by Dr Drone August 29, 2022
First person view (FPV) drones can provide one of the most immersive flight experiences you’ll ever have. When you strap on a pair of DJI Goggles, you’ll see exactly what your drone sees–an endless landscape from way up in the sky. The thrill you experience when you’re totally immersed is unlike anything else as you soar through the sky with unrivaled safety and control. With the DJI Avata, DJI’s latest FPV drone, the sky is your playground.
The DJI Avata is the latest release in the long list of DJI drones, but it’s certainly making waves as an FPV drone of unparalleled quality. You’ll learn to embrace your spontaneity as you weave through the trees and under bridges without worrying about bumping into anything. Thanks to its ducted propellers and Cinewhoop design, the Avata can even be flown indoors. No matter where you’d like to fly, the DJI Avata FPV drone will give you access to places you previously only dreamed of.
To give you a sense of what the DJI Avata has to offer, we’ve compiled an overview of its various features and attributes that make it truly one-of-a-kind. With a breakthrough in FPV visuals, countless safety features, and superior long-range transmission, the Avata is sure to make an impact. Read on to find out just how superior this FPV drone really is.
The DJI Avata FPV drone combines agile flight with a tough composition. It’s designed to be compact and lightweight enough for you to navigate tight spaces without fear of damaging the drone. Its innovative new design makes it more portable than other Cinewhoop drones on the market. The DJI Avata is lightweight, compact, and easy to carry wherever you decide to take flight.
Thanks to its built-in propeller guard, the Avata will bounce right off anything it bumps into, staying in the air and keeping on flying. Its durable frame reduces the risk of damage, allowing you to fly boldly with greater peace of mind. Thanks to its optimized design, the Avata has a flight time of approximately 18 minutes.
The DJI Avata FPV drone combines agile flight with a tough composition. It’s designed to be compact and lightweight enough for you to navigate tight spaces without fear of damaging the drone. Its innovative new design makes it more portable than other Cinewhoop drones on the market. The DJI Avata is lightweight, compact, and easy to carry wherever you decide to take flight.
Thanks to its built-in propeller guard, the Avata will bounce right off anything it bumps into, staying in the air and keeping on flying. Its durable frame reduces the risk of damage, allowing you to fly boldly with greater peace of mind. Thanks to its optimized design, the Avata has a flight time of approximately 18 minutes.
The DJI Goggles 2 provide you with next-level comfort and convenience as you fly your new FPV drone. These new and improved goggles are smaller, lighter, and equipped with Micro-OLED screens that deliver incredible clarity as you soar across the skies. The DJI Goggles 2 are compact and ultra-portable thanks to their foldable antenna and lightweight design. They’re also comfortable to wear and use over a long period of time.
They’ve got a battery life of two hours and charge at super fast speeds, keeping you in the air longer than ever before. The two HD Micro-OLED screenes have a refresh rate of up to 100 Hz that present a smooth full-screen live feed right before your eyes. You’ll be immersed in a world of stunning clarity as you see a first person view of what your drone sees from the skies.
The goggles also offer diopter adjustment from +2.0 D to -8.0 D for better viewing and comfort. All you have to do is lock the adjustment knob to keep the diopter fixed in place so it doesn’t accidentally adjust during use or storage. DJI Avata also supports DJI FPV Goggles V2, which offers high definition and long-distance transmission with up to 110 minutes of flight.
In addition to the DJI Goggles 2, the Avata FPV drone comes with a DJI Motion Controller that makes flying that much more intuitive. All you have to do is squeeze the trigger to send the drone soaring forward, and swivel your wrist to send it bending around a corner. With easy-to-use controls and an ergonomic design, the DJI Motion Controller provides you with a completely unique way to fly.
In addition to the Motion Controller, the DJI Avata is compatible with the DJI FPV Remote Controller 2. You can fly in Manual mode to achieve advanced slight movements and stable aerial photography effects with the touch of a few buttons.
In addition to the DJI Goggles 2, the Avata FPV drone comes with a DJI Motion Controller that makes flying that much more intuitive. All you have to do is squeeze the trigger to send the drone soaring forward, and swivel your wrist to send it bending around a corner. With easy-to-use controls and an ergonomic design, the DJI Motion Controller provides you with a completely unique way to fly.
In addition to the Motion Controller, the DJI Avata is compatible with the DJI FPV Remote Controller 2. You can fly in Manual mode to achieve advanced slight movements and stable aerial photography effects with the touch of a few buttons.
The DJI Avata FPV drone is one of the most powerful FPV drones on the market, with incredible visuals that rival those of other DJI drones. The camera is equipped with a 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor that supports 4K ultra-wide-angle recording with an f/2.8 aperture. Its high-grade imaging performance will give you stunning visuals with the kind of first person view you’ve only seen in video games.
While most drone cameras are limited to a FOV of at most 84°, the DJI Avata blows the rest out of the water with its super-wide 155° FOV. You’ll see a view much closer to what you would witness with your own eyes, giving you incredibly immersive visuals that hit harder than ever before.
You can also rely on smooth shooting and stable footage throughout all of your swoops and dives. With flagship technologies such as RockSteady 2.0 and HorizonSteady, you’ll find yourself opened up to a world of cinematic possibilities free from camera shake. RockSteady 2.0 actively reduces camera shake in real-time, while HorizonSteady locks your footage to a level horizon for cinematic effects. You’ll be sure to capture smooth ultra-HD video that will create powerful, beautiful visuals.
The DJI Avata also offers D-Cinelike mode that allows you to dive into a world of colors. When you shoot in D-Cinelike mode, you can make the most of the natural colors that this beautiful world provides. You can even make your footage pop with advanced color grading in post-editing with our easy-to-use software. With the potential to capture such dynamic and true-to-life colors, you’ll be sure to create a masterpiece.
In addition to its compact and rugged design, the DJI Avata comes with several features that keep it safe from start to finish. Its ducted aerodynamic design allows you to capture one-of-a-kind footage as you weave in and out of branches, through hallways, and under bridges. Film where you’ve never filmed before with this dynamic and durable Cinewhoop drone.
The Avata FPV drone includes Turtle mode, which allows you to resume flight in the event that the Avata falls on its back. When this happens, all you need to do is activate Turtle mode with a couple of taps and watch the Avata spring back into action like nothing happened. The motion controller also includes an Emergency Brake button that halts the drone with a single tap to avoid any potential accidents. If you’re ever in danger of crashing into a wall and need to make an abrupt stop, just tap the Emergency Brake button to cause the Avata to hover in place.
In the event that the battery is low or the signal drops out, the DJI Avata has Smart Return To Home (RTH) that will automatically send it soaring back to the starting point. The DJI Avata is also designed with downward binocular vision and ToF infrared sensing that offers you even greater safety precautions. Thanks to these powerful sensors, the Avata will be able to detect obstacles below. This enables it to perform low-altitude or indoor flight, safely gliding a few inches off the ground. These never-before-seen capabilities will help you create an exhilarating, one-of-a-kind perspective you won’t get from other DJI drones.
The DJI Avata FPV drone is equipped with DJI’s flagship O3+ video transmission, which uses an all-new solution and upgraded dual antennas to bring FHD video transmission at up to 10 km. O3+ also contains additional anti-interference capabilities that keep your transmission stable even in cities and other complex environments.
You’ll have a max video transmission quality of 1080p and a max video transmission frame rate of 100 fps, giving you superior visual quality without interference. The 2T2R omnidirectional antennas offer you unrivaled stability and responsiveness during flight. When using the DJI Goggles 2, you’ll see a crisp and smooth real-time view uninhibited by interference from outside signals.
If you’re new to flying drones or you’re looking to brush up on your piloting skills, the DJI Virtual Flight app allows you to practice on both computers and smartphones. This flight simulator contains a multitude of simulated flight scenarios, allowing you to practice flying indoors or outdoors as you polish your flight skills. With enough training on the DJI Virtual Flight app, you’ll become a master pilot in no time.
The DJI Avata comes in several different packages, each of which contains different accessories that can add to your flight experience. If you buy the DJI Avata on its own, you can nab it for $629. This package doesn’t come with a remote controller or goggles, so it’s a good choice for people who already have a DJI RC and DJI Goggles of their own. It also comes with one Intelligent Flight Battery, 3 pairs of propellers, a power adapter, and a gimbal protector.
The next package is the DJI Avata Fly Smart Combo, which is set at $1,609 CAD. This combo comes with DJI FPV Goggles V2 and the DJI Motion Controller, which makes it a cost-effective choice for those looking for a nice middle ground. It also includes a battery for the goggles and various charging cables.
The ultimate combo is the DJI Avata Pro-View Combo, which sells for $1,919 CAD. You’ll receive the DJI Goggles 2 and the DJI Motion Controller, allowing you to fly the drone with the most immersive sensory experience possible. This package also includes a battery for the goggles, eyeglass frames, a screen protector, and various charging cables.
The Avata offers a few optional accessories that can help you fly easier than ever. The DJI Avata Fly More Kit is $279 and comes with two additional Intelligent Flight Batteries and one Battery Charging Hub. You’ll be able to keep the drone in the air longer by swapping out the batteries in between flights, as the Battery Charging Hub can charge four batteries in sequence.
You can also buy an extra Intelligent Flight Battery on its own for $129, as well as a DJI 65W Car Charger for $79. The car charger can charge the Intelligent Flight Battery and RC at the same time, as well as your smartphone and other devices. Lastly, you can get the DJI Goggles Carry More Backpack for $119 to carry your DJI Goggles and aircraft in a water-resistant bag.
The Avata offers a few optional accessories that can help you fly easier than ever. The DJI Avata Fly More Kit is $279 and comes with two additional Intelligent Flight Batteries and one Battery Charging Hub. You’ll be able to keep the drone in the air longer by swapping out the batteries in between flights, as the Battery Charging Hub can charge four batteries in sequence.
You can also buy an extra Intelligent Flight Battery on its own for $129, as well as a DJI 65W Car Charger for $79. The car charger can charge the Intelligent Flight Battery and RC at the same time, as well as your smartphone and other devices. Lastly, you can get the DJI Goggles Carry More Backpack for $119 to carry your DJI Goggles and aircraft in a water-resistant bag.
One of the most attractive features of the DJI Avata is its ability to fly indoors and around obstacles. While drone safety is always a priority, the Avata allows you to fly with greater peace of mind thanks to its ducted propellers. Its many safety features and the handy Emergency Break button all combine to make it one of the safest DJI drones in their whole collection.
Flying the Avata is incredibly intuitive thanks to the immersive DJI Goggles 2 and the Motion Controller. The Motion Controller quickly becomes an extension of your arm, allowing you to control the drone with ease. If you’re interested in creating immersive videos with a cinematic quality, then the wider FOV will be your favorite new feature. Professionals and amateurs alike can enjoy the incredible quality that makes the viewer feel like a bird in the sky.
The DJI Virtual Flight app is also great fun, offering you the ability to train your skills while also enjoying the fun of the flight. You’ll be sure to spend hours getting lost in the various scenarios as you pilot your way through different landscapes both in and outdoors.
While the Avata offers you a one-of-a-kind flying experience, that doesn’t mean it’s for everyone. The flight time is shorter than other DJI drones, with 18 minutes in the air instead of the standard of roughly 30 or so minutes. But if you don’t mind the shorter flight time, then you’ll revel in all that the DJI Avata has to offer.
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