Can You Do Drone Tours With The DJI Avata 2?

[@KillerBeeFPV]

I feel like there a lot of pilots out there that are such big nerds about flying only in full manual that they sacrifice everything to be in that mode. As anyone who actually makes money flying knows, you use the mode that gets the best outcome.

[@VictorMartin-pv6sm]

Well put. Me, I don’t do it for money yet. But your drone should be like your tools in your tool box. Each one is designed for a specific purpose. So that being said, based on the type of weather, indoor/outdoor, and so on. Take what you need…. No drone is the end all be all. Just depends on the need.

[@Andyrewk]

Yeah a true professional cares about the end result not what someone else thinks about how they got it.

[@brandon9689]

Exactly, If I flew this indoors for real estate there's no way I'd be in acro. I'd 100% be using stabilization too. Even though that's not something I'd employ for a freestyle flight.

[@DingleBerryschnapps]

Most people know that.

[@Andyrewk]

@@DingleBerryschnapps I guess they just like lying on the internet then..

[@canaldoingles]

I specifically looked up indoor flying with the Avata 2, and your video was perfect and very informative. Thank you; new subscriber here.

[@riskybusiness5]

Avata 2 obviously looks smoother and more natural. Even though the flylens may be better for FPV pilots, home buyers don't want to see bobbing in the home tours.

[@JonnyTrego]

I completely agree, it’s almost like having to swallow my pride as a drone pilot in order to deliver my customers the best product possible

[@markjackson7566]

I agree with you for homes, now if you were doing a bowling alley, or other cool businesses the FPV flight would probably be better.

[@appslagu4704]

​@@JonnyTrego you dont need to swallow m. you can use flylens on other stuff.. avata 2 not really excel like fpv.. but avata 2 offer convenience

[@ryankdeboer]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for answering my questions about the Avata 2!

[@eerohelin]

You should use only Avata 2 if you want to use speedramps. Footage looked so much smoother. Keep Flyfoo as your backup drone! Just practice more with Avata 2 that it feels more confortable. And IMO those "stunt flight paths" like above sink are only for other fpv pilots. I don't think that home buyer who wants to see the house does't even notice or care of technical side of flight. They want smooth video that shows them what kind of layout and rooms house has. Thanks for the video. It was good comparison of indoor flying wiht different modes and drones.

[@kellywasden]

appreciate the objectiveness and clarity saying you haven't flown a ton with the Avata 2. I prefer the FPV experience of the Flylens 85, but I can see the advantage that DJI brings to the table if you are just getting into it. Well done, sir.

[@ryanehlert]

Would love to see a video on how you edit these fly through videos. And do you edit them for reels?

[@AerRider]

Advantage of DJI normal mode that camera angle will maintained regardless of speed. Also easier to use alternate angles like lookup or lookdown. Nice vid. Thanks!

[@JonnyTrego]

I couldn’t agree more! I’ve definitely been loving it

[@xview_studio]

Great review man, the altitude hold makes the speed ramp transitions way smoother, its nice starting and finishing at the exact same height even if its in different rooms / environments. Tempting to get it and try it out !

[@JonnyTrego]

Thanks I appreciate that! The altitude hood is a game changer, it makes my editing process so much easier to not have to try to fix everything in post

[@echodroneservice]

Great video! Very informative! I got brave and tried to use the Avata 2 in manual mode indoors after dialling all the rates down. No bueno. 💥. 😁

Nice video, the stabilization you stated at 13:30 means post stabilization or on-device rocksteady / gyroflow thing?

[@Dlat79]

You've captured some excellent footage for just starting out with the Avata 2! I'm sure by now you are comfortable flying it indoors. I just ordered one after playing around with the NEO, so I missed out on some indoor flying opportunities because I didn't have an FPV drone and no one wanted a big @$$ Mavic 3 smashing up the inside of their property.

[@JonnyTrego]

yeaaa its one of those things where it opens up the industry and makes it way easier for anyone to be doing home tours! theres no way id let someone fly through my house with anything other than the avata 2

[@joeyoutdoors]

Just use the joy stick in beginner mode for indoor flights. a 5 year old can do a house tour in this mode.

[@kalubaification]

I was thinking the exact same thing, my 5 year old son can fly pretty smoothly in beginner mode

[@MlleVB]

Is it possible to do interior tour with the avata 2 with motion controller?

[@hillstudios]

I feel like this would make it even easier in normal mode!

[@DimmyV]

I had the same results when I did my testing too. I was using the GEPRC CInelgo25 and the AVATA 2 with going indoor to outdoor. Test the motion controller as well.

[@liban2]

Which one did you prefer?

[@meteoroz]

From what you've described, I personally can't see any advantage in using the Flylens 85. You mention that you like the fpv look and feel of it better, but this is for real estate videos where you shouldn't be concerned about looking like fpv - or was that just for your view in the goggles? Also, you didn't seem to have tried either Rocksteady or Horizon stabilisation view on the Avata, which is understandable since you have not played with it much. Well done on doing your best to give an unbiased opinion despite being an acro mode afficionado.

[@jimsdigitalself]

Great comparison, thank you Jonny! Question: you say that is difficult to slow down a flight. Why? If you shoot at 60 fps, then play back (edit) at 30 fps, you've got buttery smooth slow motion and all the bumps are only half as bad. I find great slow-mo to be about the easiest thing on the avata 2.

[@TriMeX1987]

what I would like to see is the the calibration of the flylens for the angle mode. so you dont need to keep countering a left or right.. Im from a windy Island im not fan of avata but here Im more into using my cinelog 25 or qav cine with a naked gopro.

[@Naughtyslav]

I just stumbled upon your channel, and the content you're doing is very good and educational. I'm loving it, and thank you for that. I have a question about flying the Avata 2 inside houses. I live in Europe, and the houses here are almost always made of very thick concrete, which drastically lowers the signal. For example, when I am two rooms away from the drone, I get a red message saying "Fly with caution (No satellite/vision...)," and the N icon (for normal mode) turns red. At that moment, the drone starts to experience weird lags in all directions and occasionally results in a crash. So, the question is: are there any tips and tricks you can give us in such cases? Are there any kinds of signal boosters for the DJI Avata 2, and do they really work?

[@JonnyTrego]

Thank you so much! Thats really interesting! honestly im not sure what to do about that, I know in my own flying i lose satellite connection sometimes and it never affects my flying. I wonder if it is a european thing with having less signal strength there. But even then that wouldn't make sense to me because it should be able to fly just fine without satellites. Let me look into it and see what I can find

[@travislindgren7158]

Hands down DJI Avata 2 Drone....one thing never mentioned is about O4 Transmitter... DJI OcuSync 4.0 DJI O4 is suppior to all Drones transmitter. Cheers 🥂 🍻

[@anemoneyas]

really hope we get an o4 air unit this year

[@andrewkennedy6898]

Awesome video bro. I think I am going to get the avata 2

[@JonnyTrego]

Thanks so much! I’d definitely recommend it

[@kaimultivideo4956]

The avata 2 is better in every way…. especially camera quality.

[@odalaigh]

Bought the avata exactly for doing these home tours.

[@JonnyTrego]

It’s gonna be a game changer

[@MarkDaniel_]

I do a lot of real estate work and was curious about these exact 2 options. Great video, thanks! Quickly, what do you use for stabilization? It looked fantastic

[@jacobdimick7070]

it's gyroflow

[@LemurLogic]

As always, very good video, thank you Jonny! I wish i could speak so fluently even in my native language in front of a camera. :D

[@JonnyTrego]

Thankyou so much! And it just takes practice! I’ve been talking to a camera for 10 years now!

[@ahajonathan]

Great video mate. I prefer the Avata 2 footage. But maybe that's coz I own one too haha. New sub here

[@JonnyTrego]

Thanks for the Sub! and Im in the testing period of making the Avata 2 footage even better!

[@ahajonathan]

@@JonnyTrego Looking forward to seeing more and learning more from you. I want to use mine for safari resort tours mainly

[@ukmonk]

Nice video thank you! So indoors it doesn’t really matter about GNSS signal as long as your HD/RC connection is strong then the Avata 2 will fly well?

[@thompsondroneworx]

Nice video! I also have both of these drones and the flylens has been my go to. Will be interesting to see how I feel about the avata 2. Curious to see what you come up with for rates on the avata 2.

[@JonnyTrego]

Thanks so much! I’m excited to mess with it and see what I can come up with! I haven’t even had it a week yet and I’m packing right now as I type to go out of the country so I’ll be happy when I can really dive into everything

[@acetreyner2906]

Thoughts on doing a home tour with the motion control?

[@CidAerialMediaServices]

I also prefer to fly angle mode indoors for the very same reasons. I'm not trying to do tricks. I want cinematic shots. It'll be great when the 04 is released and we can upgrade our fleet.

[@JonnyTrego]

I’m with you on that one! It’ll be in my cart the second it’s released lol

[@kumardeepam]

Very helpful comparison!! Please share your rates for the Flylens 85 and rates for the indoor flying. Thank you

[@exclusiveaerials]

love the altitude hold of the Avata 2 it does make a huge difference. Battery life is game changer, ease of use and setup time is like non-other. Do you have NDs for your Avata 2? I am looking for the link to your controller stick extensions, did I miss the link? Great review. What naked hero do you have on your Flylens 85? I am going to compare footage of my cinelog35 and avata 2 indoors. i think the avata 2 would be more stable for sure

[@wearetrackclub]

Nice information, Jonny! Really like how you put this together 👍

[@MarkBowenPiano]

You said in the video you've got upgraded sticks for the Avata 2 controller? Are you using the new DJI FPV Remote Controller 3 or still the V2? If V3 then are those longer sticks that you're referring to and if so where did you get them from as I'm having a hard time sourcing any for the V3 controller as I spoke with DJI support today in the hope that the sticks are the same on the V3 as the V2 but they said they weren't 🙁 I can't find any for the V3 controller anywhere online so if you were referring to the V3 controller then would love to know where you got yours from if that's okay? I'm from the UK but don't mind paying shipping as long as they don't come out too expensive. Another great video, keep up the fantastic work. You've earned another subscription today! 😉

[@RealEstateTorontoPhotography]

Great review Jonny. Definitely A2 then FlyLens, BAttery and The camera IQ wise, but hope DJI will give us a bit more customization controls.

[@JonnyTrego]

Thanks so much! I just wish I had the ability to put a throttle curve in

[@RealEstateTorontoPhotography]

@@JonnyTrego let’s hope for the right FW update

[@StarrFamilyVideo]

I think it’s the fpv pilot in me that feels like the avata fly through looks more robotic/less natural and there’s no whoosh out the window, to add something whimsical or cool. You can get the look of an avata flythrough without a drone using matteport or something. I don’t know, I have a lot of affection for the avata but some looks are over polished and stabilized drones sometimes feel that way to me

[@JonnyTrego]

I feel the same way you do, Also these were quick edits, I didnt add any of the sound treatment i normally do to add some flair. I think the difference will really show up when I fly houses that actually have peoples belongings in them

[@lamardavis7087]

Thanks for the video. For the Avata 2, what were the video settings?

[@SmartMetering]

Hey Jonny, Did the drone saved the gyrodata on your flights indoor? I tested it yesteray indoors and there are no data in my sd-card! Only the video itself. Outdoor it works perfectly.

[@ToddALarson]

I know we love our handbulilt drones but we gotta be honest. The avata 2 footage is clearly better, and since real estate fly thru's don't pay that great, I'm for whatever gets me in and out quicker. Great video!

[@JonnyTrego]

Oh for sure i completely agree, Ive made more money with the Avata 2 than i have any of my other FPV drones

[@arunr5529]

Thanks for the video. Do you generally do your real estate walk-throughs in normal or manual mode?

[@caesar5555]

Where I can get full package working out of the box with the Flylens?

[@dinsmorephoto]

Great video! I have been curious about the Avatar 2 indoor flight experience. Have you tried flying from outside to inside in normal mode? Does the Avata 2 slow down when it loses GPS signal? That was something I noticed with my original Avata. As soon as it lost GPS signal the flight speed would slow way down. Smooth and steady is preferred of course, but sometimes I need just a bit more speed while having the added stability of Normal mode. Anyway, awesome video and thanks for all the info!

[@dkbbass403]

Thanks for taking the time to make this, exactly what I wanted to know. I often have to fly indoors (flylens or pavo 20) in low light conditions and the o3 is not great, in your opinion is the o4 better. Looks like the Avatar 2 is a lot easier to get steady but it's a lot bigger and I assume louder so a little more intrusive when the a people around. Any thoughts?

[@KrisLuckPhoto]

Nice vid! Do you change the left stick tightness in between manual and normal flights?

[@JonnyTrego]

I didn’t, I kept the stick the way it should be in fpv, it would probably be easier if I did change it but I didn’t have the tool with me

[@toasti2699]

I've been waiting for this video! I am seriously considering selling my current fpv real estate setup for this. Do you think you'll eventually switch over, given the better picture quality and stability, if you had more practice? seems like its an upgrade in every way, its just a matter of comfort and skill.

[@JonnyTrego]

I wouldn’t blame ya one bit if you did, I will say there are other projects that I would still use my other FPV drones over this for but for houses I could eventually see myself just using this, especially the more practice I get in with it. It’s just so easy

[@jianliu9420]

What dose "stabilized" mean in the last clip of AVATA 2 video? Is it a feature onboard or a feature in your video edititting program?

[@originalmindset5278]

You may get an even better indoor flight experience from the Avata 2 if you use the Motion 3 controller with it. Nice review, however.

[@diegocaracasfc]

Wondering how much do you charge for a video tour like that including editing?

[@outboxfpv4360]

How about the GPS cutting off indoors in Avata. I had issues with Avata 1. How is it with Avata 2

[@JonnyTrego]

I havent had any issues with it. If the GPS does cut out the Avata 2 has better sensors on it so it holds position really well. I had that same problem with the Avata 1

[@Lolindir_Fox]

where is the link for the stick addition?

[@MlleVB]

@OneShotDroneTours wow thanks, it was really hard. may i know how do you remove lighting flicker inside a house, i have set in avata 2 settings flickering to auto but still got flickers since i record it in 60fps. is there way to remove it in post?

[@GirthQuakenton]

I definitely had to lower a lot of the sensitivity on the Avata 2 so the flying was smoother almost by half

[@fran.fndz.techart]

I like the small one but at least in Japan buying Pavo pick + goggles + control or the fly woo make no sense. Avata2 most expensive set is 172.000 (3 battery+bag+goggle 3+ control, warranty 1 year) , the small fpv drone go around 160.000 😢

[@ukmonk]

Do you stabilise in post please? If so which software?

[@MaxSMoke777]

Good lord, what a crazy big mansion! And how does the basement have a door outside on level land, but so did the first floor? That's like some TARDIS stuff going on there.

[@chadhammond3381]

How much time did you spend on the simulator @Jonny Trego?

[@JonnyTrego]

Over 1k hours😅😅😅

[@chadhammond3381]

@@JonnyTrego I bet you do good work. Right now I am in the liftoff SIM with the Tango 2.

[@JonnyTrego]

I do! I may not be the fanciest pilot, or the fastest racer, but I am extremely consistent, which is the most important thing when it comes to drone tours

[@robertcrain9849]

Awesome video. Nice work! One question. I am familiar with Dji’s other drones. When flying indoor with the Avata 2 and say you are close to an airport or some no fly zone does it lock you out from flying like it does on the Mavic 2?

[@JonnyTrego]

Yes it does, That is the only draw back from using it. And why I wont be able to completely switch my business over to using just the avata 2. Im not sure I would anyways because I Love my other drones but that would make it impossible to do so.

[@robertcrain9849]

@@JonnyTrego seems funny that would be would be forced to be grounded when shooting indoors in one of those areas. I am surprised there is not a way around that. Thanks for the feedback

[@mladen2008]

11:26 DJI Avata 2 does not have a downward sensors. Those are cameras for precision landing.

[@caesar5555]

Can you do similar things with the dji mini and prop guards?

[@sebekallegro]

Mini nie ma szerokiego kąta, więc co tu porównywać

[@VentusMedia]

Nice vid bro. AWB indoors or custom on the Avata 2?

[@JonnyTrego]

I had it in AWB

[@VentusMedia]

@@JonnyTrego cheers man.

[@Sonic_Ox]

It occurs to me that we FPV pilots often spend a lot of time, effort, and money making our quads (especially cinewhoops) fly like DJI quads. I am primarily interested in smooth cinematic footage and am not really into aerobatics. I spend most of my time in angle mode. I'm just about finished with a Bee35 build and would be thrilled to capture even half as good of footage as the Avata 2 gets right out of the box. My flying skills are below the average FPV pilot and I think the Avata 2 would be perfect for the results I'm pursuing. Still, I've gotten a great deal of satisfaction out of building and flying my diy quads and I wouldn't trade that experience but I do admit that DJI does it better for everything except freestyle and racing. Just my 2 cents. That and four bucks will get you half a cup of coffee these days 😮. Happy flying amigo 🫡 🍻.

[@appslagu4704]

avata offer convenience .. it may lack a bit compared to normal cinewhoop fpv... but well people gonna use avata 2 because it is convenient

[@aaronholbert175]

what video editing software are you using for the stabilization?

[@armandoalmada2969]

I liked the avata 2 footage better. Thanks for the video

[@JonnyTrego]

I will say, I use the avata 2 exclusively for my real estate drone tours now

[@ahajonathan]

@@JonnyTrego Good to hear as I am exploring using mine for something of the sort but in a safari lodge and resort setup.

[@Gnola79Channel]

Nice video sir 👍

[@JonnyTrego]

Thank you so much!🙏🏼

[@markjackson7566]

Was the Avata 2 in normal mode set to auto or did you dial in aperture/shutter/awb settings?

[@JonnyTrego]

It was in normal mode, and I had it in auto for all camera settings

[@chillindrone_]

Air mode just keeps the PID loop active when the throttle is low. It has nothing to do with the drone being sucked into the walls.

[@Sir_Hubris]

did you try it with the MC as well? I'm curious about that! ¶ ; - )

[@theculverizer]

Great video! The Avata 2 actually looked pretty solid indoors.

[@JonnyTrego]

Thanks man! Honestly I was impressed by it, I did not think it would do well at all

[@f1pitpass]

enjoyed that Jonny - subbed.

[@dronmdp]

Which is the minimum level of light to avoid crash with 0 gps indoor with avata 1? It triggers a red alert about fly caution without gps without vision

[@JonnyTrego]

im honestly not sire, i havent tested it, i know i flew the avata once inside and it struggled to stay on course even with enough light, when it would drop gps the drone would freak out on me

[@photosbyjosef]

Have you ever tried using the avata two in beginner mode for real estate flighthrows. I'm an experienced part 107 licensed pilot and fly all different drones.But having the limit that that puts on the about a two in my mind made it perfect for real estate.

[@JonnyTrego]

I havent! but honestly that sounds like a great idea, i bet it would definitely calm it down a ton

[@KK-ol5ov]

Drone size also makes a difference in this example.

[@Iseeyaaaa]

What do you use for stabilisation

[@JonnyTrego]

I use gyroflow!

[@Iseeyaaaa]

Thanks bro

[@big1matt]

What controller are you using for the Avata 2?

[@JonnyTrego]

The fpv controller 3

[@usuallydopesvsc]

Nice onewheel man :P

[@marcusgilmore4311]

Subscribed brotha

[@jbholland1987]

i think you can better walk with a camera in your hand for housetours, but oke. still awesome !

[@JonnyTrego]

I think for an empty house you could be right, but for a house that is fully furnished a drone gives you a better path in my opinion.

[@jbholland1987]

@@JonnyTrego Yeah that sounds a bit more understable. Oke!

[@bamboescheut7756]

the avata 2 ofcourse.

[@StevenDavisPhoto]

why not just use the motion controller indoors? it seems smoother.

[@JonnyTrego]

For me it just comes down to what I’m comfortable with, I’ve only used the motion controller once and I use the regular controller every day

[@StevenDavisPhoto]

@@JonnyTrego nice. i understand. give it a try. u might be surprised.

[@JonnyTrego]

I flew with it at a golf course the day after I did those flights and I actually had a blast with it

[@DullesDrone]

It looks to me that the Avata2 would do fine with interior drone tours.

[@JonnyTrego]

it does fantastic with them!

[@agentebond8782]

well happen in normal mode also

[@XdekHckr]

dude for home shots I think that you shouldn't use fpv drone or at least not use manual mode...

[@corycoleman6677]

I don't have any of the knowledge you have from the artist's perspective. As an agent and from a public pov. The avata 2 looks way nicer.

[@corycoleman6677]

Also, the speed you flew the avata, from your inexperience with that drone, looked nicer to me.

[@JonnyTrego]

I mean honestly that’s the only opinion that matters, it doesn’t matter what I say as an artist if the buyer isn’t happy with the end product! I appreciate your feedback🙏🏼

[@CodyCha]

Why would you want "FPV" feel to the interior tour. The camera should be smooth and level at all times When you transition to outside, you can be more liberal on giving the fpv feel.

[@IslandDigital]

So change the settings in your software. I think it’s the EXO or something like that. There’s a setting to smooth all that speed out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5yleYB9mauej6csi=SjWxO0EE322YPI_r

[@TAB022O]

avata1 frame + avata2 ecu&camera ,,,,,,

[@VictorMartin-pv6sm]

Avata 2.

[@jahmiregrant443]

Why do u have so many google home devices😂

[@JonnyTrego]

I love that you caught that lol my brother moved and didnt need them so he gave them to me but i already have a home full of them

[@appslagu4704]

bro.. dont to compare between two.. avata 2 offer convenience .. just that.. tho convenience is what videographer after 😂

[@gimbalair]

Rates make no difference in angle/normal mode

[@kumardeepam]

They do

[@gimbalair]

@@kumardeepam not in fpv

[@conorstewart2214]

So all the opinions and reasons you gave in this video can be boiled down to the fact that you just aren’t used to the Avata 2 and don’t have much experience with it yet. Everything about feeling like you have more control with the other drone is just down to skill and familiarity, there is no reason you couldn’t have gone near the sink or done anything you did with the other drone with the avata, you just weren’t used to the avata yet. Why not get used to something before reviewing it? Makes the whole review pointless when all of your points are just that you don’t have much experience with it yet and you are more comfortable with the drone you have been using for a while.

[@JonnyTrego]

I can completely understand where you are coming from! The difference between flying my other FPV drones vs the Avata 2 is that the Avata 2 has limited customization when it comes to tuning it to fly properly. So i am just stuck with the way it flies. whereas yes comfortability does come from flying it more, but there is also no way of actually fixing the problems that I have with it because I cant go in and change throttle curve, add an angle mode etc.

[@mattalford3932]

No. Of course not. It's not like that's what the avata 1 amd 2 were designed for or anything lol.

[@exil3dlivecom]

House your ear over blown in whites