DJI Avata 2 FPV Controller 3 - Tips for Beginners 👀

Better Stick Inputs = Better Flying 💡
Understand your DJI Avata 2 Drone better, with this complete stick breakdown on the DJI Controller 3 for Normal and Manual Mode, geared to help you pilot your drone better!
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[@xavier_arthur]

I Hope You are Trying/ Practicing/Flying to get better as much as you Can??????? Don't be Scared! One Day at a Time! Take it Step by Step! Get your Drone Luts Here: www.dronexfactor.com Link with me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/droneXfactor

[@AlSo-Fotografie]

Thats the plan :) What else should we do on a rainy, cold day...practicing in a sim🙃

[@vishalmali_mp4]

Thank you so much for all the tips mate.

[@davehudson5589]

LOVE this video! I’ve seen so many that either try to explain it while in flight or have some complicated visual… a simple showing of the drone and how it reacts is simplistic, effective and just plain perfect!! Well done!

[@butchbrown5283]

A much needed video no one else has done that I have seen. Plenty showing manual being used but none actually showing just how to use the sticks. Thank You

[@marcoleon8770]

Wow! I never seen other KZbinrs explaining this kind of thing, I really appreciate this video , it helps a lot of people to understand more how to fly a drone, hopefully other KZbinrs can learn from you my brother, little steps like this can help a lot. Most of the KZbinrs make videos just to make money, not to teach others. Thank you again!

[@andrehome2493]

Great Video BRO, you are the only one I've seen who truly explain the stick movement and what it does, never flown manual before but thinking of getting the avata2 to join my mini3 pro and Air3, need more rush

[@Chloroo]

thats what i need slow introduction to manual

[@chilipez2934]

Thanks for this pt2. I'm staying on Liftoff for a good while longer. No rush for myself.

[@ivargu]

Ok... this is BY FAR the best explanation I have seen of how these controls are applied in manual vs. normal. It all makes sense now. Thanks a bunch man!

[@AjaySingh-228]

Great video with clear explanations on the differences between normal/sports mode and manual mode with attitude toggle on! This is very helpful for beginners who are interested in transitioning to full manual mode

[@rafnox]

Thanks, that was perfect for me to understand what's happening while flying. Love from France

[@suuus4861]

Thanks! This is the best video I've seen explaining the differences and logic of manual control with the sticks. Simple, effective. Very helpful for a newbie.

[@buttonmasher4114]

This was actually super informative. Cheers!

[@qtonyq66]

Thanks for sharing Xavier I’ve been following you for a while now, man 💯

[@koldourrutia]

Thank you Xavier...finally I clearly understood the drone movements under manual mode...thanks

[@JoelsterG4k]

Thanks so much for this video, I just bought this drone and Im learning as much as I can and your videos are fantastic, new subscriber here.!!

[@popvape]

Much appreciated, i lookforward for the next one!

[@DarthVlad]

Everything I need... U have :) Thinking about Avata 2 and i was not sure about regular controller... Now i am much closer to buy it :) Thank, X!😊

[@winterblink8495]

Thank you for this excellent video! Super helpful!

[@brandon9689]

Love your tutorials Xavier! I've been ripping around my yard in manual for a little less than a week. I'm really looking forward to taking my A2 out to an actual wide open flight spot one day soon. But learning to manually keep things low and slow in my yard has been great training in the meantime.

[@kuzzza3944]

This is exactly the video that I needed before switching over to

[@DRONE-A-HOLIC-]

Thank you, just ordered my avata 2. Looking forward to learning.👍

[@hamptonsdroneart]

Thanks for the valuable info!

[@RaulAR]

Amazing! Gracias Javier!!

[@BurOnOz]

Sir respect your teaching

[@silverfox74]

Such clear and concise information. You have a natural talent for teaching Sir and instill confidence to take this to the next level. Thank you.

[@Drone.vision]

Brilliant mate, very well explained watched and liked 👌

[@estebandiaznarvaez7230]

So clear and useful man, thanks!

[@xavier_arthur]

🙏

[@Paul_YHPS_uk]

Thanks for posting.

[@brandon9689]

Manual mode really is a different beast. I can't recommend a simulator enough. There are some really great ones for under $20. Order the controller a few weeks before buying the package and spend 20 minutes a day in a sim. The tutorials are decent, but going into freestyle mode and following along with a learn to fly series on KZbin helped me learn much faster.

[@lakesideaudio]

Thanks for your help, my controller will be here on Monday and I can start out in manual with your advice

[@danmiller5297]

Nicely done, thank you.

[@Genz34007]

one of the excellent video for beginners.. thank you sir

[@skyart7198]

Thanks for this excellent tutorial 👍😊

[@How-to-by-Lou]

Can’t wait to try this again.. you’re gonna get a lot of folks off the ground with these new tutorials on how to fly…thanks

[@timelapsebylkunl72]

Great video. Thank for a tip for beginner.

[@Drones_eyeview]

Just ordered controller yesterday excited to practice on liftoff!

[@chipm2544]

Excellent information. Thank you. About to buy Avata 2. Have a Mini 3 Pro.

[@eamonshields2754]

Thanks!

[@user1982_SOC]

your instructions gave me confidence before I even have the RC 3 lol... clear instructions though, I appreciate it

[@sipatbundok1831]

thank you.i am a cinematic drone owner from 2021 and planning to purchase the avata2..i thought the operation of the sticks to manual mode was everything the same😂thank you☺️

[@ivanpereira9820]

Amazing Video... Dont forget the stop bottom

[@xavier_arthur]

Right here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5jboYijZqySnqssi=Cf3-Sn8w6OBabKyd

[@user-ui5bz4gk7v]

Thanks man!

[@dnickens20115]

Nice explanation..very much like flying rc helicopters & those are lots of fun too.😁👍

[@irvdonaldson4137]

Thanks for the detail video explaining the stick movement. I now have a better idea of what I am doing when in manual. I actually did not know this - LOL

[@edenr1988]

Great explanation! Thanks for the great video! I wish DJI would allow adjusting the C2 levels in manual mode during flight. This feature could be useful when I suddenly want to fly slowly and quickly switch the gimbal to mid, or if I want to fly in reverse and switch the C2 to down. Hopefully, they will allow programming it to a specific position in the future.

[@ggd408]

Great explanation. Thank you! But I'm not clear on something, if I just want to use the controller in Sport mode for a while, the controller still functions like a regular mini type one, correct? Meaning the spring tension is still there on the left stick? I have to manually remove that tension, no?

[@livestreaming392]

thank you great explanation , however do you know if exist a flight simulator compatible with rc3 and goggle3 where to practice and learn manual flight ?

[@_brothersandsisters_]

Good man, you explain it in manual mode very good. Please tell us more and more about how we control the manual mode in different angles and directions. We need more educational in this kind of tutorial of flying Avata 2 in manual mode.

[@lynsmith1096]

Good tutorial

[@AR15-NATION-TACTICAL]

Exellente explication merci l'ami

[@bsssddsssb2943]

In normal drones you control the drone movement/speed and its horizontal rotation relative to horizon, in manual drones you control the drone rotation around all axis relative to itself and the throttle

[@eyesintheskydrones9412]

Thanks for the video. I’ve been wanting to dive into FPV drones but have always been scared of the learning curve with them. Guess the avata 2 comes with some training wheels that can help me along the way. Any recommendations on flight simulators that may help ?

[@organiccleanfoodconnection]

nice vid

[@fnkycoldmedina]

question : when flying in manual with attitude limit ON ,does it go any faster then 35mph? or you need full manual to do the 60mph

[@vladx3539]

thank u

[@user-ks5jh1rp6d]

I'm having a good time❤

[@armenvegas]

What do you think of the aquilla 16?

[@slawhdawg3131]

Where can I buy this setup? Amazon got controller and drone sold separately? Got a link?

[@iscariom]

Can you flip the sticks? I mean, can you change the function of the left stick to the right stick and vice-versa?

[@adrianbaldwin8832]

Do you use them rate that's shown at 1.26mins in video

[@christianborg2061]

What do you think about the rc3? As i am confused about what should I buy. I am kinda interested into the tango 2. What do you suggest? Thank you!

[@xavier_arthur]

I fly the Tango 2 with my home built fpv drones! It's definitely better than an rc3 but DJI doesn't allow tango and other controllers to fly with their drones 😭

[@rurouni168]

Straight out of the box, pulling the left and right stick down and inside Starts but doing the same doesn't stop it, the Start/Stop button doesn't work in Normal and Sports mode? Are this normal?

[@arunr5529]

Thank you, sir. Any recommendations for a Sim?

[@LemurLogic]

TrypFPV or Liftoff depending on the capabilites of your PC. Tryp has pretty high recommendations.

[@arunr5529]

@@LemurLogic thank you

[@9adriano21]

What simulator do you recommend to learn to fly the Avata 2, I’m using TRYP, and getting better, just not sure if it’s the best option for us Avata 2 owners

[@brandon9689]

Tryp definitely has much faster and snappier drones to choose from. It's definitely not accurate to flying an Avata 2. But learning to make it through races nice and steady without crashing will make sure you're more than ready to control the Avata.

[@xavier_arthur]

Any simulator that you're comfortable with will help! When you jump into the real deal, you take things slow, you will already know how to fly, you'll just be adjusting to the Drone and the rates

[@xanderludeman4425]

What button is the arm button when in manual or do you have to take off in normal then switch

[@brandon9689]

You need to have the throttle down and you double tap the start/stop button to arm motors. It's much safer and easier to just start in normal or sport, get to altitude and then toggle over. But you can take off from manual if you want. Again the throttle stick needs to be all the way down or it will not arm from a dead stop in manual. This is a standard safety feature across all FPV drones not just DJI. Make sure you really know what you're doing before you take off like this, It's a much greater risk to your drone. It's much more vulnerable to windy conditions, it's easy to accidentally bounce it off the ground and damage it.

[@guusvisser6747]

I tried this today in with attitute toggle on, but it was different theb you explaint in the video. It still had the neutral point in the middle with the left joystick and the right did you the automatic throttle when going left or right. I did software updated my gear before flying today. You think they changed it with the update?

[@xavier_arthur]

You need to go into your settings and change the custom button from sports mode over to manual mode!

[@xavier_arthur]

See this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5jboYijZqySnqssi=YCBnN5YygLt-sWAP

[@guusvisser6747]

Yes i watched this video of yours before flying and did change to manual mode before flying.

[@guusvisser6747]

And when i changed from sport to manual mode on the controller (top bar) i noticed I flew faster in sport mode then in manual. That cant be right tho? Is that also part of the attitute mode? I am so confused

[@BarsArslan-me7wj]

Hello, I want to ask a question. I bought controller 3 today. But I want to use my drone not in manual mode, but only with this controller because I'm used to mini 4 pro. I wonder if I can flip and acro in S and N modes without manual mode?

[@killer0178]

Yes you can, on the left side there's a switch for N, S and Manual mode. You can't switch to manual mode without first doing some configurations and inputing some joystick commands to unlock manual, so it's perfectly ok

[@MrEddieNunez]

What is the recommended settings for Barbados or Dominican Republic

[@xavier_arthur]

Full Send 💪 Enjoy 😊

[@kirbycollins3223]

What the Reason for the Left stick in Stationary in the down position?

[@josuerm7171]

It stays in the position you leave it because it controls the throttle of the drone. You have to open the controller to do this it's a simple arrangement, the manual tells you how to do it because when you open it every time you touch the left stick it returns to the center And the drone stops

[@funhub5836]

Does it work on DJI Avata 1 ?

[@chriscaz1239]

Queens in da house

[@romaxi79]

Hello Xavier I have just bought this controller but it is impossible to bind it, what am I doing wrong?

[@AB-bu8ti]

Once your goggles and controller are both on press and hold their power buttons for 5s each and they'll go into pairing mode.

[@3Point_virtuallyrendered]

In mode 2, with the attitude turned on, my right stick when pushed forward (pitch down), stick pulled back(pitch up)... it's this normal in attitude enabled?? Or only when it's turned off....

[@xavier_arthur]

That's How it works with attitude on or off! If you're in manual mode it will only pitch, if you're normal or sports mode it will pitch and fly forward if you push forward on the right stick and so on and so forth. Watch the video again you'll see

[@3Point_virtuallyrendered]

@@xavier_arthur I learned the hard way yesterday then! Hahaha because I'm used to inverting my sticks in the simulator. So now back to the drawing board and relearn my muscle memory the opposite. Didn't take me long .. But now I have to get used to it. There was a vid on someone tearing down their RC2 to move the magnets to invert their sticks because there was no option in the goggles and DJI didn't address this apparently for quite sometime. Luckily I only crashed on grass and no broken propellers. Perhaps mention this on your next video that the right stick is not inverted??

[@CD480]

You'll want the throttle/left stick in "spring back" mode for normal and sport.

[@Andyrewk]

Laughs in Mode 3…Reverse baby!

[@SmartMetering]

7:30 a little bit of yellow as Bob Ross would say😆

[@xavier_arthur]

😊

[@pp6129]

What's please your setting rates ?

[@silverfox74]

He never changed them so in default settings at this stage of progression. I'm sure he'll do a rates video after acro/full manual tutorial

[@dufusboy93]

anyone recommend a simulator for the fpv 3 controller?

[@ZMCapture]

Liftoff or uncrashed

[@DJ_NIC0]

M = helicopter gta or am I missing

[@specialagentzeus]

What about YAW

[@xavier_arthur]

I explained YAW too Check the video again! Same as sports and normal mode

[@aaronholbert175]

I appreciate the low level information because you never know what someone knows or doesn't. However, I would venture to guess anyone flying will start in auto an wouldn't have tightened their thrust stick yet. They won't be wondering why it isn't off the ground being that the stick will be defaulted to the mid point. Anything down from there is down, up is up.

[@diefilmschneiderei5828]

Don’t fly manual, if you never did before. The avata is not meant to crash hard. Other than a real fpv.

[@kavorka8855]

I think your right stick explanation in manual mode doesn't make sense. The right stick in both normal and manual does the same thing, roll the aircraft.

[@LemurLogic]

No he is right. It's for beginners in N and S, and DJI take care that you have a good beginner experience.

[@kavorka8855]

@@LemurLogic you didn't even get the point

[@arunr5529]

@@kavorka8855 the lure of the animal?

[@kavorka8855]

@@arunr5529 🤣👍

[@kavorka8855]

@@arunr5529 help me, father, help me! 🤣

[@CharlyDuesentrieb]

You have implicitely assumed that all pilots are using mode 2. If anyone is using mode 1 or mode 3 (as I do) you might have caused irritation to them.

[@jeremiblurton_yt]

He's just explaining using the defaults and what most use.

[@CharlyDuesentrieb]

@@jeremiblurton_yt Yes, but he should at least have mentioned the other modes.

[@jeremiblurton_yt]

@@CharlyDuesentrieb Fair enough.

[@todthyne1656]

I’m a mode 1 flyer , it’s not hard to transfer the info but you are correct , implying people only fly mode 2