DJI Avata AxisFlying 3.5 inch Conversion Upgrade Kit How-To

[@keithbribac]

Did you install props the wrong way?

[@SlayTech]

Yes he did lol

[@theduckstatus]

@@SlayTech hahaha my bad, it was the end of a long day and i build all my quads props out. DJI Avata is props in (front right is counter-clockwise)

[@thiagomoraessantos1985]

​@@SlayTech I installed the kit with the 157-2 engines and am having some issues. the first, the USB doesn't work and I can't download the images. second, an error message keeps appearing accusing "engines overloaded". third, the message "low battery level" appears. Has anyone had these problems?

[@lucamengoli332]

The upgrade is worth the hard and difficult process . It took over 10 hours of work. But finally im no more afraid to make hard turns with stock avata and risk the crash.

[@theduckstatus]

your editing skills made my poor building skills and this 13-hour build look like cinch. great working with you @SlayTech! It turned out so well!!!

[@adrianhinds2041]

Thank you for sharing this video. I recently purchased the Axisflying DJI 3.5 kit and decided to perform the upgrade yesterday. I must admit that the upgraded drone flies differently and feels more powerful compared to the original airframe, motors, and propellers. It is an excellent product, with only one minor issue: the supplier forgot to include the action camera 40mm standoff in the package. As a result, I had to use some standoffs that I had on hand.

[@FPV-TV419]

For anyone going to do this... when soldering the motor wires to the esc... its easier to rest the esc into the 03 shell, and put it over the new carbon frame with the bolts loosely pushed into the mounting holes. Then mount the motors to the arms with 2 bolts. That way everything stays solid and flat whilst soldering and much easier to get correct motor wire length

[@FlightClubProductions]

I got it all done and realized I didn't think to add length to the new motors. Ended up putting old ones back on, cutting and splicing. Felt so dumb

[@GenCodeFPV]

@@FlightClubProductions the new motors are the most important part, why not just splice, its actually what axis recommends depending on soldering skills, is to cut wires mid way and not solder to board.

[@FlightClubProductions]

@@GenCodeFPV still have to remember to add length, which I did a brain fart on. Just measured the same length

[@craigdavo]

Are the motors configured correctly for direction?

[@FPV-TV419]

@@craigdavo yes. Just make sure you solder the wires like for like and motor direction will be correct

[@craigsaunders3532]

Good god now this looks a beast, Great how to video, massive thumbs up

[@dadpoolfpv]

Thinking I may buy this today. I hope my experience is as straight forward as the one in this video. Thanks for the content. Great job explaining. Keep sending!

[@andrewk6008]

excellent video, way better than the offical axisflying one, thanks for making this. must've taken a lot of effort but it is appreciated. subbed.

[@dubsrcfpvandfamilyfuntimes913]

Great job, awesome video man. I watched all of it😅 I’d me sweating bullets by the end 😂 it’s like being a surgeon 😅

[@SlayTech]

Patience is key!

[@FPV-TV419]

Over 6 hours it took me .. and I'm no stranger to soldering or building quads. If I did it again, probably take 3 hours now I know what goes where

[@Nickc582]

Thank you so much out of the ones I watched this video has helped me the most and I actually used different motors and will let let everyone know how it goes I had a bunch of ethix 1607 motors so I figured I'd at least try before I buy more motors

[@CreatorDrews]

Researching rn, going to try it when I'm comfortable, awesome vids, thanks!!

[@sangio8208]

Thank you for the tutorial, everything seemed to have gone well but I have a problem. the 4 motors do not respond, but the drone turns on and responds to the viewer and controller. do you have some advice? Thank you

[@kakafpv]

Thanks bro, I'm using avata too

[@elevatedmoose4340]

Hello there, thanks for the video. Where is the SD card slot now? Can it be easily accessed?

[@SlayTech]

Unfortunately its best to take a grinder/dremel and remove a little bit from the guard. Or just stick with USB cord.

[@dubsrcfpvandfamilyfuntimes913]

Very cool. I always struggle with my Cinalog change over after a crash it always breaks prop guards props and antenna after crashes I thought about making a video but it’s such a struggle just doing the change out I’m frustrated asf😂😂😂 nice video man I’m subscribing. I’ll see you around

[@semperfpv6661]

hi, I followed your tutorial is frankly top, however I encounter a problem, when I turn on the drone I have an alert that says "battery installation error" would you tell me what its could come from, thanks

[@SlayTech]

Switch the 2 smaller wires to the battery connector

[@DessiLu14]

Are you gonna do a test flight video? Would be cool to see more Avata 3.5 videos

[@taylorferrell6383]

How come I have 5v on my extension cable for the usb but it’s not doing anything? Also I love the upgrade even though I’m missing like two of my finger tips now after almost getting chopped off

[@james36606]

Could you do a tool list or everything you need to successfully upgrade ?

[@francescomele2114]

For information, why do you also change the battery connectors? Is there a risk that they will burn?

[@ThumpahFPV]

At 17:00, is that camera wire exposed?

[@SlayTech]

Only where the black tape came short. looks like that stock.

[@ThumpahFPV]

@@SlayTech Thanks - I spotted it on my quad during cleaning and panic shortly followed. Curious why they'd keep it exposed like that.

[@DessiLu14]

GOOD VIDEO. Great tips. It's great to actually hear somebody talk and explain things . Getting my 3.5 kit next week. I'll be using this video. Can you do a test flight video next?

[@craigdavo]

How did the mod go?

[@DessiLu14]

@Craig Davidson really good. Avata flies like an absolute dream. Lots of power

[@craigdavo]

@@DessiLu14 I'm worried about propultion error 🤦

[@AntonioVargasChi]

Nice video! What temp did you have your soldering iron set to?

[@1122nickloo]

May I ask what rope you use to pull the damper starting at 15:37 in the video?

[@SlayTech]

They give you some floss in the kit, can use your own.

[@1122nickloo]

@@SlayTech thanks

[@nienormalnyVLOG]

Hi I have just followed your tutorial and after completing it I was testing my avata but it shows battery error / critical low battery and % shows 0 do you have any idea what could I have done wrong??

[@myfpvshots]

Did you experience frame in view if you keep the camera angle below 20 degree in manual mode?

[@mathFPV]

Hello, I want to buy the kit for my AVATA, but I’m from Brazil, I have a little difficulty translating the lines, but I read better with the writing. How was the USB input and the SD input? Was it worth the modification? Can you answer me here?

[@SlayTech]

USB input is just extended, requires specific USB-C cable. SD card input gets slightly blocked so its best to take a dremel and grind it down a little.

[@extremexrdeutschland8704]

cool, friend! I did the update and everything works but the engines don't start, any tips? thanks!

[@noli275]

Are the power cables included in the Kit?

[@BreakItYourself]

can you access the SD card?

[@craigdavo]

No one in these tutorial videos mentioned motor direction.. is there a diagram, there's no BF to change the direction. Thanks.

[@SlayTech]

To change any motors direction, switch 2 of the three wires to the motor.

[@MichaelOcanaPhotography]

How to access the sd card thru the usb-c port? mine is not showing in my laptop as storage to access

[@SlayTech]

try different cables, very specific

[@jasonwakassup9423]

Hi, is that better than the original Avata?

[@SlayTech]

In my opinion, the upgrade is worth it if the original isn't enough for you, but it will never match true fpv drones.

[@BrakeRLYouTube]

Great video and thank you for all the tips. Quick question, do you know what screws are used for the props? They sent me 3 pairs instead of 4 and I don’t think they will be willing to post 2 screws from china to Europe….

[@SlayTech]

tmount props should take M2x7mm

[@BrakeRLYouTube]

@@SlayTech thank you 🙏 I hope that’s what they are, I’ll have to order them from somewhere

[@aimBrot]

after the rebuild, my two front motors no longer respond. the motors themselves I have tested - they are ok! the solder joints are also ok. any tips?

[@uveysick7549]

Hi, I have the same problem, have you found a solution, he's been looking for a while but I haven't found anything

[@aimBrot]

@@uveysick7549 no, sorry. I got myself a new avata via DJI Care

[@stevec.5638]

Does the motors contain of CW and CCW? I dont see any indication assume they are interchangeable? Meaning any motor can be installed on any arm? Thanks

[@DESTINYFPV]

What is the purpose of this upgrade weight ,power ?

[@pravyadav5264]

hi, thanks for the amazing guide, I have followed all the steps but front 2 motors are not moving. on goggles it show propulsion and esc error. would you please help.

[@SlayTech]

All I can say is check motors solder, check esc to fc cable, and make sure your battery wires are correct (the smaller ones)

[@pravyadav5264]

@@SlayTech thanks you checked all these, can it be a faulty esc

[@jeremykip6441]

Same bro did you fix it?

[@pravyadav5264]

@@jeremykip6441 esc replaced

[@jeremykip6441]

@@pravyadav5264 and now it works again for you?

[@jeremykip6441]

Only my back moters spin front do nothing and esc error😢

[@houssemansolanomontes1329]

mind as well built a new quad.

[@LÊLÊTEK-k1b]

já ajudar demais quando eu for trocar o maim frame do meu que acidento

[@nikolaspetrouu]

Do you really need the propguards on to fly ?

[@SlayTech]

Can cut them…

[@jahmiregrant443]

The warranty screw what is it made of acrylic?

[@SlayTech]

It is a normal bolt with some glue inside the top head. just need to scrape it out.

[@ifenryrgaming]

What type of props that can fit with this upgrade?

[@Rixynator]

after the mod, I am not getting any visuals. its asking for gimbal calibration but its stuck at zero

[@SlayTech]

sounds like the camera cables were damaged or not seated properly

[@Rixynator]

@@SlayTech got it seated properly works now. Thank you

[@carltaylor-freeme1947]

Hi everyone I’m having trouble with the installation and hoping someone can help. I’m having a battery communication error. I’ve checked if small battery cables are mixed but they are not they are correct. What could be the issue? Thank you!

[@tempaux]

Did you ever find out what the issue was??

[@imageprodbdx]

Hi ! I did the upgrade today following your video (thanks btw!) but it says : "battery installation error".I tried to redo the welds a second time but it's the same thing. Do you have any idea of the problem ? Thanks

[@SlayTech]

I would make sure the 2 smaller wires are not mixed.

[@imageprodbdx]

@@SlayTech They were first time but I reversed them. Is there a way to burn the ESC if you turn on the batterie with this two small cable inverted ?

[@carltaylor-freeme1947]

@@imageprodbdxdid you mange to resolve the problem? I’m having the same issue Thanks

[@imageprodbdx]

@@carltaylor-freeme1947 yes I bought a new ESC…I thing I burnt the original one with my welding actually:-/

[@carltaylor-freeme1947]

@@imageprodbdx strange cause I did the splicing me tho so I don’t think I could have burnt the esc. Is strange cause was fine then I tested it and it crashed and then got the error. And says that I have 0% battery when the battery is actually fully charged

[@andrewk6008]

Hi @Slaytech, I did this upgrade and the back two motors don't move, I'm assuming it's because I burned the ESCs (I used a really high solder temperature.. I know, I know). So I got a replacement board. But I realized also that the goggles won't connect anymore-- that doesn't seem to be a problem other people are having. Any advice? I think it connected the first time very briefly and then went black.

[@SlayTech]

You may have fried the air unit/flight controller if you only replaced the ESC.

[@sadlew]

Hello friend. I have Axis c-157 3650kv motors. Can I use this frame in Avata? Thanks

[@SlayTech]

Those motors only work with avata frame. New motors are 4 hole pattern.

[@FPV_Crazy]

🎉🎉🎉FPV张同学

[@peteantonio1601]

the instructions that comes with the package are the worse garbage I have ever seen, im not a drone builder but im pretty good with my hands, the illustrations and images are disgusting. I really appreciate your video. I least I have an idea what the entire drone looks like. thank you

[@fcproductions55]

Hi everyone! After many difficulties to change to axis, I want to explain to you so that you avoid the same mistake as me! - avoid soldering the motors directly on the ESC, i burned my card because of that even though i was very delicate with my soldering. it's a very fragile esc. if you burn, contact dji, the customer service will sell you an esc (50€) - solder the motors in the same direction as those you remove. I made the mistake of soldering the motors in reverse so the drone did not take off but sucked the ground - be very careful when you remove the cables with pin of the camera and the gps module, it is very fragile and I broke a pin... - when you close the drone, be careful not to jam the gps cables, it can cut them ...

[@andrewk6008]

I burned my board too! Ouch. Wish I had read this comment first. At least I'm pretty sure burning it is what happened... I used a way too high temp of 820 F (437 C). When I turned it on, only two of the motors moved weakly. I've ordered a new card, wish me luck.

[@fcproductions55]

@@andrewk6008 My mistake was the same I think ! Good luck my boy ! ✨

[@Frumundaair]

What did you end up doing to fix your broken pin

[@fcproductions55]

@@Frumundaair a new gps

[@Sndbbscxh]

Gloves are useless, u need ESD strap