I received my Avata 2 days ago. 1 concern you had was if the little door to the pops loose and runs into the fan and will do all sorts of havoc. I forgot to put mine back in after installing my SSD card and all that happened was it made some noise and then when the door cleared the blades it just hung down below the spinning blades and created a couple little scuff marks on the blades themselves. Believe it or not, there was no damage at all. Nothing was broken and everything was fine. I removed the blade to check it and just cleaned it with a cloth and it looked just like new. I have eaten a couple tree leaves and some grass in a turn over and turtle mode is amazing! Avata does an amazing job cutting grass! It is an amazing drone. I am sad to say, that every other drone I have ever bought, comes with a manual controller and in worse case scenario at least includes a case to put everything inside. DJI jacking us all for a tiny back pack for $130 bucks is pretty crazy, but when you realize it is the same cost as each stupid battery I guess it isn't so bad? I been debating to get either this case and wait for the hard case to be available in a couple months and just use one of my backpacks to keep the drone in. Also, found I had to provide additional cables to the drone if I want to charge the drone battery, motion controller and goggle batteries. Like so many others that don't have the normal controller and having to wait for more to be released. 60 mph in manual mode is pretty sweet. It may not do 90 mph like some other FPV drones, but it has an amazing camera and the battery lasts so much longer than the other battery pack you were comparing it to. I totally agree with cost. Why can I not just buy a sweet Master controller for $200 bucks and use that for all my future DJI drones.
At last !! a decent HONEST review. I'm sick of watching the slick productions of DJI's official 'influencers' Nauseating as hell..... I have been waiting for a real review yours is one of the first i have seen Thanks for this
I think as soon as people see the avata for what it is intenended for ... its an excellent piece of kit! The same as the dji fpv... thats an excellent long range tool with its safety features. Neither are supposed to be freestyle quads. I'm no beginner, and I love both of them
DJI FPV didn't fly long enough. Never made the 20mins or longer. But this avata is nice. It's durable. Camera is pretty good on its own. Quick enough at 60mph. Only down side is the batteries cost so much money each. For price of 1 battery I could buy three 4s 3000mah batteries
@@FPV-TV419 not for me. I need 20mins sometimes. I go out far then want to film something. Get different angles what not. Usually 25mins is enough to give me a coushion when coming back.. I have drones that fly 30mins to done over 40mins on flights. I did once lose track of time almost not make it back hitting 32mins when I should of landed sooner. Took Li-ion to 2v per cell or just under. Tanked so fast. 🤣
When I saw the title I was like hey Captain and dji are friends now, they send him a drone. But after à few minutes I as like, no he bought it. You are so sincere in your reviews. But that one was still good for dji. You seem to like the avata.
Man, I'm loving all the content lately Steve. Keep it coming!lol. This is another one to contemplate. I'm still thinking about the one from last week or the week before. Anyways great stuff as always.
I really like your reviews they're very entertaining. I see you label all your switches on your remotes Myself I like the clean look You are very entertaining thank you for making videos
Just the fact that we know you bought it with your own money and it's not given my DJI gives a completely neutral perspective of the review ! Thanks for that!!
Really enjoyed your first impressions and honesty on the avata, definitely considering it myself , really wish it was quieter and faster in a straight line. If I buy it I will wait for a combo that doesn’t include the motion controller because I’m only interested in the manual flight mode. Might have to part ways with my M3P though. Thanks Cap another awesome video.
Nice review, Steve. I'm an experienced FPV guy and I never wanted to spend the bucks for the DJI FPV drone. The Avata looks to be a winner and I may have to get one in the near future. I hate the sound of the pusher drones but they are easy peasy to fly. Looking forward to Part 2.
Great Review Steve ! One thing I have not seen from most reviewer's is the fact THAT YOU CAN REPAIR PARTS OF THIS DRONE YOURSELF ,rather than having to use care refresh to fix it. The prop shrouds or ports are removable and replaceable for reasonable prices. Parts can be ordered when you purchase the drone. CHEERS Steve h. Ps; have you noticed, most people named Steve........are really great people ! ;-}
The motion controller 2 has a joystick now, so you can orbit or punch out. Or fly sideways. It also has reverse. I still prefer a regular controller, though.
I now own an Avata , I really do hope they release an update so you can use the new goggles with the mini 3, because on occasions you will wish to fly in the sub 250g areas..Apparently it is actually possible, but it’s down to DJI’s marketing department to let that happen, I really hope they add this support!..🤔
Great review as usual Steve … Humour mixed with a real world review.. Not just dry facts … love the fact your not afraid to show your human & sometimes crash or make mistakes like the rest of us .. What were they thinking putting the USB & SD slot there .. surely they could have followed their Mini series & had it at the back .. However the did follow the Mini series with the fact that you need a screwdriver to take of a damaged prop .. 🙄 Looking forward to Pt 2 .. 💚 from Ireland 🇮🇪 👍☘️
The difference between the other reviewers and you is that they get their drone for free or are paid to do the review, and you bought yours with your money. That’s how I just found out about the noise level and the SD card placement. Thank you captain drone! I have the original DJI FPV and I think it is way better, not to mention way faster at nearly 90 mph.
I’ve got it, using the motion controller-did some DJI virtual flight training-but the frustration comes from plugging into the app or desktop app. Registration was smooth (of course, DJI’s bread and butter), but firmware updates not so much. Let’s just say that you need a lot of sources of information, a lot of patience, and tease out what is a ‘glossed over’ set of steps versus a true 1,2,3 for success. I’m not exempting DJI itself from this. Forget the paper, get the PDF user manuals. Watch their videos. Go through their training with the DJI Virtual Flight app (nevermind it hangs, and cannot get past the ‘mode’ button training for the remote), and then come to CZcams and detailed setup and walkthroughs of the decices, apps, and menus. There is a LOT here for a ‘beginner’ drone, the good doctor’s very helpful aids notwithstanding. 3 days in and I’m not yet past an indoor hover and land. And my wife, too, said, ‘what’s all that racket!?’. Beginner? You’re NOT going to turn on this $1200 toy and fly it right away. It will take some time.
They need to put the equivalent of betaflight crash recovery on their flight controller so a little scraggle doesn't take the drone down. Do you have to relink the controller when you go back to the DJI FPV? And how will that touchpad work with gloves on in the winter? Not so well I'm guessing.
Who said fantastic? What was commented on was the successful use of a feature that was not part of the maiden flight demonstration. You know Titanic, Teslas truck and Elon musk breaking the window, etc. Demonstrations, maiden flights don’t always go well!
Bought my unit locally from a 3rd party retailer in Kentucky US Going Saturday to pick it up could have him ship it but now that I know there’s a drone store in my area I wanna go check out his products and he’s gonna give me a demonstration of the Dji M30 T an the Autel dragon fish
I’ve been waiting for this for nearly a year now and I’m diddapontef at 1: it’s cost (I expected them to make some budget goggles so that it came out for the full combo to around $1300 rather than $2000) 2: They should bundle it with the normal controller
really?! what made you wait for this drone, even before the review my reaction was meh... i dont think there has hardly been as much hype as for other drones
Not surprised you like this ☺️ nice first impression video! I think i would enjoy this drone next to my mini2, but as you mentioned... 1) overpriced! You don't get a power brick (extra costs), you don't get a case or bag with the fly more combo (all dji drones had a bag included?! How am i going to take everything with me??) 2) dji should make a combo with the fpv controller, like right now! (Again, extra costs!) The goggles backpack is also really expensive!
Excellent first Avata review, Steve! You covers things I haven't seen mentioned in other reviews - I didn't it was that noisy! Still. I'd like to have one. Turtle Mode is very impressive! I'm looking forward to part 2 of your Avata review! 👏👏🙂✨
Tbh I dont notice the noise much as I'm having too much fun. Also I like it noisy, as I live in a CE country and only get 250 to 350m range on the goggles, so the noise helps me know which way to point goggle antennas.
Great video. From my understanding, RTH is more accurate if you take off vertically for 5 meters. That should allow the drone to recognize the take off Mat. Not sure if it’s same with fpv drone though?
David, that feature only existed about 7 years ago and never since. It was designed for beginners who would take off using the auto take off option. If you think your drone has it, just do your thing and then move the landing pad 5 feet and see if it finds it… it won’t.
Hi Steve, I was waiting for a review, a first impression and yay finally, love your videos, I do not own a fpv drone as of today when I'm writing this but watching this I really want to and seeing the Avata I am thinking to purchase one in the future, I have seen the DJI FPV but I think that is just too expensive for me even though I think it is a great drone. The Avata I think the image quality, the form factor looks great though I would want it to handle the wind a bit better performance wise, especially I don't think I would want to fly it in a very windy condition eg during the SE monsoon in Seychelles that normally starts end April to start of November . The Avata shots were quite amazing and turtle mode, I'm surprised it worked in tall grass though it should work on hard surface, anyway overall great drone, not perfect in my opinion.
Reviews are always good, very thorough. I hope you will use the motion controller in a future review, as a camera drone pilot I would like to know how easy it is to fly with the motion controller out of the box.
Fantastic review, Cap'n (as always of course) - I really appreciate how thoroughly and objectively you review things in detail. Case in point is that ridiculous location for the SD card/USB port - this drone isn't in my budget right now, but that would stop me cold right there even if it was. I have no patience for horrible design, and that's an Oscar-caliber example right there. Seriously, what were they thinking? Thanks as always for helping to keep your subscribers informed and entertained. The Redblacks are having an awful season, but at least I have Captain Drone videos to watch :-)
Hey Captain, may I ask you, what camera aspect was that that you were shooting in? Wide or ultra wide? When I change my options between the 3, I see no difference in the goggles. I assume or at least hope that that takes effect in final recorded video? Same for horizon level and rocksteady? No matter which I choose, it looks the same in the goggles, and is actually kind of wierd, as sometimes the view sways not in accordance to what the drone is actually doing (doesn't seem fixed view like a standard fpv quad) which honestly I wish the view did stay fixed for real time flight view in goggles. Thanks for your help if you reply.
Ultra wide. Remember, you are selecting a RECORDING OPTION, not a viewing option. This is an FPV drone not a MAVIC camera drone so latency has to be low which means your goggles get the RAW video.
I'm with you Steve... Finally someone that shows the Negatives about the new DJI overpriced Drone... Don't need it or want it. There are less expensive options out there..
It’s good for about the first three flights but after that I was done with it. I do feel dumb because of the money it cost. It is definitely not worth the price. Great video and thank you for sharing.
What the drone or goggles remember you have to see this for the whole package and the goggles are the most expensive part and if you consider the cost of a whoop on this level with a gopro and caddx system still the avata seems cheap and you are still having better video and bonus peace of mind flying and charging and list goes on
You can actually block the touch pad by holding 2 fingers for 4 seconds i think and to unblock it you do the same procedure, so you can't accidentally change the settings if you block it 😉
Ahhh, but that was not the point mentioned. You see when you were created you ended up with eyes in your head and not your fingers so when you try the touchpad you can’t see exactly where your fingers are touching so your gonna accidentally hit options you don’t want when you trying to select something.
I have a lot of DJI stuff and love their stuff but I still hate when companies limit the ability of a product like the goggles. The 1st goggles work with both drones but hey guess what the new goggles you will have to purchase the new Drone to use them. Seems like they missed a opportunity to sell the goggles to use with the 1st FPV Drone but then those people wouldn't spend more money having to purchase the whole package. Thanks I was waiting to see your review on this before getting anything
Also heard that the range is less on the avatar with the new fpv headset a lot of people saying the other ones we have for the fpv is way better than that one as far as transmission the one we have for the fpv is better
The bad thing about FPV and RANGE is it is ILLEGAL in almost every country. Spotters have to be near you so you can't fly super far away (like miles away).
Hallo. Can i use the dji remote Controller 2 only with dji fpv and dji avata? What if i would buy emax Babyhawk O3? Which remote Controller do i need? Greatings from Germoney...
Of course it will turtle easy, there's 2" of battery between the props and the grass, and it's a pusher. It will probably be more problematic landing upward on grass.
A review without the hype. Thanks. Eventually, I may get the googles, but not before they are backward compatible with the 30+ other digital DJI air unit/VISTA units (and DJI FPV drone) that I already own and fly. (Steve - this may be a record - may be the first drone review of yours that did not result in me buying something!) Fly safe!!
@@counted8646 that doesn't matter. They could make it work. They coming out with a new air unit. They want everyone to buy the new air unit. That is y v2 works on new stuff but the new 2 doesn't work on older stuff.
I received my Avata 2 days ago. 1 concern you had was if the little door to the pops loose and runs into the fan and will do all sorts of havoc. I forgot to put mine back in after installing my SSD card and all that happened was it made some noise and then when the door cleared the blades it just hung down below the spinning blades and created a couple little scuff marks on the blades themselves. Believe it or not, there was no damage at all. Nothing was broken and everything was fine. I removed the blade to check it and just cleaned it with a cloth and it looked just like new. I have eaten a couple tree leaves and some grass in a turn over and turtle mode is amazing!
Avata does an amazing job cutting grass! It is an amazing drone. I am sad to say, that every other drone I have ever bought, comes with a manual controller and in worse case scenario at least includes a case to put everything inside. DJI jacking us all for a tiny back pack for $130 bucks is pretty crazy, but when you realize it is the same cost as each stupid battery I guess it isn't so bad? I been debating to get either this case and wait for the hard case to be available in a couple months and just use one of my backpacks to keep the drone in. Also, found I had to provide additional cables to the drone if I want to charge the drone battery, motion controller and goggle batteries.
Like so many others that don't have the normal controller and having to wait for more to be released. 60 mph in manual mode is pretty sweet. It may not do 90 mph like some other FPV drones, but it has an amazing camera and the battery lasts so much longer than the other battery pack you were comparing it to. I totally agree with cost. Why can I not just buy a sweet Master controller for $200 bucks and use that for all my future DJI drones.
Thank you for sharing.
And now I’m inspired to get DJI Avata!!! I feel like it’s really designed for beginners. Thanks for the entertaining review!
This I’ve been waiting for! There’s only one revieuw and that is the one from Captain Drone 😎
Best feature on the dji Avata turtle 🐢 mode! Turtles in a half shell 🐚 turtle power! #stayepic
At last !! a decent HONEST review. I'm sick of watching the slick productions of DJI's official 'influencers' Nauseating as hell..... I have been waiting for a real review yours is one of the first i have seen Thanks for this
My pleasure
captain drone one of the few honest youtubers
That's why DJI won't send the capt drones for advance review.
Thanks! Yup DJI has removed me from their Wedding Invitation list long ago :-)
I think as soon as people see the avata for what it is intenended for ... its an excellent piece of kit! The same as the dji fpv... thats an excellent long range tool with its safety features. Neither are supposed to be freestyle quads. I'm no beginner, and I love both of them
DJI FPV didn't fly long enough. Never made the 20mins or longer.
But this avata is nice. It's durable. Camera is pretty good on its own. Quick enough at 60mph.
Only down side is the batteries cost so much money each. For price of 1 battery I could buy three 4s 3000mah batteries
@@divingfalconfpv4602 realistically though... 10 mins is more than enough time in the goggles, almost always land before the battery is done.
@@FPV-TV419 not for me. I need 20mins sometimes. I go out far then want to film something. Get different angles what not. Usually 25mins is enough to give me a coushion when coming back.. I have drones that fly 30mins to done over 40mins on flights. I did once lose track of time almost not make it back hitting 32mins when I should of landed sooner. Took Li-ion to 2v per cell or just under. Tanked so fast. 🤣
@@divingfalconfpv4602 the avata maxes at 32mph, doesn’t it? Not 60mph
Very detailed and to the point review, from an expert fpv pilot and reviewer ! Waiting for the next parts 👍👍👍
Really loving the form factor of DJI Avata. And the new goggles, I actually love that it’s smaller. Seems more comfortable to use.
Capt. You having a blast over there, that's awesome.
When I saw the title I was like hey Captain and dji are friends now, they send him a drone. But after à few minutes I as like, no he bought it. You are so sincere in your reviews. But that one was still good for dji. You seem to like the avata.
Keyword: perfect for beginners. Thanks for the review! I’m so thrilled to finally get an fpv drone and DJI Avata seems to tick all the boxes for me.
Honest to god Steve, the only reason I came to this video was to get your referral link. Thank you for all the great work!
Awesome, thank you!
Man, I'm loving all the content lately Steve. Keep it coming!lol. This is another one to contemplate. I'm still thinking about the one from last week or the week before. Anyways great stuff as always.
I really like your reviews they're very entertaining. I see you label all your switches on your remotes Myself I like the clean look You are very entertaining thank you for making videos
Good one Steve and Jedi Steve....Loved the turtle mode recovery.
Yeah. Was waiting for your review Captain.
Everyone is doing those avatas!
Turtle mode is incredible.
Ordered and waiting for my AVATA
Just the fact that we know you bought it with your own money and it's not given my DJI gives a completely neutral perspective of the review ! Thanks for that!!
My wallet thanks you for that :-)
Thanks for another honest review. Waiting for mine. Hope to meet you sometime, I am nearby. Enjoy!
Thanks for this review !! I love your videos :) .. Greetings from Guatemala !
Great Video Captain!
Really enjoyed your first impressions and honesty on the avata, definitely considering it myself , really wish it was quieter and faster in a straight line. If I buy it I will wait for a combo that doesn’t include the motion controller because I’m only interested in the manual flight mode. Might have to part ways with my M3P though. Thanks Cap another awesome video.
Excellent Review Video On The Avata. Thank You.
Excellent, most honest review. Thanks, Steven. Greetings from Montreal.
Thanks for checking it out
Nice review, Steve. I'm an experienced FPV guy and I never wanted to spend the bucks for the DJI FPV drone. The Avata looks to be a winner and I may have to get one in the near future. I hate the sound of the pusher drones but they are easy peasy to fly. Looking forward to Part 2.
I got a new skateboard electric never been on it work 1500 when I got it like 3 years ogo
Thank you Paul... Part 2 is out tomorrow.
Great Review Steve ! One thing I have not seen from most reviewer's is the fact THAT YOU CAN REPAIR PARTS OF THIS DRONE YOURSELF ,rather than having to use care refresh to fix it. The prop shrouds or ports are removable and replaceable for reasonable prices. Parts can be ordered when you purchase the drone. CHEERS Steve h. Ps; have you noticed, most people named Steve........are really great people ! ;-}
Yes, the STEVEs will one day rule the world :-)
Hi Steve, great initial review!! The noise from the Avata will bring out every Karen in a 1/2 mile radius. lol
Ken and Karen coming out shaking their fingers at you.
You inspierd me to Buy a drone Sir & i always wanted to have a drone that revived by you so i brought a DJI Spark 😁 4months of Salery
Good first impressions video Steve. Look forward to the next 1.
Thanks 👍
The motion controller 2 has a joystick now, so you can orbit or punch out. Or fly sideways. It also has reverse. I still prefer a regular controller, though.
Great straight forward review as always. Your honesty in reviewing is much appreciated.
Thank you!
Fantastic Information and Video Steve, Thanks!
Happy Flying
Glad you enjoyed it
I love old nerds. They are so refined nerds that they are cool.
One of the best reviews I've seen, thank you
Wow, thanks!
Thanks Steve
I now own an Avata , I really do hope they release an update so you can use the new goggles with the mini 3, because on occasions you will wish to fly in the sub 250g areas..Apparently it is actually possible, but it’s down to DJI’s marketing department to let that happen, I really hope they add this support!..🤔
Goggles with the Motion Controller. Maybe we should flood DJI with email requests.
That will never happen. Its dji we are talking about here
Unfortunately they will never do this
I agree. I don’t even want the Avata I just want a mini three with the new goggles. It’s driving me crazy that they will not implement this
Do you not need an observer in the US if flying FPV? we do in the UK
It’s a nice pusher style drone with good battery life, great range and penetration, oh and yes, it is a screamer lol 😆
Great review as usual Steve … Humour mixed with a real world review.. Not just dry facts … love the fact your not afraid to show your human & sometimes crash or make mistakes like the rest of us .. What were they thinking putting the USB & SD slot there .. surely they could have followed their Mini series & had it at the back .. However the did follow the Mini series with the fact that you need a
screwdriver to take of a damaged prop .. 🙄 Looking forward to Pt 2 .. 💚 from Ireland 🇮🇪 👍☘️
The position of the usb/sd card wouldn't of been as bad if they had of added wifi like the mini pro 3
Thanks Steve, I need one of these in my life!!!
Wow cool drone
Honest review, like always! Thanks
The difference between the other reviewers and you is that they get their drone for free or are paid to do the review, and you bought yours with your money. That’s how I just found out about the noise level and the SD card placement. Thank you captain drone! I have the original DJI FPV and I think it is way better, not to mention way faster at nearly 90 mph.
Thank you.
Nice review, the only reason not buying it is the price :))
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I’ve got it, using the motion controller-did some DJI virtual flight training-but the frustration comes from plugging into the app or desktop app. Registration was smooth (of course, DJI’s bread and butter), but firmware updates not so much. Let’s just say that you need a lot of sources of information, a lot of patience, and tease out what is a ‘glossed over’ set of steps versus a true 1,2,3 for success. I’m not exempting DJI itself from this. Forget the paper, get the PDF user manuals. Watch their videos. Go through their training with the DJI Virtual Flight app (nevermind it hangs, and cannot get past the ‘mode’ button training for the remote), and then come to CZcams and detailed setup and walkthroughs of the decices, apps, and menus. There is a LOT here for a ‘beginner’ drone, the good doctor’s very helpful aids notwithstanding. 3 days in and I’m not yet past an indoor hover and land. And my wife, too, said, ‘what’s all that racket!?’. Beginner? You’re NOT going to turn on this $1200 toy and fly it right away. It will take some time.
I need one this is what I need
Nice drone great information
Glad you enjoyed it
They need to put the equivalent of betaflight crash recovery on their flight controller so a little scraggle doesn't take the drone down. Do you have to relink the controller when you go back to the DJI FPV? And how will that touchpad work with gloves on in the winter? Not so well I'm guessing.
Touchpad & gloves… it ain’t gonna be pretty. I have two remotes (one for the DJI FPV and one for the Avata) and have never tried a bind and unbind.
DJI is going to want to use your turtle mode recovery video. That was very 😎 cool indeed. When my Avata arrives I will try manual mode.🤦🏻♂️
Why is turtle mode on a DJI so fantastic? All normal drones has had turtle mode for years...
Who said fantastic? What was commented on was the successful use of a feature that was not part of the maiden flight demonstration.
You know Titanic, Teslas truck and Elon musk breaking the window, etc. Demonstrations, maiden flights don’t always go well!
@@irgtk Ok so let me rephrase....Why is turtle mode on a DJI so cool? All normal drones has had turtle mode for years...
Nice review Steve, but i have interest in any FPV drone. However love my GPS drones.
Bought my unit locally from a 3rd party retailer in Kentucky US Going Saturday to pick it up could have him ship it but now that I know there’s a drone store in my area I wanna go check out his products and he’s gonna give me a demonstration of the Dji M30 T an the Autel dragon fish
Super my friend 👍👌 I want One 😉
nice!
I enjoyed this honest review and an eye opening for me. Thank you good sir
My pleasure!
Great video! So the auto return(+normal mode) kicks in even if the drone was in manual mode? That's a nice safety feature for beginners.
Did you check the googles control for turning the drone - you turn your head to left the drone turns to left etc. 🇫🇮👍🇫🇮
Yes... check out tomorrows vid
Honest review 👍
woowwww 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Really cool channel enjoy the week
Thanks, you too!
Hello! great video. Can you make a part highlighting head tracking mode? That looks like the future of fpv. Cheers from LA. Frank
I’ve been waiting for this for nearly a year now and I’m diddapontef at
1: it’s cost (I expected them to make some budget goggles so that it came out for the full combo to around $1300 rather than $2000)
2: They should bundle it with the normal controller
really?! what made you wait for this drone, even before the review my reaction was meh... i dont think there has hardly been as much hype as for other drones
100 agree
Nice review as always
Genuinely started to get a wanting for fpv this looks like it could be a way into the darkside lol 😆
Not surprised you like this ☺️ nice first impression video!
I think i would enjoy this drone next to my mini2, but as you mentioned...
1) overpriced! You don't get a power brick (extra costs), you don't get a case or bag with the fly more combo (all dji drones had a bag included?! How am i going to take everything with me??)
2) dji should make a combo with the fpv controller, like right now! (Again, extra costs!)
The goggles backpack is also really expensive!
Great review. I will pass on it
Nice review, the turtle mode was impressive! 💯Glad i spent my money with the GEPRC CineLog 35 instead! Thanks.
Good evening cool video
Thanks for the visit
Excellent first Avata review, Steve! You covers things I haven't seen mentioned in other reviews - I didn't it was that noisy! Still. I'd like to have one. Turtle Mode is very impressive! I'm looking forward to part 2 of your Avata review! 👏👏🙂✨
Tbh I dont notice the noise much as I'm having too much fun. Also I like it noisy, as I live in a CE country and only get 250 to 350m range on the goggles, so the noise helps me know which way to point goggle antennas.
Thank you kindly! Part 2 is out tomorrow.
Great video. From my understanding, RTH is more accurate if you take off vertically for 5 meters. That should allow the drone to recognize the take off Mat. Not sure if it’s same with fpv drone though?
David, that feature only existed about 7 years ago and never since. It was designed for beginners who would take off using the auto take off option. If you think your drone has it, just do your thing and then move the landing pad 5 feet and see if it finds it… it won’t.
Hi Steve, I was waiting for a review, a first impression and yay finally, love your videos, I do not own a fpv drone as of today when I'm writing this but watching this I really want to and seeing the Avata I am thinking to purchase one in the future, I have seen the DJI FPV but I think that is just too expensive for me even though I think it is a great drone. The Avata I think the image quality, the form factor looks great though I would want it to handle the wind a bit better performance wise, especially I don't think I would want to fly it in a very windy condition eg during the SE monsoon in Seychelles that normally starts end April to start of November . The Avata shots were quite amazing and turtle mode, I'm surprised it worked in tall grass though it should work on hard surface, anyway overall great drone, not perfect in my opinion.
Very good review, I think I ll be liking my walksnail more.thx
awesome👍
Think I need one
Reviews are always good, very thorough. I hope you will use the motion controller in a future review, as a camera drone pilot I would like to know how easy it is to fly with the motion controller out of the box.
Part 2 has motion controller and head tracking
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 good to know thank you for your reply.
Very cool 😎
Fantastic review, Cap'n (as always of course) - I really appreciate how thoroughly and objectively you review things in detail. Case in point is that ridiculous location for the SD card/USB port - this drone isn't in my budget right now, but that would stop me cold right there even if it was. I have no patience for horrible design, and that's an Oscar-caliber example right there. Seriously, what were they thinking?
Thanks as always for helping to keep your subscribers informed and entertained. The Redblacks are having an awful season, but at least I have Captain Drone videos to watch :-)
Thank you kindly. I think I may have given up on the Redblacks :-)
Hey Captain, may I ask you, what camera aspect was that that you were shooting in? Wide or ultra wide? When I change my options between the 3, I see no difference in the goggles. I assume or at least hope that that takes effect in final recorded video? Same for horizon level and rocksteady? No matter which I choose, it looks the same in the goggles, and is actually kind of wierd, as sometimes the view sways not in accordance to what the drone is actually doing (doesn't seem fixed view like a standard fpv quad) which honestly I wish the view did stay fixed for real time flight view in goggles. Thanks for your help if you reply.
Ultra wide. Remember, you are selecting a RECORDING OPTION, not a viewing option. This is an FPV drone not a MAVIC camera drone so latency has to be low which means your goggles get the RAW video.
Great review I'll get the avata drone and extra battery. I like you honest review help me decide!!
Thank you kindly! Enjoy!
I'm with you Steve... Finally someone that shows the Negatives about the new DJI overpriced Drone... Don't need it or want it. There are less expensive options out there..
How much would a comparable whoop be with the dji digital system and a comparable long range rx system and decent action camera?
@@allthenamesaretaken2 Not $1400 USD.
It’s good for about the first three flights but after that I was done with it. I do feel dumb because of the money it cost. It is definitely not worth the price. Great video and thank you for sharing.
It does seem like an overpriced toy
What the drone or goggles remember you have to see this for the whole package and the goggles are the most expensive part and if you consider the cost of a whoop on this level with a gopro and caddx system still the avata seems cheap and you are still having better video and bonus peace of mind flying and charging and list goes on
Time to finish that ceiling... or paint it black. :)
Thanks for the vid.
You can actually block the touch pad by holding 2 fingers for 4 seconds i think and to unblock it you do the same procedure, so you can't accidentally change the settings if you block it 😉
Ahhh, but that was not the point mentioned. You see when you were created you ended up with eyes in your head and not your fingers so when you try the touchpad you can’t see exactly where your fingers are touching so your gonna accidentally hit options you don’t want when you trying to select something.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 yeah, this is right, i guess you get used to it hehe! At thr beginning it is strange...
Dang that thing is loud
I have a lot of DJI stuff and love their stuff but I still hate when companies limit the ability of a product like the goggles. The 1st goggles work with both drones but hey guess what the new goggles you will have to purchase the new Drone to use them. Seems like they missed a opportunity to sell the goggles to use with the 1st FPV Drone but then those people wouldn't spend more money having to purchase the whole package. Thanks I was waiting to see your review on this before getting anything
Great one but still waiting for the part 4 of the DJI Mini 3 video.
The part 4 is on hold as I’m waiting for Autel to release their tracking firmware update. I can only wait so long.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 OK didn't know that!
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Just to update anyone watching this now, you can pair the remote and OLD Goggles V2 with a custom drone that has a 03 Air Unit module.
Was waiting for your review
Great review! Off topic, but may I ask where you got your great drone coexist tee shirt?
That came from the Rotor Riot store
Cool! Thanks and thank you for the awesome work you do!
Captain 🧑✈️🛩️
Also heard that the range is less on the avatar with the new fpv headset a lot of people saying the other ones we have for the fpv is way better than that one as far as transmission the one we have for the fpv is better
The bad thing about FPV and RANGE is it is ILLEGAL in almost every country. Spotters have to be near you so you can't fly super far away (like miles away).
The only drone l have is the tello, but i love ur channel
Thank you
I also live in canada btw
Hallo. Can i use the dji remote Controller 2 only with dji fpv and dji avata? What if i would buy emax Babyhawk O3? Which remote Controller do i need? Greatings from Germoney...
The answers to your questions can be found in this video: czcams.com/video/zPf9b-X6cFw/video.htmlsi=YCI-gw7DDkgT1j9s
The Avata is a screamer.
Of course it will turtle easy, there's 2" of battery between the props and the grass, and it's a pusher. It will probably be more problematic landing upward on grass.
A review without the hype. Thanks. Eventually, I may get the googles, but not before they are backward compatible with the 30+ other digital DJI air unit/VISTA units (and DJI FPV drone) that I already own and fly. (Steve - this may be a record - may be the first drone review of yours that did not result in me buying something!) Fly safe!!
Yeah can't believe goggles 2 not backwards compatible to Vista & air unit But u can use goggles v2 on avata.
@@divingfalconfpv4602 v2 goggle transmission is way behind the new goggles
My guess is, like every DJI product, the compatibility with “a select” set of products will come if it means more sales for DJI.
@@counted8646 but way overpriced and don’t work with vistas and air units
@@counted8646 that doesn't matter. They could make it work. They coming out with a new air unit. They want everyone to buy the new air unit. That is y v2 works on new stuff but the new 2 doesn't work on older stuff.
I like the drone, not crazy about the goggles. Fits a bit tight and prefer the joy stick over the touch menu.