DJI AVATA Range Test - HOW FAR Will it GO?! (Motion Controller & Goggles 2 - Pro-View Combo)

[@erosnunez4256]

So many bigger drone reviewers on this platform, but I strongly prefer your content for its rawness. No crazy edits and no salesman-like voiceover. You're super chill. Subscribed.

[@bp328i]

It was upside down when you found it because it fell out of the tree you landed in. 😂😂😂😂

[@Shiesty-420-]

I agree he was clearly in a tree at the end of the flight 🤣🤣

[@runnikee6986]

“I wonder if something attacked it.” Ya, that pine tree Yucca you plowed into.

[@NewsToday-u5d]

@@DisgruntledPigumon he is good KZbinr

[@sleepingbearffg5008]

Lmao..

[@TheSACHUji]

@@DisgruntledPigumon this comment is so funny 🤣🤣🤣

[@KainniaK]

Thanks for pushing it to the limit in a real world test, barely any reviewers have done this. You are the second. I just saw a vid of some indonesian guy make it 5 km out and back but he was flying towards a mountain and over there a lot less radio noise. He said get guards are bad for long range because the wind hit it so much.

[@shawn.feltmate]

Thank you for the video. I had been wondering just how far the Avata could go. You really pushed the limit. Much appreciated.

[@alexmh6131]

I love how your home position is displayed on the screen! That is a awesome feature!

[@andreasn.9970]

Dude was way too relaxed when the battery went down to 0%

[@VafaPhotography]

So awesome. Here I am nail bitting and hearing your calming voice and level headed approach is so inspiring on where I need to be in my own personal crisisis. Great vid

[@justainchoe6141]

You are insane!! I can’t believe you’d go out that far to 50% without giving yourself some headroom to return. Also can’t believe that you didn’t just land before it got to 0%. It really is good to see what happens when it does get to 0% so glad that you dived in first.

[@bukucsjozsef9630]

Your range tests are the best !

[@urbanvr]

Man you got some guts… I would have been freaking out!!! (Novice) my heart was pounding, just watching that. And you remained so calm. 😮 sheesh!

[@gdhall5311]

Good range test Dustin, when ever I fly for distance, I always turn back at between 60 and 55% just in case of wind or loss of power.

[@socalpimp1974]

So glad to have you back…. You’re videos are top notch

[@BigAlFPV17]

Really impressed on how far it went out. The technology in the DJI drones is absolutely amazing. Excellent range test Dustin!! 😊

[@Paner835]

I am in the process of choosing a nice drone and Avata is a good candidate Thanks for this man, Subscribed to your channel

[@chriscloud3495]

I love watching your tests... but they REALLY stress me out. Every single time! Great video, again!

[@DisgruntledDisabledCombat_Vet]

Btw, I’m from the same island :). I’ve Always supported local families, even when they move to the mainland. Unfortunately I lost all of my drones, and some items that you’ve reviewed back in 2021. Our house was the one that had an electrical fire in the rain, 1hour into the new year. Unfortunately I’ve haven’t been able to afford another drone, and build a custom drone to help with SAR. My custom drone could mount LiDAR and IR/FLIR attachments. Since I’m a 100% disabled Veteran, I used to be a dog handler with Maui dog tags and helped with assisting in with the two missing women Moira/Scott. But a year later I moved to Vegas to become a weapons instructor at NAFB. I got to train teams on VIP/HVT extraction and protection escorting, but my injuries from deployments finally got the VA to rate me from a 0% and 7 years of fighting for my issues being all service related. 03-13 I served in the army and straight to OIF outta high school and OEF up until 2012. 7 deployments and the VA denied everything that I claimed when I got out. Thanks to many of the people who played the system and because of stolen valor. That’s what made it really difficult in hawaii to claim for anything service related. Plus the VA in hawaii in general treat you as a someone trying to cheat the system, or a drug addict trying to get pills. Nevada, Texas, and Washington were the only states that helped my claims, and all of the staff actually cared. Unfortunately in hawaii, most of the staff are disgruntled veterans or civilians that just are there to collect their pay, and like to set off new veterans who come in for help, just so they can utilize their power by having the armed guard remove you from the building. Anyways, I hope in the future I’ll be able to pick up an electric bike and a drone. Keep up with the content, you’ve always done great reviews with items that I’ve been interested in, but it’s hard to tell if those content creators are being unbiased during reviews, because of the sponsorship with certain brands. So that’s why I’m glad to have found your channel when you started out! Mahalo & Aloha.🎃

[@wastedworldexploration2842]

Another great Dustin range test!,2 miles and perfect video feed,this makes me excited for when/if the 03 air unit is made available

[@islandfishing3267]

Brilliant stuff - your drone reviews and test-flights are by far, FAR, the best out there. Keep up the great work!

[@QCGUY]

Always good to see a DD range test. It’s what I liked about your channel when I first subscribed years ago. Very impressive ✌️

[@Terran_tino]

Totally stressing wit u there ser! Was so good to see u find it in 1 piece!

[@bryciesfpv8527]

That was cool. Balls of steel mate.

[@RicViperskylogs]

Flying my drone I use my cave daving practice 1/3 in 1/3 out 1/3 reserve Glad you found it and nice area to fly

[@AZ-Ron]

Still waiting for the range test on the mini 3 pro…

[@turbosix]

Feel free to do your own brah 🤙🤙🤙

[@Tr3xShad]

That's the spirit bro, he will soon upload

[@andrewosullivan8992]

It'll come, it takes a lot of work to edit through all this stuff! Can't wait either!

[@nq0amark138]

It's not a long range drone like it's big brother, but interesting to see through your eyes (and not mine...lol) how far the transmission would go. Great drone for proximity flying and cinematic shots in close range. Glad you didn't lose it, and you got to test the find my drone fly app which works really well as expected. Thumbs up ! ;-)

[@JeremyWilliamson]

So that controller works kinda like a joystick on airplane video games? That's SO COOL!!!

[@sammygizmo7087]

Good thing you recover the avata. Enjoyed watching always the range test. Best regards from Cebu,Philippines

[@dubsrcfpvandfamilyfuntimes913]

That was a fun video! I just got into fpv this year and I caught the fpv bug bad! Your videos are a lot of fun to watch! They keep me interested! Take care! happy holidays

[@sagemajka4871]

I just got into FPV in the early fall of 2022 also. Super fun & addictive hobby for sure. I started out with the Eachine Novice 4, Long Range RTF FPV Drone Package. Bought the DJI FPV drone package a month later, with the Fly More Combo, Hard Case, & Motion controller. I really like the motion controller, it's loads of fun, & I hardly use the regular controller now. I'm considering getting the Avata, but I'm just not sure about it.

[@dubsrcfpvandfamilyfuntimes913]

@@sagemajka4871 awesome! I’ve been looking at the dji fpv and avata also! I love the camera drone features to be honest! Like return to home and auto hover stuff and yes would love the motion controller so my daughter can fly! I got the fpv controller for Christmas! :) I also like the new iflight chimara7 03! I may get that! Take care man! See you around

[@jeff7160]

Last night I ordered the DJI Avata Explorer Combo including a hard case, Fly more kit, RC controller and hard case. Just under $2k. Supposed to arrive tomorrow before 10PM. I've had the Mini 3 Pro and was really impressed with it's cinematic features. But it was time to start getting into FPV. The Avata seems to be both a cinematic and FPV so I think it's a great transition into FPV before I go full balls to the wall FPV!

[@SkyCharter]

Awesome test and great validation of the capability of the Avata.

[@offthegridwithbert924]

It will be interesting to see if Dji make a battery for these that has a higher amp hour rating in the future, I know that this has been done successfully with power tool batteries whilst keeping the actual battery case size the same. This drone is currently number 1 at the top of my list, the shrouded prop blades being of importance with my intended use surveying land. Thanks for a great review and hi from Australia.

[@lunacavas428]

Compared to your Avata 1 range test video from the same location. Things to note: Sport mode can achieve same range as Normal mode, Avata 2 seems to have similar transmission range as Avata 1 but can go slightly farther due to longer battery life, Avata 2 battery life seems to match max transmission distance well in average green environment AVATA 1 - Normal 11297ft / 2.14mi / 3.44km 48% battery 7:27 min RC 4 of 4 HD 3 of 4 @ 28Mbps 17.8 MPH out 17.8 MPH in (auto) / 11 MPH below 9% batt AVATA 2 - Normal 13646ft / 2.58mi / 4.16km 49% battery 9:28 min RC 1 of 4 HD 1 of 4 @ 1Mbps 17.8 MPH out 17.8 MPH in (manual) / auto land below 7% AVATA 2 - Sport 13945ft / 2.64mi / 4.25km 53% battery 5:00 min RC 3 of 4 HD 2 of 4 @ 6Mbps 35 MPH out 27 MPH in (auto)

[@Twobarpsi]

Love your range tests 🤙👍

[@pikacheese2107]

I’m digging the new goggles. To each their own but I’m actually very impressed with the DJI Avata.

[@ramroddrone5449]

Dave, Australia here. Great video. I was told by a few people here that select auto lands is better when battery is low as the computer. Calculates a lot better than flying it normally back

[@NZVideoGuy]

Hi I'm wondering why you didn't fly in sport mode wouldn't that have given you a greater distance?

[@psps6623]

And magically not use up the battery faster?

[@dagobb]

I always enjoy ur videos Dustin! This one couldn't be different!

[@denihei]

Oh wow i didn't expect that far,,great test as always 👌👌

[@Cws2023]

Omg man you got way bigger balls than I do!! I was stressing and I’m only watching lol!! Awesome video

[@DustinDunnill]

😂🍻

[@darkkforest]

I wonder if you do a lot of sports because I don't know how your heart can support all those scary moments.

[@lowhombre]

This is what I’ve been waiting for.

[@skull-king-fpv]

It's crazy bro.. you are so calm! How do you keep yourself sane and calm when your battery runs out? Well done!

[@JSKCKNIT]

Awesome range test!!🤙🏾

[@golds335]

i love your range tests dustin keeps me on the edge of my seat .

[@DennisMathias]

You were at a pretty high altitude with wind so that nailed the range.

[@Seventy_Monocle]

This video sold me on the drone. I was curious how hard it would be to find if I had to land it somewhere in a pinch and that is exactly what I was hoping for. Very cool!

[@GrantM.-gx2kn]

Just be sure that theres battery left as the drone will make a beeping sound when your looking for it, but it needs some battery left.

[@BigDuke6ixx]

The second half of the battery is never going to have the performance of the first, so turning at 50% in calm conditions pretty much guarantees you won't make it back. If you fly out with a tailwind then you are double stuffed.

[@dawidpolser]

Thanks for that info.

[@BigDuke6ixx]

@@dawidpolser no worries.

[@eugenesayles7160]

I got stressed a bit. Good kind of stress I guess ‘cause this one got a happy ending. Glad DJI Avata made it. I guess my choice got validated. I love this drone!

[@NETBotic]

Dude. Your range tests are riveting.

[@hypnotik1fly]

Been a minute glad your back

[@The_18th_Fret]

3.5km for a little cinewhoop is crazy good!

[@jeffreyphughes]

That was exciting, wondering if you were going to make it back or not! You've got the perfect location there off your 2nd-floor deck for range tests. Such an incredibly long line-of-sight. Looking forward to a test using Sport mode!

[@wuhu3018]

this range is crazy omg.

[@chuck1739]

Hey Dustin, sweet vid, however... Waiting patiently for mini 3 pro Range test! Thanks man 313

[@Twobarpsi]

Waiting too 🤙

[@powerhouse884]

The RANGE TEST needs to be done with some at the other end to receive the Drone. We need the full range and not having to trim it down in half due to RH.

[@الدوسي1407]

Dustin You are the best in KZbin and demonstrate the capabilities of DJI planes

[@filiped7298]

Love these range tests ❤

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

Great test The battery is the biggest restriction on this drone but I love flying mine.when you flew past 50 percent I thought there was trouble ahead Great Video bud 👍 and great Recovery

[@soccer159818]

When you went ahead and "locked the doors" with a key fob had me actually cackling

[@BlairAir]

Just started watching. "Hopefully not too much of a nail biter" - you said it Dustin! I have no nails left and half of my right arm is gone from your range tests! 🤪 😜

[@brsrc759]

Really thinking strongly about getting myself one of these. Hope you're enjoying your new mainland life bro! I'm stoked I got to meet you before you left Hawaii 😎🤙🏼. And thanks again for hooking me up with the RC goodies

[@DustinDunnill]

Right on Jessie 🤙

[@zzzsnake759]

Finally. I’ve waiting solong!🎉🎉

[@reconrc1787]

That's awesome. Great test. I'd love to see you take it straight out to see how far it will truly go. instead of worrying about flying home, have a several destinations picked out that you know you can land if need to. Sometimes like a spot at 3.5, 4 and 4.5 miles and try to push it to the 4.5mile spot.

[@1k_sause607]

It’s worth the money highly recommended. Superfun

[@joe18425]

That owl at the start is nice 😮

[@johntheplumber2920]

Thanx Dustin on my opinion I rather say its not that a wind resistant but it keeps up on its tracking on its way and the gimbal doing its work there manh, at least it tried its best, keep it up sir.

[@EffingtonCouldBe]

Great video - brave man... going out that far. 😵‍💫

[@getmorecontent.]

Had a good time watching this Dustin!

[@janbobis]

the reason why it's eating a lot of battery on the way back is because it's battling against the wind coming from the right. That would definitely add up to the power consumption so it's always safe to return at around 60%, even better at 65%

[@rali4850]

i flew 5km and back(10km total) with my mini2 really did not expect to reach that far but did :) Nice fun flight

[@metalscorpionfpv]

Hey Dustin this was awesome test 👏 🍻😉

[@nikivan]

This looks like a perfect place for astrophotography (dark skies, no light pollution). Just another hobby you might wanna try. :)

[@jerzbound]

Hi Dustin! If you had to choose between the dji fpv or avata what would come out on top?

[@jaredjames7990]

Wow wonderful range test!!! I really loved this one and neat to see how to find your drone if it becomes lost. Sooo New Mexico?

[@garymorris6819]

Got me on edge but I guess DJI Avata’s made for thrilling flights. Would 100% want the whole fpv experience.

[@jeremyboyce1537]

Hey Dustin , still making Triller Movies ? I didn't think the Avata , would have gone this far at all , Amazing ! Nice Brother , take care .

[@badtuna73]

Way to push the distance. Didnt know it could fly as far without any connection issue or video lag. I will be in Kaneohe in a couple of weeks. Think I'm going to take my Avata and fly around Chinaman's Hat. Great video. Thanks.

[@foggyshores5986]

You have the biggest balls of any drone channel. Awesomeness

[@bluesteeltraining]

Great and very informative video! Glad it had a happy ending! 😃

[@PirateDepp]

You could have descend lower to avoid the high wind and save some battery for returning.... i dont know why u stay high

[@Zpyk17]

Better transmission, just feels safer also.

[@ORBITALAURORA]

Great video 👍🏻 Answered a couple of questions I was pondering.

[@sarljlformatik3293]

At 10:20 , the birds you see are thermaling, so they are in uplift, the AVATA drift naturally into the lift, like we do in paragliding, it explains why the drone needs to correct to the right... Edit: you can also see battery estimation time goes up, another sign drone is in the lift...

[@AlanHunt73]

another awesome range test Dustin 👍

[@JohnDeere_Simulations]

FYI, drones with lithium-ion batteries you can extend the battery by not charging the battery to 100% or going down to 0% going down to maybe 25 or 30% no lower than that and charging up to 80% and doing that overtime. Well add extra cycles to the battery That will extend it overtime. The health of it.

[@poochengeez]

Top quality content. Thanks Dustin.

[@DustinDunnill]

Don't respond to scammer impersonating me that you won something.

[@adarshds3]

00:14 the owl scared the shit out of me for a moment

[@BrandonBeans]

🤣"I wonder if something tried to attack it" Just a pine tree. Good test, as always.

[@TheDashingCat]

I ordered a DJI mini 2 the other day, and have been reading all the drone regulations and what not. How to you legally do these range tests despite the VLOS rule in the US, (asking since you have said that you live in Hawaii). Do you apply for a permit of sort or do you just cross your fingers and hope for the best?

[@lukebarnes8097]

I think it's probably the latter

[@epicnavigator]

Even though Normal mode is the most efficient it is a bit of a trap. The max speed at N mode is not so much depended by the wind conditions and you cannot realize how strong is the wind. To test the wind I switch it to sport mode from time to time to see how much the absolute max speed is been affected so I can estimate my range with safety

[@lloydgarraway7568]

I was squeezing for you when you took that turn with 48% battery. I always turn back with 55% the extra 5% compensate for wind

[@sumner407]

Really enjoyed the video. Impressed with the find your drone procedure. Makes finding it a lot simpler. What are your thoughts on DJI’s two FPV drones ie advantages and disadvantages, which do you prefer etc.

[@DustinDunnill]

🍻 Bigger, heavy, faster more dangerous (good for more open areas) VS smaller, lighter, slower safer, (good for very close proximity & indoors)

[@DustinDunnill]

Yep they'll be blocked soon 🍻

[@bupbup777]

Thanks for the range test review.

[@johnmajka5404]

Hey Dustin great video. I seen a range test on the Avata 2 in Manual mode, & he got 2.6 miles & returned on 6% battery life remaining. I've bought 6 DJI drones in the past, after watching your reviews, & now my seventh, the Avata 2 Fly More Combo. Your videos have given me the confidence to go long range, with my DJI drones. I took my AIR 3 out 5 miles last week & returned with 30% battery life. I don't know what you think about Autel but I just got the Autel Evo Lite + Premium Bundle for $839 shipped, 13 days ago. But I haven't opened it yet. Autel has an awesome sale going on, the Evo Lite + right now for the standard bundle $689 & $899 for the Premium Bundle.

[@lifesahobby]

thanks man , regards from Ireland

[@varunmanchanda3972]

Finally! I was expecting mini 3 Pro first😂

[@edgararcega3046]

How did it go that far? My avata only goes like 0.4 miles far before I lose video signal and this is in a open field.

[@klmemamp5001]

CE mode?

[@JulienGordon]

You are nuts dude. That thing isn't made to take high winds. You are lucky you didn't lose it. Electric chopper is cool. Please post a link

[@DustinDunnill]

The chopper link should be in description below video 🍻

[@lawdpleasehelpmeno]

This was a really comfy video. Glad you found your drone.

[@highimpact000]

Another awesome test... happy to see you included the search and rescue part! Fun to watch...tip toes lol. Wondering if you think this drone could be put on a diet to under the 250grams? Is the frame around the props necessary? That alone probably doesn't weight much, but maybe with a really good tear down...do you is it possible? Just a thought to avoid licensing stuff. Thanks again for all your vids. (I bought a mini2 and Parrot Disco to copy your long range videos!

[@someone91732]

This is what I wanted to see! I would have turned back after 1 mile lol. I just ordered mine from DJI for 1700$ yikes!

[@davidreynolds8551]

I’ve made it to 5 kilometres with my dji mini 2 and almost lost it. I went from glass house lookout to mount Tibrogargan on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland Australia. I’d hovered over the mountain for about 3-5 minutes just looking around. I put it into automatic return to home from there, and at about 1700 metres out I noticed on the screen that it had stopped coming back home and was going into automatic landing. I pushed it all the way in normal mode and it started to sink again, so I had to keep giving it some up on the stick. At about 200 metres or so from home the battery was down to zero percent but I still got it back and didn’t have to go for a walk through the bush. I think that dji is conservative on the power left in the battery because they don’t want people complaining about losing their products lol. I was a bit worried for you for a while there, but was glad that you got it back.

[@DustinDunnill]

Great flight 🍻