DJI Avata In-Depth Review: 17 Things to Know Before Buying!

[@RickaB]

Tired of seeing these reviews already but as ever, yours is the best of the lot. Honest, informative, well presented and more so, you're not blowing smoke out of DJI's arse. Well done!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks, appreciate it!

[@IaninLondon]

@@ftm84 Poor comment; what are we, in the school playground??

[@Ronaldo210000]

sooo true!

[@westmichiganaerials2205]

@@IaninLondon What comment? BTW did you get this drone? I'd like to see something from someone that actually flies drones but isn't an FPV guy.

[@NickGoldston]

Cannot believe they don’t have a combo with just the traditional controller and the new goggles. Huge mistake IMO

[@Rumeel12708]

Not a mistake, business!!!!

[@canyonblue737-8]

on the surface, i agree but i think there is a reason they very intentionally didn’t do this… the vast majority of dji fpv buyers (and likely avata) were 100% new to FPV drones. most were unwilling and impatient to get get results somewhat similar to what they saw on all the cool FPV drone videos on youtube and ultimately a lot were unhappy with their new drone, crashing etc. to solve this dji is forcing the hand of buyers and giving them the motion controller which gets you a lot closer to dynamic views associated with fpv drones but in a safer, nearly instant to learn way that will make people happy with their new drones and then they can “upgrade” to the full experience with the purchase of a “low cost” (hahaha) $199 fpv controller.

[@supreme12]

The motion controllers weren't selling. Dji had a warehouse full of them. So they made this the only bundle available to get rid of that surplus supply. Diffently a business decision.

[@chr1s_69]

I bought a "second hand" dji fpv controller on ebay for 45$ today. 😊 And after the dji avata on Amazon 😅 I hope it rocks 💥💥💥

[@meirvin]

@@Rumeel12708 well is it good business to leave 1.1 million on the table (2000 Fpv pilots goggles 2 @599)

[@robloxprincess8218]

Making fpv world less complicated with DJI Avata. I appreciate DJI made it even more beginner friendly. Not everyone has the time and skills for fpv drones so having a ready-to-fly option is brilliant!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yup, I agree!

[@brian_king]

100% I’ve been flying drones since the Phantom 2, and my one foray into DIY-world to make a Cinewhoop was not a fun experience. There are a lot of folks out there who just want to go out and fly instead of building + repairing hardware.

[@thesuit4820]

The ratio of content to time in your videos is awe inspiring

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks, appreciate it!

[@stupitdog9686]

It is. But it is difficult to understand. Have to keeps stopping and re-viewing to get what you are saying. Most vid I have to play at + 1.5 to stop boredom killing me, yours I have to slow down ......

[@randymulhern1290]

Subbed just for the straight forward review, without any fluff, or hype. Stayed on subject, and with constant info, it was a pleasure to watch. I wish the kids would have come with a more traditional radio. I'm not a big fan of the motion controller.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!!

[@ItAintMeBabe99]

I absolutely love your fast paced, no BS, reporting style. It’s a pleasure to watch. Nothing but facts and right to the point. Thank you very much!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks, appreciate it!

[@steffen1182]

0:32 Stick goes Brrrrr XD

[@thsfl23]

DJI: please make the goggles compatible with existing air units and vistas.

[@shawnjoy6706]

Works well for both pros and beginners. So far impressed with DJI Avata’s features. Hope to experience it soon with the DJI Goggles 2

[@pilifida23]

That 200m range in the woods is a dealbreaker 4 me. I usually fly my drone in wooded areas and narrow valleys... I would love buying this, but the fact that they don.t give the RC at 1400$ it.s again, a bad thing. I thought that the RC would be the main controller, and the joystock - a gimmik. So, 1400$ for the combo+200$ for the RC and another 300$ for the batteries makes the full price kinda steep. A combo worth 1500$ including the drone, the glasses, the RC and a spare battery would have been a hit imho

[@NickGoldston]

Yup. I would have bought that. Their current combos aren’t doing it for me

[@maddmavic]

Bronhes crazy go to nurk fpv page and watch how far he got in the forest they have amazing pennetration. N liken12km of range lol. Thisnguys nuts

[@Dcrainmaker]

@@maddmavic NURK flies in the US, and thus under the FCC transmission specs. He wouldn’t get 12km there (because that’s beyond spec, which is 10km).

[@andymitchell2146]

Realistically in the UK at least, it's going to be hard for your spotter to maintain line of sight in the kind of dense foliage woodland Ray is flying in there. Not great, but the legislation doesn't work great for this kind of flying anyway.

[@maddmavic]

@@Dcrainmaker bro watch his channel hi did a full review yesterday on it. Lol this is what indo I been watching shitnon this drone for past 2 months waiting I follow nurk he's one of the pilots that's got me into flying.

[@brian_king]

This is the first review I’ve seen that really explained the difference between the goggles. Great info.

[@johnkelley3818]

It's interesting to hear about the software limitation cap of the goggles between the EU and USA. Here in the US every review I'm watching has the drone go quite a ways behind buildings and through thick forests before you start to see any minimal quality drop. But for you in the EU I think you said you went about 300m behind some trees and it basically completely cut out. I feel like people would watch your review and think "man, the goggles 2 are MUCH worse than the v2's" but in reality they're actually A LOT better, it's just the software cap DJI put on them for EU countries.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yup, I tried to explain it as best I could with as clear as imagery and tables as I could. Ultimately, if you ever travel with the drone - it's a big consideration.

[@James-KL]

Always the most incisive review available-thanks DC!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!!

[@RonaldBrown59]

Great information on the new Avata drone, it seems like DJI really got this one right. With improved camera and goggles this is really interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks, and I agree, this seems pretty well rounded!

[@mlegrand]

Very excited to get your feedback on this one but I'm thinking I can't really handle more film toys in my life at this point. 🤦‍♂ Maybe next year there will be more time built into the 24 hour day 🤔 I found the buying options odd. I don't really want the hand controller but I do want the new goggles. 🤷🏻‍♂ Brilliant SD card slot design. Wow. (also, nice dc cave tour going on in here). Great review as always Ray!

[@NickGoldston]

Totally agree

[@mlegrand]

@@NickGoldston - Ummm Nick you need this. Expense it to the TTL podcast slush fund. 🤫 💰

[@asifmohamed5348]

Wow that was fast... Ray is the first to put up a proper quick review. Thank you

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks, a wee bit late (horrible WiFi this week), but I try!

[@mikespence660]

First drone and.... it is sick fun, end of story

[@AlpineAddict]

Hmm yea disappointing that it’s just a smaller FPV. Like you said towards the end, I’m waiting for an all in one DJI drone that can do the FPV but also all the quickshots and active track features of the standard drones, in a nice compact package. The wait continues I guess…

[@Dcrainmaker]

Hopefully one day!

[@wargor]

I already have 3 FPV rigs already. There is only one I would get this. 1) it would be a good travel fpv drone that would lessen the amount of equipment I need to bring on travel. 9 minutes of flight on each battery that I can charge via USB. No more chargers to charge my lipo batteries. I love your videos. Keep them coming. You may also want to talk about the noise in another video. Little drones like this make enough noise to bother a lot of people.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Fwiw, no USB-C charging directly on the drone. But, I'll give them credit that the tiny adapter plate charges via USB-C (the single adapter plate is slightly smaller than a deck of cards, but super lightweight, the longer multi-one is like a ruller). Noise is definitely higher on these, especially if you mount a GoPro atop it...

[@michaelpoczynek]

The USB & memory card locations are a real challenge for sure. Thanks for making this video and have a great day!

[@scottjustin540]

DJI Avata making me want to finally have an fpv drone. Digging the cinewhoop-style!

[@spearcy]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but off hand it looks like the Avata can only be flown sideways by using the traditional remote controller. If that's true, it's a pretty significant cinematic option to exclude from the package deal remote.

[@ChristiaanRoest79]

Could have picked up the Avata today in a store but i will skip this one. 1429 euro for the combo view and 249 euro for spare batteries is expensive for something i will probably only fly a couple of times a year.

[@arbeliroz]

Tnx, i'm saving for the Jetson 2.0 ,the real thing

[@LJ-jq8og]

Can you do. a BEGINNER Avata Versus Mini - 3 Advice video for the less technical newer buyers ⁉ Oops I just saw you intend to do that review and THANKS !

[@grzib]

By far best avata video

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!

[@carlthewinner]

Another excellent video! 🎉 this is the most I have ever had flying. :) I love this thing so much!

[@justdrewit2219]

DJI has shot themselves in the foot with those purchase packages. They also suck rather hard for STILL giving mode 4 fliers the shaft...

[@albertocvr1]

"The DJI Avata also features DJl's AirSense ADS-B receiver system to warn drone pilots when airplanes or helicopters are nearby and broadcasts DJl's AeroScope signal to help authorities monitor airborne drones in sensitive locations

[@punapirate]

Wow… you really covered a lot in this video with no nonsense yackety yak… mahalo mate

[@Blackirish__]

Thanks mate do you think it would carry a GoPro 360 on the top of it and be able to take off ?

[@Dcrainmaker]

Shouldn't be a problem. I've been flying with a GoPro Hero 10 zip-tied to the top of it, without any issues (the GoPro Max is actually 4g lighter than the GoPro Hero 10). Obviously, you get reduced battery time - but all is well.

[@1purposedrivnlife]

Love the video! Very informative and in depth in just the right areas. Thank you!

[@inchbyinch7759]

One of the informative vids I have watched out of so so many on a decision to buy or not to buy, thank you 🙉🙊🙈

[@fancyhandle]

Ray - you are The BEST! Period. Know it.

[@thane5665]

Any idea as to compatability with RC-N1 remote?

[@OliverMillin]

Thanks for the vid! I loved how you explained so much especially around the FCC / CE stuff and the fact it is only a software lock. 2km for use in UK is really disappointing! And I wish the goggles had a better battery solution (eg built in on the headstrap like a vr headset) as i don't like cables hanging off my face :-D .... Thanks for your time putting it all together for us was really informative. It looks like a nice piece of kit!

[@stevejakab]

It is possible to get a battery clip and shorter cable to head mount the battery. I got mine from Amazon for the V2

[@eamonshields2754]

Awesome breakdown thanks!!

[@syntonization]

Great review. Question about range. The 2 advertised range is 10km but you were only able to get 1km, while outdoors over open water? Also, DJI states that V2 only has 6km range, while 2 has 10km range, but you actually find that V2 has much longer range? Thanks

[@Dcrainmaker]

Correct, the 'Goggles V2' goggles have more range than the 'Goggles 2'. Keep in mind though, the 10KM range is only for FCC/US mode, not CE/EU mode (which is spec'd at 2KM).

[@syntonization]

@@Dcrainmaker Thank you very much!

[@vladanseget]

I'd like to have a quiet drone. How many times I was flying my Mavic Air and the sound was pretty much disturbing anyone around..... A tiny, light, discreet, quiet drone. I'm waiting for this one. -:)

[@JoFPV]

Can i use gopro with Avata ?

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yes, if mounted. Maybe I'll do a quick video on it.

[@martinkorinek5489]

Finally someone said it loud, naming it Goggles V2 and Goggles 2 is pretty confusing. Thank you.

[@justicedtson9021]

Does it still have geofencing? If I’m flying indoors next to an airport I would like to be able to override the restrictions

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yes, same as other DJI drones.

[@justicedtson9021]

@@Dcrainmaker dang. kind of takes away the point of it being a small cinewhoop if you can't bypass these for flying indoors

[@BlueDroneBlues]

Question: So, if you live in the US the range between both goggles is basically the same, but other countries the newer goggles are getting nerfed down so their range is less, right?

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yup, that’s correct. Unfortunately, I don’t have any travel super-near term to the US to validate this range there. But I’m sure someone will probably soon.

[@tomspoors768]

Europe has a much more tightly regulated airspace and broadcast spectrum. This is mainly due to the negotiations needed between different systems as it's made up of different countries packed together each with slightly different regulations for aircraft slot booking and airspace flow management. The US has a heavier reliance on air travel, where planes are almost as frequent as buses! Europe has more trains and a different road system also which adds to travel possibilities and so complicates things.

[@JoeCoachTV]

Great information on the new Avata drone, it seems like DJI really got this one right.

[@Mike0193Azul]

Very helpful 💚 thank you

[@schwartzbrothersmedia]

Can you strap a GoPro to it? Meaning, does it seem like it can carry the weight of a GoPro?

[@YellowRoseDrones]

OriginalDobo has a mount to put a GoPro on top of it. Pilot Institute has done the same.

[@damorgman]

Another awesome video!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!!

[@SojuForAll]

thanks for the review. But one thing that sticks with me... that is an awesome cave. I am very impressed. Keep up the great views and thanks.

[@psilence0]

Can I fly the drone with my Xbox controller and see through its camera with my phone?

[@Dcrainmaker]

No, it requires a DJI controller and a DJI pair of gggles.

[@RobertHanna]

I honestly have no need for a device like this, but I watch all of his videos. They're so detailed and informative!

[@thiagosannafreiresilva4366]

I was hoping it would bind to the Mini 3 controller...sjgh.

[@Dcrainmaker]

I agree. Like I said on the other aspects, there’s no reason it can’t aside from software. And there’s also no reason you should ‘have’ to fly with goggles either, plenty of FPV flyers use large secondary screens instead - especially if trying to stay within regulations.

[@aephix73]

With drone rights here in the United States erroding, I can't see myself buying another drone. But nice video.

[@LFOD1776]

Yup. You’ll be restricted to drone only areas in a couple of years. Now you know how us gun guys felt for the last couple of decades.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Except there’s somehow more requirements and limitations to buying a 251g drone (or any drone), than a gun in the US.

[@LFOD1776]

@@Dcrainmaker Totally incorrect, but I'd love to hear you defend that statement.

[@Cartercockman]

@@Dcrainmaker that is completely untrue. Not even remotely close to accurate. You might want to do some research before you spout off so ignorantly.

[@LFOD1776]

@@Cartercockman Ill be interested to see his response.

[@17cream]

Eye watering prices

[@25eazi]

Really? Cause to geta complete FPV drone with batteries, action camera of choice, controller, googles basically fall in line price wise. It's cheaper in some cases.

[@esprithk]

Best video of AVATA buying guide.👍❤️

[@min0rmeme108]

I've been looking into these and this seems to be a smaller sleeker one but less badass imo

[@carlthewinner]

Agreed! I want some of those automated flight modes on the Avata as well. Since it is so well protected I would worry less about smacking into things. :)

[@Dcrainmaker]

Same here!

[@LukeFlegg]

Great video

[@jcjven19]

As always, informative.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Appreciate it!!!

[@480brad]

Great video!

[@ZOB4]

Great work! One question I do have though - are the new goggles compatible with the old FPV drone? I need glasses to see and really struggle with the visibility in the old goggles and would love to be able to have the internal diopter adjustment as I can't find the accessory lenses in the US.

[@JamesBond-qv2ht]

You can get prescription inserts made for the older goggles. I have them and they work great. I used vroptician. Just make sure to have your eye doctor give you the numbers from your prescription.

[@preston93lane]

New goggles don’t work with anything other than the avata for now. They may update it in the future but it’s not a sure thing.

[@cazusa]

Great reviews, help us a lot. Thank you, DC. Fly safe.

[@nenadradunovic7886]

Great review thanks. Nice little drone will get one myself. When it comes to range that can be solved there are ways to unlock FCC in CE countries 🙂

[@feliarana]

I'll be traveling a lot and this could be my first FPV drone... portability it's an actual thing, so I think due to the size of it compared to dji fpv, I think I'm going with this one... too bad that it doesn't have the other cinematic features that dji FVP has

[@jaminbenjamin6360]

Thank you

[@JimFlanneryDRONES]

Excellent review! I’m currently GROUNDED after a mountain bike CRASH 2 weeks ago, which shattered my right shoulder. I’ll try to get an Avata, but have to get my new steel & nylon replacement shoulder working before I’ll be able to get back out in the field. -Jim

[@crackhead2able]

Can I use my old Fpv with the new goggles?

[@ihorvorontsov7938]

Thanks for great video. I'm thinking about Avata, but living in EU have quite big concerns regarding 300 meters range. Was it fixed finally? Have you tried Avata with new DJI Integra, maybe it fixed the problem? If no seems like it would be better idea to buy mini 3 pro and Integra goggles additionally(

[@RifatErdemSahin]

Gr8 review mate love the studio

[@alexanderzabolotnyi6513]

Is it possible to output realtime video to extermal display? Maybe Type-C to HDMI converter can do this?

[@Dcrainmaker]

I don't know of a way to do USB to HDMI unfortunately, however, you can do USB-C to iPhone/Android using the DJI Fly app. Which I suppose you could then mirror again to a screen. :-/

[@alexanderzabolotnyi6513]

@@Dcrainmaker Thanks! Another way is to use Goggles as DLNA server via Wi-Fi.

[@SultanBudiman]

thank you for sharing.

[@kernzilla]

another rock-solid objective video sir, thanks so much for a no-BS POV on this ship in a world of sponsored "reviews". wondering: you able to achieve top speeds reported in specs? super-curious if this ship will actually reach 27m/s (or roughly 60mph) in manual mode. thx m8!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks, appreciate it! I’ll be digging into the speeds in manual mode in the next few days. I was mostly trying not to plant it into the ground at max speed before the review went live in case of needing more b-roll.

[@jessjess3369]

Saw your article about the thoughts of the Dji Avata that u quote its for inddoor flight and also acro hi speed.I mean how fast is it?

[@Dcrainmaker]

It can go 100KPH in Acro mode.

[@jackgentempo3630]

Thanks for doing this review! I’m just curious, what’s the drone that you’re showing at 11:25?

[@AtortAerials]

You’re so good at these reviews 😂. First off they should have had a cine mode on this drone for sure and focused on flying this slower too almost like an interior mode or something unique. That motion controller blows and DJI not offering a standard remote bundle is ridiculous. I felt like I had to be a precision surgeon removing that damn micro sd card too holy crap! 😂 oh yeah I returned mine. 😄 That goggle side touch pad to adjust settings sucks to me too…should be something else. 🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@mohammadalanazi4977]

Best review yet.

[@JamesVelez]

Does the Avata have the ability to shoot Panoramic 180/360 and hyperlapse as well?

[@johnbranigan5629]

Would you go with the new or old googles if this is your first fpv ?

[@Dcrainmaker]

I'd say it'd mostly depend on range you wanted (and where you lived - EU or US/North America). If you don't need really long range, or if you live in the US/Canada, I'd go new goggles. Else, if you really need the range, I'd go old goggles. There's some slight differences in FPS at the top-end, but not enough to shift my thinking (120 vs 100FPS).

[@pilototodidak]

I like information for new dji fpv drone

[@ptamzz]

Great info. The intelligent flight modes aren’t there because it doesn’t have the required sensors to safely do that.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Neither did the DJI Mini 1 and Mini 2, but they had all those modes.

[@photobia6593]

Would you recommend this over the DJI Air2s?

[@sir_numbskull]

FYI the Goggles aren't available by themselves at the moment. They're reserve only and you have to buy them with the Motion Controller

[@Dcrainmaker]

They’re available via Adaroma, or were anyway…

[@soukron]

New subscriber here. I hope you can compare the camera with the m3 and/or a hero 10. All reviewers are focusing in the drone itself ignoring completely the camera (other than the stabilization modes). Hope you can do it soon!

[@myfalconry76]

Finally someone who knows this is film making tool not a freestyle or race quad.

[@schmecktwieoma9625]

Great video. Thank you. About range: Have you considered to unlock FCC mode?

[@jessemartin256]

Great video - any way to add Horizon Steady to DJI FPV drone w/ V2 goggles? Really what’s missing

[@Rocksteady72a]

If you record without RockSteady, you can add Gyroflow and lock the horizon through that

[@zakariaghalayini5657]

thank you for this awesome video, quick question, you said the controller is at 179$ now, I couldnt find any online, do you recommend any store? and regarding the goggles it seems you liked the older version more since they have more transmission range? or the new ones are better?

[@RonAhL]

thinking of getting this or wait for the dji air 3 if ever there will be one, my last drone was the mini 2 and it got destroyed submerged on the beach, planning on starting with fpv drones but still want to have a normal drone, will dji avata be good for beginners, bought the small betafpv cetus kit to practice fpv flying but i can't get the hang of it since the normal mode with auto hover is uncontrollable,

[@flightriot3454]

Will they make the new goggles work with the DJI FPV? Or are they only for the Avata ?

[@preston93lane]

Only avata for now. No promises on if they’ll make it backwards compatible in the future

[@sergioziroga4184]

Hello can I use this avata drone with the Big DJI FPV Remote Controller? The one I fly with the Air unit? The Big One?

[@mavicmaestroproductionsdro9520]

Have they sorted out the range on the rc controller

[@rawh321]

Brilliant... Thank you!

[@seainc]

Thanks for the review. Can real-time videos from the goggle be view on the DJI fly phone app?

[@mohammadali3904]

Thanks for the video

[@zachary1741]

It’s so confusing because I’ve seen multiple KZbin videos straight up showing the goggles 2 have BETTER range than the V2, yet there are also multiple videos saying the opposite.

[@jpyeast]

Great video content and detail ! Can you make a demo video using the head movement option?

[@mavicmaestroproductionsdro9520]

I have a mini 2 and the rc controller maxed out at 3km

[@trinityinves4885]

The Avata is just that simple new guy in the block. I trust what DJI is doing, soon you'll see new releases like the Avata 2, Avata 2 air, and Avata 3.

[@Heysarge99]

How can DJI claim a range of 10K and you can only get 1K before the signal starts to break up? That is a big big difference. BTW Thanks for the very informative video! Thanks

[@Dcrainmaker]

The Netherlands thing is that remember this was CE/EU range, which is limited to 2KM. Still half claimed spec of course, but not as bad as 10km.

[@michaelolorunlose7980]

Wow, I love this

[@jvenema86]

so almost wonderful beautiful video friend i love it see