DJI AVATA 2 - Night Flight - Range Test - Vertical Video Hack

DJI Avata 2 is a big step up from Avata 1, but should you buy?
Ken shows you the capabilities of the 04 transmission system and a clever hack for creating vertical video.
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[@iPhonedo]

haha best intro ever!

[@KenHeron]

Hey thanks! Nice power loop at the bando. You never gave up and finally did it. Great feeling, isn't it? 🤘 Big fan BTW!

[@iPhonedo]

@@KenHeron I'm so happy about the power loop, it was such a nice feeling especially the second time which was cleaner. Thank you much for your kind words, your video is amazing and so much fun to watch!

[@jibalan]

As a staff member of the action camera R&D department at DJI’s headquarters in Shenzhen, China, I think your review video is interesting. Thank you for using avata 大疆深圳

[@KenHeron]

Wow, thank you! The Avata 2 camera is awesome.

[@syzpj627]

what a load of bs

[@Tactical_Taco]

My daddy works for Microsoft too 😅

[@gorgik]

the only downside is that the camera can't rotate in portrait/vertical mode as in Mini 3 Pro

[@jibalan]

@@gorgik I'll tell you a secret: this is intentional, and this will be an "upgrade point" for future generations.

[@TheProCut17]

great idea for a faa approved range test

[@KenHeron]

Indeed!

[@harrybainjr7118]

Clever way around the rules.

[@_Spacecraft]

Love the humor from you two. Great video, it helped me to decide to buy the Avata 2 as my first drone.

[@KenHeron]

Wonderful! You will love it.

[@b4sean]

Get these guys a TV show 😂

[@RonaldBrown59]

Good legal testing of range. The Avata 2 seems like a great upgrade over the first one. Thanks for sharing.

[@KenHeron]

You will love it, Ron!

[@hi-techredneck7069]

I'm impressed. The camera to me looks more vivid on A2 than A1 steak sauce 😋 I'll hold onto my Avata1 with 5 batteries for awhile longer. Great comparison Ken and that deep penetration is a game changer. ❤

[@KenHeron]

Thanks

[@briansaner101]

I love my Avata 2, it's definitely an upgrade. My only negative about the avata 2 is that it doesn't seem as durable as the first one and you cant self repair it. The Avata 1 you could replace prop guard and frame but the Avata 2 it doesn't seem possible. I had to purchase care refresh for Avata 2 so I can feel more comfortable when flying it. Other then that everything about the avata 2 is awesome. Love your videos ken keep it up

[@BlueDroneBlues]

I removed a few screws with no success. They have a couple screws that are rounded off underneath the aircraft to help prevent us from opening it up. 😢

[@briansaner101]

Yeah i havent even tried to mess with it. After i purchased it i watched Mads Tech video on dismantling it later on that day. i wasnt happy to find out what he showed on his video. Its like DJI said nope were making it hard to self repair so they can sell more care refresh packages and further their repair services. But i still love it and in many ways a definite upgrade. @@BlueDroneBlues

[@GameChronicles]

Crashed mine on third flight when RtH took it into a tree and it dropped straight down and broke prop and bent shroud. Best Buy said it was irreparable, so my repair plan turned into a replace plan. Was back in the air 6 hours after crash.

[@OtterDrone]

Haha you got me at the beginning. "Yes it is! Goodbye!" haha

[@Droneslaught]

Yup loving the Avata 2 also... so many improvements.

[@NGC008]

Even my wife loves your videos and she hates drones! Keep ‘em Comin’ and thanks for sharing.

[@KenHeron]

Awesome! Thank you... And wife.

[@nilushathenuwara7301]

Nice and short review i loved it no big talks

[@KenHeron]

We aim to please. Thanks for watching!

[@24KGoldBacon]

Best 10 seconds of research I've ever done.

[@KenHeron]

🤓👍

[@dronerob]

I love it when its like

[@BlueDroneBlues]

I am loving my new Avata 2. Just received the new Controller 3 and it is defiantly an upgrade in flying than the OG Avata! Flying in Manual Mode Fun in the wind is best with the Avata 2. The Motion Lotion Controller just doesn't do as well. I really hope DJI offers a better option soon regarding that rubber floppy seal around your face which to me is very infuriating to say the least. I can only imagine in the summertime with that glued to your face and feeling the molded plastic right behind it. I need some cushion DJI or some friendly 3rd party person to make the Goggles 3 more comfy. Wish the strap was a little bigger for my "Big Head", but it is what it is. I have 2 sets of Ken Dobo's "Ribbed for Your Pleasure" guards on the way. Ken is the only one that has any guards for the new Avata 2! Thank You, Sir!

[@NickSpirov]

Why GyroFlow (or other post-processing) will always be better than any in-flight stabilization: because it sees the whole video including the FUTURE parts, while the in-flight stabilization only has the past part of the video.

[@KenHeron]

Makes sense. Thanks!

[@ShirleyAerial]

Y’all play too much! 😂 I watched this at breakfast with my son. Good thing he’s only 18 months. Wife however was wonder what I was watching. 🤔🤪 I told her drone stuff. I don’t think she believed me. 😅

[@KenHeron]

I can only imagine the amazing drone technology your son will get to see. Glad you enjoyed the video! 😊

[@omarlago4372]

😊😂😂

[@markus4979]

Had to subscribe for such great mix of great sense of humour and great demo + info, brilliant keep going! Great to show the bloopers! =) Just re penetration (distance) test, did you use Focus Mode in case that helps and ideally have antennas probably positioned more consistently pointing in same direction always during entire test without car blocking. it looks like googles were sitting on the box behind windshield. Also night camera test ideally have a test with exact same settings for comparison + one with auto to show the difference/advantage in both manual vs auto conditions for consistency. Otherwise awesome (cool car btw. :D ). Btw. isn't it perhaps better for connectivity to look with googles more in the direction/level where you're flying? (I only started this week with Avata 2 and noticed it's tempting to look downwards into the ground but probably not ideal and perhaps can make a difference towards end of bandwidth connectivity.

[@richardhykes6939]

Sweeèeeeetwe love you. Keep on flying my friends for Ken.

[@KenHeron]

😊♥️

[@adicam23]

I’m doing a project in school and Ken’s included in it 😂 the story is he’s flying his drone and he sees a on one stranded in the ocean 😂

[@KenHeron]

That's great! Thank you for including me in your project. 😊

[@dmontz28]

Part 107 ? Ken nobody is talking about this, we need a video explaining for Avata 2. Thanks Dmont

[@Andyrewk]

What is the question? You need a part 107 if you are flying commercially. Doesn’t matter what the drone is.

[@KenHeron]

Correct

[@dmontz28]

True 😎, just checking, pick mine up today.

[@TheRealRoopertFPV]

Awesome video Ken!

[@KenHeron]

Thanks!

[@Jsvids85]

@Ken how do I find the hotel video where you circle the JW? Thank you!

[@TOPCyber]

Maybe my next purchase. I have a Mini 2 and a Mavic 3 Classic but no FPV drone yet. I wasn't sure with the Avata yet but when I see the capability of the Avata 2 I might be persuaded to buy this fpv drone as well 🤩

[@KenHeron]

You should!

[@fcoker73]

Love this video lmbo! You guys made me laugh all the way through the video! Penetration!! Thank you for the video I learned a lot and I'm definitely getting the avata 2

[@KenHeron]

Wonderful! I'm so glad that you found this video entertaining and educational. You will love the Avata 2.👍

[@AngSundoHorrorStories]

i just noticed that you just adjusted the googles & I saw -300, how? mine was just on -200 max

[@brucehutchings]

I wish they were mainstream legal in Australia :(

[@azad-11]

Not allowed to have too much fun in Straya mate 😂👍

[@DroningOnFPV]

crying at how funny this is! you gained yourself a sub!

[@KenHeron]

Hey thanks! 😊

[@lynsmith1096]

Good comparison video Ken

[@soundstructuremedia]

OH SNAP IT SOUNDS LIKE A TRUMPET🎺🎺🎺.... IM SOLD

[@KenHeron]

😆👍

[@VR_Wizard]

Awesome test thanks

[@KenHeron]

You bet

[@raymund2164]

Love the video Thanks!

[@HaiHuynh-ww4ym]

Love your video thanks for showing .

[@KenHeron]

Thanks for watching!

[@LKVisualsCalgary]

You guys are killing me 😂😂😂

[@KenHeron]

😁🤘

[@lambo_drives]

perfect hack!

[@YOKokob]

3:11 why finally this is only the 2nd avata they listen to customers that’s why I usually never get the new stuff I’m satisfied with an air 3 and planing on getting the avata 2 by the time the o4 air unit comes out I should be an fpv pro

[@dizzydeanfpv45]

I think y theres such a big difference between the 2 is because 1's a pusher. Pushers are great for slow speed stabilization....but the avata 2 is much more quite and the flight characteristics are much better especially at a higher speed or acro

[@KenHeron]

Interesting

[@paulerich6543]

Very good testing style.

[@KenHeron]

Thank you!

[@drone_crazy]

Hey Ken I’m 14 years old been doing droning for 4 years now and been upgrading for a few years now now have the air 2s and now want to start making some money with it by doing roofing inspections progression jobs and inspections but I know I need a part 107 and need to be 16 to get it is it legal if my mom gets the license and everything that involves getting money with the drone is ran by her even if she knows nothing about the drone I’ve been getting work done with the drone for people but now realizing that my name is getting out there alittle bit and now seeing that I should really consider this license so the faa dosnt start to come over here and start fine me or should I just wait until I’m 16 to get it up and running

[@KenHeron]

First off good for him!!! Exciting to see young kids making money early!! Hey bud! In order to earn money yourself, you need to be 16. The one exception would be to can work under someone (like mom) with a part 107 and you can serve as the Remote Pilot in Command. The money would have to flow through your mom or whomever has the 107. Good luck!

[@drone_crazy]

@@KenHeron ok thank you

[@andrewlarking7492]

Penetration test had me laughing. Great test. Looking to buy my first drone and want an FPV. Avata 2 it is.

[@KenHeron]

Thanks. You'll love it!

[@ValorMediaTN]

i had a sheriff deputy tell me i couldnt fly around that building once haha

[@KenHeron]

Unfortunately, the drone community knows more about the rules than law enforcement

[@AI_Phantom_Files]

I put a piece of velcro on the top of mine and a strobe for night shots

[@charlesangelo001]

Waiting so long for Avata 2 night flight. I think you the first to do that.....

[@KenHeron]

You betcha!

[@Lucasbonca12432]

"Manuel, love that guy" XDXDXDXD

[@KenHeron]

He's a good guy. ☺️

[@shannonconlee671]

Why is the speed restricted with the motion controller?

[@BlueDroneBlues]

The DJI FPV does 60. I never understood why the A2 doesn’t offer this option with the infamous Dildo Controller?

[@CLAUDIODELCONCE]

Muy buena compra Muy aclaradora Saludos

[@KenHeron]

Greetings!

[@MarshallLando]

wtf always giggle hard at the dad jokes. exactly my humor, i'm an old fart too ahah

[@peter360adventures9]

Awesome review.

[@KenHeron]

Thank you!

[@peter360adventures9]

@KenHeron Your awesome and funny I always love watching your channel. Thank you.

[@wings4818]

How you guys talk each other from far away? What devices you're using? I really need this

[@KenHeron]

Just our phones

[@CommanderGoggle]

Just get your friend to gaffer tape your phone to your shoulder.

[@KenHeron]

😆👍

[@Andyrewk]

I refer to them as Avata un and avata y dos 😊

[@chrishope82666]

Big improvements, thanks for sharing.

[@KenHeron]

No problem 👍

[@Perrylayne105]

Excellent comparison! Mine came in today.

[@KenHeron]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@IggyBiggy]

Drone looks awesome, but the backwards compatability kills it for me. Very tempting though.

[@KenHeron]

Yeah that sucks

[@Webdesignerdrone]

very good video😊

[@WictorEmma]

Thank You!!!!

[@KenHeron]

You're welcome

[@dondupuis4007]

Yepgoing to use my goggle 2 for true fpv 03. 5”

[@TheJoeyboots]

I ❤Range Tests

[@KencanaStudioShahAlam]

im sorry but your penitration test looks not right. you need to arm the drone to get maximum power. when on idle the power is limited.

[@judeabrigo278]

nice I thought if that too, but with that limited power it still manage to penetrate that building

[@KenHeron]

They would've overheated too soon.

[@enchoslavov877]

the perfect review

[@DiraPictures]

This Penetration test doesnt make sense because when the motors off they are both in low Power mode 🤷

[@KenHeron]

They're both on equal footing, so...

[@DiraPictures]

@@KenHeron yeah, but the output power of the VTX is in low power mode when the motors are off. So this test doesnt make sense under this circumstances. You can test this yourself when put the Goggles on and watch the bitrate when starting the motors.

[@machinegundroner9411]

You're tempting me to go get an Avata 2. Question for you. Can it live stream?

[@KenHeron]

It can, yes. I haven't tried it yet

[@dondupuis4007]

Ken, I have to ask, do you personally find the avatar 2 a lot better than avatar 1, and are the goggle 3 slot better than goggles 2. Are they worth it and Should I spend the money, your thoughts ?

[@juanzamarripa3778]

Avatar ?

[@mikepatton8691]

I'm getting the Avata 2 next week and have watched countless KZbin videos on it from many, many content creators. The unanimous opinion is that the Avata 2 is a big improvement over the first one. It has better range, it's quieter, it handles better, it has a longer flight time per battery and the goggles are also a big improvement as well with a better transmission system. But you don't have to take me word for it, there are just an infinite amount of videos talking about the Avata 2 that you can watch yourself.

[@dondupuis4007]

Are you going to fly Avatar 2 with goggles and the controller you got with the first Avata or you think its worth buying the whole package with the avatar 2, I want the avatar 2, but many has questioned how tough the frame is, and not sure if I should buy the complete package or just fly the avatar 2 with the goggle and controller I have from the first Avata? Your thoughts??

[@redgamestream]

Avata2 and avata1 increase their transmission output when in flight. The penetration test is a bit inaccurate. But great video tho 👍🏼

[@KenHeron]

😊👍

[@palmasllc8012]

lolllllll the intro

[@dondupuis4007]

Ken , once again they force the hand controller on you and you have to buy everything over again, goggles, drone battery, and controller.. I have 5 DJI drone, but going to check out on this one..

[@KenHeron]

It really is a great flyer

[@BlueDroneBlues]

Thank the O’ Mighty Drone God for Penetration! 🤯

[@KenHeron]

Kenetration!

[@billygee3304]

What camera do you record on

[@CommanderGoggle]

GoPro

[@billygee3304]

@@CommanderGoggle now for a go pro that's a clear image 👌

[@Red5.0931]

How did you fly it at night like that? Mine keeps losing control in better lit areas like yours.

[@KenHeron]

Are you using the motion controller?

[@Red5.0931]

@@KenHeron remote controller but I think I figured out why. Both my downward sensors had dirt on them 😅😅😅 cleaned and flew at night yesterday perfectly fine

[@techchris427]

Where can I get more information on Lenny Kobilca's setup?

[@KenHeron]

I emailed him your username. 👍

[@techchris427]

@@KenHeron thank you!

[@judeabrigo278]

love this review

[@krasimirdimov6480]

Thanks for the nice video! Please help with some advise how can I have such good quality videos from Avata, uploaded in KZbin? I use 1920x1080 60fps settings, then use GyroFlow, but when I upload to KZbin the quality is discouraging. I see you have Avata videos stabilized with GyroFlow and they look epic. Please help!

[@KenHeron]

KZbin prefers higher resolutions. Always upload in 4K H.265 (Not H.264) Hope that helps!

[@krasimirdimov6480]

@@KenHeron Thank you! Currently I just use the format that GyroFlow suggests, but I guess I need to process the file after stabilization?

[@KenHeron]

No, gyroflow will create an output file comparable to the original files resolution

[@Biggiewiggie]

At what point did they give vertical video advice?

[@KenHeron]

Really? We should probably watch it again.

[@jordantilford9301]

Lmaooooo

[@BlueDroneBlues]

Thank you, Ken for another great video! Your video's are the bestest! I am loving the new Avata 2 so much more than the OG Avata! I a glad I am not the only one getting those new damn Avata 1 battery updates again! Run them down to 10% they say!

[@AlfieDoug]

@saintkenny9296 be careful not to overpenetrate your Avata2 while loving it, not sure care refresh would cover it.

[@justinwyatt1618]

Yo, I’m near to Nashville is there any drone meet ups there?

[@KenHeron]

I'm not sure

[@RYP3]

So are you a retired cop or still in the force ? As a English person from the uk there is nothing more funnier then seeing a power hungry American cop loosing control and loosing their job because everyone has a camera nowadays

[@KenHeron]

😆😆 No, I just bought an old cop car and turned it into the drone patrol.

[@SeeFPv-qm6ie]

do you need your avata 2 phone hooked up to fly

[@KenHeron]

Nope

[@croatoan1985]

you can shooting Timelapse video on avata 2?

[@KenHeron]

I believe so

[@noticestudios]

damn I need to get one

[@KenHeron]

You'll love it

[@fernando223344]

Parabéns

[@dondupuis4007]

But another great video by you….

[@KenHeron]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Huyndoan]

The goggles are still a bit too uncomfortable to wear. It makes my forehead hurt...

[@user-xj5dj5lp3y]

What happened to the range test. Also don't hit water or it's fried

[@jc4evur661]

I wonder what percentage of those using this drone experience motion sickness?

[@KenHeron]

Interesting question.

[@BlueDroneBlues]

With the new Avata 2 anyone notice we have no flight history?

[@PrisonPreacher]

2:57 LOL!!! 😂😂😂

[@Coholbell15]

Funny dudes😂

[@johnsonbui]

I heard avata no.01 crash all the time /they might improve 😂😂😂😂

[@nass9762]

Penetration test feels illegal

[@KenHeron]

Some think they feel good.

[@nass9762]

⁠@@KenHeroni agree

[@KenHeron]

😂

[@jefffpv2759]

I want one. To poor though lol.

[@did3d523]

AVATA2 IS make to be fixed by DJI its fragile the busness of fixing is more important for there than selling drone !

[@KenHeron]

True

[@jbengineering2681]

On my 2nd avada 2 and the transmission system is crap the oldest air units are 1000 percent better then these avata 2 drones and I don't know why

[@KenHeron]

Are you in Europe? Do the FCC hack.

[@Quak.der.Bruchpilot]

😂😂😂top test 💯👌🤙

[@jesusgjchuza6491]

😎

[@neonnoir9692]

And now they're getting banned. Absolute BS.

[@KenHeron]

They are not getting banned.

[@mikemd866]

funniest video by boomers since ages lo

[@KenHeron]

Thanks! (I'm gen x BTW)😆

[@mikemd866]

@@KenHeron sounds better 😅

[@CommanderGoggle]

I'm Gen X too.

[@KenHeron]

🤓👍

[@junito777r]

first

[@KenHeron]

YAAAY! You be first. ♥️

[@ToddtheLoneDroner]

3 rd

[@paperplane7705]

Me 4 th

[@InterestingWorldLove]

second

[@benedictcumberbatch4275]

Informative, but man that dude is annoying

[@KenHeron]

Nah, Todd is okay. You just have to get to know him. 😆

[@CommanderGoggle]

I'm sure he's talking about you, Ken. lol