DJI Avata Motion Controller Full Flight & Impressions

[@johnnyb8629]

What the motion controller does for me as a novice, it gives me flowy style video, more like a fixed wing than a quad drone. Using sticks as beginner makes it jerky, it takes a lot of practice and skill to get flowy motion from sticks. The motion controller makes good cinematic video easy for beginners. Things to watch out for, the motion controller can burn your batter a lot faster than you may be used to using the sticks, be aware of battery time. I got caught over a river with motion controller fail safe and had to over ride to keep it from landing in the river.

[@nickkuhl3426]

"The motion controller makes good cinematic video easy for beginners." Great point and exactly what I was looking for. Much easier than 2 sticks.

[@Willy_Tepes]

I've never flown a flight simulator with anything but a Microsoft Sidewinder with motion sensing. A stick just feels weird and I am no fan of regular drone controllers either. A two handed controller would be better in my view as you could have more buttons on it. A motion control does not use noticeably more power.

[@stuartshallproductions7409]

For years I used the standard controller, when the FPV drone came out I ordered the motion controller because it reminded me of the control stick from flying jet aircraft. I was not disappointed and it is definitely my preferred method for flying. If you sit in a chair the experience is even better and much more comfortable!

[@Cyph0rz]

I think your missing a trick here the motion controller really comes alive when combined with the head tracking allowing more precise controls faster turns, orbits, vertical climbs and dives, I have posted a video on my profile showing the motion controller with head tracking active.

[@airadaimagery692]

I watched it, it’s a cool video. You did demonstrate a little more versatility with head tracking, but no full on straight down dive, so I’m assuming that the motion controller is still not as versatile as the sticks?

[@Cyph0rz]

@@airadaimagery692 not as good as sticks in manual mode I agree but they said orbits where not possible and I’ve already completed that challenge, also they say you cannot go backwards I am trying that also just uploaded a video of my first backwards flying test with the motion controller needs more practice but definitely possible, I am enjoying what new ways I can fly with the motion controller and head tracking

[@airadaimagery692]

@@Cyph0rz what are our options for a regular stick controller if it doesn’t come with one, do we purchase that separately? What does it cost? Do remotes work from other drones like the Air2S, or mini?

[@DOJIELDIENVE]

@@Cyph0rz to fly backwards you turn head and as the drone looks backwards you slowly accelerate on the motion controller. It’s possible for a short moment.

[@SecretAgentBond]

@@airadaimagery692 you can spend another $199 and buy it by itself on DJI website. 😆

[@noonespecific9463]

Setting in a chair with my arm resting on something as opposed to holding it out in front of myself seems like the way to go with that controller, lol, I’m ancient though, so everyone might not feel that way. This was a superb video on that motion controller, I don’t feel any need to search for more videos on the topic, my questions were answered here, really nice job!

[@rybobz]

One armed dude here I'm very excited to receive my avata tomorrow

[@weirdmark]

Good for you pal. I know this is an older video but I’m sure you are enjoying it.

[@hobie278]

Great video. Why does the tilt switch not move the camera up and down while flying in both modes?

[@LuMaxQFPV]

I think having fun with the Motion Controller is cool. It is very cool tech. Some will prefer it, some will outgrow it and move to sticks. I think it's ok to have options, even tho for best control and accuracy, sticks are still best. For some beginners, the Motion Controller will be their first great experience and draw into our hobby. And I think this is a really good thing, the more people in our realm, the better for the future and acceptance of it.

[@LaszloBagi]

The Motion Controller is great. I'm 59 and have arthritis in some of my fingers which makes flying with a regular remote difficult at times. The MC makes it easier for me to fly..... plus its a lot of fun. However its no replacement for the standard remote

[@adamreebs]

Can I connect to an iPad also so a friend can watch on the screen at the same time?

[@fpvtrendz]

I was called today by DJI and my Avata was shipped today :) they said I would get it Friday, September 2nd, 2022. I'm so excited!

[@wl6279]

Wow you have the best video out so far on this dji drone nice

[@BlueBerry-fp5rb]

did u show ur hands on the screen during flight? i need to see while hovering and controlling lol

[@airadaimagery692]

Does the Air2S remote work with the Avata? If the Avata doesn’t come with a regular remote, what are your options, besides from this motion controller? We have to purchase a stick remote separately? What does that cost? So many comments saying what a thorough video this is, why am I left with so many questions?

[@HIGHOCTANERC]

Billy You hit a Point with this Video.I Had a Really Bad Motorcycle Accident,ThankTo the Grace of GOD I am Here.With that being said I lost use of my right hand,So this Remote is the Best thing that DJI made!!!I can still use the other Joystick Remote but one Handed,so I Can't do the things you do But I have a Blast!!!Great Video!!!!By the way,I just received my Avata Thanks to your Videos!!!!

[@sendnoods5035]

Looks hella fun to fly especially for beginners. DJI Avata seems to cater to beginners but also still giving that pro level quality.

[@btlcry]

I got the motion controller with the original FPV drone for the exact reason you mentioned. I have a disability that limits the use of my hands, specifically my fingers. While I can use the standard remote, I have to use my thumbs to fly like a video game controller. I don't have the fine motor skills to be a pinch-type flyer. So the motion controller comes in handy for me. Now I'm just waiting for DJI to ship my Avata.

[@SultanBudiman]

effective motion control. good

[@kennethwong.x]

Thanks for the great video! I've been flying DJI drones since the P2, and never an FPV one. I've been really curious about how smooth the flight and video would be with the motion controller, as opposed to the cinematic awesomeness that many other videos show, and your video has nailed the questions I had in my mind. Once again, thanks!

[@terryketcham6199]

Best video I’ve seen so far as a beginner in FPV . Thank you for showing your wrist movements related to the movement of the drone, again great video . Thanks

[@wargor]

I don't know about that camera. Every time you make a turn I get a little motion sickness. I have the original DJI fpv system and that camera doesn't do this. I'll hold off for a while still.

[@gatway100]

Maybe in the next update if we all ask they can put sport mode at least at 45 then I might consider maybe even just picking up the drone because I have the DJI fpv. But I do feel that the sport mode i30 is very slow at least 45 we should all ask for a top speed and sport mode 45

[@noonespecific9463]

Younger people who don’t know anything about a stick controller are going to become very proficient with those motion controllers. It’s why DJI “forced” it’s purchase with the new drone. It’s also why the sport speed is so much less than the original, it will be much easier to learn to fly it at the lower speed, and confidence will come quicker. Imagine if you had never flown a drone with a controller and you learned how with this motion controller.

[@followyoursoul7659]

Going through that gap was pretty good! I want one of these. Ordered!

[@teamsinisterrcgroup924]

The gap fly thru was awesome bro. I am looking forward to the one I got coming. Awesome video and you got a subscribe!

[@billykyle]

Cool thank you! I appreciate it!

[@StuBicknell]

With the stick controller is the only option manual when flying? Assume the standard/ sport mode is only on the motion control for beginners and isn’t also on the stick controller?

[@RonaldBrown59]

I tried the Motion controller for five minutes at SpinUp last year, and first impression was that it was useless to me. But I probably made a snap judgment, it seemed work great on this flight. Great video, and thanks for sharing.

[@garymbuck1]

Will the DJI mini 3 pro controller work with the Avata?

[@marvinmcdonald6617]

Always looking forward to your review. Thanks for this! Would love to experience DJI Avata and the Motion Controller soon.

[@SurLife]

Love your video... Just ordered one today... Do you think the FAA will give us grief without a Visual Spotter??

[@hotrodindaytona5658]

You comments was my experience. I'm not sure why it doesn't match the 42mph of the Air2S in sports mode. It should really use the speeds from the Air2S for normal and sport. But to the MC being comfortable, I hit a gap between trees with the first flight of this drone outside. So, the motion controller is great for us newbies. The best part of this drone is the goggles though. The adjustments for us guys who wear glasses CANNOT be understated how good that is. I took the extra frames they send to my eye doctor to get lens just for me. They send the frame with blanks for them to use as guides to create custom lenses for the Goggles 2.

[@chiaki8965]

Can we get a dji fpv and dji avata comparison

[@hedgefund996]

Good Video and Insane Footage

[@moretoknowshow1887]

Billy, love the videos on this you've done. As someone who stinks with the Xbox-esque controller, the Motion Controller is right up my alley. It has me looking at getting the Avata bundle..

[@sadc1969]

Nice video! I still think DJI had a lot of unsold motion controllers and so they went for this combo only and no regular remote controller bundle (yet)

[@adrianguzman2900]

We should also mention that the regular FPV Controller is out of stock everywhere and we have no idea when it will be available again, so if you pick up any of the combos now, you'll be stuck with the motion controller alone for a while...

[@michaelpoczynek]

Awesome! I can't wait to try it. Have a nice day, Billy. 😀

[@dl7857]

Just confirming 2 things: 1. Manual mode is not available with motion controller? 2. Tilting side to side is not possible, only yaw? Cheers

[@GhananiePhotography]

I enjoyed watching this, but possible to show us more of the hand holding the controller in the next video?

[@lynsmith1096]

Good video Billy.

[@dyna-drone1952]

Yeah I totally agree with you on the controller I would like to seen it in the box I went ahead and pull the trigger on it so to speak and it should be coming sometime I’m not sure when it’s gonna get here but I’m looking forward to it and then I’ll probably have to buy the controller later

[@philsmeanderings7991]

Got a question regarding head tracking. Does the Avata continue to fly in the direction of the controller command while just the view changes ? Much like the RTH on the mini SE where while it is returning the drone can completely rotate view but maintains it's homeward bound trajectory . Very cool dude.

[@asuhdaddude]

Sooo are we not doing VLOS anymore?!?

[@stevemandel4441]

Great video, thanks! Do you have some recommended settings for speeds in regular mode?

[@steve30b]

Brilliant video, just what i needed for someone to do a complete review of the motion control

[@alexanderschmitz737]

Do You prefer the dji Fpv for true freefly Feeling?

[@dr.andreinigosp.a7000]

I wonder how you fly backward using motion controller? Can avatar do that or not?

[@Kristopher342]

Lol that gap had me no crash, but then remembered it’s Billy 😂😂

[@PeterJCimino]

Love it Billy!! Thanks for the video, I just ordered it! Can't wait to try it! I hope the motion controller is more fun!

[@VLADZAGRINOREALTY]

Cool video thanks Billy

[@Mike-seadogs]

Brilliant video and so informative as usual, Thanks.

[@ItsJusG30]

I got in a motorcycle accident a few months ago and i needed a new hobby always wanting a drone this was the best thing invented

[@billykyle]

Cool! Hope you're alright

[@jpseier]

Great video as always! I'm waiting for the Avata to be sold separately here in Norway in mid September. Already paid for. You forgot to mention the "cruisecontrol" mode on the MC. Only in Sports mode. Hold a steady speed and press the lock button once. Press once again to go out of cruise control.

[@heatice77]

I absolutely love the motion controller actually, anything to fly like it's a plane I'm all for. I did notice you don't use a "twist" (like a helicopter) to rotate which is odd so I wish you could customize the motion to the action. I also need to see this thing in full manual mode. I finished the video today lol

[@tompicarella]

Excellent video. Thank you for reviewing the motion controller with the Avata. I think a lot of people want to know how this controller works as a beginner but many other videos I am watching keep bagging on the controller becasue they are so use to the regular controller. I do agree that they should bundle both controllers together but as a beginner this looks very intuitive.

[@gmodesike]

I wanna get that motion control now. Awesome video!

[@visualpathways-becomethema557]

Superb video, excellent explanation

[@donpodlas5546]

Thanks Billy, great video and good info. I just pulled the trigger on the Avata so this video really helps. I have never put a thousand dollar plus drone in the air so I'm freaking here a bit. One question, how would you control the motion controller if you wanted the drone to just hover and do 360's? Personally, the motion controller is perfect for me and is actually the main reason I bought this. I've always wanted to experience FPV flight but didn't care for the short flight times and the long learning curve. I'm 73 and have been flying R/C planes, and heli's for years. I think I'm going to have a ball with this drone. Thanks again!

[@TNRMQN]

Can we customize the stick modes? The first FPV from DJI didn't let us invert sticks. Don't want to relearn how to fly :(

[@ajbali2418]

Thank you. Will definitely add to my DJI mavic 2 pro.

[@ironian24]

Can this drone do flips and loops?

[@fpvtrendz]

Yes it can in manual mode with the DJI FPV Remote Controller 2 only. Once you get the DJI FPV Remote Controller 2, put it into manual mode and set your rates, and then you can freestyle with it. It's important to note that you can't enter manual mode with the motion controller.

[@johnsoncityaerialphotograp7201]

I love hearing it scream on its passes near you..

[@mtdsurveying3873]

I just got my Avata yesterday, when plugging in the controller to charge there are no lights indicating it is charging. Whats up with that?

[@3PeterRussell]

All I like to say to you is the motion controller will hopefully work for me because I have dexterity issues with one hand and the regular RC controller is very difficult for me to use so I am glad DJ has it and I will at least give it a try

[@graphguy]

haha, that first gap, I thought for sure you were going to hit the metal frame!

[@JNoob2023]

Billy, i noticed that the drone shakes from left to right while on return to home, were you moving the controller ?

[@hey9784]

DJI Avata making fpv world somehow more beginner friendly. I prefer to try it with the motion controller first I think it’s a better choice for now.

[@kelvinlau9623]

Awesome. I was forced to fly with it too as it's in the combo. Just I can't fly side way or reverse.

[@sniffleton]

Sport mode is fine but the first fpv did 60mph in sport mode with motion controller and that was great. Maybe they could add a sport mode + option in the menu, or maybe choose your top speed for sport mode in the options menu, like choosing 30 mph or 45 mph for the top speed.

[@sniffleton]

@UCkw6MGyJgqEbuBr1pfAIoKA Heah Billy. Love all the videos. I’m a Harrisburg guy.

[@adamreebs]

Online it says Avata can reach 60 in manual mode?

[@IamMarian]

Why you did not stretch your hand down, when landing, it should be a natural move, the controller should be horizontal and the wrist should be in a neutral position.

[@definitionxmk]

As far as cinewhoops are concerned, the motion controller pretty much does the job amazingly. Looking at the big picture, DJI really did a great wonders with this. Any other speed or acrobatic movements should be with the DJI FPV or FPV drone in general. For the people that complain that making your own whoop/FPV would be cheaper and better, the Avata has sensors, range, and an amazing camera. No need to buy an additional GoPro or anything like that...

[@Tulangya]

_interesting experience with the Dji Avatar fpv drone, I hope I can try it, very interesting, thanks for sharing my friend, good video_ 👌👍👌

[@770Noe]

Great video! Very informative. Can you purchase the remote controller 2 separately? The DJI store seems to be out of stock of just the controller. Where else can I buy just the controller?

[@Glen.Danielsen]

His is stupendously helpful. Thank you Billy! 💛🙏🏽

[@tlsmoke23]

Game changer... I knew one day the FPV range and image quality would get us there.

[@PerryPlatapussi]

Now we just need the speed

[@tlsmoke23]

@@PerryPlatapussi And fix the sound

[@jgreg95]

Another good video. I’d like to see an option to set a minimum height off the ground so that if say you wanted to maintain a consistent height level throughout you could do that especially since it has the downward sensors, maybe in the next one.

[@DanKingImages]

How do in box someone?? I should know but have no clue??

[@DanKingImages]

@Official_Billykyle0015 what’s the shortlist?? Thanks!

[@Arielsprojectbysarathmohanmg]

I used my mc 2 controller but the drone spins its own axis fastly even i hold the controller straight any idea to make it stable

[@kidmd64]

Where's your spotter?

[@deathbyautopsy8660]

Really nice to see what the Avata can do in FCC. No way would you fly around a building in CE, VLoS is RLoS. Ive switched mine to FCC so hoping to build the range confidence.

[@txarchdroneguy4731]

Billy, Great video and explanation in using the Motion Controller.

[@nickkuhl3426]

The Motion Controller seems to be the perfect option to fly smooth plus make nice turns. Also landing looks much easier than before.

[@Ellexis]

Personally, I think DJI included the motion controller because once they released the DJI FPV, they simply weren’t flying off the shelves (pun intended) like they thought they would.

[@Jm3rv]

Yeah lol shitty way to get rid of the overstock and now I cant get a fpv controller 2 for a normal price

[@AfricaMan44]

Great video Billy. Can I ask what settings you are using as the video looks gorgeous? I've had 2 flights on my Avata and the quality looks nothing like yours.

[@jasonlam5738]

I was so excited to get my Avata with that motion controller. 5 mins in and i got the worst motion sickness. Still fun though 😅

[@jeffhudson1744]

Good video. I liked how voice changed going through the structure. I have flown a fpv but think it would be good for beginners. Landing looks a little tough though. Again, really good video.

[@mtdsurveying3873]

Dude I know that landscape!

[@anwaralhadheri165]

thank you billy for you efforts

[@NITE_PINE]

dude this looks good and I would like to get one for myself

[@kchappelle]

What about head tilt? That should be a major bonus.

[@iskanasta76]

I like this drone but no sensor for crash

[@MacBookBro1]

7:41 looks like you cut off the circulation of your forehead(red)! Lol

[@did3d523]

what range with motion control ... no antenna on

[@vilnisphoto]

is it possible to get normal controller? for Avata?

[@jimcorrtube]

Great video, great flying, thank you.

[@VincentMartinFree]

😆 🤣 😂 that was very cool and very exciting I thought you was going to hit that beam but that was pretty cool Billy. Can't wait to try it when my Avata gets here tomorrow ☺️

[@JorgeTakeshita]

Hi, I wanted to know if there are manouvers that can be done with the regular controller that cannot be done with this motion controller, like making a looping.

[@bp328i]

Yes, you can't use manual mode with the motion controller.

[@DOJIELDIENVE]

no acrobatic moves (no rolls flips or loops) No traditional dives only fast descending. Thanks to head tracking you can now do orbit and simulate flying backwards. Meaning you can look one way and fly the other. All with one hand and turning your head.

[@XimoXThe]

and manual mode?

[@QBRYONHIM]

Perfect 👍

[@condoningdrones]

Thanks for the video. I agree with you 100 per cent that we should have the option to get combo with regular fpv controller instead of motion controller. I would have ordered it if they had.

[@airadaimagery692]

So what’s the deal, how are you supposed to fly it with no remote?

[@condoningdrones]

The motioncontroller costs $199 the same as the fpv controller--so why not offer us our own choice?

[@fpvpilot7713]

The reasons I didnt buy it is there is no controller included. I think most people would want a normal controller with sticks. The other problem is geo fencing which is not accurate in my area. I end up in restricted zones because there is a small jail across town. The airport is not even restricted at all here.