NOW is the Time to Start FPV: DJI AVATA 2 FPV Drone Review

A FPV pilot’s unsponsored first take on the DJI Avata 2 FPV drone.

My Custom Drone & Camera Equipment (2024)

Co-edited by Enrique Bedollas @R1Lifestyle
Extra B-Roll shot by Nathan Le & Hajime

0:00 Intro
0:13 DJI Goggles 3 & FPV Remote 3
0:24 RC Motion Controller 3
1:46 O4 Transmission
2:11 Frame Rate problem
2:29 Avata 2 Battery
3:16 Adjustable Camera Tilt
3:50 Flight Modes
4:53 Price
5:54 Lower Budget Options
6:38 Closing Thoughts

[Drew_Baker]

Thanks Kai, now I have to go into more debt because of your well informed content

[belovedLion]

Had the Avata 2 for a week and am blown away. Instantly flew my original DJI fpv better after flying the avata 2 a few times. Was hitting gaps more confident, ya dig.

[yoeycrack]

I really wanted to jump into FPV flying and now with everything switching from analog to digital if you want to jump into FPV, I highly recommend buying this product and especially getting the two-year care refresh because once you get more comfortable with your experience and flying, you’re gonna crash and DJI will replace the drone up to four times which is amazing in my honest opinion if you wanna start FPV by this package because I spent about three hours going into home builds and like I said it seems like everything‘s gonna switch to digital receivers. DJI is already selling their complete 03 unit which is amazing because you only need the motors and some props and you can have a home for 300 bucks and now that you have the package already you have the goggles you just need to buy the controller. Just be aware. The new goggles does not support the 03 flight system, but I’m sure they’re going to update it very soon. My body uses analog and what would you rather lookat wall flying a late 1990s CRT or an OLED screen there’s just no comparison

[MartinWasHereOK]

Mine should be getting here in 8 days. Can’t wait!

[DanielJohnFPV]

Definitely considering getting one to review with that Best Buy two-week rental 😜

[NorthernElevations]

Great review! Very down to Earth and not elitist like some other FPV pilots. I can’t wait to get mine back in a couple days - had to ship it in for a controller bug :(

[ukmonk]

Great video thank you! I have the mini 4 pro and Avata 2, both amazing drones for different situations! The mini 4 pro is like a nice Sunday stroll and the Avata 2 is like flying a jetplane! The motion controller is nice with Avata 2 when you don’t wanna think so much and just have a nice chilled flight, then you can use the RC3 in normal or sport mode to take it a step further. Then once you’re ready (or already an experienced FPV pilot) you can jump in manual mode. The Avata 2 handles surprisingly well in acro. But I agree 💯 with Kai, DEFINITELY practise in a sim first. I did prob 20 hours plus, before I took my first real manual flight, and still go on sims on days when the weather is bad just to get some practise in.

[toasti]

So will this replace your current fpv setup? Could it be used the same way with the manual controller? Really considering selling my current cinewhoops and decased gopros for this all in one solution that’s more reliable and polished than my current one

[Junga]

I’m so torn on buying this as a gateway into FPV or going the Analog beginner to Digital custom build route. I like the idea of this because of the price and getting a “safe” FPV drone to learn and practice on then going for the products I can tinker with more. Think it’s still worth buying a DJI Avata 2 for someone who doesn’t do cinematography and wants to just fly around freestyle and experience flight? Also with the upcoming possible DJI ban?

[rsstnnr]

The problem I have with FPV is that it's nearly impossible to tell how close you are to something. Everything seems closer than it yes.

[arunr]

I have been led to believe that the a2 actually doesn’t have backwards obstacle avoidance those are just visual positioning sensors

Thank you for the review

Any recommendations for a sim to practice on to learn manual mode with this drone?

[timelapsebylkunl]

Can it emergency stop mid flight when you dive in manual mode? Thank for great reviw.

[Cyber_Pinoy]

How did the proposed US ban on DJI affect your decision to buy?

[cronostasys]

Great review bro, im in love with this drone too!

[dodosinplight]

Curious on how you managed to record while having the Easy Acro on since the settings do not allow that. Do you put the SD card in the HUD rather the drone?

[yunghysterik]

Long time DJI pilot ( 4+ years FAA Part 107 ) but new to FPV... Avata 2 is amazing. This is the most fun I've had flying a drone EVER. Love the way the Avata 2 moves and how easy of an entry point it was to get into FPV. I hate every time my batteries are dead and I need to recharge lol.

[topdowndronesolutions]

I'm waiting on my Pavo25 v2 to arrive. Do you find any issues with it carrying a go pro? Standard or naked/Bones?

[DeluxeOhhh]

What are the limitations that I have using that controller vs the standard manual controller?

[brandon]

I'm very excited to get into a manual/acro drone that I can just pay a premium for when it breaks and not have to risk buying the wrong parts or waiting to exchange DOA parts

But ngl I'm taking a big risk hoping that they unlock the hardware in a reasonable amount of time. Because I do want to build my own that will work with this hardware down the line.

[shannoncooper]

Indoor fpv with 03 system ? Avata 2 has bad prop wash inside in narrow places.