DJI AVATA 2 - BEGINNERS Watch This Before You Buy!

[@emaniebo]

Let’s protect this man and let him deliver more awesome videos for the rest of his life. Legend, he is.

[@DavidManningvlog]

I love this idea...

[@euanscotland]

Protect him 😅😅😅😅 From who exactly, what a strange thing to say.

[@thewelsho]

@@euanscotland Was thinking that myself!

[@DavidManningvlog]

Wolves🤷‍♂️ They’re out there!

[@radiosparrow851]

or maybe a baloon

[@BlueDroneBlues]

I learned real quick when buying my new unit. If you're willing to pay $1,000 dollars for this drone package, you should be willing to pay the extra $200 dollars. You get the 2 extra batteries and the external charge and this case as a bonus. It's totally worth the extra $200 bucks. I don't know anyone that wants just 1 freaking battery for their drone.

[@DavidManningvlog]

For almost any camera these days, three batteries is a must. DJI's combo kits are the best in the game!

[@MannyL-g3m]

True

[@PuggyFNes]

Do you use the motion controller that came with the dji avata 2 or did you buy the normal controller separately?

[@davebear6312]

Just got my Avata 2. Two days in Beginner Mode…. 3 days in Normal… switching to Sport mode today. I have the other controller…. Will try that eventually! Great video

[@machetesulaco]

How high can you fly it?

[@RafaelBenedicto]

​@@machetesulaco It's hard-limited to 500m above your take-off point.

[@Amberdogproductions]

When learning manual on this, with the stick controller, keep a finger on the switch that puts up back into sport or normal mode. That way, should you loose it, hit the switch and recover.

[@DavidManningvlog]

Love that! I will absolutely be using the brake feature!

[@Amberdogproductions]

@@DavidManningvlog glad I could FINALLY give something back. God knows how much you have helped me over the years.

[@thenextadventure8079]

David been watching your entertaining videos for a long time now. We both laughed when you were about to fly the Avata 2 for the first time and had the quick start guide but said you’d check it as you got started. So typical of men - they just can’t wait to get started whereas women usually study the guide before! Carry on with the great videos, we love them. Selina & Tim, UK (subs)

[@DavidManningvlog]

Hahahaaa! New toys are too much fun to read much about them🤣 Lucky that rain came and forced me to go read it!

[@rocsocom3166]

I can't wait to fly it. Order one 2 days ago, got bungle package with controller 3. with 2 yrs coverage. It like fly fighter jet, with jet controller stick. My old one is Mavic pro never crashed. Find bubby that has one and race that be cool.

[@DavidManningvlog]

It really does feel like that when you’re in the goggles dive bombing a cliff line!

[@bigkano]

Always wanted a drone, never had one, but I think imma go with this one, looks like its great for a first time buyer and beginner!

[@chrissanchez9218]

Mini 2 or 3 the best beginner but avata can do both fpv and cinematic

[@nike2525]

Of all the Avata videos I’ve watched, this is one of them!

[@JKLProductions1914]

man I've been dying to get an avata - Iove your perspective from someone who flies GPS drones and how quickly you picked up the Avata. I'm struggling in the simulator right now. I really wanted to learn on the regular controller, but I'm thinking the motion controller might be the best way to learn FPV for me. Great video!

[@DavidManningvlog]

The motion controller was shockingly easy! I was sort of bummed that I didn't get the controller, but then I started flying and realized why. This thing is the beginner's cheat guide. Again though, to get fully into it and improve, I'll need to get a controller at some point!

[@PaulFeinberg]

Great video as always! One day I will get an avata….looks fun and I crash in the SIM too much lol 😂 Dude see you soon!!!!!

[@crimsonfancy]

Your excitement seems genuine and in no time, I'm sold. 😉 I've owned several drones and one being a DJI that I returned to Target because it didn't deliver the fun I'd hoped for. The Avata I've watched for a while and now that the V2 is released, I'm gonna have to pull the trigger (so to speak) and get right back into the hobby. Thanks for your review and enjoyed every moment. /🍻

[@andreschairez8825]

Oh this looks amazing! I think this one is great!

[@enriquecordovanovion6069]

Great Video !! I really appreciate your comment about 60 to 70 % of FVP results with the motion control and getting the 30% remaining will take much longer time with the controller. I guess it will take about 10 hours in simulator + 10 hours in real FPV with controller. That´s a no brainer for a beginner and I did not hear anywhere else in youtube. Only proble you do not remember you mentionned is that is not cheap. The combo you tested is $ 1,200. A lot for a beginner...

[@DavidManningvlog]

Totally agree that $1,200 is a lot for a beginner, but you definitely get what you pay for with this system. I've tried a couple other beginner style FPV drones and crashed and burned pretty quickly!

[@AnthonysA-List]

I’ll be doing a review of this bad boy soon. I can’t wait to play with this thing

[@thewelsho]

Brilliant video, informative, entertaining, slick pro quality!

[@Rob-bo7yn]

I just ordered one because DJI has a nice sale price on them. I've been watching a lot of tutorial videos and yours is a great one to show what it can do. Also, congratulations on flying during the one and only rainy day in San Diego! :D

[@BennJelleh]

I agree. I’ve Only watched this one review and he got me hooked with his..... Ahh well! Attitude 🤣. Defo a geeza I could chill with.

[@ScottTaylor06]

Just bought mine...great video and good luck with channel!

[@matthewcrossland2617]

Really enjoyed this video 👌 I feel like for myself in conclusion, this is the perfect encouraging real life easy to fly FPV that you could use while at the same time practicing with a controller in a sim for a good few months before being unleashed on a full manual FPV drone!

[@wnose]

The headset design is awesome. I hope meta is taking notes.

[@RonaldBrown59]

This looks like a great new drone, Thanks for sharing.

[@MrSteveHK]

Great video as always David. Thanks!

[@mr.johnson4987]

Dude, you got a subscription from me because of the way you put it into percentages. My Avatar 2 is in the mail. I also got the Neo and also sprang for the controller 3.

[@4WheelingSA]

Very cool video. It is raining Avata videos. Yours was the first on my list! Well done.

[@Fats-yg1jd]

Got mine today and love it! Had the avata 1 also but sold it on ebay so I could buy this new upgraded one !!

[@davidgaul572]

Great video! Maybe they'll update the hand controller to include manual mode.

[@carlosm.2818]

Excellent video. Love the avata 2...

[@Gadgetguy514]

I love your videos bro great presentarion and excitment🎉

[@EnriqueSupreme]

Best hair in the game!

[@DavidManningvlog]

Hahaha I'll take it!

[@smokeybush8847]

Loved the video thank you for all the info and entertainment 😊

[@thebetterbuy]

Always enjoy your content. Keep it up!

[@seanfichera]

Looks great 👍

[@Premier-Media-Group]

Supposedly you can add the DJI Avata controller to the Liftoff game on PC to practice before sending it IRL.

[@shuster1921]

Subbed!! My next toy, I have to have this to join my DJI mini 4k😍

[@seanmerritt1336]

Keep those lenses out the sunlight

[@DavidManningvlog]

Which lenses? The goggle's lenses?

[@seanmerritt1336]

@DavidManningvlog yeah sun will burn the screen.

[@vssprc]

That FPV looks really cool. I’ve only got one hand, so …

[@archiebrown6407]

At the start I was like YEEEEE, but then it changed… I would rather get better at FPV, to reach that 100% Great review though

[@ZephyrTravels]

Great video David! I didn’t know I needed this drone until I watched your video. First the Pocket3, now the Avata 2 - Subscribing to your channel is becoming expensive.

[@sludog]

Were you able to use this in heavy winds? I live on the east coast and wondering if this will hold up to strong ocean winds when flying around the beaches. I have a DJI platinum pro and it’s super stable when windy.

[@JOSEPHJRTORCHIA]

Im hooked!! I want one!!😂

[@abc123-d2t]

Thanks for showing you are awesome .

[@MannyL-g3m]

Very cool.

[@BF1GUN]

Does it maintain altitude if you release the trigger? Thanks for the video, really helpful.

[@jprizzle2604]

If your on beginner yes, if on macro no

[@2437omarf]

Wait so the rc controller doesnt come with it? Ive seen videos of people flying it with an rc control. Im glad i saw someone using the motion control though

[@SuperAeromike]

Really good review also I like your comments regarding the benefit of using the motion controller to be able to enjoy flying at quite an advanced level quickly. I have the original DJI FPV drone with both the motion controller and the twin stick controller, I mainly fly with the stick controller but not in manual mode since sport mode on this unit gives a max speed of around 70mph, I have tried manual mode but the gains in my view are not worth smashing the drone however one safety feature this drone has is that even in manual mode you can press the pause button if you get into trouble and the drone will just stop and hover, can the Avata 2 do this?

[@MyTube4Utoo]

I'm gonna have to buy one.

[@PDXAv8ter]

Costco rag. They're awesome!

[@DavidManningvlog]

I don't know what Costco rag means, but I do love Costco!🤣

[@PDXAv8ter]

@@DavidManningvlog I thought that yellow rag was from Costco. They sell them there in a huge package for like $17.00.

[@DavidManningvlog]

@@PDXAv8terhahahaa! Good eye!!! That is a Costco rag!🤣

[@MIGMORRIS111]

where do you get your pants and your shirts, theyre so nice! i gotta check it out haha. great video too!

[@MrEddieNunez]

Let’s goooooo 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@DavidManningvlog]

It's so much damn fun!

[@Emuspaul]

I'm in San Diego too.

[@teamsaunz]

Since you have flown both the Avato and the Mini 4…which would you recommend? I know it’s probably comparing apples to oranges but I’ve been thinking of both…just have to sell my Mini 3 first.

[@canyonblue737-8]

Two different drones with different purposes. The Mini 4 Pro is an amazing CAMERA drone. It’s primary purpose to take cinematic video of the environment it is flying it… but it to record your environment / travels etc. The Avata 2 is a drone that is all about the experience of flying… the Googles and dynamics of an FPV put you “in” the drone and you get the enjoyment of feeling like you are flying… the video is bonus.

[@teamsaunz]

@@canyonblue737-8 thanks for that. I actually have the goggles with my mini 3. I haven’t used it yet because I’m not used to the motion controller yet but I will be practicing sometime soon.

[@DavidManningvlog]

For me, the Mini 4 Pro is the drone that I'll still get the most use out of for filming. Maybe once I'm a whole lot smoother with the Avata 2, I could use it for footage. Right now though it's mostly just for fun!

[@teamsaunz]

@@DavidManningvlog gotta have fun!

[@PrestonJensen]

Was your timeline at 24fps and the drone shooting in 30 fps? Thanks for the great review!

[@OntheHuntforFunTV]

Can the camera work independently from the flight controls?

[@DavidManningvlog]

I think if you enable head tracking it sort of can, but for the most part it seems to follow the angle of the drone's speed. Because it's your eyes while flying, you for sure want it to be looking where you're headed

[@OntheHuntforFunTV]

@@DavidManningvlog thank you! So not a drone that can hover and capture video?

[@johnplant9853]

Did you get a cable with avata to charge everything up ?

[@tbrowniscool]

Can you charge up the battery holder from a power bank?

[@KelleyAshbrook]

Hello David, I'm a new subscriber. I've had my DJI Mavic2 Zoom for several years and was considering going FPV but was concerned the goggles would get me nauseas. Did the goggles seem comfortable to view and is this the goggle model that allows you to view your surroundings?

[@hanshogne]

Hi, thanks for some great videos, I'm considering buying my first drone but I'm not sure which one to buy, it stands between DJI Avata 2 or DJI mini 4 pro. which one do you recommend?

[@DavidManningvlog]

If I were you, I would go Mini 4 Pro. That drone goes everywhere with me and is always in my bag. The Avata 2 is a really fun drone to fly and I do love the footage, but for videos/photos the Mini 4 Pro is my go to!

[@hanshogne]

@@DavidManningvlog Thanks, i will get the mini 4 pro next Friday

[@amelmatt5641]

I currently own a DJI Mini 3 PRO. Am I able to use my controller from my Mini 3 for the Avata 2 drone ??

[@andyallen1978able]

Do you need the other remote of can you just keep motion controller

[@madchad77]

Good stuff, thanks

[@eltongameiro]

Could you tell me what the dimensions and weight of the combo box with the 3 batteries are?

[@DavidManningvlog]

I threw the box away already🤷‍♂️

[@davarrl]

4:49 hilarious! 😂

[@edrin14]

i live in san diego! which part of SD did you fly? just bought one and cant wait to try it out!

[@MonteVanNortwick]

you need a license and transponders so govt can track the drone and the operator. And spotters to keep the drone within sight?

[@ka_shh]

Do you think someone who experiences motion sickness just from playing PSVR can do FPV ?

[@seanmerritt1336]

Nice, flying right over people lol.

[@DavidManningvlog]

I don't know what you're talking about officer...

[@perla0067]

Is there any coupon or discount code to use for the purchase of DJI avata 2, please?

[@DavidManningvlog]

I wish!

[@Purplebanana207]

What do you advice the rc3 stick or the normal controller?

[@tallicafan85]

How about the RID which is now required? Is it in the software or you got to buy a module? I would like to get one

[@abhijeetkurup]

Hi Dave 👋😄

[@DavidManningvlog]

Hi Abhijeet!!!

[@Corman911]

The controller looks like it might be a bit problematic for us left handed people. Looks like some of the controls would be hard to reach and control.

[@talkingwithcars]

Seems like a great unit. Little pricey. Are there alternatives like this one cheaper?? I understand you can wear these goggles if you have a prescription. Thx

[@mohdibrahimabubakar6214]

Hi, what happens if trying to fly at restrict area ?

[@KrisLuckPhoto]

I knew you were getting it! 😅😂

[@DavidManningvlog]

Hahaha it's so damn fun!

[@vitodiamico910]

What's the approx max.speed on sport mode?

[@kfayerdi]

How were you able to fly this without a phone conntected to the goggle (remote id)?

[@nurzhanorazbayev3789]

Cool video bro! Please tell me, my Avata 2 doesn’t have Easy Acro mode on top, I looked in the settings, but still couldn’t find it

[@relative_vie]

Does California have any crazy laws for drones? Noob here and I’m really interested in picking one up haha

[@TomBaldwin123]

How fast does it go in sport mode ?

[@alejandroguerrero4369]

I'm definitely getting the Ava ta 2 One more question min 8:01 what type sunglasses are those I want to get me some of those can you send me the link to where can I buy them thanks bro

[@MEJBelloz]

How is the noise on this? I know the first Avata was really noisey.

[@DavidManningvlog]

For sure quieter than the first Avata, but all FPV are pretty buzzy

[@eduardoromero5044]

By looking the size of that bag, it'll be quite difficult to travel with it!

[@captaingamer995]

What is the maximum speed?

[@DavidManningvlog]

Three modes are Normal at 18mph, Sport at 36mph, and Manual goes to 60mph🤯

[@ItzSlothh]

Wait can you see what the drone sees threw the vr?!

[@justanarsonist]

Great video! Any idea why the frames stutter? Looks like a slow SD card to me but I’m not entirely certain!

[@DavidManningvlog]

Just KZbin's compression algorithm doing it's thing. No stutter on the actual footage👍

[@143ambition]

Is it not 145g ??

[@DavidManningvlog]

377g👍

[@mrhensyv1545]

maybe a dumb question but can you use the remote controller in normal og sport mode or is it only in manual?

[@aliveathome]

All modes. Remote controller can't be used together with the head tracking feature though. Maybe after a firmware upgrade from DJI? Head tracking wasn't mentioned in this video by the way.

[@mrhensyv1545]

@@aliveathome thanks :)

[@BlairAir]

To be fair, it DOESN'T "come with everything you need. If you want to fly full on manual, you will want the FPV Controller 3. Experienced drone pilots obviously don't buy this, but anyone demonstrating it uses the 2 stick controller. It's an extra $200, but I just went ahead an got it since the motion controller is more gimmicky - It's fun, and easy. but only gets you so far. I want to not depend on it, but just consider it a fun secondary control.

[@juliogarza6634]

So the drone turns when you move your head either direction

[@ryanehlert]

Does anyone know if the Avata 2 can shoot portrait videos for Instagram Reels?

[@delta1200]

What is the point of acro features? I fly planes, and the rolls, immelmans and split s maneuvers are known... With drones, I just don't see the benefit

[@DavidManningvlog]

Pretty sure it's just for funsies!

[@BlairAir]

Dude. a) You did pretty well. b) When people told you "find an open area" -pretty sure they did NOT mean a small park with ROCKS, TREES, a CREEK, MORE ROCKS, WATER, TREES, and MORE ROCKS. Fortunately this was not your first, very first FIRST flight, or I am pretty sure we would have gotten some nice submerged, UNDERWATER shots from the Avata 2. OH.. so I paused to type the preceding. Now, I un-pause, and you're at the ocean? Where, next, Mid town Manhattan? Hey, more power to yah, but if you didn't get care refresh, well. That would be on you. 🤣😅😂

[@newbiefpv]

U will addicted to fpv😂, next step to manual mode

[@DavidManningvlog]

I gotta get me one of those controllers🙌

[@Plushipanda11]

Let's not crash it into yourself

[@DavidManningvlog]

That was a close one!

[@titusrivers5059]

for me the title reads: Watch this after you buy 😅

[@TurdFerguson101]

Yeah, that's what I want strapped to the back of my head, a lithium battery. What could go wrong? 🙄

[@c-LAW]

6:20 BEGIN

[@iwillbecomeaphotographerAZ]

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[@Butterfly-ix4xl]

Can you buy this drone from me

[@zavtravels4546]

It’s a great drone, but I sold all of my drones, thanks to Remote ID and possible ban of DJI in USA! Thank you government for ending my hobby!

[@DavidManningvlog]

I'm very interested to see the future of drones in this country. I remember the Phantom good ole wild west days!

[@seanmerritt1336]

You'll still be able to fly them, just won't be able to import them anymore. Buy them while you can.

[@zavtravels4546]

@@seanmerritt1336 Bill says they will get grounded, not able to fly at all, so your $1k drone will become a paper weight.

[@Serenitees]

@@DavidManningvlog I kept my Phantom and I am glad I did! :)

[@connorhenderson_photo]

The drone is incredible but the image quality is so ass. I hate that the solution is adding weight by strapping a GoPro to these things.

[@DavidManningvlog]

In DLog-M, it's pretty damn good! I think it beats a GoPro strapped to the top. All of this footage was in Standard mode

[@kevinschuurmans7738]

Good stuff!!