DJI AVATA Drone - Part 2 Head Tracking, Level Camera, Plane chase

This is PART 2 of the FIRST IMPRESSIONS of the DJI AVATA Hybrid Drone.
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#DJI #AVATA #captaindrone

[@lotrfaramir1]

i have to say and also apologise for not commenting before.. because you, Captain Drone got me in to this hobby and in some ways i detest you for it But.. Thank you.. it has made my life,,

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I love being the source of your addiction 🙂

[@darrellbrown7381]

Impressive amount of tech on a cinewhoop! I can see how exciting it is to fly the Avata!

[@Matanumi]

Impressive amount of tech for a cinewhoop indeed..... Reflected in that price holy

[@jimanderson4865]

Mixing it up with the boys.....Love It......

[@dpdestroyer1016]

Love your videos. I just got into FPV and you help me out a lot!

[@allyoucando8486]

More i the review of this drone the more I wanted

[@amarufotoyvideo]

Nice review !! A lot of fun there

[@lotrfaramir1]

your a amazing guy and soo positive love that

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you

[@thelockpickinglebowski633]

That thing is a real screamer. I prefer the quiet ride of my Mavic Air 2.

[@tughillrc6327]

Great video , Enjoy your weekend 👍👍

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thanks, you too!

[@gasquetmike8320]

Ahhhh...there's the motion controller!

[@kevinreeves3161]

That a bad boy for a rc

[@Blueskyver]

Love it. Thanks!

[@DawnPatrolPMC]

How about a proper race between the fpv and the avatar :)

[@overfly_pt]

I Love your vídeos 👌👍🤗

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you so much 😀

[@grasuh]

I wish there is a way to permanently turn on the head tracking. So annoying I have to go through the menu.

[@maddmavic]

How does side to side tracking work if the gimbal is only one axis. Is the drone turning in head tracking mode? Also can head track mode only be used with the motion controller

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

There is no side to side tracking. If you use the motion controller and fly straight forward and then turn on head tracking mode and look side to side as you move forward, the drone just YAWs side to side.

[@jakeforeman484]

The head tracking only works with the motion controller? I am asking because I have an FPV and I am thinking about getting the Avata. The FPV only comes with the regular controller.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

At this time, it only works with the MOTION CONTROLLER when using the DJI GOGGLES 2

[@dontump2286]

Can you fly left, right, and backward with headtracking enabled? Like can you look to the left while using motion controller to fly to the right to capture lateral footage?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Direction of flight is controlled with the MOTION CONTROLLER. Head Motion Tracking controls the direction of where you want the drone to look.

[@landmarkconstruction]

Thanks for the great vid and expert advice! Can you review the Skydio 2plus? That key frame feature looks pretty cool!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I do have the SKYDIO 2, it has been in many videos. The PLUS is just the same SKYDIO 2 with a tiny bit more range, that's it. The key frame feature is on all the models.

[@scottmanthey3549]

Does head tracking work with the older fpv 2 goggles that I got with the fvp drone?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I don't believe so as there is no mention of a head tracking module in the V1 or V2 goggles

[@nikkistar08]

I know its not cheap. But would this be a good beginner fpv drone?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Yes, it is 100% designed for beginners

[@PietervanGinneken]

Are you going to do a range test with the avata? Saw some tests on the CE version and it loosing video signal at 200 meters going around a bush/tree?!?! That would be awful 😞 and a reason for me to let this one go....

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

No human should honestly do a range test as it is illegal in most countries to fly with goggles beyond the view of the spotter standing near you.

[@PietervanGinneken]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 i understand that. Already saw a video showing loss of signal at only 200 meters going behind a bush. Seems not to be adequate for this kind of drone.... To bad 😞

[@stumpjumper_ste]

@@PietervanGinneken I'm in a CE country, and I generally get around 250m when flying close to the floor before losing video signal. The furthest I've got is 350m stood at the base of a steep hill with the Avata going up the hill. This Is just my personal experience of my 4 or so flights in different areas in the countryside away from civilisation and domestic wifi and mobile phone interference. I won't lie its the biggest disappointing thing for me about the Avatar. I would expect at least the 500m line of sight legal limit when dji quote 2000 metres

[@PietervanGinneken]

@@stumpjumper_ste that is disappointing indeed.... :(

[@IslandDigital]

2 questions , I’m new to FPV. I have an original Phantom 4 obsidian , looking to go smaller with either a Mini 3 Pro or This Avata. 1) do you think it is worth the PRICE ? Is the Mini 3 Pro a better buy ? 2) with the goggles, does it give you an aiming point so you fly through things, around trees etc. or is it just experience that gives you precision steering? Those posts in front of you, can this unit fly UNDER it or is it too tight ? Thanks. Great fun

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Mini 3 pro a better buy, I would say the Avata is overpriced because it is aimed at beginners and none of the parts work with any of the thousands of drones already in the FPV hobby, so plenty to pay. When you see the AVATA looking cool in vids it is normally because a very experienced FPV drone pilot is flying it (I.e., me and a few others on KZbin). As a newbie you’d only be able to fly it like a Mini drone and your limited as to where you fly and range because it is illegal in most countries to fly without a spotter. However, if you really wanna fly this type of FPV then you’ll love it and your skills will grow over the years. Yes you could fly it under and through anything it will fit through, but you have to be flying in manual mode for that.

[@IslandDigital]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Thank you for your reply :). My next one will be the Mini 3 Pro , based on how I use my Phantom 4 . All the best !

[@AnimeW69]

Have fun

[@tcg4111]

Does the goggles v2 have head tracking also or is it only for goggles 2?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Only goggles 2

[@tcg4111]

@CAPTAINDRONE798 thanks for clarifying! I don't know why they dont distinguish or even mention this huge difference between the two anywhere else!

[@r.u.kidding8696]

Hey Captain, in ur professional opinion, what do u suggest we do to get rid of the LOUD PROP NOISE ???

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Even if you change the props to 3 blades, it will still be loud.

[@maddmavic]

Sell the drone and buy something different lol. Or wait for new Mas props to come out soon

[@shaocaholica]

The head tracking only works with that controller? Why not any controller?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

It is so DJI can sell more motion controllers

[@DiaryOfMuhib]

If regular DJI camera drones can stay horizon level in Normal/Sports mode, why can't Avata?

[@stumpjumper_ste]

I'm not sure what you mean, the drone stays level or the picture/video? If you mean the video, its a single axis gimble instead of 3 axis. Meaning the camera only goes up and down, not in any other direction. So when the drone rolls, the picture does too. That's the effect people want who fly fpv. The Avatar does have a horizon mode that I believe levels it out by magic.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Normal GPS drones have a 3 axis gimbal to keep camera level while drone is tilted on an angle in wind. The AVATA has no such thing.

[@DiaryOfMuhib]

Oh sorry, I completely overlooked the 1-axis gimbal part

[@23432]

HOW MANY drones/planes do you own??

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I’m not a collector of any RC product since I’m a reviewer of RC products. This means products must go to make room for new products.

[@lasersbee]

Hmmm... Sorry... Not impressed with this FPV DJI overpriced product.

[@tlsmoke23]

I was waiting on your report. Im surprised they included the fix.

[@SantaCruzCowboy]

I’ll try again to like this this thing🙈👍😁

[@Fatamus]

Captain Drone X-Cyborg Superhero ... He is Half man, Half drone and All about the Fun - yes fun. 😁Superpowers include but not limited to leaping over a speeding train in a single bound and faster than a Speeding Skyscraper - Captain Drone X-Cyborg ... 🤣😂🤣

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I’m gonna need a superhero suit! :-)

[@Fatamus]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 sorry that's above may pay grade.

[@maddmavic]

I have an unused brand new motion controller that came with the avata .if any one wants to buy it il.sell it cheap but rather trade if for some other avata stuff maybe

[@gprov590]

Me and my old man loves birds but he doesn't like fpv. I wish he would also get into it so I could also get to fly avata :P

[@175elnino]

Hi Captain you must do a comparasion whit DJI FPV anda Avata because all world is expeting of that! I hope sun of course. Regards from Madeira Portugal

[@lambotama]

it pronounced uh-vot-uh 😂😂

[@bjornokine6651]

Captain, you the best. Enjoyed the flying.

[@rafaelventura978]

Nice 👍 Steve!!!! I like how you make the video and sharing time with your friends

[@ricardowasher397]

There's the head-tracking, the motion controller and all that! I just realized, the main advantage of the Avata is the multiple flying experiences you can have with it.

[@tcg4111]

Do the goggles v2 also have head tracking or is it only for goggles 2?

[@konkerz-95]

Haven’t been out flying because of the heat wave in the west USA. By the way, what is too hot 🥵 for flying?

[@davosam1968]

general rule you cant follow and keep up with a plane by helicopter🤣

[@AFRICANSOUND]

greetings my friend! you are the best !

[@jesusgjchuza6491]

Very cool 😎

[@MLZDesigns]

Battery life is terrible

[@henrytaaffe7058]

class captain.

[@julianmclean3869]

Thanks for posting Captain; this is looking like a "best of both worlds" Drone with the horizon leveller (normal video) / FPV "Fun" functionality !!!

[@dougcooper4917]

Excellent Video. Thank You.

[@notoo7]

Cant wait to test ours at the local club tonight and hopefully the beach tomorrow morning. Hopefully its not too windy. BTW My wife freaked too when I tested it in the bedroom Wednesday night 😄

[@stevengeorges9046]

FYI - Your Amazon links are both for the old DJI goggles (V2) package, not the one you feature in your video.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I thought I had placed the links for both?

[@MrNorthstar50]

Captain drone about being smart the more you know the more you know you don't know I learned that years ago.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

So very true

[@YIMMA996TT]

Steve, thank you so much for your fantastic videos. You have taught me so much about fpv I started out such a mess and am now pretty good at it and I owe a lot of it to you. I’m sure there are many like me that learned from you. I will refer to you as master Steve from now on. Thank you master Steve.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Glad to help!

[@alivemoveon]

Another to the point review video, that helps us a lot to understand many details for avata👍👍👍.As I see it ,the motion controller is suitable for people that have no experience in flying any kind of drone. Do you have any clue, why Dji doesn't have any bundles that include the FPV Remote Controller 2 instead of the motion controller ?

[@tiggi5602]

They probably have stock left or they’re just greedy.

[@alivemoveon]

@@tiggi5602 Maybe when motion controller was introduced with Dji fpv it was too early and not so suitable for a very fast fpv drone.So,yes the stock maybe was more than the demand and now it is the right time to sell it with avata.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Two answers to that question: Using a joystick or joysticks are confusing to newbies so just twisting your wrist and pulling a trigger is simpler, so since DJI aims all their drones at beginners (I.e., buy it and fly it the same day) the motion controller was the answer. 2nd answer is that the motion controller is a bit gimmicky and owners of the DJI FPV hardly used it and tossed it away so not many sold. They had massive stock so this was the way to get rid of the stock.

[@gpierre90]

So ok, say I want to fly FPV, I'm not an FPV pilot by default but I do own a DJI mavic 2 drone, then what is the better option for me, the motion controller or the DJI controller?

[@alivemoveon]

@@gpierre90 For me the best and only option is the Dji controller.

[@kenspaceman3938]

Do you get head tracking also with the older googles, the DJI Goggles V2 when using the Motion controller?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I have not tried it with the V1 and V2 goggles. I don't think I ever saw that head tracking was a feature in those on the specs.

[@robsilv148]

Would the extra weight from the camera slow the Avata ???

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

From which camera?

[@shaunmk]

wish i could afford one...

[@shaunmk]

since having cancer in 2014 and now live with long term effects of chemo and radio threatment im only on disablity , so the chances of me ever owning a drone is slim..

[@Tony770jr]

So in normal mode the drone view in the headset is always tilted even when flying and not just hovering?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

In wind, yes. All GPS drones tilt in the wind except that most have a 3 axis camera gimbal that keeps the camera level. The AVATA does not have such a gimbal.

[@zeeb696]

Will the Avata fly backwards?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Yes

[@pjberens1]

Still need one

[@kevinreeves3161]

Cool that is nice

[@thetotalpodcastwithphilsco1151]

Great job, Steve! Even though it isn't fast, the Avata does handle pretty well The video quality from it is very good! Also: was it easy attaching the Insta 360 to the Avata?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I used double sided tape

[@gmivisualsjason3729]

Nice to see you involving others in your videos. This drone isn't for me but enjoying your channel non the less

[@dpatricksp]

Nice video ... How loud is the Avata comparing to other cinewhoopy 25/35? Thanks a lot

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Avata is louder

[@dubsrcfpvandfamilyfuntimes913]

Love your videos!! Always a great review! Thanks! Great flying!

[@brianchamberlain9630]

Great Video Thanks! If one of your flying friends wear strongish reading glasses could get them to try the focus adjustment on the new goggles? Thanks!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I think Joshua Bardwell is almost insanely NEAR SIGHTED, so if you see him wearing them on his KZbin channel, then you're good to go.

[@brianchamberlain9630]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 I think people that use readers are far sighted like me. can't see things close.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

@@brianchamberlain9630 FAR SIGHTED means without the assistance of glasses you can see objects at a distance. NEAR SIGHTED means without the assistance of glasses one can only see near.

[@mightymikex]

Great demo, thank you! Makes me think of buying one for the "VR" capability LoL

[@HcVRGbyOB9CHK0chBKaX]

Wow! Great chase sequences guys. Well choreographed and filmed 👍👍

[@flygfotoaland]

Great video! Have you done any speed testing? DJI claims that it could fly 97 km/h in manual mode, but I haven't seen any videos where they show flying in those speeds....at least not with the stats visible from the goggles recording....

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

No speed tests. I fly pretty much every consumer drone ever made (GPS and FPV), so for that reason I don’t find it fast in FPV, however a newbie will find it too fast.

[@flygfotoaland]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Yeah I know, I watch most of the videos you make :) I have owned and flown almost all DJI prosumer drones since the Phantom 2 vision+, and right now I have the Mavic 2 Pro, Air 2 S, Mavic 2 Enterprise Advance, Avata, and also the Skydio 2. And just for fun, I also have an ROV, the Fifish V6 with a claw :) Thank you for all your input, and continue making great videos for us all, cheers from the Åland islands in the Baltic sea!

[@lynsmith1096]

Good shots following the plane. The head tracking looks good.

[@phillalonde1509]

You're the first to demo Head Tracking! And it seems it was a surprise to you so pls do a follow up on head tracking. if you were to accelerate would the drone go up and down left right with just head movement or just the camera?

[@stumpjumper_ste]

Head tracking just controls the camera direction. The controller still controls the direction of travel. If you look 1 way, and point the controller to the side, the drone will move sideways, whilst keeping the object in view. Its how you circle an object. Rotor Riot have a video showing it better.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Phil. Head tracking is simply designed to only work with the drone camera movement UP/DOWN and the drone YAW LEFT/RIGHT. It has nothing to do with flight forward/backwards/sideways/ascend/descend. However if you pull the trigger and turn your head LEFT/RIGHT then obviously the drone will rotate as you move in a desired forward direction. But, pulling the trigger and looking UP/DOWN just moves the camera as you move forward. Hopefully I explained that without causing more confusion.

[@Simulacra001]

With head tracking. Does the drone fly in the direction you are looking when you press the trigger or do you still have to use the MC to steer?

[@stumpjumper_ste]

The head tracking controls the camera direction, but you still use the trigger to steer. Basically you can look at an object, put the navigation circle to far left or right of the screen , and Basically the drone will move sideways. This is how you circle an object with the goggles and trigger controller. Rotor Riot have a video that shows this.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

In our goofy tests of flying it with the motion controller there was a bit of conflict if we turned our head LEFT/RIGHT while also tilting our wrist LEFT/RIGHT. The circle was no longer center of screen and was affected by us turning our heads which meant we could somewhat control the circle with our heads while pressing the trigger to move forward.

[@Simulacra001]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 makes sense. Fly one way with the MC and look another using motion tracking. Thanks for the clarification.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

@@Simulacra001 I just reread my response and I think I rambled in. What I meant was the head tracking let’s you look Up/Down and Side to Side while flying forward. The head tracking does not cause the drone to fly in a different direction.

[@Simulacra001]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 I understood but do appreciate the explanation 😄

[@theNEWTful]

The head tracking is pretty neat. No way of completing a 360 I guess without moving. I’m going to build my first head tracking fixed wing….still getting parts. Great vid, cheers.

[@FPVJoschi]

Hey Captain Drone, Thanks a lot for sharing of this great video! can you tell me if the head tracking also works with the dji googles v2 (the big one) in connection with the avata? best regards from 🇩🇪 Joschi

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

DJI makes no mention of it with the V2 goggles, only with the Goggles 2.