DJI Avata Review: The Most Fun I've Had Flying a Drone

[@NomadByNecessity]

I TOTALLY FORGOT I WAS WATCHING A CNET VIDEO.. WHEW! This guy is SOOO good at centering on the product at hand rather than drawing up unfavorable comparisons with rival (Samsung/Android) system for no reason.

[@pollenhaze8239]

How could you with that huge watermark... /jk

[@_ShaDynasty]

ive been doing FPV from the beginning. and this really is the whole package.

[@dangerous8333]

😂 It can't even do everything traditional fpv quads can, so how could it be a whole package... Lmfao....

[@bobbafett1971]

Agreed...you can't do much with this quad. Just cruising ifls fun. But gets old fast.

[@St._asher]

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[@fredstead5652]

@@dangerous8333 You stick to 2m battery life man

[@Freestyler4130]

@@dangerous8333for people that dont build their own or have lots of time learning to fly. It seems pretty good. What are you on about?

[@npc2255]

DJI Avata it is! Going to be my first fpv experience.

[@six2killmore]

How is it?

[@it-ke9od]

He crashed. RIP 🙏 🪦 😌

[@GFourGadget]

First person view drones are really cool, feels like you're really flying with these

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[@carlosjohnson8135]

I’m so hyped they wen cinewhoop-style with DJI Avata! Seems more fun to fly and capture more thrilling aerial shots.

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[@Tymothic]

The Avata goggles are smaller, but I find the nose cup very uncomfortable. What can I do?

[@Phrancis5]

I'm an old FPV drone hobbyist and tired of futzing with soldering wires, Betaflight, monitoring lipos, and flying via fuzzy analog FPV. I still have a boring old Mavic pro, but I might just have to finally splurge on this prebuilt cinewhoop!

[@craigchatterton4164]

Man do I agree with you! There's such a learning curve to build your own FPV. I've been struggling for months with my GEPRC Crocodile Baby drone. DJI makes it so easy! It's not quite like the difference between Apple and Android, it's more like the difference between Apple and a pile of loose wires and circuit chips and a bulletin board that just says "FIGURE IT OUT!" "GET GUD!" lol

[@BillStreeter]

You keep calling the FPV as if it was a previous model of the same drone. But the reality is that the FPV is a different drone for a different market. The FPV is built for speed and manuervability. But the Avata is a Cinewoop style drone which has a different purpose. The FPV is still the current model of that drone and not being replaced by the Avata.

[@dewhoop]

yeah, as in 0:45 not even shot with dji

[@drdrone0469]

Who cares

[@AstroInfinitum]

Are you sure he wasn’t using the term FPV (first person view) as opposed to referring to the last model?

[@GeeFreshman]

FPV is the category of drone, cinewhoop is a sub category of fpv drones

[@BillStreeter]

@@drdrone0469 If you care about accuracy you care.

[@SteveandLizDonaldson]

I sure hope there is a "Find my drone" section of the app. Even more useful if it's a phone app, since I wouldn't want to be slogging cross-country on foot wearing an fpv headset.

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

I want it. I’d love to be able to record 4K video while viewing landscapes for my vacation videos.

[@stever6986]

Maybe I missed it on the video, but I see that there is a price for just the drone and then the drone with the controller and goggles...so can you just buy the drone with a traditional controller. Also, it would be cool if they had a way to track the location of the drone if it goes down some distance away in brush, for example, or at least maybe a way to trigger a light or a beeping sound on the drone so that you can home in on where it's at if you didn't see its exact location when it crashes.

[@SteevilKinevil]

Looks like it uses DJI’s GEO 2.0 geofencing system so the drone must know where it is, but I've not seen anything stating the pilot can track it if it goes down (in a similar manner to the Mavic). Would be useful to have a phone link so we can home in on it.

[@danbrownellfuzzy3010]

I dont fly, still considering it but to me it seems like an aftermarket tracking device should be available and i cant see why you couldn't make a plastic donut guard thats actually better.

[@jpseier]

Gonna buy one. I'm a normal DJI pilot, but I have the DJI FPV with the "old goggles" and a motion controller as well. But never had it in manual yet. So gonna buy just the drone to learn acro flying. But it isn't in shops before mid September. 😪

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[@muhammadnazar2359]

Well sir, they said it is really difficult to find the parts when the drone went damage. Someone said it took almost a quater year to get back the drobe for repairing work caused the repairing and service center is abroad. I guess it is better for the company to think of option to setup a service center in a selected country. Think about the option of cheap labour cost, Malaysia is good to be the place to locate the Headquaters of DJi service center in south east asia.

[@davidcrowe8752]

I had a tiny whoop and I now want this but I'm kinda sceptical about the controller

[@KEANUWHITE]

We need more drone companies to get on board, drive competition, which equates to better prices. $1400 is not cutting DJI

[@ratedm90]

True dat!

[@0heneBediako]

Fpv drones look so fun. I wish they weren't so expensive 😢

[@itzyaboybugz]

This will be my next new drone Going to purchase this holiday

[@raylegend808]

I just want to know how do you find it if you crash with goggles on, it's not like a regular drone that you have a general idea of were it went down.

[@Bitmodo]

TO FIND DRONE: Tether phone to googles (phone cable+USBC to USB from DJI) I attach TILE Bluetooth trackers to drones to get local proximity (

[@YorkyPoo_UAV]

There is video playback on the goggles too so can replay the moments before you went down along with the GPS. You should always know the proximate area where you are flying. FPV pilots normally just go off video playback and a beeper.

[@powerhouse884]

You have Find my drone, like the iPhones with GPS map and also Recording on the Goggles to help you see the last place it landed.

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

I would attach an Ultra Wide Band tracker like the Samsung Smart Tag+ or the Apple AirTag to a drone if I were you. That way you can find it much faster with your phone using pinpoint accuracy when nearby.

[@YorkyPoo_UAV]

@@PSYCHOV3N0M People have tried the airtags on drones and it only brought them within 50'

[@herbertnavarrete6788]

Nice!!! Smaller/lighter and safer this time. DJI Avata will be more fitting for travel and have adventure with.

[@Shinzon23]

But you want that mass for kamikaze runs!

[@jose.damiani]

Can you change the FOV settings on Avata? I like the concept of FPV drones, but I absolutely hate the distortion of the wide angle

[@JSabini]

I am getting my DJI Avata Pro-view combo tomorrow!! It's Christmas!!

[@Goldbay]

Just boight one. Will do first flight next week

[@TheKingOfInappropriateComments]

What's it like if it's a little windy? I'm looking for something to check on wildfires and to get below the forest canopy this looks like a better drone for that.

[@chrisabraham8793]

Could you add a tracking device on this drone, seeing that they are not cheap.

[@thatminer7174]

Thats built in

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

Why is there no HUD for altitude, speed, recording time or battery life?

[@MurphyTJ]

I guess these are shown in the googles view, but not recorded in the video footage. Cf at 4:06

[@fabiobargagna5668]

Hi thanks for the review... i have seen somewhere that the avata had sensors toavoid hitting things...but i guess i saw wrong ? Any Dji drones with such features ?

[@johnjoe769]

Almost all dji drones have obstacle avoidance but the avata only has bottom and forward avoidance.

[@johntabor2619]

Still worth buying today? Might get one for 350 without the headset

[@FinancialShinanigan]

So how much is it?

[@jeffsond]

Integra or Goggles 2?? I’m about to make my purchase. Thx for your input on this

[@mattdronesonyt]

Super helpful review! Thank you!

[@jamiehill9578]

Does this fly somewhat like the dji fpv drone, for some reason I can fly that better than my envogue V2,,

[@Uday777]

I have prescription glasses, can I use them?

[@KindergentlerMr.Softbelly]

FPV has way better performance. I get 65mph in sport and 95mph in manual with master screw props. It is very fragile tho, one wreck and you may be getting a new drone. I’m impressed with the avatas ability to crash and fly. I’m on my 4th fpv from very minor crashes or hard landings. The sensors go bad and there is no fix. Buy the insurance for sure it’s saved me a bunch of cash and kept me flying.

[@MilkyWayjay7]

Do people like the motion controller over the console controller? The hand motion seems tiring lol

[@RobHill00]

Had the DJI FPV great bit of kit but a bit bulky to carry around and issue of having a spotter in the UK which I personally think is BS!🙄 in the end sold it and my mini 2 and got the Mavic 3! This does look good though as I miss the FPV perspective and fun!

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[@venom5809]

Macallan 15, a man if taste. 👍

[@GabrielVelasco]

Those "covers" or "protectors" around the propellers are not primarily for protecting the propellers. That is what is called a "ducted propeller" design. Ducted propellers have certain aerodynamic advantages because of the way that they suck air through the "duct." Ducts can make a propeller more efficient which is good for drones to improve lift and extend flying time.

[@danbrownellfuzzy3010]

Cant be too long before someone with a 3d printer makes a better or at least different guard.

[@NoLongo]

These are not acting as full ducts. Maybe there is a slight efficiency gain at certain RPM but the main purpose is protection. Ducted fans are rarely used on drones because they have worse aerodynamics, are heavier, and have worse efficiency outside of a narrow RPM band. FPV drone flight is too dynamic to benefit from ducts.

[@GabrielVelasco]

@@NoLongo Thank you for that explanation. There are a few MICRO drones that advertise themselves as having ducted fans, but you're saying makes sense. It might also be that with a very small drone the percentage of thickness of even these full guards is enough to make them essentially count as ducts? Thanks again for the explanation.

[@Maty-fisherman]

great video, are these drone out in Australia?

[@ucarvideoairshots]

why would we buy separately controller 2 ????

[@timtom1569]

does this have same sensors ect ... as mini 3? seems these features were exspected as afar back as mini 2 last year; however seemingly; contrary to popular belief ....will indeed run straight into the ground and its hyped ground sensors do not prohibit this from doing just that. what would be a middle ground of all 3?

[@Baleur]

I dont see what the point is of this drone when the Air 3 exists for (almost) the same price. And can also be used with the motion controller and goggles. And has the same top speed (not counting Avatas manual mode). And has 2x/3x the battery life. And has better night mode. And has a zoom tele lens. 18min battery life for the Avata is just a dealbreaker. And its not even 249g like the Mini. The mini which has 2x battery life.. While being lighter.

[@jaybed722]

The charge .. 100 cycles like Fpv too?? ❤

[@BerlinGonzalez]

One serious question... Does it take pictures?

[@SteevilKinevil]

Bugger! Just received the email on the Avata from DJI. Took a while to convince my wife of the essential requirement for the Mavic Pro (and VR headset!) a couple of years back. I can see that I need the Avata as an absolute requirement to function effectively in the modern world, but it's not going to be an easy sell. (the goggles ARE a lot cooler than the original VR though (for when she's standing next to me as spotter)) . . . . . . .

[@YorkyPoo_UAV]

Yeah, I am trying to decide if I need it too or if I want to build a drone with a single-axis gimbal. They are just goggles BTW not VR

[@chrisray7366]

Good for you, man. Me, on the contrary, just made a decision that I will buy it and pretend it is a lottery win from the annual D&D.

[@saudmunawar2050]

Genuine question: given all the US restrictions on drone flight, why would an average consumer spend $1k on a drone like this?

[@americansoldier7776]

CNET, ***Big issue*** the motion controller may not charge with the battery pack per the manual, LIKE MINE. The only workaround, you’ll need to find an old Apple charging block (the small one) and a USB-A to USB-C cable only to charge it. Nothing else will work, trust me I know. This is a known issue. I spent hours trying to get mine to charge and almost sent it back per the warranty. Please let people know this. Thank you Sir!

[@boatmanbermuda7255]

You have a new subscriber sir!!!

[@Streetglide2021]

Nice review

[@davidlittle9575]

Needs a locator button that emits sound.

[@thejakelegion]

I'm concerned about the controller. I like the gamer-style. Not sure about the stick, motion control. Should I be worried?

[@MarkAnderson-ip9iw]

Good video.. you sound like.... you were brought up ....watching ....Top... Gear

[@simonhartley1667]

Hi i have the hubsan zino mini pro but my friend who is limited sighed is looking at this drone would this be any good or not thanks again keep up the good work

[@americastrainerangler3077]

Seems like you havent flown the first Fpv. That Drone is a hayday. Its litterly got horse power. The Avata seems cool with a top speed of 60. The other does 60 in sport. 90 in manual. Depending on what you want. The first drone rips. Like hard. I have had it 3 weeks and im in love.

[@ArvinCastro]

I am not in the drone market, but just wondering, is there any drone the specializes in retrieval of downed drones? Like a search and rescue drone.

[@ghostman6074]

Dji have a find my drone system in the app

[@cubanito8633]

Where did you get that shirt!?! I love it!!

[@Bellairvideo]

Now, unless I have missed something, the new goggles would be great if they paired with my Mini 2.

[@timtom1569]

why might i ask why youde say that? what do you feel the advantage of that would be exactly?

[@Phuong.Nguyen-]

Very excellent review and helpful information

[@wchieng]

are the goggles possible to use with prescription glasses users?

[@2strokeme64]

Im pretty certain they have user adjustable focus knobs for each eye so probably can wear them without glasses and get them in focus

[@on1ytheb3st]

Where is this majestic place?!

[@leontedumitru]

Is this replacing DJI FPV or there will be a DJI FPV 2? This drone kind of looks in a different category from DJI FPV, specially with this controller.

[@j4_cobo]

DJI FPV have the same controllers

[@logikgr]

1:35 Whoa there! 😂

[@clo1385]

That fun doesn’t last long unless you have 4 to 5 more batteries which cost approx as the drone itself. Batteries 🔋 are very expensive

[@BeSafe20]

[@technologyisawesome6913]

This is a great idea.

[@jimmyf.x.9526]

Does headset produce 3d view like vr?

[@spacedoge3508]

No

[@monstermister8633]

Can you pair the headset to other drones?

[@TaylorK298]

Tbh ima just save up for the 1st gen Fpv do to the fact it doesn't come with a controller

[@svlagonda7417]

Good review.

[@MartinWongPhoto]

I understood that bowoling alley reference

[@meric12131415]

did he just say tic tak? I can sure go for one right now

[@alfredourbiola6957]

Minute 3:00 > I wasn't aware the avata has a hide-and-seek mode 🤣

[@jameselliott1491]

The FPV isn't its predecessor. It's a different drone. Ones somewhere between a FPV drone and a standard camera drones. The others a cinewhoop.

[@easttexassplendor9670]

Ghost Platoon, the novel, describes JDAM like smart mortars with HE warheads coupled with small POV drones strapped to the soldier's backs which act like surveillance and targeting system. Published in 2019 and an exceptional read. Worth my 8 bucks or whatever.

[@Breakingcraft]

Well that has already been happening in Ukraine ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@easttexassplendor9670]

eLORAN operating system is in Ukraine? Drones are being used as targetting platforms for HIMARS and Excalibur? Very interesting..@@Breakingcraft

[@lazyreuvin]

I have a feeling the product name Avata is pronounced like Avatar (but without the r at the end)... makes sense right?

[@pilototodidak]

wow dji avata amazing

[@_S.H_]

This is more than 249 grams and less flight time than the Mini, so unfortunately not a good choice for me. I hope they make micro model.

[@YouAndImpact]

Great video 👍

[@Dameon4g15]

nice video i need one

[@davidholderbach]

what's the point to have a more cinematic drone when the quality of the video is dipping when low lights.

[@ninelime]

I like the music

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

I would just mount a Samsung Smart Tag+ on that drone so I can find it much faster if it crashes in the woods or something.

[@MTisOnly1]

I would have to pack a few barf bags with it before heading out.

[@jaygee8039]

Sorry for the daft question but getting my first drone soon. I'm guessing I can't get goggles for any drone, needs to be this type right?

[@CNET]

the goggles are for the FPV and Avata models

[@JACKplusBLANK]

Yeah, fpv drones are the only ones that need goggles like the DJI FPV and Avata

[@jaygee8039]

Thanks all

[@ruvymaraguinot]

I wish I have that kind of drone

[@jameslook7049]

What coat are wearing at the 3:00 mark? Love it!

[@Cotten-]

How much does it cost

[@Raiendrops]

$1388 USD for the combo LOL

[@CurtisDensmore1]

I feel like I'm missing something. What's the point of goggles if there's only one camera on board? Wouldn't stereoscopic vision be much better for navigating tight spaces?

[@insertyoutubehandlenamehere]

The only thing portrait mode should be used for is....portraits.

[@tpfrk8977]

There is no previous model of the Avata.. The FPV drone is completely different and still the latest drone in that category.. The market for these two drones are completely different

[@YorkyPoo_UAV]

Yea the FPV drone is a totally different category and it does not dominate in that category. The Avata does appeared to be up there in the does seem to be up there in the cinewhoop market.

[@CoreyFPV]

This type of video is exactly why they should get proper pilots to review them instead of clueless fools who don’t have a clue about fpv

[@ddw6523]

I like it how much??

[@MrJaymels17]

price point?

[@CNET]

$629 for the drone and $1169 to add the controller and goggles.

[@gedikalinauskas8574]

Do you have use the goggles to fly it? I assume so, as it doesn't look like there's a controller

[@SparkyMTB]

Be nice if he had said the price

[@mtjoleolkaelle]

How much $$$$$?

[@StreetComp]

I would highly recommend people not fly in a forest like this! A smaller drone like the Avata could easily get stuck high up in a tree or crash somewhere that you’ll never find it

[@Bovada-c3i]

Fly in your bathroom is the best way to learn.

[@JustAnUkeGuy]

0:06 That scared me man 😱

[@HumbleHeartMinistry]

I just don’t think I would like that controller at all. I fly freestyle and am used to a normal transmitter. Never tried DJI controller but no just looks wrong to me!

[@TheUnknowncaller12]

Just let you know brother you can’t do manual moves with the motion controller. You basically kneecap the Drone packaging it with the motion controller because manual mode is only offered in the stick controller that you’re used to which I think is an extra $149 and you cannot buy it in a package with the drone itself. I flew in both on the FPV and the motion controller is fun , and if your experience level is anywhere near mine which I’m sure it is in the ballpark you’d probably get The hang of it relatively quickly. I never crashed my DJIFPV with the motion controller but then again you can’t do flips or Rolls at all with it so there’s no real danger and less you’re flying around obstructions. But you’re right the normal controller is a much better choice. Personally I think they may too many of those motion controllers for the original FPV drone and they were just sitting around because nobody bought them and to sell them instead of packaging the normal controller like they did with the FPV they replaced it with the new motion controller that nobody bought on the previous drone. It makes sense considering they don’t Allow you to pick the controller that packed with the drone

[@HumbleHeartMinistry]

@@TheUnknowncaller12 Sounds like it’s all about the profits for dji, instead of what customers want? Real fpv pilots don’t want the gimmicks! We don’t want easy! We want to use our earned skills, and want a immersive experience that makes us better pilots!

[@fpvpilot7713]

It should come with the fpv controller.

[@KookCookOfficial]

you can buy it

[@RonnyYam22]

18mins flying time are too short， i will certainly buy one if the flying time could be doubled

[@zacjohnson8404]

can you yaw and strake with the motion controller (as in, orbit around an object) or is it just forwards and turn?

[@chrisjones2788]

You can