DJI has just announced the next revolution in drone piloting — the DJI Avata FPV Drone. Combined with a motion controller, you will be immersed in a flying experience with full control and safety. The DJI Avata is compatible with several remote controls, each with different capabilities and features. The flight simulator, in particular, is great for sampling the different control modes and improving your flying skills. Let’s see what else this drone has to offer…
Key Features of the DJI Avata FPV Drone
- Built in propeller guard
- Downward Obstacle Sensing System
- 4K/60fps Stabilized Video
- Intuitive DJI Motion Controller
- Palm-sized and agile
- HD low-latency transmission
- 1/1.7” sensor with a 155° super-wide FOV
- Turtle Mode
- D-Cinelike mode
Why is the DJI Avata Useful?
Safe Flying
Built-in propeller guards will allow the DJI Avata to easily and safely recoil and maintain flight after coming into contact with an object. Its downward binocular vision and ToF infrared sensors help promote an even greater sense of safety by allowing the drone to fly at low-altitudes and indoors.
And with the DJI Motion Controller in your hands, intuitive flight is as simple as squeezing the trigger to zip forward or turning the wrist to negotiate tight corners. Should Avata flip over and land on its back, activation of the Turtle Mode will allow it to turn itself right side up and get back into action.
Crisp Video Footage
The 4K stabilized video is accomplished through the drone’s RockSteady 2.0 and HorizonSteady technologies. They combine to reduce camera shake and promote smooth ultra-HD video. Even more so, the HorizonSteady locks your footage to the level horizon for smooth, cinematic effects.
While most drone cameras offer a modest 84° FOV, the DJI Avata comes with a 155° FOV camera allowing for a super-wide perspective and hyper-immersive visuals. D-Cinelike mode captures footage which maximized dynamic range and allows for color grading in post-production.
Small Form Factor
The Avata has also been re-engineered to be more compact, portable, and lightweight. It’s also durable and less susceptible to damage. The aerodynamic design allows for a flight time of up to 18 minutes.
Optimal Viewing Experience
Avata utilized DJI’s latest O3+ video transmission technology and 2T2R omnidirectional antennas for incredible stability and responsiveness during flight. They combine to give the user a smooth real-time view with goggles, even in situations where interference might be present.
Who Should Buy the DJI Avata?
Anyone looking for a lightweight, compact, and agile drone should definitely consider the DJI Avata. It’s a good entry point for FPV drones. This can also serve as a backup drone when situations call for a less bulky alternative.
How to Use the DJI Avata
The DJI Avata will be especially useful for the creative adventurer on long hikes or backpacking trips who need to travel light but still wishes to capture epic footage of rugged terrain.
For example, check out how adventurer Renan Ozturk used another DJI product at Why You Need the DJI Mavic 3 Drone for Videography.
It can easily capture footage from difficult and tight spaces, such as between branches, under bridges and through corridors. Because propeller guards come standard, there is little concern about hitting an occasional obstacle as the drone will simply bounce off, maintain flight, and keep capturing footage.
Real estate photographers and videographers who need professional level interior footage will also love the DJI Avata. Its downward binocular vision and ToF infrared sensors will allow it to easily fly from room to room and floor to floor, all while capturing smooth, cinematic footage.
Learn more about this at Introduction to Real Estate Drone Photography.
Wedding videographers will find the Avata’s inconspicuous dimensions a welcome addition to their arsenal. Intimate moments such as a walk on the beach or the actual proposal can be captured discretely with the DJI Avata.
Similar DJI Products
Compared to the DJI Mini 3 Pro, the Avata’s flight time is up to 18 minutes, versus up to 34 minutes on the Mini 3 Pro’s intelligent flight battery and 47 minutes with the Intelligent Flight Battery Plus. The Avata houses a 1/1.7” sensor while the DJI Mini 3 Pro uses a 1/1.3” sensor. Both systems can capture a maximum video resolution of 4K/60 fps. The Avata’s lens has a 155° FOV while the Mini 3 Pro’s FOV is 82.1°.
Accessories for the DJI Avata
This article was updated on March 28th, 2023 to also mention the newly released DJI accessories for the Avata FPV Drone. Learn more below.
DJI Goggles Integra
The DJI Goggles Integra will provide an immersive flight experience for drone pilots. It has a built-in battery in the foldable headband for a minimal and efficient design. Meanwhile the goggles have two HD Micro-OLED screens for a real-time, crisp camera view. Pilots and filmmakers will equally appreciate its DJI O3+ video transmission when used with the DJI Avata Drone. It will also pair well with the RC Motion 2 Controller for intuitive control. Overall, the DJI Goggles Integra will provide an efficient and immersive drone experience.
DJI RC Motion 2
The DJI RC Motion 2 provides drone pilots with full, intuitive control of the flight experience. It’s motion sensing technology always you to control the drone’s direction with the slightest touch. It perfectly pairs with the DJI Avata Drone and DJI Goggle for a full immersion when piloting. The DJI RC Motion 2 has an upgraded joystick design compared to its predecessor, and its accelerator features a new reverse function for flying backward in tight situations.
