2 WEEKS with the DJI AVATA 2 - Cinematic Review

[@MatthiasDangl]

I'll upload a comparison video between the "Avata" and "Avata 2" this weekend! Make sure to subscribe 🚀 *EDIT* The comparison is online now: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpDInJWtmL10hMk

[@dragonnst]

Ok

[@darylswalker]

Just what I need bro 👊

[@robmulally]

look forward to it

[@goofysurfista]

Looking forward. Also thank you for your video for beginner FPV, simulation, etc. Just wondering how to get to simulation for Mac users like me.

[@graviball]

Red doch wieder deutsch ich versteh kein Wort

[@loldoctor]

Imagine how happy a DJI engineer must feel seeing that recovery footage and your reaction. Hopefully, they see this video.

[@matth844]

Hahaha right!

[@frontseatpass4k]

They're probably too busy building their next drone lol but yeah proprs to them

[@jamwithboys7683]

Yeah trust me that is actually the best success story of the sensors and RTH feature 😤😤😤

[@radiosparrow851]

they must be like a ha~ppy dog, a ha~a~ppy, happyy dog kzbin.info8LiwAXmNpi4?si=jYrm4R9COmhlDlsO

[@madebymarcin]

This is the most crazy recovery I have ever seen from FPV!!!! I am happy you got it back! Great vid btw

[@HideshiIzu]

That right there is why I got a DJI Avata when everyone was saying you should just get into “real” FPV

[@MedelFPV]

That was the luckiest, most-epic GPS recovery I've ever seen! hahah Amazing video man!

[@MatthiasDangl]

Thanks mate! Yeah I was so sure I've lost it hahah

[@tobiashpunkt9999]

Crazy recovery action by the Avata 2 when losing connection! Well done DJI! - And great review, thx for sharing! (broke ≠ breaked ;) )

[@MatthiasDangl]

Yess it was for sure! Hahah thanks, always learning

[@princesfpvdrones]

OMG!! Never expected that!

[@WeouTHereburH]

Damn so when it lost connection it was still hovering!? Would’ve it have fallen in the water if it lost connection?

[@terrancebrooke9431]

because it has gps​@@WeouTHereburH

[@WeouTHereburH]

@@terrancebrooke9431 nice! 👍🏽

[@riskybusiness5]

Many people don't know that it is standard protocol on mini 3/4 drones on loss of signal to take return path about 50ft to attempt to regain signal before initiating RTH. However, I never expected to see this behavior on an FPV drone when flying low to the ground let alone through a hole in a rock above water! WOW. Those new rear sensors are for stabilization when near ground and were definitely kicking in detecting the situation. Still amazing recovery that even DJI should be proud to witness.

[@MatthiasDangl]

So that must have been the reason why it went back through the hole, crazy!

[@riskybusiness5]

However, if you have your RTH set to hover in place, it would not do return path and and wait for you to move closer or land when battery dies. Also if you don't have your RTH height set high enough it could run into an obstacle upon return. Given that with FPV we fly in challenging environments, these are settings people may forget to think about before each flight.

[@MatthiasDangl]

@@riskybusiness5 True that

[@davidfranco826]

@@riskybusiness5what settings would you recommend for RTH?

[@riskybusiness5]

@@davidfranco826 RTH is something you set based on the environment you are flying today. If you are flying low under tree cover, you would not want RTH to ascend into the tree limbs. If you are flying long range around large obstructions in your path, you might not want RTH to hover in place. The third RTH option is to land in place, which you would not want to do over water. Of course, it's also good to know the default drone behavior is retrace the last 50m to attempt to re-establish connection.

[@laStar972chuck]

Wow. Ngl, the fact that it went thru the narrow hole far away out of sight, out of connection ON ITS OWN. And then COME BACK HOME on its own, by going back THRU the narrow hole again...ON ITS OWN. That was straight up impressive and crazy on the device part. Im sincerely impressed !

[@Porculus]

WTF? That thing is definitely using next level optics and GPS to get back through that hole in the rock formation all by itself. Unreal! That feature alone makes it justifiable for FPV pilots who like to fly in high risk locations.

[@MatthiasDangl]

Absolutely! If it was one of my self-builts, I would've probably lost it

[@theboydidgood]

Best, most useful review of this so far! Nobody covers the video quality so found this exactly what I was looking for. Nice work.

[@ambassadorsofthesea]

You're so lucky it didn't go to 50m when it was under the hole. What an awesome recovery!

[@redflametech]

I guess that’s why DJI is the only brand that anybody has ever recommended buying instead of the less expensive options that are all over Amazon and the Internet but everyone always just says skip the $300 drone and just get a DJI and I think that your video speaks volumes to that. I am blown away that it flew back through that arch and then flew itself up to its return altitude and came back to you. That was very impressive. Thanks for the video. I can’t wait for mine to get here this week.

[@SlayBoredom]

I am sorry but when it comes to FPV-drones there are several brands that not only get recommended more but are also far better than the avata… come on, do your research. If you are talking about their normal photo/video drones, the I agree.

[@TechNicolas]

12:50 das ist das geilste was ich seit langem gesehen habe ... ich hab echt mit allem gerechnet, aber nicht das sie so agiert :D Perfekt

[@MatthiasDangl]

Ja oder! Ich war komplett überrascht hahah

[@bchatzakis]

duuuuude that save was for the books!!!!

[@axgrf]

Regarding the EU Speed Limit - How does the drone enforce it in full manual mode? Does it just interrupt? Does it pull its nose up? Technically that shouldn't be possible in M-Mode since the pilot is in full control during that mode. I wonder how DJI did that.

[@larryjones2563]

That was some epic video! So glad you didn’t lose the drone.

[@ixography]

Bro how lucky were you🤣the FPV Gods were with you that day hahaha

[@MatthiasDangl]

Agreed hahah!

[@creatingcovell6218]

This might be the most impressive thing I've ever seen a drone do while losing connection! WOW

[@chadhelvey7827]

O to the M to the G! That recovery was absolutely insane! Then to see that it went back through... I was going nuts. We'll done bro! You just got a new subscriber.

[@MatthiasDangl]

Yes I couldn't believe it by myself hahah, thank you!

[@adamsplanet]

This is an amazing video - not just for the info and image quality but where you flew through the hole and lost connection - and it flew back through the hole ! Convinced. Getting one now for sure

[@markp1506]

I can't help but wonder how purposeful that return protocol was (when it turned around, backtracked carefully to where it lost connection, while rocking side to side)....if that was purposeful, then that is great! But I wonder if it wasn't just ridiculous luck?

[@riskybusiness5]

Standard protocol on mini 3/4 drones on loss of signal to take return path about 50ft to attempt to regain signal before initiating RTH. But never expected to see this on FPV drone over water. WOW

[@lacijunga]

What an acctual hell! I was cheering when i saw that return!

[@Lolindir_Fox]

haha me too

[@JasonSturgess]

You just made me purchase one ! Looks so good and a massive improvement over the first edition !

[@MatthiasDangl]

Happy to hear that, you'll enjoy it!

[@crimsonfancy]

Yes. Enjoyed the content very much and very impressed at the autonomous behavior of the Avanta 2 after you lost contact. This video footage gives me great confidence in the Avanta 2. I have owned and traded multiple quadcopters, FPV goggles, built 5" racers that I'm not good at flying. One small DJI I returned for it's poor 720p camera within a week of ownership. My first purchase of many was an Autel Robotics X-Star Premium (Feb 2017) that I quite enjoyed especially for it not being limited to where and how I want to fly compared to DJI demands. I traded it to a man that needed for his work and could't afford be hand-held by gvmt regs. For me, I had no need to fly in special "zones" and it was much better utilized for his needs. I will consider another DJI product now that I've watched your content and the content of many others here that recommend the Avanta 2. Seems more fun and my interests are in fun, video quality and dependability as a hobbyist. I think this one is worth the try.

[@itsnvg]

The BEST FPV Drone for the BEST Filmmaker out there! 🎬👨🏼‍✈️

[@LandlebenPerspektiven_25358]

How do you get the DJI products bevor the realeas

[@pianomans1]

This is just soooo cool! Amazing technology! I'm blown away that the avata2 went back through the whole befor ascending and returning to home .!! Simply amazing!! I just got mine today. It took a while to get it all set up. So i took it out to a parking lot in the dark with minimal lights.wowwww i could actually see in such low light and the video looks awesome. Pretty clean looking straight out of the drone to my fold 5 with the new wireless fast transfer! That is great also! Cant wait for Friday after work!

[@MatthiasDangl]

I was impressed as well, enjoy it!

[@JohnMiyazono]

Thats actually insane haha the recovery is crazy

[@Flow__Trap]

this has me so hyped to get this drone! great job

[@MatthiasDangl]

Happy to hear that!

[@Bullyterror]

Thank you for your beautifully prepared video, it's amazing. I have a quick question, where can you buy the new Remote Controller 3? This is not available on the official DJI website. Thanks

[@MatthiasDangl]

Thank you! Please double check the DJI website again, it's availabla in my country (germany) and should be available at yours as well. You can find the Avata 2 link in the first line of the description

[@kevinhirsch5544]

Do you know how far away you were from the drone when signal cut off?

[@tomleefilms]

That save is unbelievable… can’t wait for mine to arrive! Great video dude!!

[@MatthiasDangl]

Thanks, you'll enjoy it!

[@Inspirewithdrones3342]

Wow! That last demonstration was priceless bro. I received mine yesterday. Haven’t flown it yet due to the weather, but this is very encouraging to know that DJI really invested in the technology of the Avata 2. Keep up the great work sir!

[@SindamanoyMedia]

You took it to the limit, by taking the chance! Awesome man.

[@bigmig5015]

I just bought the Avatar 2! that video was amazing! The review was so thorough as well. Thank you. Now you really go me stoked to fly it!

[@codylerephoto]

Absolutely amazing footage man. We were just in Madeira last November so this was a joy to watch to bring me back there.

[@MatthiasDangl]

Im sure you've enjoyed it there!

[@chadiwack]

THIS IS AN INSANE recovery. I'm so stoked you got it back.

[@methodvisual]

Thanks for sharing and for the epic shots. Lost connection and flying back through the hole was crazy.

[@MatthiasDangl]

Yes it was!

[@ellisgrisham1117]

That was absolutely stunning. I really don’t think any other FPV would have done that your video changed my mind about trying FPV for the first time. I guess I could wait on my air 3 ! But of course, I will not be taking a chance like that just to see my recovery. I’m just glad it can do it all drones that.😂

[@0815ebm]

I hope you played the lottery right away with so much luck. Great video and really cool footage - what a crazy RTH 😱

[@EdEditz]

DUDE!!!! That was epic. I'm so happy to know the drone can get out of situations like that. I bought the fly more combo as soon as it came out. I knew this was the drone for me and it hasn't disappointed me yet :)

[@conorstewart2214]

You got so lucky with that return to home. It has no obstacle avoidance. I have seen so many videos of it switching to RTH due to low battery and going straight upwards almost into trees (it would have if people didn’t stop it). It’s good to see the signal loss RTH is handled much better.

[@MatthiasDangl]

I really was!

[@pacobacpac]

Avata version 1 did already have this recovery feature, going back on the path it just took after loosing signal. I doubt this version has sensor based obstacle avoiding cause there’s no front sensors

[@MatthiasDangl]

But the bottom sensor on the Avata 2 are slightly aligned sideways. Really just slightly, but I could imagine this helped in that case.

[@hartin222]

frigg!!!! i had legit tears and goosebump when it turned around and casually went through the hole to come home!!! WHAT A REVIEW! SUBSCRIBED!

[@dougwebb917]

Wow.......that was amazing. Not once but twice. Without you controlling it. 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@cristinachaliandroi1369]

The majority of times photographers dont show the technical part but its is really educating for people to know what machine had been used to produce the result of the photos

[@MatthiasDangl]

Hi bot, I'm really trying to, but I don't get it.

[@mpoxDE]

Bin per Zufall auf diesem Video gelandet. Einfach großartig produziert, dickes Kompliment. Die Dramatik mit der Recovery war großartig und ich habe richtig gefeiert als das Teil zurück durch das Loch ist. Ob's jetzt schlau oder clever von der Drohne war vollkommen egal, die Stelle im Video war mega unterhaltsam. Vielleicht sogar ganz smart nicht direkt auf 50m zu steigen, sondern den bekannten Weg zurück zu nehmen um dann zu steigen. Fettes Video wie gesagt, super Storytelling... keep it up.

[@MatthiasDangl]

Vielen Dank, freut mich sehr!

[@thekarmafarmer608]

Absolutely fantastic video. This has made my purchase decision for me. Excellent job. Thanks. 👏👏👏👏

[@MatthiasDangl]

Happy to hear that!

[@exil3dlivecom]

One of the best avata 2 reviews! Shows the potential well

[@parodyverse]

Thanks for the review. Any chance you can compare the Avata 1&2 side by side? I see the 2 has the same sensor.

[@MatthiasDangl]

Yes, comparison video coming up the next days! The 2 has new obstacle sensors and a new camera sensor

[@kmeeet]

Dudeeee.... No way it came back through the gap.... So lucky! Great video!

[@Soulindex]

The drone was so committed to the shot that it completed it for you xD

[@radbrud]

Graeat shots and luts bro!

[@MatthiasDangl]

Appreciate it!

[@HDscreenerX]

Really cool shots! But It's not a fair review when you say: "The battery life time is out of this world compared to the other fpv drones of this size.." without showing the numbers. Other KZbin reviewers showed real flight times, for instance advertised flight time 23 minutes but in reality ~17 minutes (Potato Jet).

[@MatthiasDangl]

Thank you! I‘ve already recorded the avata vs avata 2 comparison where I will talk about the reallife flight time. The 23min only is for optimal conditions, tested by DJI. But even 17mins is out of this world compared to other fpv drones of this size 🔥

[@Skybydrone972]

This is mind blowing to see how far we came from to this

[@TheRoamingDroneLLC]

Wow. Super Impressed with the return to home. Love the new sd card slot location as well. Great Video!

[@timothylacy]

Such a Great Video. Best promo video of the DJI Avata 2 that could ever be created. Bravo!

[@OmarEldasher]

It didn't know it's altitude over the water, and when it found the rock formation after making it (impressively) back through the tunnel, it rose to the RTH elevation level and returned

[@Shootswithnito]

U like rock steady over gyro flow?

[@GodlyVibe_VRgaming]

Yes I’m getting this drone.. that’s dope it managed to get back and went through the hole again 🔥

[@kimfry5997]

Great video. I love that you did not lose your drone great shot

[@noticestudios]

we cant wait to film with this!! incredible footage btw

[@NunoRodrigues-r6o]

Amazing shots from where I live. Hope to see more videos like this in the beatifull Madeira Island.

[@MatthiasDangl]

Thanks! I loved it there

[@OtterDrone]

Was fun to watch, keep it up :)

[@MatthiasDangl]

Thank you!

[@JorgeSanchez-lq1xr]

Best avata video I've seen! Congrats and thanks for the review!

[@MarkP45]

LOVE IT !! have not had a drone in a while , but you have inspired me from depression to maybe move !! enjoy and i get it great stuff!!

[@MatthiasDangl]

Happy to hear that!

[@chromery]

I will probably be getting this drone after your losing connection experience. That's crazy awesome...

[@시커먼선생Mr.Blackman]

It's truly breathtaking. haha

[@Walk4r]

would love to know how long the battery would last - i live in thailand… currently use mini pro 4 - says 37-40ish minutes but due to the heat it’s roughly 50% of that… if this drone has say 23minutes of battery… do you think in 35 degree heat… i’m assuming around 10mins per battery. damn not a lot of time but i hope i am wrong. incredible video

[@Andre-Mostert]

That is pretty epic that it goes back to that location and then return to home. Liked and subbed.

[@MatthiasDangl]

It is! Thank you

[@Rolfrstefani]

Great video. I was half way through this video when my doorbell rang and it was the delivery guy with my Amazon box containing my Avata 2 combo. Had to postpone finishing the video to unbox and start charging everything.

[@MatthiasDangl]

Enjoy your new drone!

[@scottbond3960]

Actually insane recovery and great video

[@syndrones]

Thanks for this first view on the Avata! 😄 Does this Avata have a CE certificate? And I guess editing the footage with gyroflow is better than with Rocksteady, right ? 😉

[@MatthiasDangl]

It has got the C1 label now! The new rocksteady 3.0+ is amazing, I mostly use that because the workflow is easier. But gyroflow will still give you a minimal better result.

[@johnnycaps1]

I have no idea how well you speak in your native language, however your English is better than many born in the USA have ever achieved. Impressive. So was this drone video, good job.

[@MatthiasDangl]

Wow, thank you!

[@nadprapmolnar6113]

Hi can you use the dji avata 2 with the older controlers?

[@ColSam458]

Dude... you better do the lottery as that`s got to be the luckiest save ever!! DJI has really listened and fixed the main complaints of the original Avata. Definitely appreciating the reduced noise levels, secure battery fitment and image quality. The new easy acro modes are quite promising. Hopefully with future updates, DJI will expand the range of moves/add more customising. I would also like to see a package that includes the remote controller 3 with the fly more combo instead of the motion controller. I`ve been flying stabilised camera drones for a couple years now and I`d really like to make the leap to FPV, this seems like the perfect drone to bridge the gap. Thanks for the review.

[@WalkoutMatt]

Can you do dive shots with the motion controller?

[@riskybusiness5]

No MC3 can only do the quick flips and rolls.

[@rightasrain811]

Amazing review!! I've ever seen!!

[@chamiduperera5032]

Hey,is this better than the mini 3 pro for cinematic videos or in another words for best camera quality? 👀

[@sonnguyendang7247]

Love your video. I just wonder how you got yourself in the losing connection to the avatar 2. It just went black from 100% fine to 0 connection within 1 second? I want to keep myself away from that situation.

[@MatthiasDangl]

Usually there are 2 scenarios: - If you fly far away at an open area without any obstacles, then the video transmission bitrate/quality will get worse only slowly. Over a longer period of time. - If you fly far away in the mountains and you suddenly fly behind big rocks (like I did), connection will get worse for 2-3 secs. And if you don't return, then the connection will get lost immediatly.

[@Jose_Sousa_1987]

When you lost it, the connection was with a manual controller, is this filming possible with the other controller? And why did you miss the call?

[@digitalkiteaerial]

Great video & that RTH was epic

[@Adamskyization]

How do you get this kind of range with all the trees. My A2 is going blind after 300m in a forest

[@JackyLi]

Recovery was insane!!

[@SebastianDylag]

Notification squad 😜

[@MatthiasDangl]

🫰🫰🫰

[@serrfre]

@mathiasDangi amazing video, do you recommend that I buy the control remote instead the joystick?

[@Mangold108]

Thanks. It does have the sensors to avoid obstacles? can restert/fly after falling in water?

[@DroningaboutIreland]

Wow, superb video Matthias and the way the technology got itself out of that situation is impressive, new sub here my friend.

[@xn0n_999]

Awesome but the footage is looking choppy, is that because you output 60p footage into a 25p project timeline?

[@AnemosFPV]

Hahaha it’s insane it came back trough the whole! Insane

[@MatthiasDangl]

Yes! (w)hole another level 👀

[@sabastianfisher4128]

What does making the left joy stick stay down do?

[@_Spacecraft]

The RTH can be really impressive. I just lost my Avata 2 after a hawk took it down. Spent two days searching and the “find my drone” feature in the DJI Fly app totally failed. It didn’t record that last flight or recognize the drone was lost or anything. Fortunately I have the flyaway service for 2 years so I can get another one for cheapish.

[@powerhouse884]

All that BUILD UP for the recovery definitely paid off LOL..... That was INSANE.!!!

[@SkyTouch08]

Absolutely epic. New Subscriber!

[@daviduk2510]

Awesome!! That pass through the rocks and losing connection. Amazing! Some beautiful shots. Fortune favours the brave.

[@ICBeer-m3k]

can you fly DJI O3 drones with controller 3 and goggles 3?

[@mfadzlijamaluddin]

The recovery RTH feature was mental! I was 50/50 about the avata 2, but now like, "DJI! Take my money!"

[@Max-hh1ui]

Crazy video!

[@mananddroneuk]

That was a crazy recovery. I'm impressed with the new Avata

[@MoonieTheGrey]

I just bought avata 2 and planning to do a job for indoor house tour. I found its so hard to fly with low light and also the normal mode with fpv rc 3 is way to fast Please make an update for avata 2 for gain and expo for normal or enable beginenr mode for smoother and slower indoor drone control