Spot on. It's mindblowing how much fun it can be to fly like a bird - a dream come true. I'm like you, coming from the camera platforms, which are perfect for work, but not for fun.
I agree with you on all that you said, the Avata 2 is incredible & a lot of fun. Only 7 flights so far, it’s amazing. I have a Mini 3 Pro, that experience helped me.
I love a genuine review. I fly for a living (fire suppression tankers) and we need something to do when the world isn't on fire. My second drone... (tired of doing "dronies" already).. is the Avata 2. I am unboxing now. Love it and the goggles will work for fixed wing long range FPV..... solid FUN investment! Thank you for posting....
Yeah, I got mine a couple weeks ago. I feel like this is the genuine “DJI Spark 2.0” but absolutely incredible to fly and stronger. My son crashed mine into a goal post, and I gave it a tumble along a grass field. Zero damage and just like a little tank! I’ll keep my DJI Mavic Air 2 for the boring stuff, but I’m having so much fun piloting my new DJI Avata 2! LOVE IT!
Spark 2.0, I like the sound of that! I’ve had a few tumbles now, partly because I can be less cautious than with a regular drone, and because I am flying close to the ground there is no risk to people property or anything other than my pride and maybe a prop. But so far, like you, my Avata 2 has taken the knocks and flown again!
Thanks! Flying through the woods and along logging trails is huge fun - the trees cut the range down a bit but still plenty of range to get deep in the woods 👍👍
Excellent view of the drone. It's not a full Cinematic drone, it's not a full FPV drone, what it is, is fun. Bought one 3 months ago and never had a second thought about buying it. Started in beginner mode, lasted 10 minutes before testing Normal mode. Did Normal mode for a couple of days then hit the switch to Sport mode and loved it all over again. Have yet to go all the way and try the other controller and full Manuel mode. Great video.
I'm new to the avata 2, I agree with you about having more fun flying low level hitting gaps and spaces, keep your crashes in the videos it's real flying and also entertaining. you have the goggles so you can pair it with Mini 4 pro and motion 3 controller. this is the first video i seen from your channel so yes drone vids is why I subbed and liked..
If you imagined what is was like to fly during childhood that's the visual experience. It's fun lke you remember just playing. My only contention is that the drone is easy to fly. Stay in beginner mode until the controls feel natural. Connect to the drone and with the motors off "hand fly it" like an old toy plane while looking through the goggles. The drone will bump into things and you learn the spatial relationships. . Great video
That’s fair. It’s easy to fly if you are familiar with flying drones, there needs to be some adapting to the different approach. The beginner mode does help for sure. If this is a first drone then I think the learning curve is steeper. For a new drone pilot I still believe the Mini 4 Pro would be a better first-drone option than Avata 2.
I agree with you. I have the mini 3 pro. I was getting bored of it. I was debating getting the new mini 4 or Air 3. Then i realized the same things you are saying. I needed something different. My avata 2 is arriving today. It will be my first time flying fpv.
You will love it - the ability to pick it up and keep flying after crashing is a concept that takes getting used to after years of Mavics, Mini's and Airs. Enjoy your Avata 2
So how did you record the goggle screen that shows all the data info? Have had trouble getting this on so I can talk about my display and settings. My Mini 4 Pro screen record, with a USB0C connected mike works pretty well. Not sure how to do it on Avata 2. Thanks for the great post! Great music choice!🇺🇸
Inside the goggles between the two screens is a micro sd card slot. Put a card in there and you can then set the goggles to record. It's 'only' 1080p resolution and there is no stabilization to match the feed from the Avata 2 camera, but it's easy to record and perfectly usable. Glad you liked the video (and the music!)
@@ThisIsJulianC Yes, I already do that, but your display shows all the parameters of the flight, not just the camera shot. The speeds, battery, and the other flight details I’m trying to capture. With my Mini 4 Pro, if I swipe down and record screen, it shows all of that, but not with the Avata 2’s goggle display. That’s what I’m trying to get.
@@hummerzdca Hmm thats odd. The default in Goggles 3 captures all the OSD (flight parameters) in the recording from the goggles. If you go in to the goggles menu, select settings, camera, advanced camera settings and make sure that Camera View Recording is enabled. The only other thing I can think of is to make sure you have enabled 'Record With' to be both drone and goggles. Hope this helps.
Thank you for your informative and enthusiastic video. Like you I LOVE my avata 2 and have already used it 50 x more than my 5 yesr old spark! I take it with me every where. Can you let us know what your shutter speed is? Or do you leave it on Auto. I ask because (maybe its my tv though) some of your footage seems a little sharp. Its how mine used to look. Like I say though it could be my tv.
Great video, very informative. I've never flown a drone so torn between this and 4pro but I'm too excited by this one and if I get it, all I need is a basic 4 pro to fpv it with motion controls. You said you use 3 batteries but if the goggles and control run out at the same time which I assume they do, what then??
The goggles and controller last a lot longer. I am seeing 3 hours or so from the goggles. I do not have the goggles brightness on high, that might have an impact. The motion controller seems to have plenty of battery life, DJI claims five hours. I have not had to recharge the goggles or the motion controller as often as the Avata 2 batteries, which is consistent behavior with other DJI drones I have had. Even if I have used the three Avata 2 batteries twice in a day (used them, recharged them, gone back out again) I have not had to recharge the controller or goggles at the same time. Hope this helps
Found your channel today whilst looking at Garmin BP monitors. Upon looking at your other videos it would seem our interests overlap somewhat. Sub'd. Greetings from the UK. (And yes, I have a M4P, which I rarely fly after barely a year's ownership. It's high risk and yet BORING. Great footage, but yawn....)
You stress the ESC’s when you flip it over to shut it down. That function was put there for emergencies. This will shorten the life of the drone overtime. People started doing this because it looks kool. Not to mention as you found out. It’s dangerous…
I bought this you can't watch the 4k no TV or computer can read the files, no range also. I sent mine back I hope I get a refund. My 8 year old phantom out performs this in almost all areas and was half the price.
Hmm. I haven’t heard that before and that’s not my experience either. Mac and PC is able to save and edit the video footage without issue. The phantom was always a terrific drone however so if you are happy with it still… all good.
@@OriflammeGaming I'm trying to view it on my new 75in Samsung in 4k from an external HD. New Samsungs can't read fats so do I have to get a laptop with 4k and use hdim cord is that how its done?
Turn off the engines by turning the drone over. This is very bad. You will break the motor bearings. After you, I wouldn't buy a drone. Why don't you land it on your hand?
Thanks for your comments and concern. Haven’t had broken bearings on any drone to date. There is a greater risk of hurting yourself than damaging the bearings. I don’t think you need to worry.
Yes, exactly the reason I got one. Had a mini 3 pro but got bored of flighing it. Got my joy in flighing back!
Exactly!
Spot on. It's mindblowing how much fun it can be to fly like a bird - a dream come true. I'm like you, coming from the camera platforms, which are perfect for work, but not for fun.
Your enthusiasm for that drone is obvious and does look like so much fun. It was what I always thought flying a drone should be like.
Thanks! It has got me interested in flying drones again.
I agree with you on all that you said, the Avata 2 is incredible & a lot of fun. Only 7 flights so far, it’s amazing. I have a Mini 3 Pro, that experience helped me.
The Mini 3 Pro probably gave you a lot of flying experience for sure - glad you like this one too!
I think this is the perfect drone for a newbie like myself, who has never flown a drone, yet picked this up and was flying on the first day 😀
I love a genuine review. I fly for a living (fire suppression tankers) and we need something to do when the world isn't on fire. My second drone... (tired of doing "dronies" already).. is the Avata 2. I am unboxing now. Love it and the goggles will work for fixed wing long range FPV..... solid FUN investment! Thank you for posting....
Glad you liked it! #thumbsup
Yeah, I got mine a couple weeks ago. I feel like this is the genuine “DJI Spark 2.0” but absolutely incredible to fly and stronger. My son crashed mine into a goal post, and I gave it a tumble along a grass field. Zero damage and just like a little tank! I’ll keep my DJI Mavic Air 2 for the boring stuff, but I’m having so much fun piloting my new DJI Avata 2! LOVE IT!
Spark 2.0, I like the sound of that!
I’ve had a few tumbles now, partly because I can be less cautious than with a regular drone, and because I am flying close to the ground there is no risk to people property or anything other than my pride and maybe a prop. But so far, like you, my Avata 2 has taken the knocks and flown again!
It's not a tank, not in the slightest.
@@DingleBerryschnapps … there’s always that one dingle berry who takes things literally.
Great video! I, too, love the new Avata 2 flying under and over and through everything! lol
Thanks! Flying through the woods and along logging trails is huge fun - the trees cut the range down a bit but still plenty of range to get deep in the woods 👍👍
Excellent view of the drone. It's not a full Cinematic drone, it's not a full FPV drone, what it is, is fun. Bought one 3 months ago and never had a second thought about buying it. Started in beginner mode, lasted 10 minutes before testing Normal mode. Did Normal mode for a couple of days then hit the switch to Sport mode and loved it all over again. Have yet to go all the way and try the other controller and full Manuel mode. Great video.
That sums it up well! I have used Sport mode but not in the woods (yet). Glad you liked it - thanks!
I have been saving up so i can buy one of these drones eventually and I have watched at least 30 videos and this is a really good one that I have seen
Thank you! Glad you liked it. Avata 2 is worth saving up for 👍👍
I'm new to the avata 2, I agree with you about having more fun flying low level hitting gaps and spaces, keep your crashes in the videos it's real flying and also entertaining. you have the goggles so you can pair it with Mini 4 pro and motion 3 controller. this is the first video i seen from your channel so yes drone vids is why I subbed and liked..
Glad you liked it 👍
Great demo! Good points on flying and marketing of drones.
Thanks! 👍
If you imagined what is was like to fly during childhood that's the visual experience. It's fun lke you remember just playing. My only contention is that the drone is easy to fly. Stay in beginner mode until the controls feel natural. Connect to the drone and with the motors off "hand fly it" like an old toy plane while looking through the goggles. The drone will bump into things and you learn the spatial relationships. .
Great video
That’s fair. It’s easy to fly if you are familiar with flying drones, there needs to be some adapting to the different approach. The beginner mode does help for sure. If this is a first drone then I think the learning curve is steeper.
For a new drone pilot I still believe the Mini 4 Pro would be a better first-drone option than Avata 2.
Nice footage!
Thanks!
I agree with you. I have the mini 3 pro. I was getting bored of it. I was debating getting the new mini 4 or Air 3. Then i realized the same things you are saying. I needed something different. My avata 2 is arriving today. It will be my first time flying fpv.
You will love it - the ability to pick it up and keep flying after crashing is a concept that takes getting used to after years of Mavics, Mini's and Airs. Enjoy your Avata 2
@@ThisIsJulianC thanks bro
Great video and very informative. Thanks Julian.
Glad you liked it!
Your vidro just pushed me to order. I had a couple gift cards and covered the rest. :) Shame I cant fly near home, due to local airport.
That’s great! Glad the video helped. Wherever you find somewhere to fly - have fun with it!👍👍👍
So how did you record the goggle screen that shows all the data info? Have had trouble getting this on so I can talk about my display and settings. My Mini 4 Pro screen record, with a USB0C connected mike works pretty well. Not sure how to do it on Avata 2. Thanks for the great post! Great music choice!🇺🇸
Inside the goggles between the two screens is a micro sd card slot. Put a card in there and you can then set the goggles to record. It's 'only' 1080p resolution and there is no stabilization to match the feed from the Avata 2 camera, but it's easy to record and perfectly usable. Glad you liked the video (and the music!)
@@ThisIsJulianC Yes, I already do that, but your display shows all the parameters of the flight, not just the camera shot. The speeds, battery, and the other flight details I’m trying to capture. With my Mini 4 Pro, if I swipe down and record screen, it shows all of that, but not with the Avata 2’s goggle display. That’s what I’m trying to get.
@@hummerzdca Hmm thats odd. The default in Goggles 3 captures all the OSD (flight parameters) in the recording from the goggles. If you go in to the goggles menu, select settings, camera, advanced camera settings and make sure that Camera View Recording is enabled. The only other thing I can think of is to make sure you have enabled 'Record With' to be both drone and goggles. Hope this helps.
@@ThisIsJulianC Oops, guess that was the part I missed! Will see how that turns out tomorrow! Thanks a bunch!🇺🇸
Got mine... Best desicion ever 👌🏻👍🏻💪🏻
👍👍😁
Thank you for your informative and enthusiastic video. Like you I LOVE my avata 2 and have already used it 50 x more than my 5 yesr old spark!
I take it with me every where.
Can you let us know what your shutter speed is? Or do you leave it on Auto. I ask because (maybe its my tv though) some of your footage seems a little sharp. Its how mine used to look. Like I say though it could be my tv.
Thanks! Everything in this video was shot on full auto.
Great video, very informative. I've never flown a drone so torn between this and 4pro but I'm too excited by this one and if I get it, all I need is a basic 4 pro to fpv it with motion controls. You said you use 3 batteries but if the goggles and control run out at the same time which I assume they do, what then??
The goggles and controller last a lot longer. I am seeing 3 hours or so from the goggles. I do not have the goggles brightness on high, that might have an impact. The motion controller seems to have plenty of battery life, DJI claims five hours.
I have not had to recharge the goggles or the motion controller as often as the Avata 2 batteries, which is consistent behavior with other DJI drones I have had. Even if I have used the three Avata 2 batteries twice in a day (used them, recharged them, gone back out again) I have not had to recharge the controller or goggles at the same time. Hope this helps
You need both, the 4pro is a flying camera and the avata 2 for fun.
Love your hat
Ha ha thanks! …. But which one , the Ironman hat or the Goggles on the forehead?!
Brought one today to go with my mini 4 pro.
GREAT combo. The goggles that came with your Avata 2 will work with the Mini 4 Pro too...
Why would the cammo put us off?
… I thought it would but I guess it didn’t
I apologize if I missed it, but how can you move the camera up/down while flying?
So long as you are not squeezing the trigger, the camera will move up and down as you move your wrist.
Fpv is so much fun. Welcome to fpv
Thanks... WAY more fun than a regular drone
Found your channel today whilst looking at Garmin BP monitors. Upon looking at your other videos it would seem our interests overlap somewhat.
Sub'd.
Greetings from the UK.
(And yes, I have a M4P, which I rarely fly after barely a year's ownership. It's high risk and yet BORING. Great footage, but yawn....)
You stress the ESC’s when you flip it over to shut it down. That function was put there for emergencies. This will shorten the life of the drone overtime. People started doing this because it looks kool. Not to mention as you found out. It’s dangerous…
I used to do it to avoid having to carry a landing mat. All other drones I palm land now, just not this one.
What's the difference between doing that, and flip over, or turtle mode?
@@DingleBerryschnapps Nothing. Flipping it over will not stress any components of a consumer drone. Same for turtle mode.
Not only can you damage the motors, but you’re also stressing the ESC’s. You’ll shorten their life span….
I don’t think you need to worry.
I bought this you can't watch the 4k no TV or computer can read the files, no range also. I sent mine back I hope I get a refund. My 8 year old phantom out performs this in almost all areas and was half the price.
Hmm. I haven’t heard that before and that’s not my experience either. Mac and PC is able to save and edit the video footage without issue. The phantom was always a terrific drone however so if you are happy with it still… all good.
@@ThisIsJulianC I can upload to computer and transfer to HD but I can't view it on tv or computer. I'm shooting in 4k30 same as the phantom.
@@davesmith2150what are you trying to view it in? you need software that’s compatible
@@OriflammeGaming I'm trying to view it on my new 75in Samsung in 4k from an external HD. New Samsungs can't read fats so do I have to get a laptop with 4k and use hdim cord is that how its done?
@davesmith2150
Do quick transfer to your phone then mirror the phone to tv.
Turn off the engines by turning the drone over. This is very bad. You will break the motor bearings. After you, I wouldn't buy a drone. Why don't you land it on your hand?
Thanks for your comments and concern. Haven’t had broken bearings on any drone to date. There is a greater risk of hurting yourself than damaging the bearings. I don’t think you need to worry.
@@ThisIsJulianC Oh really?
How long has the drone been out?
Probably not long enough for bearing damage to show itself.
@@DingleBerryschnapps he said ”any drone”. And the bearings shouldn’t be that weak anyway.
@@DingleBerryschnappspeople have been doing it for years. and he’s been doing it for years. chill out
I have seen many people do this with DJI drones, have never heard a problem with it.
Huh?
Drones have been fun to fly for a while now.
Oh, did you only fly consumer drones before? 🤷
Yup - just a regular consumer drone guy 🤣
will never understand why people in the community like you are so nasty.
I bought one a few months ago. Totally agree with you, these ones are so much fun and soooo easy to fly.👍🇦🇺🦘