My First 2 Weeks of FPV | DJI Avata 2 (What I've Learned)

[@flyingfilmmaker]

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[@kansaitraveler]

Never give up! I started FPV on the Avata 1 and after countless hours on the sim and in the air I got to the point where I could speed over the ground at only 2-3 feet even with tight turns. Now I build my own drones. That is the best because you can build drones for specific uses. FPV is awesome!

[@IStoleYourSandwich]

How long does the built drones battery last? I want to get the Avata 2 (not the self-built drones) and start doing FPV just because i heard that you can't fly for longer than like 6-7mins before having to replace the battery, which is a big downside i guess...

[@ChrisCDXX]

As someone who's been piloting helicopters, then drones when they came out. I have a lot of experience. There are different classes of drones. Some can fly 20 minutes from a similar capacity battery and some can fly 3. Just depends on if you want power or Cinema. Different drones for different uses

[@xabesbaratai]

dude this video is pro! great filming, great edit, good explanation, right amount of music. most have been a lot of work! RESPECT!

[@hummerzdca]

Flown mine four days in a row, and have had a blast! Today wasn’t as much because of the 10-15 mph winds on the hill where I fly a lot. Discovered more of how tough a time it can have in unstable winds. I’ve watch a ton of wild FPV flying with the Avata 2 and others, but am finding the occasionally speedy acrobatic twists/turns is nice, but am shaping more into a close proximity in-house maneuvers are more what I’m into. Love too not having to have direct sight flying, like even from a closet or room and just flying the camera! Thanks for all you do!

[@NehemiahRodgers]

This has got to be my favorite video you've done here!!

[@flyingfilmmaker]

Thanks man! Appreciate that!

[@TriniWeekes]

awesome. What sim did you use to practice?

[@flyingfilmmaker]

CurryKitten.

[@Soupcan13]

phenomenal video! I enjoyed seeing your maiden flight and you've made incredible progress since then! Love your use of b-roll and example shots to flesh this out. You definitely have a film makers mind and it will take you far into the craft.

[@flyingfilmmaker]

Thanks! Really appreciate that. I'm definitely trying to do more story based videos!

[@maineiac1513]

Your link to the avata 2 settings comes up with the Air 2 instead! Would love to check out the settings for the Avata 2!!! Great video

[@clackersclarke4450]

Cool vid John. Hope to get one this summer, you videos will certainly help if I do.

[@flyingfilmmaker]

Thanks! I'm sure you'll have fun with it if you get one!

[@ukmonk]

great video thank you! Yeah the liftoff and uncrashed sims were awesome for me and also using the 'pinch' technique on the controller. I was amazed how micro movements can affect the flight A LOT!! Tiny movements go a long way...

[@mikesimms5750]

Really appreciate the focus on the learning aspect. Been hesitant for a while. Still hesitant honestly but less than before.

[@BlairAir]

My timeline matches yours very closely. I grabbed Avata 2, appreciating the multiple sets of training wheels they provide from pathetic Beginner speed mode to almost full manual but with excessive angle inhibited. I am a few weeks in, about to spend time with Liftoff, and ordered a Neo to do my first Manual Flights with. It has so little mass, it should hold up to most crashes within reason. If not, Care Refresh is only $22 a year on the little guy, It's less intimidating if you are not worried about crashing a $1500 investment, but have all the gear to fly a $200 little guy.

[@darcioessa8966]

for someone that is trying to know about the important and basics this is the best video so far..Welldone and thanks :)

[@justbutler]

Great video! As a 17 year helicopter pilot, i decided id try my hand at FPV... I have crashed SO much.. Glad to see I'm not the only one :)

[@flyingfilmmaker]

That’s so cool. At least you’re not crashing the choppers 😂😂

[@flyingfilmmaker]

That’s so cool. At least you’re not crashing the choppers 😂😂

[@VirtualFran]

Hey awesome video! I have my Avata 2 showing up tomorrow, and I’m wondering if you’ve seen a way to use the goggles 3 in the PC sim? I haven’t figured it out yet but was gonna try once they came in this week.

[@Ariel-lt8ln]

Fantastic video. Very informative. I’m getting my controller tomorrow. I’ll be using some of your tips. Thanks.

[@Dadtech.]

Great video, i just posted my review of the controller as iv been learning fpv, you video is much better though, good job!

[@lonniesfilmmaking333]

Thanks so much, practice, practice, practice, seems a lot of it, is needed! My mind isn't made up, on getting it yet 😊❤

[@flyingfilmmaker]

Haha for sure. Practice is the key. And I've gotten a lot better since the two week mark too, so you've just got to keep on practicing. I'm sure you'll enjoy it if you get one!

[@johnelias1268]

Hey man, new to FPV and have the Avata 2 also...watched your other videos and you do great work and are easy to understand....I understand camera gear extensively as I have been doing photography for years...video is a bit of learning curve but I am catching on quickly....I also crashed numerous times in manual and was getting great footage from the normal and sport modes and I was also flying some extremely tight spaces....this video has inspired me to get back into manual as I also love the different fpv perspective....I will try a simulator and in the video I seen you were able to use your DJI controller? Again great video and keep up the awesome work!

[@flyingfilmmaker]

@@johnelias1268 that's awesome! Yep just plug the controller into the computer with a USB c cable 👍

[@PolDee187]

^Very nice video man. I wish I had the spare money for that thing. Videos look amazing. Good approach to manual flying. My first contact with a drone was a sim and a Taranis QX7 from a friend. I learned ACRO the hard way. It's really not that ez to learn, so your advice is the way. Practice a move in the sim --> go and try it out irl. your opening statement is bothering me too. So many parts, protocols, battery charging instructions and the list goes on and on. A DJI is much more simple, but the biggest downer is not being able to fix it myself. Keep it up with these great vids dude..top Edit: What's the range of that thing? Are objetcs like buildings, trees 'n stuff actually blocking the transmisison to the goggles? I'd love to fly like 1-2 km away from my position. How long does a battery last when you're flying in a "normal" kind of way? Cheers

[@lucdoucette]

Great work. Thank you for all the free settings.

[@PremierActionVideo]

Dude!!! Great job with the video! I love your timing, delivery, humbleness and your overall personality. I’ve been a 107 pilot for a long time and have flown since all the way back to the Phantom 2. I also wanted to get into flying fpv. I’m getting ready to buy the A2, but have been hesitant. Your video was extremely informative and gave me the confidence to go ahead and pull the trigger. It looks like I’ll be buying it tonight. Liked and sub’d. Best of luck!

[@flyingfilmmaker]

Thanks, I really appreciate that! Glad my video could be helpful! I'm sure you'll have fun learning FPV 🙌

[@tangois]

You're doing better and better on the quality info in your videos. I feel your pain for loosing your "shots". Keep up the great work, you are certainly putting in the effort! Great video!!!Thank you and blessings!!!

[@flyingfilmmaker]

Thanks, really appreciate that! I'm trying to do some more story based videos rather than just boring tutorials haha

[@tangois]

@@flyingfilmmaker With those tutorials, you are helping out a lot of people out here. But I am glad that you are evolving and taking it to the next level. And for that and all your effort... I thank you! Blessings!!

[@DavidKilmister]

NICE INFORMATIVE VIDEO , I STILL NEED TO BUY THE CONTROLLER 3 , BUT AFTER WATCHING THIS , I CANT WAIT ! 👍

[@LucaPizzorno]

Very useful video and a lot encouraging to see the progress you've made in two weeks!

[@viinse1427]

So cool, I would like to try out the avata 2 as well. Doesn't this drone come with the motion controller? I see you don't use that one?

[@JohnSmith-ef8nr]

It dose, you have to buy the fpv remote separately.

[@jessbreheret]

Subscribed ! Great video, awesome quality, greats tips plus free pdf ! Thanks. I got my avata 2 a week ago and i'm still only on the simulator ( Liftoff ) and like you said managing the throttle seems to be the key here ... can't wait to try it outside.

[@flyingfilmmaker]

Thanks!!! Yep throttle is the big one

[@aviator_bryan]

Great video! Gorgeous footage and very informative.

[@muntus]

nice vid! how do you like motion controller vs rc3 / manual mode? Lot of ppl say mc is still better and more precise for filmmaking

[@flyingfilmmaker]

Manual mode lets you do WAY more stuff and personally I don’t really like the motion controller.

[@muntus]

@@flyingfilmmaker mine arrive today:) any tips for practice ? sim?

[@dylansmeets5379]

Hey nice recap of your experience. I have a question what's the differences between M Mode Attitude Limit on and off?

[@flyingfilmmaker]

Ah, good question, I should have mentioned that. Attitude limit just limits how far you can tilt the drone forward/to the side/ etc so you can't flip it upside down. But it also limits moves like diving etc. So if you want to learn manual mode, definitely turn that off.

[@dylansmeets5379]

@@flyingfilmmaker ah oke that's what I thought. I'm currently flying sport mode but wanna try manual. I'm a little bit scared for manual, I'll drill the drone to the ground when i put it off haha. Is it an advise to leave it on so i get the feeling better?

[@flyingfilmmaker]

@@dylansmeets5379 I was super nervous to switch to manual too. But after some sim practice it's really not as hard as I thought it would be so I think you'll he fine. Can't hurt to start with attitude limit on and get a bit of a feel, I did a short circle or two with it before going full manual.

[@eprohoda]

great uploading! take care,

[@flyingfilmmaker]

Thanks!!

[@riskybusiness5]

After switching EIS off and setting FOV to Wide... also, also, also... don't forget to press record again... been there done that before 😆 And I think it took me 4hr in the SIM just to stop instantly crashing with throttle control.

[@ZabDevin]

Great video! I learned flying acro the hard way too (e.g., crashing), however it was with FPV drones other than DJI. I found flying high to practice preferable to simulators, because I would get a little motion sickness from the simulators, but not when flying realtime. What is your take on 16:9 vs 4:3 with regard to videos that will be uploaded to KZbin, as well as how they compare when actually flying? Some people prefer 4:3 over 16:9 for flying. I’m not sure yet.

[@flyingfilmmaker]

Thanks! Interesting! Were you practicing with the sim on a screen in the goggles? My take on 4:3 vs 16:9 is that both work great fine for flying, but I always shoot 4:3 so I can crop 16:9 for YT videos and 9:16 vertical for IG etc.

[@snatr]

Great video! A future KZbin star in the making 👍 I swear you're The Hiking Guy's kid- you sound just like him 😜

[@flyingfilmmaker]

Thanks!! I actually had no idea who The Hiking Guy was, had to google him 😂

[@ukmonk]

Nice video thank you! If you don’t disable M Mode attitude limit, will this stop it from flipping please? I don’t need to do flips etc but would like the speed of manual mode, so would that be best for me please? I don’t want to do freestyle or race drones but might need that extra speed manual brings for when I am filming cars/bikes etc

[@ukmonk]

OK, kinda answered my own question lol! took the plunge and tried Man mode! Dude my heart was pounding lol but I've done a few hours in the sim and that def paid off. I tried sport first and getting to that brake button quick just in case then went man without disabling the M attitude and felt ok, then disabled that and tried a few flips etc. I didn't crash so that was good lol and the sim 100% helped a LOT. I actually love the stiffer throttle in normal and sport mode, and the speed I get in man will help in certain projects but for most of my shots I can get with normal and sport mode! I will still practise in manual though but dont really need to do flips etc but its cool as flying in man mode actually seemed to improve me in normal and sport modes! Thanks again!!

[@henriquedfarina5484]

Suas edições são realmente muito boas. Parabéns!

[@AerRider]

I put in 100 hours in the sim before trying manual. You’re another who does so much better than I do with exponentially less hours! * kids these days 😂

[@flyingfilmmaker]

Haha it might have something to do with probably hundreds of hours flying regular drones, so I already was pretty dialed on the basic stick controller and just had to translate to what they do in manual mode. 😅

[@Darknynja2]

Very informative and entertaining video. Thank you for sharing.

[@washingtonsmythe2]

Excellent video.

[@flyingfilmmaker]

Thank you!

[@Lisayamusic]

Thanks, very informative video. Good tempo, good info! Awesome.

[@hidaven]

One more comment, you said you liked the view of the FPV super wide camera, it’s my understanding that the FOV does not change in the goggles view, only on playback from the main camera.. Please advise…..

[@Meowbeast_FPV]

This is correct

[@MoNFPV]

Very well made!!

[@Macr1st]

Getting my controller in a couple days, jumping into manual right away…. Open fields!

[@flyingfilmmaker]

Nice! That's the place to do it!

[@Macr1st]

@@flyingfilmmakercrashed and bashed. Needed too log 2 hours on the sim that night and got the flight down the next day! Good video, subscribed!

[@crispaullopez8037]

Hi, thanks for the tips! however i have question, if i'm using D-Log M, can i still use rocksteady on ultra wide?

[@frankgeorge3630]

Love the honest. Ty

[@criticalsalman4448]

Whats your mic thats ur using in this video?

[@BlairAir]

This is my video search parameter: DJI, Avata 2, First Manual Flight, Fly manual, How to fly manual, and similar terms. That transition is the difference between crawling and walk/jog/running. I have NO IDEA what that admittedly major step will entail, but I complicate it further with an aversion to the simulator. Yes, I understand the immense value of gaining muscle memory and learning to react to specific physics affecting the aircraft. I just don't particularly like simulators. At all. The more exposure to them, the stronger my aversion. I further understand that doing everything in the real world vs. simulator means a lot of care refresh shipments, or a stack of functional aircraft in stock to keep me flying. If anyone has practical advice, I am as receptive and humble as one can be.

[@ARTIKUL777]

The quality is so good, it's like the latest GoPro 🧐

[@flyingfilmmaker]

Yeah, it's amazing for an onboard FPV camera!

[@aaronlahr3196]

This is an awesome video. Thanks!

[@Stefannlee]

Thank you for the insight!

[@YOONGOON_FPV]

nice review as a avata2 user like u! ^^

[@flyingfilmmaker]

Thanks!

[@Mr.Orange247]

Great video keep it up

[@noticestudios]

Great video

[@flyingfilmmaker]

Thanks!

[@MlleVB]

Any tips for flying avata 2 indoors?

[@flyingfilmmaker]

Don’t. 😂 More seriously I’d keep it in normal or sport mode inside. Manual is a bit too hard to control in a confined space. But it does really well for fly thoughs in GPS modes

[@MlleVB]

@@flyingfilmmaker but im working on indoor flight One of the reasons i bought avata 2 is for its wide angle lens dor indoor flight

[@flyingfilmmaker]

@@MlleVB Yep, it does work well indoors, as long as you're in GPS mode (unless you're a REALLY good FPV Pilot!)

[@hidaven]

What about this changeable option? settings /control | remote controller | gain &expo | turn off M mode attitude Limit

[@Jax.1000]

Thank you so much for this. I just got one and this video really helped me understand my drone more. I even got curry kitten

[@johnelias1268]

I downloaded the sim and flew for a few minutes in manual tonight without a crash....I literally struggle to just get it to move forward or backward....

[@Dom-FPV]

been using liftoff for about 20hrs now and I still feel like not making any progresses - any suggestions?

[@Mr.Orange247]

Nice, thanks for the check list

[@gowthams5967]

Thank you

[@ZYT2468]

Sooooo underrated!

[@Xcx284]

Good video mate.

[@Bob-eq1ny]

Love your video, thank you

[@flyingfilmmaker]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! 🙌

[@chriskuva]

Great video dude! Subscribed at 14k. You’ll be at 140k soon.

[@tyronapistar9515]

What simulator you recommend?

[@flyingfilmmaker]

Uncrashed!

[@cmfigueira]

You are great!

[@MoeMoney-z1l]

I'm very confused on how you configured your remote on curry kitten because there's no way to control the going up and down with the left joystick on the manual, remote and having the throttle on the right simultaneously I know there's a setting 12 and three but that's still doesn't help configure the right DJI avatar 2 settings

[@DANDO-DS]

i bought my avata 2 yesterday goggles and controller today. im new fpv flyer and i will NOT be practising, buying licences or insurance. if someones in the way they should of been there and if i break it ill repair/replace it not a problem

[@MrNedinator]

aha i had a crash my first day w my avata 2 just in sport mode w the motion controller and got the same gimbal motor overload messages.

[@flyingfilmmaker]

Interesting!

[@AKGStudios]

Great video! Thanks a lot! Nowadays everyone wants to sell something or has paid promotion. This video was just plain and useful information :)

[@RonaldBrown59]

I also have the DJI Avata 2, but I have no interest in learning to fly in acro mode. Great video, showing all things one has to learn to able to fly well in acro mode. Thanks for sharing.

[@flyingfilmmaker]

Thanks! That's interesting. My main reason for getting one was manual mode.😅

[@RonaldBrown59]

@@flyingfilmmaker More people use the Motion 3 controller, than the FPV 3 controller.

[@tmw-fpv]

dude, you have the weapon already, you need to try it. Give yourself 30h in a sim. I tell you, you will never want to fly in limited modes again…

[@seanmerritt1336]

That little controller is the worst. Learn manual and never look back ​@@RonaldBrown59

[@LookingForEther]

It's insane to buy an fpv drone not to fly like an fpv drone, average dji enjoyer 💀

[@frasercormack5853]

So is this footage not possible with the motion sensor?

[@flyingfilmmaker]

Motion controller? Definitely not.

[@MlleVB]

What simulator would you recommend to learn avata 2 manual? Or how do i learn the most basic fundamental?

[@flyingfilmmaker]

The one I like right now is uncrashed

[@flyingfilmmaker]

Uncrashed has a good 3 inch cinewhoop press that acts like the air 3

[@MlleVB]

@@flyingfilmmaker is it similar to avata 2? What do you think is the best simulator for avata 2 manual?

[@flyingfilmmaker]

@@MlleVB I mean Avata 2. I was tired when I wrote that. 🤣🤣It's like the Avata 2

[@jayjay_7174]

Great content & info... subbing🤙🏻

[@flyingfilmmaker]

Thanks! I really appreciate it!

[@samadventures3310]

Hi, what are your settings on ur sim? I tried using uncrashed and liftoff but my drone just keeps on wobbling or spinning around😅

[@flyingfilmmaker]

I show a screenshot of the setting in the video!

[@AWPProductions]

Great stuff man!

[@brandon9689]

If your goal is manual mode, you really want to jump into it as soon as safely possible. Or jump into the sim to get to that point. Don't rip around in sport mode all the time with a loose left stick, building false confidence. Many people broke their Avata 2's the first week doing this. It doesn't respond to knee jerk reactions in these modes and you'll crash when you try to get fancy. Most importantly it doesn't teach you anything.

[@flyingfilmmaker]

Yep, sport mode is totally different from manual. Can't do nearly as much fun stuff with it. It is really good for super tight spaces though!

[@thercbat]

This was helpful 👍👌

[@flyingfilmmaker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MrSilkeeSmooth]

How did you get remote controller 3 to connect to pc? i can't get mine to connect on curry kitten

[@flyingfilmmaker]

Just plugged it in with a USB-C. I ran curry kitten on my mac but I've used it with other sims on my PC too without any problem.

[@ChrisCinematicMedia]

Perfect thx

[@epistimonas35]

wow love the video

[@FranciscoBarbozZza]

great vid man! But in 11:22 you look weird hahahaha

[@leon-v3m7p]

In Germany WE need a licence that WE need to Put it on the Drone when the Drone has a camera of It weights over 250 Gramms. But No one has that because they dont want to registrate they Drone. Im 15 years old i want to fly the dji avata 2 but im to yung, i need to wait another year.

[@leon-v3m7p]

I Wish i Had that money to buy my that Drone.

[@yoeycrack1]

DUde put it back in Normal after a crash and your done turtle mode and fly back to you I got closed line by a power line (PRO TIP CUT MOTORS ASAP as soon as you know you fucked up lol) going about 40mph smacked onto concret and rolled into grass the Avata 2 is a FRREAKING BEAST ima be posing it soon on my page luk

[@24lenard]

Thank you bro for all the info. +subs from me

[@Fluke2SS]

Easy fix, Don't use dual stick controller. This ain't Xbox. Use the single hand controller that came with the Avata 2 and fly it like a plane. You'll have better control over pitch, roll including speed control

[@flyingfilmmaker]

Nope, you don’t have a fraction of the control with the single stick controller. This is harder, but once you master it, oh-so-much more capable.

[@Fluke2SS]

@@flyingfilmmaker You obviously know nothing about fligth sims then. But if you say so slick. Go play DCS / Star Citizen in 0g with 6DOF motion, then come and talk to me.

[@flyingfilmmaker]

@@Fluke2SS Dude, this has nothing to do with flight sims. This is a quadcopter, not an airplane in a sim. You can make quads move in ways that airplanes can't. And DJI's single stick controller implementation doesn't let you take full advantage of that. I think you could get more control out of a single sticks, but the way it's set up for the Avata 2, you can't. I'm assuming you've never flown and FPV drone before either in manual mode or with the Motion Controller 2?

[@Fluke2SS]

@@flyingfilmmaker You are an idiot. The principles of flying one is the same as an air plane, and the farthest thing from a helicopter moron.

[@mursemayn]

Your internet couldn't download a 14GB game? What year are you uploading this video from?

[@flyingfilmmaker]

2024 in the middle of nowhere in WV.😂

[@FirearmsGunGear]

"Mud"

[@Fermen80]

20GB too much? What internet connection are you on? Its 2024!

[@flyingfilmmaker]

You don't even want to know haha. I live way out in the middle of nowhere so it's not great, but we're supposed to get gigabit fiber this year.

[@Fermen80]

@@flyingfilmmaker Will make your life easier when you have fast(er) internet! Great content btw! ✌🏽

[@m4rkuz71]

20 hrs of simulators at least

[@flyingfilmmaker]

Haha that might be ideal but I didn't want to spend that much time. 😅

[@m4rkuz71]

@@flyingfilmmaker hehehe

[@mrthingdudeman]

Get a cheaper drone to practice with. You are new you are going to crash. Everyone does. Start cheaper. Sims aren’t real life. Real life is more fun.

[@vax_ta]

try real fpv drone )) avata is not real one

[@louaybenhamida8473]

great video

[@flyingfilmmaker]

Thanks!