Just got the mini 3 pro a few weeks ago and I really like it. However I’m ordering the Avata today. Based off this video I can already tell I’m going to fly the Avata more 😫😂
I'm flying the Avata with the V2 Goggles and first time with the Motion Controller. Had it about two weeks now and am considering changing to the Integra Goggles for the built in GPS to minimize need to connect phone. Props to DJI, haven't tried it yet but apparently the goggles and motion controller will work with several of my other drones including the Air3 and Air2s. Thanks Rob! Appreciate your work and contributions.
When you said you would prefer to fly the Avata over the mini 3 pro...are you using the googles 2 with both...or just the googles on the Avata and the normal controller with the mini 3 pro? I fly both with the googles now and don't fine a huge difference with either except a much longer flight time with the mini3pro. For sure the Avata is more agile in the air...but it's not hugely different. If I'm using the motion controller.
I am very tempted by the Avata as it checks a lot of boxes when compared to my beloved Mavic 3. However, I have decided to hold off until DJI comes up with a new and improved version of the Avata. The current Avata has 3 main drawbacks in my opinion which are deal breakers for me: 1) It only shoots in 4k60, 2) I see way too many complaints of erratic flight behaviors and fly-away issues and lastly 3) It is not compatible with the RC or RC Pro controller. Thanks for the video. Keep up the good work. Cheers.
It also shoots in 50 and 30fps fyi. Personally ive never had general flight issues or flyaways but i see your point on nr.3 😎 Thanks a lot anyways mate👍
@@RobHK Thanks for response. I had impression by looking at specs on DJI site that it could only shoot in 60fps. Thanks for clarifying. I have both the RC and RC Pro controllers and I can’t see myself buying ANOTHER DJI controller just for the Avata.
@@ClassicCyclingCC it can shoot in 24,25,30,50,60 fps. Avata or any future FPV drones will never be compatible with RC controller, it's like asking can when I can use hex screwdriver to tight flat bolt and your second mention of flight behaviour it's only when you do a sharp turn the drone might fall because it ends up upside down
Nice recap mate, I still dont see the Integra's or G2's to be an upgrade over the V2's yet though. The V2's may have a lower image quality than the other goggles, but the V2's have a higher refresh rate and wider FOV which is better for flying proximity and low to the ground or at least helps with making it more comfortable to be in these situations in my opinion.
For custom builds buy flywoo explorer 4 inch dji O3. If cinewhoop then geprc cinebot 30. For freestyle geprc mark5 .all of them with elrs or tbs crossfire. The flywoo comes with gps and buzzer which is a kind equivalence. With lion battery 3000mah it makes 28min of flight depending on your style of flight. Thanks for the video.
Cut off a charge wire inch from the end. Plug the charge end into your phone to protect from dirt and Voila no? Never flone a decent drone but Im thinking its the one for me. Im tired of waiting for the perfect drone. Thanks for video.
I'm tired of wasting as well. I'm buying it this Black Friday season, Integra goggles + fpv remote control, + fly more + ND filters. Having goggles then I'm buying some real cinewhoop like Squirt 2 and then I'll think about some 5 inch
Thank you for sharing your experience. I just bought an avata and I think in Brazil it's not required to connect the phone to fly this drone. I already have a mavic 3 and mini 3 pro and I'm excited to get my first FPV experience with this little friend avata.
Hey Rob, Remote ID was a bit of a pain initially but I'm so used to connecting the phone to the goggles now that I barely notice the extra step. My bigger objection is the implementation of remote ID in general. I suspect future generations of the Avata will have GPS built in (already happening with the Integra apparently). In terms of the footage, I get much nicer quality footage from the Air 2s but the Avata footage is good enough.
@@IguanaBoard My profile picture was not shot in class B airspace. It was shot in class G airspace. There is plenty of class B to the north of where I shot it from. I could show you on a map if you're curious. I don't have a problem with the idea of remote ID. I'm part 107 certified and log all my flights. I don't have a problem with the FAA knowing who I am and where I am when I'm flying. I do have a problem with the general public being able to see pilot locations. Hopefully that clears things up for you. 👍
Hello Rob, what is the output power of the mobile power supply you use? How about using mobile power to charge the battery manager? Thank you very much.
If the remote ID means so much to you...I suggest using the new Altegra googles with GPS. This will eliminate the hassle of using a phone plug-in. I think that would be a better way to go than buying a custom fpv drone. So far I don't need remote id in Taiwan where I'm flying. So I'm okay with my googles 2
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Hi Rob For me the biggest downside of current Avata in EASA is not having a C class mark. After December it can only be flown in subcategory A3 which is a bummer. That's the reason I don't have the Avata and I fly my Mini3 Pro with the Integra Googles. Of course the experience with the Avata should be better but I don't want to buy a non C classed drone. By weight the Avata could be included in the C1 class but I doubt that other requirements are met and most probable it will be a C2 class drone. To fly a C2 class drone in the subcategory A2 there is the need of the A2 CofC (I currently have the A1-A3 CofC needed in my country to fly legacy sub250gr drones). If the Avata is a C2 class drone I would have to assess how can I fly it in the subcategory A2 to see it fits my needs. Then maybe I buy one and take the A2 CofC.
gopro footage way better than avata for my taste, compared to real cinewhoops avata has safety features and i will consider it only for fun flying, but for video quality absolutely no.
i mean for the price point of the drone i feel like the battery should be able to last longer than ~11 minutes. They've had so many versions to implement better battery life now.
More battery equals more weight, so sacrifice manoeuvrability for longer flight time. I find that I get 12-15 minutes, and my brain needs a break anyways. I have 3 batteries, so I can be charging 2 simultaneously in my car while flying one, I should be able to Flt y all day, no issue.
This remote ID nonsense is depressing. My major issue with the Avata is that it is so damn loud! My God, the damn thing screams so loudly, it draws the attention of everyone and everything to you...even the birds and insects are drawn to you. I don't like that. Also, the inability to handle winds, thats just sad, especially for me that likes to hike higher altitudes with stronger winds. This is why I stuck to my dji fpv
Ever considered the Integra goggles? No phone connection required for remote id
Just got the mini 3 pro a few weeks ago and I really like it. However I’m ordering the Avata today. Based off this video I can already tell I’m going to fly the Avata more 😫😂
I'm flying the Avata with the V2 Goggles and first time with the Motion Controller. Had it about two weeks now and am considering changing to the Integra Goggles for the built in GPS to minimize need to connect phone. Props to DJI, haven't tried it yet but apparently the goggles and motion controller will work with several of my other drones including the Air3 and Air2s. Thanks Rob! Appreciate your work and contributions.
When you said you would prefer to fly the Avata over the mini 3 pro...are you using the googles 2 with both...or just the googles on the Avata and the normal controller with the mini 3 pro?
I fly both with the googles now and don't fine a huge difference with either except a much longer flight time with the mini3pro. For sure the Avata is more agile in the air...but it's not hugely different. If I'm using the motion controller.
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Consider Geprc for custom ready to fly
What Backpack are you using to travel with? I'm looking for something and that one looks great.
I am very tempted by the Avata as it checks a lot of boxes when compared to my beloved Mavic 3. However, I have decided to hold off until DJI comes up with a new and improved version of the Avata. The current Avata has 3 main drawbacks in my opinion which are deal breakers for me: 1) It only shoots in 4k60, 2) I see way too many complaints of erratic flight behaviors and fly-away issues and lastly 3) It is not compatible with the RC or RC Pro controller. Thanks for the video. Keep up the good work. Cheers.
It also shoots in 50 and 30fps fyi.
Personally ive never had general flight issues or flyaways but i see your point on nr.3 😎
Thanks a lot anyways mate👍
@@RobHK Thanks for response. I had impression by looking at specs on DJI site that it could only shoot in 60fps. Thanks for clarifying. I have both the RC and RC Pro controllers and I can’t see myself buying ANOTHER DJI controller just for the Avata.
@@ClassicCyclingCC it can shoot in 24,25,30,50,60 fps. Avata or any future FPV drones will never be compatible with RC controller, it's like asking can when I can use hex screwdriver to tight flat bolt and your second mention of flight behaviour it's only when you do a sharp turn the drone might fall because it ends up upside down
Still not compatible with rc controller ?
@@663 it can shoot in 24 fps????
Do you think there's going to be a new FPV from DJI since the O4 is out of the market?
Nice recap mate, I still dont see the Integra's or G2's to be an upgrade over the V2's yet though. The V2's may have a lower image quality than the other goggles, but the V2's have a higher refresh rate and wider FOV which is better for flying proximity and low to the ground or at least helps with making it more comfortable to be in these situations in my opinion.
For custom builds buy flywoo explorer 4 inch dji O3. If cinewhoop then geprc cinebot 30. For freestyle geprc mark5 .all of them with elrs or tbs crossfire. The flywoo comes with gps and buzzer which is a kind equivalence. With lion battery 3000mah it makes 28min of flight depending on your style of flight. Thanks for the video.
Thanks bud!
was all the footage in the video from the 03 unit?
Cut off a charge wire inch from the end. Plug the charge end into your phone to protect from dirt and Voila no? Never flone a decent drone but Im thinking its the one for me. Im tired of waiting for the perfect drone. Thanks for video.
I'm tired of wasting as well.
I'm buying it this Black Friday season, Integra goggles + fpv remote control, + fly more + ND filters.
Having goggles then I'm buying some real cinewhoop like Squirt 2 and then I'll think about some 5 inch
Thank you for sharing your experience. I just bought an avata and I think in Brazil it's not required to connect the phone to fly this drone. I already have a mavic 3 and mini 3 pro and I'm excited to get my first FPV experience with this little friend avata.
What are the drone rules in Norway? Is there a guide to the drone rules in Europe?
Just google your country’s drone rules 😊
Hey Rob
May I know the best camera settings for avata!
Hey Rob, Remote ID was a bit of a pain initially but I'm so used to connecting the phone to the goggles now that I barely notice the extra step. My bigger objection is the implementation of remote ID in general. I suspect future generations of the Avata will have GPS built in (already happening with the Integra apparently).
In terms of the footage, I get much nicer quality footage from the Air 2s but the Avata footage is good enough.
@@IguanaBoard My profile picture was not shot in class B airspace. It was shot in class G airspace. There is plenty of class B to the north of where I shot it from. I could show you on a map if you're curious. I don't have a problem with the idea of remote ID. I'm part 107 certified and log all my flights. I don't have a problem with the FAA knowing who I am and where I am when I'm flying. I do have a problem with the general public being able to see pilot locations. Hopefully that clears things up for you. 👍
Hello Rob, what is the output power of the mobile power supply you use? How about using mobile power to charge the battery manager? Thank you very much.
FYI, the DJI Integra goggles don't need a phone connection to satisfy Remote ID requirements. They have a built-in GPS sensor.
Oh really? Nice
yea if you get disconnected mid flight you can still fly
I have the Integra goggles, and they don't require you to connect your phone in the US. Nice review Rob, thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Ronald! I know, but talking about goggles I don’t have kinda takes “my experience” a bit off the chart👍
@@RobHK True. But upgrading your goggles is an option.
Ye, will still leave me with 1 drone, 3 goggles. Not really seeing the economical point in getting the latest.
If the remote ID means so much to you...I suggest using the new Altegra googles with GPS. This will eliminate the hassle of using a phone plug-in. I think that would be a better way to go than buying a custom fpv drone.
So far I don't need remote id in Taiwan where I'm flying. So I'm okay with my googles 2
Great video. Love my Avada. But like you I'm looking for a custom drone.
Forgive me, but what is a lutz? I’m just learning
A LUT / Look-up-table is a file used when colourgrading. They can work like som sort of colour-grade preset in Premiere, Final cut ect. They are often applied after colour-correction.
@@christoffervideo Thank you Chris!
Hi Rob
For me the biggest downside of current Avata in EASA is not having a C class mark. After December it can only be flown in subcategory A3 which is a bummer. That's the reason I don't have the Avata and I fly my Mini3 Pro with the Integra Googles. Of course the experience with the Avata should be better but I don't want to buy a non C classed drone.
By weight the Avata could be included in the C1 class but I doubt that other requirements are met and most probable it will be a C2 class drone. To fly a C2 class drone in the subcategory A2 there is the need of the A2 CofC (I currently have the A1-A3 CofC needed in my country to fly legacy sub250gr drones).
If the Avata is a C2 class drone I would have to assess how can I fly it in the subcategory A2 to see it fits my needs. Then maybe I buy one and take the A2 CofC.
You can unplug your phone after takeoff and it doesn't affect the flight!
GepRC mark 5 is the best PNP/BNF
Would this work with the DJI goggles
@@Oxtailgraavy2023 yes it would.
gopro footage way better than avata for my taste, compared to real cinewhoops avata has safety features and i will consider it only for fun flying, but for video quality absolutely no.
Video quality is why I haven't purchased it as well.
i mean for the price point of the drone i feel like the battery should be able to last longer than ~11 minutes. They've had so many versions to implement better battery life now.
More battery equals more weight, so sacrifice manoeuvrability for longer flight time. I find that I get 12-15 minutes, and my brain needs a break anyways. I have 3 batteries, so I can be charging 2 simultaneously in my car while flying one, I should be able to Flt y all day, no issue.
Why does it look like its shot at 24fps.
This remote ID nonsense is depressing. My major issue with the Avata is that it is so damn loud! My God, the damn thing screams so loudly, it draws the attention of everyone and everything to you...even the birds and insects are drawn to you. I don't like that. Also, the inability to handle winds, thats just sad, especially for me that likes to hike higher altitudes with stronger winds. This is why I stuck to my dji fpv
Great timing, as I'm thinking of switching from FPV to Avata 😄
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Everything I said on day one.
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