Putting DJI Avata 2 to the Test

We are very excited about the opportunity to try out the DJI Avata 2 ahead of launch and share with you our real thoughts here on launch day! It's a pretty sweet product, and we can't wait to see what you think! If you're considering purchasing an Avata 2, please consider using the link below:
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The majority of this video was filmed at 23.98, which, when placed with the 60 fps footage from the Avata 2, causes a feeling of stuttering once and a while. The stutter is only true to this video, but not for the raw footage from the drone.
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ESC: Hobbywing 40A 4-1 // bit.ly/2opqsWx
VTX : TBS Unify // bit.ly/2NyM0eb
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00:00 Shot on Avata 2
01:00 Intro
01:40 First Test Flights
05:45 O4 Transmission System
09:46 Winston and Eddie Try Avata 2
15:00 Avata 2 Camera
17:13 Camera Comparisons
18:15 Gyroflow
20:00 Noise Comparison
20:22 Camera Side By Sides
21:40 DJI Goggles 3
23:28 Low Light Performance
24:14 Flight Time Comparison
26:58 Filming an Action Scene
28:10 Crash Compilation
29:30 Conclusions

[@tobiashpunkt9999]

This is the kind of review anyone really needs. No (edit: not only ;) ) fancy scenery Shots and blabla, just well executed testing and reviewing from such an experienced guy! I really appreciate this kind of hard work behind the video! Thank you so much, best regars from Germany! - you deserve more views on this!

[@NURKFPV]

Well there are a couple fancy shots... 😆

[@tobiashpunkt9999]

@@NURKFPV I think you get what I wanna say... :D :D - So let me correct this: you did not travel to wuhulataysia and tried to let only those pretty shots carry your whole review like other channels are doing - you sir, delivered quality and valid information. Or like we Germans say: efficiency :)

[@bomfio601]

while reading youre comment, i am watching the first couple seconds with beautifull scenery shots :)

[@karmelcorn9539]

YEAH- what HE said.

[@LZRFPV]

The train comment at the beginning got me 🤣

[@NURKFPV]

Truly an og

[@SangheiliSpecOp]

@@NURKFPV I neeeed to know what happened lol

[@ernieschatz3783]

I remember seeing that "video of the year" footage. It was quite awesome because It was th first time I had watched FPV drone video. I saw the controller with the large like maybe TBS Crossfire setup (in retrospect) but had no idea what anything was at the time.

[@PlastaSin]

"Train! ..If u know u know" Lols 😂

[@1337flite]

Fine. 🙂 Gosh darn it!!!

[@momp87]

We know 😂

[@playtimefpv]

That's when I became a fan! 🤩

[@TheOriginalTXTiki]

New drone pilot here, can someone fill me in

[@originafreerangechicken]

@@TheOriginalTXTikifirstly, since ur new to FPV, don’t fly near moving trains, especially these days. Just don’t. Nurk has the preeminent train video which stirred up some controversy back in the day. 😂

[@afterburnerrc6333]

Been following you since the early days and gotta say this is one of your best vids to date. It's obvious your passionate about your work and it shows in your vid's, thanks for making this content for all of us.

[@NURKFPV]

I appreciate that! This comment made my day!

[@samvargasimages7905]

Probably the best overview of the Avata 2 I’ve seen. Really awesome to hear an actual FPV pilot’s thoughts on it. Great video man thank you.

[@kevinrosales5486]

was watching an avata video now im here as well xD

[@readysetdrone]

Dang - great video! That opening sequence!!!

[@vetrivelvenkatesan3679]

😍Wow, I have finally found the video that I was looking for! Unlike other videos that have unwanted content, this one provides an in-depth review of the new Avata 2 and includes all the necessary comparisons. I am extremely grateful to the creator of this video for making it so informative and helpful. Thank you so much for your time and effort!👏✌

[@NURKFPV]

😍😍

[@baggszilla]

So awesome Nurk to see you again! Hope all is well with you and the family! Great Avata 2 Video! Saw a lot of them today and yours killed it! Cheers!

[@NURKFPV]

Lots of people in the comments worried about KZbin bitrate. Here's a full, downloadable file of raw footie for you to pursue to your hearts content! bit.ly/3xzXt9n

[@TheNoxum]

Seems like the link isn't working anymore

[@SeanPaulPhoto]

Yep it's dead, and I agree the compression is terrible for some reason.

[@SeanPaulPhoto]

Actually I feel like you may have accidentally exported at like 5k bitrate lol

[@ArtoflightProductions]

Have looked into almost everything on the big web about the avata 2, and no one made a video like this. It had everything i was missing. Nice to see a experienced pilot pushing the drone. Thank you

[@Brainwave36]

I just got this drone after getting the DJI Mini 2 SE as a gift. This thing is next level! Thank you so much for posting this. No buyer's remorse here.

[@dannyhaim9359]

How much they pay you to say that lol😂

[@Brainwave36]

@@dannyhaim9359 Tell us that you don't own an Avata 2 without telling us that you don't own an Avata 2, LOL.

[@stillnotflyin]

I don't know if my input is worth anything but this review coming from a professional kwad pilot and videographer means a lot because we expect good honest reviews by people like you whether it's a good or bad review depends on it's success and this review sold it for me, thanks for being a trusty form of advice.

[@spink2050]

Superb vid just what I needed to confirm my decision to buy one. Thanks a lot for your hard work putting it together. subbed & liked from the UK

[@charliesantiago4262]

This review gave me an amazing and actual footage of what to expect from the avata 2 Thank you so much

[@NURKFPV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@charliesantiago4262]

@@NURKFPV I bought the avata 2 today. Will start flying it soon Thank you again

[@doccock100]

So glad to see you looking healthy, I was worried about you a while back.... not that you know me or care what I think, but good to see you looking well!

[@NURKFPV]

:-)

[@nivimg]

Amazing that you tested Gyroflow. I know you followed the project from the beginning and it was such a good surprise to see it. Thank you for doing this video! Waiting for the O4 Air unit.

[@NURKFPV]

Gyroflow is life

[@mstuartkendall]

This is an awesome review. Lots of time and effort and very engaging! Thanks!

[@l3lackoutsMedia]

KZbins compression make the comparison without source files quite hard.

[@SimpleMeFPV]

2:24 fly the train, your crazy train video got me into FPV! U the man 👍

[@manski209]

Awesome review Nurk, i really enjoyed the mountain diving, great shots and great flying. I'm more of a walksnail Avatar guy but this Avata is really tempting me. Thank you for sharing.

[@SkyStepDrones68]

Just got mine yesterday! Just waiting on the rain to go away!

[@comet_drone_videos]

I really appreciate this video, also your personality makes the content really entertaining and fun. I'm feeling inspired to get an avata 2 after watching this. So much to learn and unpack here, really looking forward to Avata 3 video (if it ever comes out!)

[@EdEditz]

Got mine today. Already flew it and it's a blast!!

[@staminem7480]

This was a thoroughly enjoyable watch, what a great video! Thank you! Subbed

[@carlthewinner]

I live in Utah. Fun to see your flight at Bridal Veil Falls. So cool. :)

[@NURKFPV]

Its a dope spot and that day was so cold and windy so noone was around.

[@carlthewinner]

@@NURKFPV I have flown my Mavic there, but I am too scared of losing my FPV drone (Avata 1). Really beautiful place. Excellent video :)

[@MrEye4get]

This is the best of many Avata 2 review videos! Every fly more pack needs to include several barf bags!

[@Goflyingbear]

😂 “if you know you know” great review Nurk!

[@daveo544]

I throughly enjoyed this video, I think I was having as much fun as you dudes. Really appreciate you putting it all together, definitely the best vid thus far on KZbin for the Avata 2. You’re a quality content creator, good onya. Absolute pleasure to watch!!!!!!! Thanks 🙏

[@kalesauce9529]

I just got one. Still waiting for controller 3 which is a shame annoying comparability issues but it’s just such a good drone. Especially since it comes ready to fly out the box I’m very impressed

[@stankozniewski9385]

Got mine today and about to do my first flight 😀 awesome video ❤

[@braindrn]

I laughed at the train comment... more than I should have ;)

[@auckwads8169]

are the goggles 3 compatible with o3 , your the first to say that ??

[@akbardotinfo]

not compatible, hopefully soon dji release firmware to comply with o3

[@intenzlife]

I bought that frkn kit bc Nurk said it's backward compatible but realized it's not.

[@hummerzdca]

I just ordered one, should be here in a week. Have ONLY flown my 2 Mini 3s, and Mini 4 Pro, so this certainly be a FIRST FPV step out on faith! Gonna find some simulation first if I can. Many are surprised that I’m into all this at 68 years old , but what, shall I watch the grass grow or somethin’!? I think not. Thanks for the post, the guys helped my confidence! Thanks!

[@toxicfpv304]

and its always great to see another video pop up from nurk on my feed

[@NURKFPV]

Working on it

[@DaveCraige]

Solid review! Thanks for all the effort that went into this Nurk. Really good stuff.

[@don-xl]

@NURKFPV Awesome, Nurk!! Looks like you and the crew had lots of fun!! Cool following of the plane too!! Funny how the plane crashed but the Avata 2 kept going LOL Great review, thanks for sharing

[@likwidkool]

Train comment had me dying. Still was the video that got me into fpv so there’s that! 😁

[@NURKFPV]

hehe

[@DavidReynolds-kr6yh]

The video looks smooth and brilliant, can’t fault that video, this is now my new obsession. Darn it I now have to sell my original avata, just so I can afford this one.

[@michael1968-m9b]

Great video thanks, im saving for this drone

[@LehtusBphree2flyFPV]

Damn nurk i really miss your weekly videos! You helped me get into FPV and gave me the know how to do this hobby I've grown to never give up on. Keep flying just stay away from trains

[@usuallydopesvsc]

currently working in Virtual Production, but have been looking into getting into drone work for filming, and the Avata 2 was at the top of my list, this video just sealed the deal haha

[@saturn_fpv]

Great to see different kind of footage, but some details are missing. Would've loved to see DVR, penetration test (2.4Ghz!), and that GoPro comparison was not flat was it?

[@kylenordforsfalconeraerial2972]

One of the best A2 videos out there... well done!

[@gruenertee86]

awesome video, really enjoyed the winston and eddie part

[@danialaire]

Gracias, que chingon verte again!!!

[@FlyDreamEcuador]

The best review of this thing ever.

[@NURKFPV]

Thank you!

[@TattedTommysTv]

Pretty dope see tha homie Nurk rockin tha CFmoto gear i used to test units for them best job ever but one of the COs Jason is a good friend of mine ... Small world Vraaappp

[@1Joker.FPV1]

I miss the FPV start up also. My daughter loved it!!!

[@RandyCAstleMPM]

One of if not the best reviews on the Avata 2 I've seen yet! We'll done brother, the avata 1 was a pig, going from my 5 inch to that thing was bad. I hope the 2 feels more similar if that's possible. Il find out Thursday 🤘 btw so ur the train guy! 😮 that was badass tho lol.

[@MarcellsWorldJjr]

10 bit color was a bonus. I saw Best Buy had them in stock :) snagged on and its charging.

[@Apollo_Music]

Epic review! Oh, look, a train 🥰

[@aviator_bryan]

Great video! I've had my 107 for over a year now, and I'm finally looking to get my first done. I think the Avata 2 is the one :)

[@GraemeFinlayson1]

Lol @ the epic cinematic post crash fly through. Bravo

[@fnkycoldmedina]

what you think about the funky faceplate seal? its not foam . what is it like thin rubber? i feel like it would make me sweat even more

[@JamesParshall-gk4mx]

I thought I was seeing things but near the beginning it looked like you were flying at Falls Park just so strange to see a video on youtube near where I live

[@ЮЮЗ-ю4и]

Great review, thx! Massively surprised by GoPro falling behind - it's got 10-bit and log too, have they been used?

[@ernieschatz3783]

I've seen quite a few videos on the Avata 2 from the camera drone bros, so I felt a bit saturated and bored with the same ol' thing. Seeing an FPV OG test it out renewed my interest. Now it's either getting a NEO to mix in indoor flying this Winter, then be disappointed in Spring, or wait and get the Avata 2 in spring.

[@TheSakufighter]

I’m pretty excited to take mine for a spin.

[@poostik]

I just want you to know I watched the transition effect at 24:14 like five times. lol Thanks for this awesome review. Answered everything I wanted to know. I'm getting all my Avata stuff together for a photoshoot to list it and offset buying the 2.

[@SangheiliSpecOp]

Thank you for the footage, you won't believe how hard it is to find long footage of it flying in manual lol

[@JamesBond-rz7yj]

Loved this video!!! I am already really into photography and am looking into getting into ariel photography, thinking the Avata 2 might be a good first option...

[@eamonshields2754]

Incredible review, thanks!!

[@Terry_Fritz]

Welcome to the DJI world Nurk. I bought a Mavic Air for photography in 2019 and I was super happy with it. Decided to build an equivalent and after 3 years of experiments I admitted I couldn't make something a fraction as good. Just wish the Avata 2 was around then. Cheers mate, I like your work. 🦘

[@intenzlife]

great review and video. I bought that frkn kit bc Nurk said it's backward compatible with the O3 but realized it's not after getting the whole kit.

[@NURKFPV]

I said they said it will be

[@intenzlife]

@@NURKFPV didnt you say it is backwards compatible at 06:03?

[@NURKFPV]

@@intenzlife ah crap my editor changed my wording. Was supposed to be "will be" according to all the docs I got. When the goggles 2 came out it was within a couple months that the new firmware dropped

[@intenzlife]

@@NURKFPV yea, let's pray that this will happen! Keep pushing sir!

[@UniversalPioneer]

Everything but dvr from the new goggles or talk more about pass-through. Do the goggles have a GPS so your location is sent off?

[@headsupfpv]

Awesome review. Train comment made me chuckle haha

[@MobileGamingLegendz]

The avata was how it all started for me, unfortunately I have graduated to 5" quads so there is no going back for me. But Im excited to think how many ppl will take the same journey I did with FPV.

[@DingleBerryschnapps]

That's pretty funny. I started with 5-in quads and I just got one of these for cruising and convenience. I'm kind of done with freestyle. Going to break down my 5-inch quads and build some 8-inch long-rangers.

[@johnmajka5404]

Great video, im a DJI Drone addict, I currently have 6 DJI drone’s & just ordered my 7th. The Avata 2 Fly More Combo. I also have a Autel Evo Lite +Premium Bundle, that I got on the 18th & I haven't opened yet. I have the Original DJI FPV Drone & its still a blast. I skipped the Avata 1. I've never flown in acro, but im going to star practicing on a sim. It seems like im missing out. I also have a Eachine Novice 4 RTF FPV Combo, that I've owned since 2022, & still haven't flown.

[@mikaelbackstrom]

Can't deny that DJI makes some seriously thought out stuff. If I only could use my own controller with the Avata 2, I would buy it in a second.

[@putrid.p]

Awesome video, thank you. The difference between this and RR's effort is stark.

[@chadhelvey7827]

Thank you for testing manual, I haven't seen anybody post anything on it yet. What would you say is the top speed in manual.

[@FlyZoneFpv]

Awesome review Paul . Lets go 🫶👊🏻🚀

[@NURKFPV]

Cheers!

[@runpuppyfpv5744]

Best review this far !

[@NURKFPV]

Cheers!

[@facitair]

the DJI specified flight time is rated on forward flight at the most efficient speed. Forward flight (at optimal speed) takes less energy then hovering. This is mostly due to the aerodynamics of flight in forward flight there is a tad more lift generated.

[@jonnyg113]

What a fun video. I think you sold me Nurk. Gonna get the fly more package.

[@aslinahinidia]

Very like how you detail the test! Many thanks!

[@duppenthalerj]

Thanks for the great video! Any comments or preferences for the DJI FPV Remote Controller 3 vs the DJI RC Motion 3? Also, no mention of obstacle avoidance; is there any?

[@hustlerkc11]

Dude that van is a sweet set up

[@AcruxFPV]

Great review, Nurk. The train 🤭. Are the goggles already backwards compatible with the 03? Wasn't aware of that, but stoked if that's the case!

[@relaxingdreamtones]

Love to see your next sponsored DJI content 😂

[@curbie1150]

I love your Drone support van. My buddies are currently customizing a Drone Support Van. complete with my Sound System. no computers on board yet, but I may bring it to the table !!! Thanks for your great review !

[@NURKFPV]

Dude it's a game changer for filming, KZbin and everything

[@adakalyoncu1913]

I wanna see someone test 3 things about it to know how good it flies 1) juicy flick as smooth as possible 2) yaw spin with snappy rolls 3) how smooth and flowy it can go into and recover from an inverted yaw spin (Old avata seemed to suffer when doing tricks involving precise and simultaneous yaw and roll while trying to stay upside down by only giving short kicks of throttle only when rightside up, so i wanna see how well they improved onto that) I am kinda new to fpv, I can fly but I don't have many quads just tinyhawk freestyle and some toy quads and I used to fly micro helicopters and stuff in the past before quads were cool. I am tryna decide if i should go straight to a 5 inch or will that give me some room to freestyle and have fun while having robust dji features. Quite expensive too and I already got a elrs radio for future quads so it's gotta fly at least %80 as good as tinyhawk 2 freestyle for me to consider it

[@engizmo]

Great video! Thanks for making it. I'm looking for a long range fpv platform that creates a great flying immersion and makes you feel like you're flying. What's the fov in the goggles like? Would you say the avata 2 is the best rtf quad that can immerse you into a sense of flying? Or does it feel like you're watching a TV from a distance displaying the fpv feed of a quad you are controlling? The joy stick controller with the head tracking on seems like it may be what those seeking immersion want as it seems to make the view look more like you're flying a plane than a quad, where you look in the direction of flight where with drones and fixed cameras this is not always the case. I hope that made sense and appreciate any feedback and help. Thank you 🙏

[@Joyboyx07]

Love your video format brotha keep on doing an amazing work ❤

[@vonpwnz0r]

Thanks, best review yet. In fact only one where you look in-depth at image quality, so thumbs up. Sadly it all looks like you uploaded it in 10mbit quality :/

[@NURKFPV]

Not sure what happened

[@Patterson_Media]

Excellent review! Can you do a freestyle test video? See how it handles some crazy flying?

[@AdamGoodwin]

Great video, just purchased. Another review said the Googles 3 weren't backwards compatible with O3 air units, hoping they are as the Googles 2 tend to fog up a lot.

[@NURKFPV]

Not yet. They will be according to my contacts.

[@mar_kie]

Thx. Best Footage bevor geting the package 📦🙏🏽

[@changeagent228]

Yeah those battery stats are way off the advertised ones. Still would be good to see a long range test with rth. What are the specs on the goggles screens can we expect 1080p live steam max again when we get our O4 air units?

[@시커먼선생Mr.Blackman]

❤I enjoyed watching and sharing this great video. Thank you.

[@stevenkramer587]

I crashed mine one time and I had to replace the lower cover. But I still love it.

[@christhompsonphotography6783]

Glad you made this video.

[@metefpv]

Hi, at 20:46, was the Gopro 12 in "flat"? It looks saturated and different than the flat on my Gopro 11 for example. Thanks!

[@Blacksheep12267]

I know ya guys aren't fans of the motion control. Flying with it and head tracking is just wild. The hand controls is intuitive from too many hours of flying aircraft sims except the drone is so much more capable than a fixed wing It is a great immersive flight experience. It's what I imagined flying was like as a little kid. Just fun.

[@mariokotlar303]

I just did my first test flights, and gyroflows 1.5.4 claims there's not gyro data in the video files. I used widest fov, 4k/60, 4:3 aspect, D-Log M, made sure to have stabilization set to off. I was unable to find any additional options related to gyro data. I also don't see a lens profile for Avata 2 in Gyroflow.

[@GiantAntCowboy]

Nice, great option for filming stuff. “Die Hard FPV guys” are gonna love talking shit about it!

[@NURKFPV]

I'm about as die hard fpv and I'm loving it..

[@GiantAntCowboy]

@@NURKFPV Yea, I know you’re track record well! I’ve been flying the FPV for years and just recently got a “DJI FPV” for the family to play with, but honestly I love it! A lot of people just miss the point of these drones…

[@allegorx58]

Every FPV pilot I’ve seen test this basically insinuates it’s the best cinewhoop ever.

[@Cranium1210]

This new drone do you still have to have 1 person out with you keeping look out ?

[@coulsdonplasterer4380]

brilliant video. thanks . you got yourself a new follower.

[@flyinwalenda]

So when the quad breaks can we fix it or will DJI not be "selling" parts ? Backwards compatibility to earlier cameras like the Vista and even the first gen DJI should be easy for them to do but knowing their track record they probably won't do it.

[@ukmonk]

Great video thank you! What settings for night shoot please? Manual/D log M? Also any problems? As long as you had sats, and good enough light should be fine at night right?