The DJI Avata is a small, intuitive but expensive introduction to FPV drones for beginners. It's slower than the current DJI FPV, but has a better camera and an enhanced ability to cope with hitting branches. But while it's lighter and more agile than its FPV sibling, the Avata's price could keep it relatively niche.
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When DJI delivered its first FPV (first-person view) drone in late March 2021, many in the drone community wondered how this might impact the market for these types of flying cameras.
In retrospect, the DJI FPV has been seen as a slightly flawed curiosity that bridges between the true FPV hardware that is all about flying skills and the computer-managed camera drones that DJI is famous for.
The new DJI Avata was designed to address some of the criticisms of the original design while still embracing the core objective; getting camera drone pilots out of their comfort zone and into the exhilarating world of FPV flying.
At 410g, the Avata is half the weight of its predecessor, and this smaller and more nimble design also sports a better camera. Depending on what bundle you buy, you can also get it with the latest DJI Goggles 2.
One slight oddity of this design is that the drone is supplied with the DJI Motion Controller and not the DJI FPV Remote Controller 2. Flying a drone using the motion controller isn’t anything that a conventional drone pilot will have experienced, as you can’t fly backwards, for example.
DJI’s view is that it provides a more intuitive and beginner-friendly starting point. Though you can fly in Normal and Sport modes using the provided DJI Motion Controller, to get the full Manual mode experience requires the DJI FPV Remote Controller 2 at additional expense.
There are multiple ways to buy the DJI Avata FPV, though which of these you need depends on if you own the original FPV hardware and what Goggles you'd like to use it with.
The DJI Avata Pro View Combo is for those that don’t own the previous drone. It includes both the new DJI Goggles 2 and the DJI Motion Controller, and it comes with a single battery.
The DJI Avata Fly Smart Combo comes with the older and larger Goggles V2 instead of the Goggles 2, making this the 'budget' option for those without Goggles.
DJI Avata Pro-View Combo
DJI Avata Fly Smart Combo
DJI Avata vs DJI FPV