC mode for US, 8 Channels
    • 2 – FCC mode for Canada 4 Channels
    • 3 – HK CE 4 Channels
    • 4 – CN SRRC 4 Channels
    • 5 – JP Japan 3 Channels
    • 6 – KR Korea 4 Channels
    • 7 – BR Brazil 4 Channels
    • 8 – FR CCA 4 Channels
  • Insert SD card in the Air Unit
  • Power up goggles, and then Air Unit

 in the Player menu you should see now 8 channels.

Attention updating the firmware on your DJI FPV goggles and Air Unit will always reset the power setting back to the default settings according to your region!

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