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[@Mcgeee]

UPDATE: DJI has released O3 compatibility with the goggles 3 and controller 3 - so now you can fly any of the drones I mentioned with them.

[@TorontoTowing]

Watching video now that’s the first thing I looked up.

[@tjust88]

Check out Mads Tech re: DJI 03 & Goggles 3 dropout issue.

[@ClowiningOnEvan]

Thanks for the guide, whenever I get some extra change im gonna buy one, seems so addicting.

[@adityadas1765]

Solved i belive..? ​@@tjust88

[@laserfloyd]

Flying drones at a previous job was always so nail-biting because if we crashed, that was it. We got no aerial footage. I actually did throw a prop on my second flight but was able to solder and glue it back together. This was 10 years ago though... The point is, I like the idea of the Avata because it looks very durable. I hate being afraid to fly something for fear of it going splat. Thanks for the list. :)

[@thisdude924]

A carbon fiber frame is way stronger than the avata

[@JP4]

Thanks for creating this much needed roadmap into FPV. As a camera drone pilot looking at the Avata 2, it’s also great to know the Googles 3 and Controller 3 can work with some long range and cinelift set-ups in case I want to upgrade!

[@DanielJohnFPV]

Goggles 3 are now compatible with O3 Air Unit. I've been controlling all my drones with the Goggles 3 EDIT: There's currently a bug with the O3 and Goggles 3 that is causing video to randomly drop out during flight. I've had it happen to me. As of Sept. 1, 2024 there hasn't been an update fixing it.

[@aidenhulala]

hey john

[@johxxxxx]

is it fixxed by now do you know? :)

[@illiaslipchenko1645]

4:00 Already compatible, though only using O3 transmission, no O4 benefits

[@cloudsstar]

hints of a 04 coming now but its prob the neos crap one

[@DanielAx]

fyi "zwei" is "two" in german. So thats where the name comes from.

[@Mcgeee]

Ahhhhh that makes sense!

[@NoahFitzGerald-us2jy]

Been looking for this for a whileeeee thank you

[@MoonRabbitFPV]

Awesome video 👊😎 I got the avata 2 and I love it 😊 crashed seven times and still going strong😎 it is a tank👌

[@0Ciju0]

I definetly wouldn't classify Avata as a tank, haha. Once you fly actual FPV, with carbon fiber (replaceable) frame, and you slam into a cement wall going 170KM/hr with 8-9 G's, you'll see what I mean

[@mplouis]

8:27 Red Kyte is a german brand and "zwei" is the german word for 2. The other drones from them have the same logic. So it is technically Red Kyte X2 or Red Kyte X3 and so on

[@tobiasnetusil3351]

I wanted to ask if its better to buy a ready to fly drone or to build a drone by yourself Thanks for the video it helped me a lot

[@Leon._.292]

Id suggest to build your own (at least thats how i did it). Its hard in the beginning to understand what parts you need and what they do but its so rewarding when you get it to fly. Also if you crash you know how to fix it

[@NoijX_rehe]

i really want the avada 2 but dont got the money to fifill my my hoby i got a small fpv drone ago and i just have not been able to get the full kit for the avada 2

[@RobertDunaway]

Thanks for clarifying why the change from the Chimera to the Moz7. Nice work!

[@gpaull2]

Using the Integra goggles with the 03 I’m only getting 2.5km range. Can you please do a video on what settings you use or changes you make to get more range?

[@Prophets_Perception]

Hi Danny, I have a question to ask you. :) What would you suggest between which drone to buy? I have two in mind; Avata 2 & Air3s. I would like to use the drone to film mostly wedding videography. Would appreciate your feedback. Thanks bro, been watching your films

[@JamisonBorden]

Not Danny, but for wedding filmmaking I would recommend going with the Air 3S. Not at an FPV drone but for wedding films you’re going to find that a standard camera drone has more use than an FPV drone.

[@Prophets_Perception]

@@JamisonBorden Hi Jamison, Thanks for the feedback & info. I think so too, i just love the acro the Avata 2 has haha but for maybe what i want to use it for better i think the Air3s

[@JamisonBorden]

@@Prophets_PerceptionYeah I shoot plenty of weddings myself and I would love to use the Avata for one someday. I think overall though, Air 3S will cover you in more situations. Once you have that, and then maybe got some extra cash to burn, go for the Avata. Both have their unique purposes but the Air will serve you in more cases.

[@MaddoxRogers-c5t]

Are you able to upload videos from the avata 2 to youtube?

[@EamonRhodes]

hey what do you use to colour grade ( what software) since i'm like yeah that would be cool but what software.

[@Mike-jg9fp]

Danny, which one is your favorite, MOZ 7 or the Chimera 7?

[@Mcgeee]

Flight wise they’ve felt pretty similar to me. I do like the wider frame for mounting bigger batteries on the Moz tho

[@Mike-jg9fp]

@@Mcgeee Thanks for answering!

[@salocinscience11]

I love all ur content! Ur such a goat! Thanks to you, I got into drones and now I fly the DJI mini4K! Thanks bro!

[@Mcgeee]

So stoked to hear!

[@John_Krone]

I got the Avata 1 and thinking of upgrading it. Thanks for the video!

[@Ghost_GA]

What do you think abaut the TinyGo 4k for beginner? :)

[@TorontoTowing]

I love my avata 2 and one day I might get into other units. The only thing I don’t like about it is how it handles the wind. Only complaint.

[@lucamueller3976]

Hi Danny, What is your opinion on the evoque f6. I thought it might have some features for long range but can also do freestyle

[@Mcgeee]

It's solid. I have one and fly it pretty frequently. I usually travel with both the f5 and the chimera so will just oick which ones better. If you're only getting one I'd reccomend the BOB

[@finnwildt5590]

Hey, on one of you’re thumbnail there was I think an iflight afterburner so is There a video coming on this Drohne ?

[@Slurpy_Venom]

Is there restrictions on the type and how powerful a battery is you can use on a drone?

[@studio-era]

Hi. Any one of those have a "carry and release" ability? or the option to buy a modification that will deliver payloads? Don't need it to carry anything heavier than a fish hook...

[@CinematicDroneVideo-t7y]

Can you make a video with the pavo 20 / 25 beta fpv drones ? I realy want to know what is better : betafpv pavo 25 or the defender 25 .

[@itsRoguetv]

What are your battery recommendation for the Nazgul when doing cinematic & estimated flight-time?

[@NightwatchN8]

How's Costa Rica man? Been wanting to vaca there myself soon 😎

[@maurizioghidini3833]

Thank you for the great content. I have a question for you, between the Moz 7 and the Chimera 7 which one is your best choice overall and performs better? I do not know which one to buy... many thanks for your help.

[@cre8tivity06]

Excluding the DJI Avata 2, which RC are you using for the other drones?

[@EthanNicodemus]

Curious, Can I use the DJI goggles 3 & controller 3 with the other FPV's or only the Avanta 2?

[@acquisitioncode7903]

Hi Danny! Love your videos man! I am a beginner fpv pilot. Looking to became a cinematic pilot with some freestyle elements. I have 40h in sims where I feel pretty confident doing dives and going into tight spaces but never flew a real fpv drone. So I am about to buy one. I was thinking of avata 2 ( but some say it does not have enough juice and punch and saving after dives takes longer) the other option is geprc mark5 hd dc I heard a lot of great feedback online. Eventually I will probably get both plus some others but which one to begin with?

[@cabanabucin9416]

The only problem that nobody mentions with the avata 2 ( dji products ) is that it has geofencing technology that restricts them from flying in no-fly zones, most people live in cities so you basically need to go on a small trip every time, which is not ideal for beginners. Do you have an honorable mention for that category ?

[@MasterBetty545]

Im curious too, Avata 2 is cool and all but the geofencing limits it too much.

[@jackchien2115]

any suggestions for FPV if i wanna use it for wakeboarding and surfing? im afraid it might fall into water…

[@2nasser4]

Great informative video!

[@KieferHall]

Thanks for the advice and explanation ^^

[@mcleonardcrouise6803]

Bro youre probably one of the best to give reviews here on youtube. Also how can you fly in that wind speed? @3:13 lol

[@Mcgeee]

Was a bit sketch but doable haha

[@mcleonardcrouise6803]

@@Mcgeee 🤣 I bought an ND filter. Its the ND16. Is it possible to just leave the ND16 on the avata 2 all the time?

[@Mcgeee]

@@mcleonardcrouise6803 yeah you can store it with it on. You’ll want to take it off when you’re shooting low light conditions tho

[@mcleonardcrouise6803]

@@Mcgeee thanks so much. With the ND16 on. Almost any time of the day my ISO stays between 100-400 and I can just toggle between 1/120 and 1/60 shutterspeed.

[@Gowieee]

How’s your moz7 going. Two motors on mined failed within the first week of owning it. I’d suggest getting the Chimera instead.

[@shakysugars]

Great video! Thankyou!

[@MaddoxRogers-c5t]

Are any of these under 250g

[@FPV-FlyWithMe]

Nice Video for absolute Beginners, but to be honest, it feels a bit like a commercial ;-) as I am searching for the best long range drone for 2024 (already flying a gep 4 inch - tern lr40) it did not help me at all, still you got a like for the work :-)

[@cityoftrees9953]

Just build your own. That way you know how everything works. You can fix it if it crashes. And you can build to your needs. And you don’t need over priced dji goggles

[@FPV-FlyWithMe]

@@cityoftrees9953 great idea, still not applicable for most users, thats why dji is billion dollar company, they understood that for most users a steep learning curve of 100-400 hours before you can operate a drone safely is no option.

[@sasa_shtihim]

Can you tell me please where I can get the GOPRO mount you use on MOZ7? Tried to find it but with no success.

[@Mcgeee]

It’s just a GoPro stickie

[@DudeB22]

i would get the avata 2 but #1 for the controller drone and goggles its over $1000 AND ontop of that if u want to fly manual u have to buy the separate controller because dji only gives u the motion controller which a lot of people dont like, thats my take on the dji avata, but if u leave the price out and have everything its a great drone. Edit: the reason why he says the avata 2 is $489 because thats just for the drone itself, you also cant use any other contollers/goggles with the avata 2 only dji's

[@pshepfpv]

Is my Mavic Mini compatible with the goggles 3?👁👄👁

[@Asyzone]

How to fix jello issue at drone bro? Are you have suggestions link to read?

[@JordanKyle]

Hey, love the channel, love the content! But it's extremely misleading (and completely false) to say if your drone is sub 250g you can fly over people or roads. The only thing sub 250g changes (in the US) is that you don't have to register the drone if you're flying for recreational purposes. All drones used for part 107 or any paid work (non-recreational) NEED to be registered and no drone is exempt from the law. That means no drone can legally fly over crowds of people unless there is special permission given or it is a very specific class of drone--regardless of the weight. Just giving you a heads up to check laws before saying things like that and you should specify the country you're in because laws differ from place to place. Thanks man!

[@mercifulterros5030]

This is also false and misleading information because drones can fly above crowds less then 1,000 people, but can't be a sporting events, concerts, marches, and carnivals.

[@Silver-h5d]

Great info Danny

[@TryHarderrr]

so the only cheap drone is the beta fpv cetus x?

[@Deathshade175]

I am a drone pilot myself. Thanks for the insights! I'd love to know how you got into making money with them!

[@nomad5454]

Doesn't drones have to be registered now no matter what size you get?

[@MarkK1ng]

Which action camera Gopro hero 12 or DJI action 4?

[@Mcgeee]

I use Hero 12

[@FlorianKaufmann]

Pls make Video about flying indoor. There is almost nothing out there...

[@Mcgeee]

🫡

[@dandan5569]

Can i dive with avata 2???

[@sniper-19]

IS AVATA 2 DO DIVING OR NOT

[@Black-Belt-Developers]

thanks man

[@willsintheair]

The BEST way to start FPV is to buy a decent controller and get into a simulator. (Liftoff, DRL, Tryp, Uncrashed) If you grind out a month in the sim learning to fly manual you'll save HUNDREDS of dollars by getting your muscle memory for recovering mistakes on point. Learn what rates you like and how to apply them to real drone. First real drone should be something like a 3.5" sub-250g freestyle quad. Tiny Whoops aren't very good for beginners, they're just cheap.

[@KainniaK]

If you have the money avata 2 + 5 to 10 hours in simulator is the best way to start fpv in 2024. After that get tinywhoop and 5inch with 03 air unit. If you break your air units to much get extra analog goggles and cheap analog cams.

[@back2create71]

this guy is in love with DJI. isnt there other options?

[@Mcgeee]

DJI is simply the best out there so that's why I always recommend them

[@noamerzen]

what about dji neo

[@Astrothehunter]

No

[@CecilliaKen]

076 McLaughlin Spring

[@jroybal91]

Fpv princess

[@ScotLashlee-p7x]

Hazel Springs

[@highlanderc]

can these drones follow a car?

[@jappie._.149]

is there a way where i can fly a fpv drone for 500$? cause in this video, the goggles and the controller are already 700$

[@spiegellix2701]

Yeah this is kinda a dumb video i have a great video: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJKlnaaKoN1-f68&pp=ygUUMjAwIGRvbGxhciBmcHYgZHJvbmU%3D

[@AndersonLaurel-q3r]

Jabari Green

[@FarhanKhan-kb8kd]

Can I fly a drone when I have glasses?

[@GilbertWalter-b1x]

Ova Cliffs

[@StevenVanmeter-x9p]

Antonietta Skyway

[@benstan4978]

Alright guys what can I get that’s in all bundle that’s not dji. That includes the drone,controller and googles. Anyone? That’s also around $500

[@AndrewChavez-z6u]

Clair Corner

[@MargaretJohnson-y1s]

Wilhelm Trace

[@krout36]

Thank you for your honesty and insight. You are my go to guy for this now. If I spend this amount of money, we need someone to trust. Thank you for you video! 👍👍

[@RobertHunter-t5w]

West Lake

[@KelsenMaltz-w7l]

Cleve Terrace

[@BertaMensalvas-k7b]

Dare Knolls

[@AbrahamMark-p4c]

Tyrell Mall

[@RoyClaire-k2z]

Hazle Ramp

[@gasquetmike8320]

Good morning Danny from Northern Cal! I've been flying the Avata and Mini 3 pro for about 15 months now, been getting some great videos and flights. I love using the integra goggles and motion controller 2 w head tracking with the mini. Like flying a helicopter. Flying the Avata wayyyy out there to local mountain tops . I'm not sure why but I ordered the FPV drone 2 days ago while I can still get one. I'm hoping it lets me do what I'm doing with the Avata only a little farther out. Thought about the MOZ7 but beta flight makes me nervous. All the DJI fail safes give me peace of mind...thanks for all of your great videos!!!! Mike in Gasquet

[@Mcgeee]

Beta flight is pretty simple but definitely intimidating haha. I have a video on my page showing my step by step process if ya do end up getting one!

[@WhiteheadHarriet-b5c]

Bartell Street

[@miles1812]

you're sponsored or somehow paid by DJI right? or at least getting free stuff from them?

[@MarnerBob]

880 Viva Expressway

[@GuyGuajardo-g1p]

Lowell Gateway

[@ScottMiller-c2e]

Kody Crescent

[@WardFurino-i5j]

Smith Cape

[@FrancisFitch-s3y]

Gleichner Summit

[@MaudBorg-j3p]

Terry Falls

[@philgaimwinter439]

48185 Verdie Turnpike

[@TheGTSClan]

Xzwei Video please

[@LarryYoung-y4q]

Adelle Ramp

[@Prompt_Master_]

1moth ago avata 2 was worth 489$ ? why no its more like 1k$ ?

[@EzekielZenobia-o8b]

Sauer Bypass

[@VincentJones-r4c]

Stephanie Center

[@OwenWinfred-i9u]

Emelia Inlet

[@RoxannaMcwhite-z1r]

Maya Mountain

[@JosephBenson-p3s]

Rhianna Wells

[@MegBarnett-k7v]

Leif Cliffs

[@bennetj6983]

I have the Nazgul 5 V3, can someone recommend a larger battery that i can use for long range flights?

[@KenyaMitzel-h2p]

Mills Oval

[@FaradayDave-x2s]

Katlynn Islands

[@FreddaLeforge-k6h]

Treutel Circles

[@VonPulaski-q2i]

Shields Mount