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The max flight speed is subject to dynamic local restrictions. Please abide by local laws and regulations when flying. This is a little clunky and the Motion Controller isn’t suitable for flying through a building or tight spaces. It’s fun in big open spaces where the Avata can achieve a distinct aircraft style of flying, but it’s awkward if you are in restricted airspace.
Flying the Avata is an experience of a lifetime, and it’s the easiest FPV drone to get up and fly comfortably and confidently in no time. The wide-angle lens is free of distortion and generally shows an unobstructed view of the world. However, the airframe can pop into view when you tilt downward at a steep angle or brake. The POV footage itself is quite smooth—a gimbal stabilizes the camera pitch, while digital stabilization provides a real assist. If you're flying high and searching for wide landscapes, you can get a steady look when hovering or flying straight ahead, but the Avata's camera doesn't keep things level and smooth when you start to turn it. For that look, you need to opt for a cinema drone with a three-axis gimbal. The Avata is better for conveying a sense of motion and for FPV effects shots. The USB-C port and microSD slot are in a really awkward spot With a double tap on the motion controller’s red button, the Avata‘s motors fire up. The drone is incredibly easy to use, and the Motion Controller makes it even easier with the Goggles. DJI Goggles Integra feature an integrated design, adopt two 1080p Micro-OLED screens with up to 100Hz To fly safely in this manner, you really need a space that's free and clear of other humans. If you fly the Avata into a tree, the worst you have to deal with is a broken drone. In its zippy 31mph Sports flight mode, the drone could do some real damage if you hit a person, however. I also expect shattered glass or a broken windshield if you run into a building or car. Needless to say, you shouldn't bring this drone to a public park.The critical issue here is that this type of flying is a major departure from flying camera drones, and not all pilots will instantly enjoy it. If you discover that FPV flying isn’t for you, then this could be a very expensive mistake. The bundled Motion Controller is a departure from the gamepad-style remotes that most drones use. It sports a one-handed design, with a trigger for the throttle, an under-thumb emergency brake, and discrete buttons for video recording, propeller start-up, and mode swaps. The analog throttle allows for slow- and medium-speed flight, not just the pedal-to-the-metal mode. As humans don’t come with consistently-specced eyes, the Goggles 2 allows for both a degree of optical adjustment along with Interpupillary Distance changes. The through-the-camera view shows a sharp, smooth perspective, with low enough lag to make high-speed flight possible. DJI doesn't specify a latency in milliseconds, but the 1080p/100fps feed feels real-time to me. For the most part, the video feed is clear and sharp, but I did note some garbling and resolution loss when the transmission signal weakened. If you opt for the kit with the older FPV Goggles V2, you're limited to 810p resolution. The DJI Avata is compatible with the DJI Goggles Integra, DJI Goggles 2, and the DJI FPV Goggles V2, and can be used with the DJI RC Motion 2, the DJI Motion Controller, and the DJI FPV Remote Controller 2. Various Combos are available - scroll down to learn more about these Combos.
If you have flown drones before and want to try the experience of flying an FPV one, you have to try the Avata, you won’t regret it. The ridiculously intuitive motion controller smooths out shaky hands and lets you stop on a dime in a split second. While we can’t confirm this currently, we’ve been told that the blade guard and main frame of the drone will be purchasable as replacements from DJI, allowing owners to replace them if they have an unfortunate accident.
A fun but expensive introduction to FPV drone flying
This feature was handy on one of our flying days when the wind was gusty. Without HorizonSteady active, the video was at a severe angle even when flying in a straight line. Both these features can be disabled, but for serious cinematographers aiming to save time in post-production, they’re invaluable. It's worth noting that FAA regulations aren't really suited for Cinewhoop and racing-style drones; they're more about enforcing rules in shared airspace with manned aircraft and avoiding flights over crowded public spaces. When you fly a cinema drone at altitude, the biggest worry is a crash to the ground that injures a person or animal. Camera-first drones are also very capable of flying low, but they don't do so with the same ferocious velocity as the Avata. It's up to you to use common sense when you operate the drone near the ground, because you can still do some real harm even if you technically follow the FAA regulations to a tee. The nose-mounted camera supports 4K60 and 2.7K100 video with a mix of gimbal and digital stabilization (Credit: Jim Fisher) DJI Avata is compatible with DJI Goggles 2, DJI Goggles Integra, DJI FPV Goggles V2, DJI FPV Remote Controller 2, DJI RC Motion 2, and the DJI Motion Controller.
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