DJI Avata 2 Full Review & Sound Comparison - Should You Upgrade to this Insanely Fun FPV?

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Ай бұрын

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After flying the DJI Avata 2 for over a week, I give my thoughts and show what this incredible FPV drone can do. I explain all the features, the new Goggles 3, Motion Controller 3, and go through a comparison between the Avata 2 and the original DJI Avata. I explain Easy Acro and Turtle Mode and show how many times you can crash and carry on flying.
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@IaninLondon Ай бұрын

Had a lot of fun with this one; especially the pronounciation! ;) What's your thoughts?

@dandieman7470 21 күн бұрын

I've ordered one, can't wait. Expected delivery tomorrow. I was wondering do I have to get some kind of license in the UK and has the speed been reduced in this country?

@justinward4133 Ай бұрын

As always Ian, fantastic content mate! Keep up the great work 😊

@DroneShowLive Ай бұрын

If you’re not crashing your not flying 😂 great video Ian looks like you had fun. I tried it out recently and it was my first time flying with goggles and it was amazing fun ❤

@len9483 Ай бұрын

How was the clarity when viewing through the goggles? Did it look like 720p, 1080p, 4K ...?

@HeavyHaulagePilbara Ай бұрын

Cheers Ian. Great information, always good to do a review on a good product.

@timoryan4441 Ай бұрын

You look like you had a lot of fun with this one Ian. Thanks for the share..

@metaldog7128 Ай бұрын

Another brilliant review ian 👍

@DonJoyce Ай бұрын

So much fun! Ive had time for only a couple of flights, but they've been amazing!

@grumpyclark Ай бұрын

Brilliant review Ian, thank you. Garden's looking good too! :)

@twang1711 Ай бұрын

Bought an Avata 1 at Xmas just for drone flying fun. I’ve flown camera drones for years but Avata is just enjoyable. If you can afford it get one.

@karenmouselady Ай бұрын

That looks so much fun. If I had the time I would love to get one just for the mad fun of it. Great video as usual Ian thanks for sharing. Keep the videos coming.😅👍👍

@IaninLondon Ай бұрын

Thanks Karen!!! It's really good fun

@vincegp Ай бұрын

Fantastic way to strt my day, watching your experiences with the Avata 2, (still giggling at your pronounciation), and it closely mirrors my own a few weeks ago, though your sights and surrounds are exponentially pretier than mine. Great video, as always, and straight to the point. Enjoyed this tremendously, thank Ian!

@IaninLondon Ай бұрын

I had many attempts to try and pronounce it properly and gave up 🤣

@gregzelent8109 Ай бұрын

Great video. I got my Avata 2 yesterday. Now waiting for weather to get better so I can take it for my first flight around Seven Sisters 😀👍

@davidmuir6849 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the info Ian I’ll be looking into this one . Regards Dave from Scotland

@StartLivingNow1963 Ай бұрын

Great Video and some Awesome Information Thank You🙂❤👍Watching from NB Canada🙂🙂🙂

@2dronesphotography Ай бұрын

Ian, I couldn’t agree with you more - I’ve had soo much fun with the Avata 2

@silverfox74 Ай бұрын

I've had the Avata 2 for over a week now and it really is great fun. I'd call it more of a hybrid model in the DJI line up ideal for cinematic drone flyers to get into FPV. For me, having flown DJI Phantom's 3 & 4 Pro, most of the Mavic's and the Inspire 1 on and off for the past 8 years it's a refreshing change to just fly for the sheer fun of flying a drone and the Avata 2 delivers on that in spades. Ideal for those getting tired in the hobby and wanting a different experience. It's a LOT easier to fly than I first feared (using the RC Motion 3 anyway) and you can do things with it that are frankly impossible with other, more conventionally designed drones.

@IaninLondon Ай бұрын

Spot on. Perfect gateway into fpv 👍🏻👍🏻

@silverfox74 Ай бұрын

@@IaninLondon Sub'd

@lynsmith1096 Ай бұрын

Great review Ian.

@IaninLondon Ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@manamedia Ай бұрын

As always mate, a great review. The flip modes can make for some great post production edit transitioning from one clip to the next if it is stitched and masked well. Hope you are well Ian x always from New Zealand.

@IaninLondon Ай бұрын

Thanks fella!! All good cheers and looking forward to our northern hemisphere summer when it finally gets its arse in gear!! 😀😀

@johnnymac26 Ай бұрын

spot on mate now i want one lol

@StuFliesAroundCornwall Ай бұрын

I’m really going to have to save up and get one of these.

@Emuspaul Ай бұрын

Thanks for some fresh observations - along with the obligatory old news.

@RickysRcChannel Ай бұрын

Looks amazing, wish I could afford one.

@boatingsibbingandwandering3262 Ай бұрын

Can’t wait to get mine in the air when the weather here improves

@shaunthedrone Ай бұрын

Very informative video Ian, Avata 2 definitely on my list to buy once the pennies are saved! Many thanks for sharing the info

@EduardKondratyuk Ай бұрын

Very cool

@finnybflyin Ай бұрын

We talked about this drone last night on Tammy Jeans live feed. Mixed reviews but generally good ones. It's definitely a gateway to FPV. I may have to look into getting one. Thank you, Ian. Cheers, Brendan

@MrBEEFCAKE26 Ай бұрын

Loved it, but board now, so up for sale. Great review, by the way love the channel

@boatingsibbingandwandering3262 Ай бұрын

Excellent review as always. This is my first FPV and I hope I like it as always with DJI it is quite expensive. I also for the first time bought 2 years care refresh so I can be more adventurous……Here’s hoping

@georgekelly1948 Ай бұрын

The most fun you have ever had flying a drone. That is quite an endorsement, Ian. Goggles = Vertigo for me. Perhaps in a previous life when I was performing at The Globe I should have been in more blindfolded scenes. I always declined William when he offered those parts. I enjoyed your overview of the Avata 2. Take care and happy flying, buddy.

@IaninLondon Ай бұрын

Well George, I must admit to liking it when I leant on a gate post for this one... But it's like a boat; once you get your sea legs, you're fine and dandy. Impressed re the Globe!! :)

@vincegp Ай бұрын

Hi George - ditto vertigo for me, always lean against my car, or use a camping chair. I find the Avata 2, with the Goggles 3 and its PiP live view, allows me to get grounded and balanced again, but still propo myself up all the time.

@fcava-ti7mb Ай бұрын

Very nice presentation Ian😊

@IaninLondon Ай бұрын

Thank you kindly

@amoktimeflies Ай бұрын

Brilliant vid Ian - could listen to you enthuse about this all day long 😊 I have been really trying to resist the call of the Avata 2, just because of the faff of having to have a spotter all the time - any advice? (Besides get a friend 😂)

@IaninLondon Ай бұрын

Find somewhere isolated and stay be low tree height.... (not official advice!)

@OrangeManStan Ай бұрын

So i have the integra goggles and motion 2 controller which I use to fly my Mini 3, can i use them with the Avata 2 and how easy is it to switch between drones? Or is it worth getting the new goggles and controller at quite a large expense? Thanks ian, as always great video.

@the4dudleys Ай бұрын

Wow! Never ever been interested in fpv but after watching this, I think I’ve been turned 😂 Nice one Ian, another great video!

@TaniaGail Ай бұрын

Looking forward to flying mine out at the Snake River canyon in Idaho.

@IaninLondon Ай бұрын

I flew there couple years ago watching the base jumpers! Incredible spot, but just remember Turtle Mode won't help it swim...... ;)

@TaniaGail Ай бұрын

@@IaninLondon Agree it is! I've been to Twin Fall a few times and have to get the video posted. As for swimming..I have an underwater drone :)

@dogboymalone11 Ай бұрын

Good Stuff. ...Hope the Terminator is well :) DBM. England.

@saintkenny9296 Ай бұрын

Hi, Ian. I am really enjoying the new Avata 2 and the changes they did to turtle mode you discuss at the end of your video. I did find out however real quick if the grass is think and a good 2" high that drone will not be going anywhere if it crashes there. My only complaint regarding the new drone isn't the drone itself, but the new Goggles 3. I do hope soon they offer an option for some small cushion instead of that thin rubber that is around your face to make it not only more comfortable because it will help to distribute the pressure a little bit and not leave it all on the forehead which I know I cannot be the only that isn't a total fan of that. Maybe, offer a little more clearance between the eyes and the lens of the user so our eyes are not smeared up against the lens and we don't have to keep adjusting everything from time to time. I do notice I get some of the black rubber showing up on one of the sides of my eyes when wearing the Goggles 3. The features are great and for someone that doesn't posses 20/20 vision being able to see a digital display is a nice touch. The Avata 2 is such a huge upgrade to me compared to the OG Avata. Besides batteries ejecting I'd get that warning every so often battery needs to be updated and I need to drain the battery below 10%. The Avata 2 does fly much better in windy conditions especially in manual mode and the sleek design is a nice touch! Thank you for the video my friend!

@IaninLondon Ай бұрын

Yeah, tutrle mode is good but has its limitations.... As for the goggles 3, yes, this is quite subjective and down to personal comfort; I found adjusting the height of the strap on the back of my head, along with adjusting the turn grip tightener eventually got me sorted

@ebsbx Ай бұрын

Great informative video as ever. My pet niggle is framerate. I tried my monitor on 50, 60 and even 24Hz to try and make your flying footage smooth but it still had the jerky/stuttery motion. My best guess is you videoed at 60Hz on the drone but edited/produced/exported your video at 25Hz (or some other mis-matched combination). I'd like to see some of your footage in its native framerate. I guess I'm in the minority for noticing this kind of thing as I watch KZfaq on a 50" TV and most people are not going to notice much watching on a phone screen . Thanks again.

@IaninLondon Ай бұрын

You're spot on. I think the footage was recorded in 30fps but my studio outputs are all 25 fps. Also remember KZfaq compresses the guts out of everything too.

@arunr5529 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the review. I have no previous experience with FPV but I’m interested in learning how to pilot this manually. Do you think with some time in a Sim it’s possible?

@IaninLondon Ай бұрын

In truth, I've not used a sim at all; it's very intuitive to fly, and very forgiving to crash if you stay low over a grassy field at first....

@arunr5529 Ай бұрын

@@IaninLondon thanks for the reply, but is that with the motion controller? I meant flying manually with the FPV remote.

@johnlord7188 Ай бұрын

Many thanks Ian for your presentation. I really value your opinion as you are in the UK and are flying with the CE power levels, so we get a true perspective of what we can expect in terms of range taking into account obstructions etc. watching reviews from the US guys, whilst interesting, is hardly relevant in the UK or EU. When you get a chance it would be good if you could do a comparison between the Avata 1 and the 2 over the same route to show that advantage of new transmission system over the previous one.

@IaninLondon Ай бұрын

Ah, good point. Yep, I'll do that.....

@johnlord7188 Ай бұрын

Thanks Ian. I was put off the Avata 1 largely due to your review and the issue of when it went behind a small tree the signal broke up. The initial indications from UK/EU flyers are the Avata 2 is much better, which if true will persuade me to buy one. Regards John.

@karlj.4798 9 күн бұрын

Thanks Ian. As the drone is over 250grams, do you require A2 CofC and a spotter? I'm flying the Mini 4 pro at the moment and I'm unsure if I'd need to do additional training for the Avatar. Thanks in advance.

@IaninLondon 8 күн бұрын

You only need the A2 C of C if you want to fly in congested areas like town parks etc, which I don't think the Avata is suitable for... And yes, even though you tend to fly at 1 - 3 metres high, the rules state you need a spotter...

@smbishop63 Ай бұрын

When I see FPV, I usually click on by. However, you always produce excellent videos, and you made a compelling case for the Avata 2. I can see how it has a huge fun factor. Personally, I am focused on the flying camera aspect of drones and refining my photography and video skills. I am interested in pairing the goggles with the Mini 4 Pro and specifically the adjustments available for those of us that wear glasses. The Drone Mask never worked for me, I experienced a lot of eye strain trying to focus on the different areas of the screen. Having goggles that work for me, in the sunny skies of TX would be a huge benefit. Thanks, Ian!

@IaninLondon Ай бұрын

Well, the Goggles 2 definitely work with the Mini 4 Pro but you also have to get used to the Motion Controller as you can't use the standard remote with the goggles 2. When I flew in Arizona, tree shade was my friend :)

@ebsbx Ай бұрын

I have a mini 3 pro with Integra Goggles. My eyesight is bad (-11 and astigmatism) but I got some replacement lens inserts from HONSVR. You feed in your prescription and they arrive a week later. Advantages of using a mini with goggles over an Avata:

@smbishop63 Ай бұрын

@@IaninLondon Thanks Ian, I thought you could use them directly with the RC N2 without the motion controller.

@grantvalentine1273 Ай бұрын

Great video Ian, and, like you, the best fun I have had with a drone in a long time! One thing… it’s an Avata not an Avatar (as in the film)! 😂

@nickstevens6398 Ай бұрын

No kidding!

@IaninLondon Ай бұрын

Yeah, I tried and failed repeatedly to pronounce it right, so just stuck with the Avatar pronounciation :)

@steventrueman3493 Ай бұрын

Hi Ian, i have a couple of questions/comments i hope either you or anyone else can help, first im a glasses wearer, what are they like with specs on, more uncomfortable maybe? And the other thing I'd like to mention is that i own 2 mavics, and as far as i can remember, you can lock the gimball (electronically) and that gives the same aerial views, but i, like you, are flying on eggshells scared that a may crash either of my expensive drones, so this avata is certainly worth considering. Thanks for another great vid 👍

@IaninLondon Ай бұрын

You can adjust the focus of each lens to allow for glasses to be taken off. Not much space to wear glasses. And setting the Mavic to FPV mode doesn't give the same smooth true fpv experience that you get with a real fob drone, and yeah, you wouldn't want to crash the Mavic...

@MrGIBURROWS Ай бұрын

I would love to buy the avata but it's just so damn expensive, I have the mavic pro and that still amazes me and does everything I want for photography but I may have to buy a second hand avata 1 to see if I will use it often enough..... What's it like with English weather?

@IaninLondon Ай бұрын

Handles wind fine 👍🏻

@Jandos47 Ай бұрын

So how much is this with the controllers ??

@EvansNcube247365 Ай бұрын

Correction on the sensor. The avata 2 has the same sensor size as the mini4 pro and air 3 however it is not the same stacked sensor technology . The sensor itself is the same as the action 4 camera which means you don’t have to strap an action cam to the fpv drones anymore. I hope this makes sense as the image quality will never compare to mini 4 pro or air 3 drones.

@IaninLondon Ай бұрын

Yes, I did say same sized sensor but good point to make clear. 👍🏻

@Dreamkeeeper Ай бұрын

Do you legally need a spotter all the time Ian ?

@zeejimi4044 Ай бұрын

Great video ! I really cannot decide on whether to buy the DJI Mini 3 Pro, or the Mini 4 Pro, and now the Avata 2 is now running through my head, too. The only thing that I don‘t like about the Avata models is that the weight is over 250g, and that means all the hassle with registration etc. I‘m going to just take my time in deciding now, as it is really not easy.. 🤷🏼‍♂️

@IaninLondon Ай бұрын

And maybe we'll see a mini 5 this year? But the 4 Pro is brilliant.....

@zeejimi4044 Ай бұрын

@@IaninLondon Brilliant, hmm.. Apparently it’s not compatible with the Goggles 3. At least not yet..😳🤷🏼‍♂️

@IaninLondon Ай бұрын

I think it will be soon.... But the 4 Pro is defo brilliant IMHO 👍🏻

@ericcartman3330 Ай бұрын

8:46 in your video: wireless sharing with the DJI Fly app. How does it work? Did you try it out?

@IaninLondon Ай бұрын

I'll do some filming and get another video up on this

@markthomas8018 28 күн бұрын

Can I get one with the normal controller? I don't want the stick. I won't be using it for racing, it will be used to fly slowly in and around property

@philipmaude Ай бұрын

the mini 4 is a 0 cat so what licence do you need to fly the avata 2

@bodkinsbestphotography Ай бұрын

Never before have I heard someone say Avatar so many times while reviewing the Avata...

@IaninLondon Ай бұрын

Yeah, I can't quite get avARta right 😉

@jimthorleydronefootage Ай бұрын

Avata no r Ian

@jpdronography1 Ай бұрын

How well do you think the 'anti-crash' by flying too low would work over water? Perhaps with light wave motion? Could it cope with that or would it become a unmanned submersible?😮

@IaninLondon Ай бұрын

Yeah, I've thought about water. Trouble is, it won't bounce of a wave like it would off a tree branch. And turtle mode won't help it swim....

@djneils100 Ай бұрын

do you have to have a spotter with you to legally fly these? or are they exempt from LOS?

@IaninLondon Ай бұрын

The rules state you need a spotter even if you're flying below tree level....... Crazy

@stuartmeek763 Ай бұрын

Having already had the original i was only casually interested in the new model when i first saw the leaks…. It was the goggles tat was the big thing for me as the leaked images showed what we now know to be actual pass through…. However upon seeing the promotional video drop I immediately purchased it and after flying it for first time, i knew this was such a great decision…. It’s easier to fly, the design changes brilliant, and the easy acro mode, genius for being able to quickly take some ‘arty’ shots with a simple push of a button… the original I’m passing down to my son, as we have an idea for a mini movie along with the other non fav drones i have… Steven Spielberg better watch his ass 😂😂

@IaninLondon Ай бұрын

Great stuff! :)

@DroneUpp Ай бұрын

Have the rules changed regarding having a spotter to fly with this and other drones using goggles? I love that drone but because I usually fly alone, I am afraid of getting one and getting into some sort of trouble. All the rules are stifling!

@EdgarSnowSki Ай бұрын

I received mine today and two first flights indoors = 2 crashes, its seems that it was unable to hower and moved forward despite me pulling trigger to go backwards...

@IaninLondon Ай бұрын

Flying inside will make it struggle with GPS positioning. Find a grassy field and try there....

@EdgarSnowSki Ай бұрын

@@IaninLondon I had first flight outdoor yesterday flying with mc3, had a great fun. Then I switched to mini4pro with mc3, and it looked very similar. So for me, the only point in avata2 is flying in manual, hence ordered rc3.

@user-we3ky3mf722 Ай бұрын

I don't like avata 2 but i like mini 4 pro overall.

@EdgarSnowSki Ай бұрын

I received mine yesterday, the combo with one battery, so Im charging through the drone. When charging is complete, I press power button to check the battery , and its only showing 2 bars, anyone getting same issue?

@IaninLondon Ай бұрын

Start a chat with DJI support. That's not right...

@1975supermike Ай бұрын

Still paying off my avata 1. Gutted.

@pspicer777 Ай бұрын

Nice - thanks. I think it is pronounced... a- va-ta. 😊

@karlc9773 Ай бұрын

You didn't mention Avata 2 being it's own little eco system, Avata 1 you can use goggles and remote with other drones as I do, you missed pointing out the prop guards are far harder to replace as are the motors, all these are cons against it and a reason I'm sticking with the Avata 1, till they bring out a hybrid avata 1 & 2 in a couple of months, integra goggles anybody I got stung by that one buying goggles 2

@IaninLondon Ай бұрын

The Avata 2 ecosystem (ie goggles 3 and motion 3) will be exapnded to use on other models very soon according to DJI. Wasn't aware of any difference in abilty to change motors or props guards tho; thanks for that info.

@len9483 Ай бұрын

Can I use an Ipad with a regular remote control while my Wife uses the goggles, so she can see what all the hype is about?

@IaninLondon Ай бұрын

I would strongly recommend the other way round..... Your wife may get sea sick 😉. But as long as the iPad runs the fly app then yes, she can watch it whilst you are using the goggles

@garybishopp7183 Ай бұрын

Looks like you've found a gateway drug to join the rest of us who " build crash repair repeat" regularly The silly grin said it all

@IaninLondon Ай бұрын

Yeah, even better when you don't need a soldering iron though! :)

@varph_ Ай бұрын

It definitely isn't improved in all areas. We have already seen evidence it is not quite as durable as the Avata 1, which comes with a double whammy since it is far less repairable. A damaged duct is a return to DJI repair for the Avata 2 for most people sadly.

@MaxSMoke777 Ай бұрын

A-Va-Ta. No "R". It's not Avatar.

@IaninLondon Ай бұрын

I struggle with pronunciation 🤠

@finnybflyin Ай бұрын

By the way... It's pronounced a - VA - ta... 😲 Like Navada...

@IaninLondon Ай бұрын

Yeah, I keep trying to pronounce it right but the official DJI videos keep pulling me back to the Avatar movie pronunciation 😉

@user-wv3gp2dt2x Ай бұрын

Can you fly it without wearing those goggles.

@twiume4830 Ай бұрын

Yes, you can fly without wearing goggles.

@peteypufffpv659 Ай бұрын

You cant limited the speed of a drone in manual.

@did3d523 Ай бұрын

*if you crash impossible to fix need to sent to DJI 200€ for fix it .... BAD NEW!*

@IaninLondon Ай бұрын

Did you see how many times I crashed? And the crash into the stone wall at high speed did no damage either

@did3d523 Ай бұрын

@@IaninLondon payed by dji I presume

@IaninLondon Ай бұрын

No, I bought the Avata 1 and that's the one I crashed in Malta into the wall at high speed. No real damage... No repair needed

@did3d523 Ай бұрын

@@IaninLondon wait and see

@Inpreesme Ай бұрын

influencers that don’t give measurements in anything other than metric I do not subscribe to or watch I left early on in the video

@IaninLondon Ай бұрын

Almost all my videos are in imperial and metric... This time I'm just quoting the official specs.... Now off you trot...

@captainbritain6737 Ай бұрын

Get a proper one and develop some real skills. Anyone can fly by wire.

@IaninLondon Ай бұрын

This video is not aimed at experienced FPVers like you squire..... ;)

@captainbritain6737 Ай бұрын

@@IaninLondon trust me, try it. Get the manual controller and fly some sims. Nothing else like it. You’ve had only a taste of the experience and already love it!