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Reviewers like yourself deserve so much more praise and respect. I’m not much more than just a beginner, had a dji phantom 3 and loved it. That doesn’t mean I have any idea or true appreciation for these machines abilities. It’s been a few years and I was eager to get back into flying for personal pleasure as well as for work (in a farm field/tree farm every day, and having eyes ahead can help determine safe and unsafe areas). The company has a DJI AGRAS T50 for fertilizer spreading, and it made me want to get back into it, buuuut idk what’s good and what’s not for my level. Your review has brought comfort to the purchase as I’d be classified as a newbie with a fresh start. I always appreciate when creators aren’t afraid to be vocal about what can be changed for the better, and frankly DJI should thank you for the brute honesty. A lot of tool/welding companies actually supply their product for a raw review, and it makes the customers that much more appreciative of the company/creator/customer relationship. Cheers mate, got a follow from this guy! 🤙🏼
3:55 Internal memory is a life changer. I had many situations with corrupted memory card on my Avata drone and internal memory saved the day. It was paid project.
Nice review, Brodie! Really like how you put this together. Great info 👏
Thank you for the review. This will be my first drone, I'm an old guy who wants to explore without having to leave my seat. Your video added additional confidence to my purchase. Much appreciation and kindest regards.
Tip-- But the flyaway insurance.
Great review bro, keep it coming
Appreciate the review. I’ve been looking to get into FPV and it seems like a great time to get into it.
I couldn't agree more!
Absolutely really great video! I'm planning on buying the avata 2 and this video helped me TON. Thank you soo much!
I've never flown an FPV drone, only the non-FPV drones. FPV just looks SO fun. I just bought the fly more combo for the Avata 2 just now. So excited :)
Its great fun. I got the mini 4 Pro...avata 2 and Air 3...all can be used with the goggles and motion controler!
Brodie brother, thank you for frank and honest analysis! Outstanding video! Thankful new subscriber here. Cheers mate, from the States! 💛🇳🇿
thank you so much for your inbiased review! I got my DJI Avata (First Gen) last 2 weeks ago, I returned it due to yaw issue, I researched about this and yea, it's really an issue. Im hoping to get a test about this issue with this 2nd Gen of Avata before buying this. Thanks!
Great and honest review 👍🏾
As an old-school budget analog FPV guy that wanted to eventually get into digital fpv cinewhoops (but never had free time to build em) this improved Avata seems like the perfect choice. I think the lower overall cost, lots of improvements, and what seems like a far quieter flight makes me ready to pull the trigger. I might even like that weird motion controller...
The new controller for me is almost perfect since it works like a real control stick on an aircraft. The only thing missing would be more advanced flight control functions with the small thumb stick. Flying an aircraft with a full-hand control stick should be easier than using two small finger sticks.
@@javierguerrero1043 Growing up on flight sim games and having flown a small plane, I would agree that a joystick is natural and intuitive, but my point is there are already many RC plane and drone pilots (potential customers) that are already used to the traditional 2 stick controllers.
I noticed your trophy in the background! I received the same exact one but blue and red for winning a golf tournament!
I bought the Avata 2 Fly More combo (3 battery) last week… but I’ve never owned a drone of any kind before, so I really am kind of the ideal buyer… and you’re correct. The Motion Controller 3 is so wildly instinctive and easy to use that I was honestly shocked. This thing is a truckload of fun to fly around my neighborhood.
Great video mate! Got an og avata and will wait till compatibility haze clears. Lovely landscape, i live about 15mins away by a lake. 😂
When i first saw your channel i thought: "This guy must have 1-2 mil subs" beacuase of the video quality, and then i look, and see that you have 8 k. Your videos are way better than most people that have 100 - 500 K subs. The internet just have to discover your channel. Keep up the good work! Btw: What would you prefer: The Aquila 16 or the Whooperfly 16 RTF? (I have subed)
I don't know anything about the aquilla but I really enjoy my whoopfly16. You get 3 min or so on a 530 battery (I fly hard), it's really quick, and durable as hell. I had my own goggles and remote so I can't say anything about the kit it comes in. People who stick with the hobby usually say a lot of negative things about the RTF kits and recommend upgrading or skipping the kit and picking your own gear.
I aggree 100% with Alexander 🔥
Take it out of your mouth
Great video man! Compared to the DJI FPV, would you say this is worth upgrading to? I've had the DJI FPV for a while, but I'm still trying to decide whether to go for a new one or not. Thanks for your help!
Were you able to test the durability and repairability? I loves the Avata 1 because of destroyimg it and just change the changeable frames. Is it the case with the Avata 2 as well?
Watched every Avata 2 review and this is by far the best one. And yes all the others were sponsored to them. You mentioned a few questions I had that no other KZheadr touched on. And what ticks me off is every single one I watched they where pushing the DJi care to purchase, of course told to them to say by DJI
All avata 2 review are a copy/paste mate.
Amazing bro! But can you change frame on dji avata 2 like on dji avata 1?
Thanks. It does have the sensors to avoid obstacles? can restert/fly after falling in water?
Nice. Great review🎉
Timing is good, the review even better 👌😎
Thanks for the unbiased review, you covered all the points. I was planning to get the Avata (v1) but now considering Avata 2. I do not have any custom built drones, so O3 dependency is not there in my case. This would be my first drone. So for someone like me, would you recommend Avata 2 or Avata for a bit lesser price?
110% the Avata 2, I wouldn't recommend the original Avata to anyone now honestly, this is miles ahead
@@BrodieReed Thanks, I am getting it soon then!
I'd actually recommend getting a ELRS radio of your choice from Radiomaster (any of them are good, just pick one according to desired ergonomics and budget), and flying around in a sim like velocidrone. That way when you crash (and you will crash a lot) it costs nothing. Then go with a tiny whoop like a mobula or meteor. i.imgur.com/QvvVtTO.png The issue with the avata is when you crash, it will cost a lot to send to dji to fix, whereas with hobby-grade stuff you can swap the parts easily yourself.
Dji ,especially this setup, near a perfect satisfyng product to buy. The livefeed very relaxing, so clear and fun to using, specially for me who already try avata 1 and playing fpv 4years, 🎉
Absolutely is a whole lot of fun!
I truly appreciate the fact that you’re spending your own money just like I have to spend my own money when I purchase these drones, anytime, “they” don’t say up front that they purchased it themselves or the other story of how they were sent this to tested, but it doesn’t influence their review that’s BS and I immediately click away from those clowns, I automatically tag them as a shill for the manufacture, or they are auditioning to be a shill If corporations cared about their products, you wouldn’t get so many bad reviews that’s why they target these KZhead influencers that will only talk nice about their product. You have earned a subscription from me. I just opened up the box on my Avata 2
Thanks for this review. I have all O3 hardware so I'll have to wait for that rumored update. My DJI FPV + Osmo 4 combo is doing great anyways. I would just like a more slimline, and likely slower :/, version of that and this would fit that bill.
I agree with you in terms of the compatibility issue as I have flown the AVATA 2 for a couple of days. It is not compatible with Googles 2/Integra nor the Vontroller 2. DJI has been having this problem with the Air 3.
Thank you for the video! With o4 coming out on Avata 2. Should be expect for that camera to be available on the market soon? I planning to get into fpv with a rebuild drone, Should i wait for the O4 Unit integration or buy rebuild with O3? really value your opinion mate
I'd say wait for O4 honestly, it really will depend on the price of it of course, but I'd say the difference in quality (And the goggles 3) are certainly worth the wait if you can!
@@BrodieReed Thank you! Apeciate you opinions
Top Thanks for all the clearing , i have avata 1 Tomorow i get the Avata 2 , the only problem its i dident find the rc 3
Nice review, I like people who actually commit to buying the product. It feels more genuine! 😊
Dji stated on Reddit they are working on compatibility. Once that happens i’ll more than likely buy the Avata 2 drone only. Maybe upgrade the other components in time but I’m still quite happy with the og Avata that I can wait
Love the honesty, thank you...
Are you in fb marketplace
Thanks for this review. I think flips/rolls could be interesting to edit in if it’s in slomo, but indeed the 180 drift is the most interesting one.
Absolutely could be! Will be interesting to see if they add more in the future
Thanks for the video! Goggles 3 are compatible with Mini 4 Pro. How would you compare mini 4 pro vs avata 2 from FPV perspective assuming you don't want to do tricks on mini just flying and get FPV experience?
Same question with my mini3 fpv flymore combo
I definitely don't like flying the Avata 1 around people because of the sound. Can't wait to hear the 2
What would you advise for beginners the remote control or the rc3 stick?
I just bought my first drone today. It’s the Avada 2 around the house, crashed it shredded some paperwork with the propellers I like it, but I wish they had a screen with a regular remote control
Good to see kiwi making review.. nice
Hello Brodie. Something you might want to experiment with. Have you heard of the Goggles locking and dropping the signal to the Avata 2. It happened to me and I almost lost it when the drone was only 16m high and 165m away. Some others out there have reported the same experience.
Does it do object tracking like the Mini 4 Pro? Thank you.
can you fly DJI O3 drones with controller 3 and goggles 3?
How about max ceiling above take off? Is the limit still 1600ft? Some mountain ridges are 2k feet above take off.
Is it possible to do the easy acros while recording?
How’s the new motion controller for Leftys with that dial on the side?
I'm disabled with only one hand, could this be for me? I'm completely drone noob and happy to spend if this controller is my way into the realm. Thanks for the review, I'm now subscribed.
Does this support mode 4? The last avata did not and there was no custom mode?
I have the Goggles 2 and Remote 2 Will those link with the drone? I need that video That saves me money if I only have to get the drone and batteries Answered at 9:40 😂 thanks So basically they're going to milk the launch and once sales slow down they'll roll out an update for backwards compatibility to bump the sales of the drone and batteries again. Smart play
i wanna get one maybe. since this is over 249g this now needs to be registered and have RID. what do you use for RID unit or at all in your country? im in the USA and RID required law just was passed and in effect.
Great review brother
The motion controller 2 is awesome. DJI could add easy acro to the avata 1 with a simple software update
thanks for this review! I would LOVE to know how you orbited without head tracking!
Just use the joystick and push to the side 😉
Another reviewer said that it does have head tracking while using the Joystick.
Love the review but unlike most I only have a M4P so I don’t have to worry about the compatibility issues haha 😂 but you did earn a new sub!!
Awesome review.
Thanks for the review. So much on the fence with this one. If it was 100% true that Goggles 3 works with O3 and maybe even Vista, I'd buy this combo. I like the Avata2, but I want to be able to use those expensive Goggles 3 with all my other DJI VTX gear. I guess DJI promises or "should support in the future" are not quite good enough. Update: you have another new sub! Great review
Great Review !
Being in the UK, I normally wait until we see reviews from European based flyers as they will have to fly in CE mode, which significantly limits the range in comparison with FCC mode. Whilst for conventional drones like the Mavic 3 and Mini series this is not an issue, for FPV drones having an adequate signal is key when flying around old buildings and wooded areas due to the potential signal loss. It would be useful when doing reviews to state where the aircraft is being flown and/or the mode it is being flown in.
We here in the EU almost everyone do immediately the fcc hack 😊
This is the best review so far . Subbed
Legendary!
Have you seened Joshua Bardwells review? If not you should look him up. Mostly a FPV pilot/teacher.
Can you manually perform the rolls?
Can you use meta quest 3 with the Avata 2?
Well made video.
I agree on the rc3 topic. I might have been tempted to buy the avata2 if it would have been compatible to the rc2 that I already own. This is really stupid.
5:13 as someone who rushed out and bought an Avata i feel your pain, i haven't flown my drone in MONTHS because of how damn annoying it sounds, i really wish i'd waited until this year and got either the newest mini pro or the Avata 2.
Thanks for sharing...nice..👍👍
nice review thx for sharing - a linguist would have a field day trying to work out why so many ppl pronounce this brand as dgi lol
Still got the V1 goggles, black remote and Vista's....I am tempted though
U are great, tnx
👍 massive PSA to people new to this to fly with a visual observer for safety, and enhanced peripheral awareness. It’s wonderful technology, please keep the community and wildlife safe so we can continue having the liberty we have now!
Thanks. I also see only improvements. There are many small improvements. I also got it yesterday and flew today. I don't know why the "warning" label was on this video. The only complaint seems to be O3 and O4 stuff. But if you looked at the specificataions before, it was clear that the googles 3 are not necessarily compatible with all O3 droneds.Already the leked specifrications were clear that one needs for example an an DJI mini air 4 for example and that it would not work with DJI mini Air 3. Also the critique that there is not yet immersed reality is a bit exaggerated. I prefer technology that works and is tested rather than cutting edge new features that do not work. I can imagine that more virtual reality features will be implemented later. The ability to tap and see your surroundings are really a great feature and alone already worth the upgrade.
Thank for youre honest review
Ya, the incompatibility deal is why I only fly DJI camera drones and won't use them for my fpv quads that I build myself using open source firmware for the radio and flight controller. I use Avatar for video and goggles and so far they've built backwards compatability into their gear, and make vtx's that will fit any size quad too, even tiny whoops. I also generally stay far far away from V1 firmware and let other folks help fix the niggles that come with it.
I use Avata 1 for Indoor flight I think Avata 2 is big and I don't like it what do you think?
Yes sir brody!
Yessir
For beginners who love cinematic shot. Will avata 2 be enough or should I just get the mini 4 pro?
Get them both! That way you can get any kind of shot you want!
@@EvansNcube247365 im a little tight in budget tho
FYI that goggle mounting system is based on the PlayStation VR, it's been like that since 2016 and it's very comfortable. Personally though the rubber gasket gives my skin rashes 😭
Nice video
Great Video, I was looking for an honest opinion. Most of the people don’t talk about the regulations in the EU. I was looking to buy an avata 2, but the speed is capped. That makes it just as fast as my Mini 3. What’s ur opinion on this? The new camera is outstanding but the capped speed is sooo bad for me. Maybe the avata 1 is my better option?
I’m having the same issue with my decision making and haven’t seen a single video (even from people in the EU) address this issue. They all make sure to recommend DJI Care though 🤔🙄
@@GregRothwell1 You are so right. DJI Care, the new Easy Acro Mode and so on. They only look at the good sides. Its clear, they got the drone before an all launched the videos the exact moment the avata 2 was out. Im german and there are not many reviewers who got this drone before everyone else but i saw many english reviews. They're all the same, talk about the same new wonderful things. But almost no one about the rules in the EU, even most of them dont fly with die FPV Controller, just with thie "easy" one. My goal is to film the landscape with much speed, cool maneuver etc. After hearing so many reviews im sure the avata 1 ist the better option for me and in the end you can customize the propeller and it should be much better.
I just purchased the DJI FPV with integra goggles instead. Yes it’s older and more susceptible to breaking when crashed, but the specs are better. It will do 100km/h in sport mode and I can confirm that speed is possible in the United Kingdom. I haven’t tried manual mode yet because I need to learn it - so I can’t confirm whether the 140km/h top speed is available in my country yet but I suspect not. Even if it is limited, it is still way faster than the avata 2 and sport mode is the same top speed as avata 1 maximum manual speed… The integra goggles and FPV remote 2 that come with it are also compatible with the avata 1 - the drones by themselves can be picked up fairly cheap…
@@GregRothwell1 Thanks for your opinion! But I’m curious, does the quality of the camera matter for you? I think the FPV is the baddest of all FPV-Drones by DJI. And what about the pricetag? The FPV is like 950€ and the avata 2 999€ (without fly more). And yes, the avata only has this … controller.
@@powerman5311 I got the explorer combo brand new for £600 second hand. Then bought 2 additional low cycle batteries off eBay for £122 and DJI Care for £189. So I got all that for less than buying the explorer combo direct from DJI. Much better second hand deals because it’s older. The camera isn’t the best - but personally for an FPV I’m more interested the speed than the camera. I also have a mini 3 pro so can use the goggles with that as well. I might eventually get an action camera to mount on the FPV but I am happy with the footage while I’m learning
They really need a foam option on the Goggles 3. I truly dislike that thin rubber with hard molded plastic behind it. Plus, they should have made the wrap a little longer than they did. The Goggles 3 is not comfort friendly with a slightly larger head. A strap over the top to help keep the goggles on when you lift them up would have been a nice touch and help spread more of the pressure around it. I also, had problems where I get a lot of smug effects on my goggles and found myself having to adjust them from time to time. Not that greatest fit. The camera features and tech feature are very cool. Even seeing the display of your eye settings is pretty sweet. The camera's upfront are sweet, but not sure how much overtime I would be using them, because if someone walks up on me. Sure enough the drone is going to stop and I am going to just lift up my goggles more likely than just double tap to see them on my cams. I have the Goggles 2 and I love them! I would like to see some of the changes I see on the goggles 3 regarding the software, but they fit better and aren't so tight on me, plus I like battery swapping when you need to. I really do like the new Avata 2, but its going to take time to get more comfy with the Goggles 3, maybe a foam pad would make a big difference, I don't mind a little pressure around the eyes a bit in the exchange where it spreads out the pressure and feels less annoying overtime. I guess we'll see? Thanks for the video!
can you elaborate on how much better the blurry edges/corners of view are
Honestly, I don't have any blurry edges at all anymore, it's amazing
@@BrodieReed with the old goggles was it like it was for me for you where the edges are nearly completely blured through both eyes especially top and bottom? and now no blur?
well, i got it, had it a couple days and i love it, best drone ever! for the first time i feel like i’m actually in the cockpit, truly amazing experience, can’t believe it’s cheaper than the Avata 1
Does anyone think the DJI fpv controller 2 will work with the avata 2???
Very good review, thank you. I would like to complete it with a criterion or perspective. As I saw in another test, what counts most for a beginner is the level of mastery of the drone they can reach and the amount of time spent. These are assumptions based on many videos I have watched about the Avata 2 before purchasing it. It's just that it's very expensive.... Let's assume that 100% is complete FPV mastery of this drone including manual sport flight and acrobatics. It is the physical limit of Avata 2. Avata 2 with motion control piloted by a beginner: you will reach 50% of the maximum capacity of flying this Avata 2 in FPV (it would be 100%). That maybe after about 2 hours of flight. After 4 additional hours the same beginner with motion control would master approximately 70% of 100% After 10 additional hours with the motion controller and the Avata 2 and using all its options such as head tracking, sport modes and easy acro, among others, the same beginner will reach 75% or 80% of the 100% of the Avata 2. After 14 hours with motion control, 10 hours in the simulator, 10 hours live with the controller with manual sticks, and about 20 falls and broken parts, the same beginner would reach 95% or almost 100%. If you have patience. Then each person decides to what extent they want to master this hobby and this drone. I imagine many beginners will be happy to reach 80% after 16 hours of flying. I'm happy to reach 80% of the Avata 2 and that's why as soon as I saved up, I bought it. It would be nice to have a good, more serious comparative study than what I wrote. If you know of any, comment.
Let’s go good Sire ❤
thank you, if I was to get an fpv drone, i'd get this.
8:25 Pass through is nice because a lot of legislation is being pushed to make pilots have a visual observer when flying fpv. It needs to be explored further
Say you’ve never handled power tools without saying you’ve never handled power tools. lol good video.
I'm a beginner who has just had the mini 2 before. But i really wanna try FPV. However, that motion controller stick just doesn't look ideal to want to use.. first I'm left handed and it doesn't even look like it would fit into a left hand, second if you can't fly manual it just makes me feel like it's a waste.
46GB yes?
Does the goggles 3 have active anti fogging, or did they ignore it... again.
The goggles have an adjustable 2 speed fan to control the fogging.
How come I don’t see the acro mode on mine? How could I activate it?
you need the dji fpv rc 3, which is sold separatelly, that has the switch with normal/sport/manual mode
I saw acro mode was part of the firmware update when I ran it yesterday. Have you updated the firmware?
@@strangepigeon79Acro mode is different from Manual mode. If the question is about manual mode, then you are correct, the FPV controller is needed. If the new Acro mode is what they are asking about, it is part of a firmware update, and is available with the motion controller.
@@AustinBires just updated it the firmware and I now see the acro mode added . Thank you !!
My RC PRO Remote just updated tonight to include the AVATA 2. Don't waist your money on another remote.
Googles work just fine with my old Mini 2. :)
First one here, love the vids
Thanks!!
Tell me you got paid without telling me you got paid
"You guys got paid?!"
Flips can be cool transitions
Ok saying DJI reinvented the wheel in terms of the ergonomics is a bit much. It's just moving from clamp to a halo strap design, DJI absolutely didn't invent that as it is a pretty common formfactor in VR headsets which obviously lend a lot of influence to DJI drone goggles.
I just received mine and they didn’t include the foam insert for the googles 😢 then they changed the website to show it not included and tried telling me it was designed that way…
Goggles 3 isn't meant to have any foam ✌️
@@BrodieReed are you available to see photos that i have and does your googles just have the rubber flaps with the void in there . I could send your the original what’s included in the sale and then the change in their website of what’s included. Don’t you find the googles resting against your face with just a piece of rubber ???
@@BrodieReed totally seems like what DJI said to me until I provided them with the proof
@@BrodieReed that is 100% incorrect
@@BrodieReed I emailed you the photos…
since when are these drones waterproof??? i never knew
Thumbs up for buying it yourself… that’s the way to do it!
I like the Avata range, but one thing I've never understood is that it's based mainly on FPV flying, which, correct me if I'm wrong, is against the FAA guidelines, that state LOS must be maintained at all times. For that reason it's surprising that an affluent company such as DJI would base such a popular model on flying with the goggles. For me personally, I don't like flying FPV as I find it to be dangerous in most circumstances, you can't see to the sides of you and when flying at certain speeds and at usually lower altitude than when filming Ariel views, it just seems like a recipe for inevitable disaster. I'm sure it does have it's practical uses, but for immersive flight, I think high altitude should be a rule of thumb. I'm not trying to be a drone Karen, I'm a huge lover of DJI and most of its models, but we're going to end up ruining it for ourselves. There is a time and place for FPV, but at a public field or anywhere that's likely to have people unrelated to your flying activities, is not the place...