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I used the Avata with the DJI Goggles 2, the newer (and pricier) of the two compatible pairs. The Goggles support O3 transmission for a pretty strong control range—I only saw one weak signal message flash across the screen during my test flights, which arrived when a patch of trees separated me from the drone, which was about 700 feet away at the time. There's a certain Robocop aesthetic to the DJI Goggles 2, but I'm no Peter Weller Tested with a production model DJI Avata in a controlled environment. Actual experience may vary depending on the environment, usage, and firmware version. FPV flying is almost entirely done with a headset, which DJI calls its Goggles, The new Goggles 2 is one option bundled with the Avata, but it will work with the older Goggles V2 also. Let’s face it, you’ll want to get the thrill of flying a first-person view drone at low altitudes even though it is not advised to do so. However, you must always use common sense and look for places free of obstacles and people. Needless to say, you don’t want to bring the Avata to a crowded park as it could severely damage a human if you crash into them. That’s a big difference if you are interested in flying fast, though not necessarily a bad thing if you’re learning FPV flying.
The Gimbal is a single-axis one, and although it’s not as safe and stable as a 3-axis one, it does its job exceptionally well. The firm's engineering teams deserve an incredible amount of credit for making a small, high-speed drone that's very easy to unbox and fly. The Avata hovers in place when your hand is off the throttle, moves through the air effortlessly, and is extremely responsive to controls (enough so that 30mph flights through complex environments are possible). Racing pros can swap to a manual controller for 60mph flight too, though I wasn't brave enough to try this mode—I don't have the skills for flying quadcopters without autopilot assists.One questionable design choice is the placement of the USB-C port and microSD card slot. While other alternatives offer body-mounted ports on the bottom for easy access, the Avata has one on the blade rings. It takes a while to locate these slots as they’re hidden beneath a rubber seal, and it’s a very fiddly process to connect cables with the blade just millimetres away. 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. The 5.8 GHz frequency band is currently banned in certain countries or regions. For details, please refer to local laws and regulations. One complaint I have about the Motion Controller is the position of the Record button. It's on the left side, essentially under where your thumb rests, and reacts to glancing presses. It's very easy to bump while flying. The FPV goggles show a tally icon during recordings, but it's easy to miss when you're concentrating on flying fast and avoiding crashes. The Avata has a setting to automatically record while it's flying, but even with that on, an accidental tap of the Record button ends recording. DJI should offer an option to disable the Record button altogether to prevent recording interruptions.
The nose-mounted camera supports 4K60 and 2.7K100 video with a mix of gimbal and digital stabilization (Credit: Jim Fisher) The eyepieces include diopter adjustment to set focus to match corrective lenses, along with an adjustable pupillary distance. They do an OK job, but if you're like me and have strong visual astigmatism, you won't ever really see a clear image. Text and menus looked a little bit blurry no matter how much I fiddled with the adjustments. The Goggles 2 include eyepieces with diopter adjustment, but they can be swapped out for prescription lenses if your eyesight is especially poor Does not come with a standard controller, only motion controller. DJI Avata is also compatible with DJI FPV Remote ControllerDoes not come with a charger. You can use your own USB-C charger. It is recommended to use the DJI 65W Portable Charger (sold separately), DJI 65W Car Charger (sold separately), or other USB PD chargers. This not only allows for greater sensitivity in lower light conditions but also provides greater dynamic range when grading the footage in post-production. The screen refresh rate changes with the video transmission frame rate. It may switch between 100 Hz and 60 Hz to adapt to the current video transmission frame rate.
The DJI Avata is a better considered and more sedate entry to the world of FPV flying than its predecessor, but it falls into a space between camera drones and FPV hardware that might not satisfy either objective as effectively as more dedicated solutions.DJI Avata is the first FPV drone with built-in propeller guards, enabling it to withstand minor collisions for a worry-free flight: Perfect for high-octane deployments - indoors or outdoors - to capture dazzling cinewhoop-style content.
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