DJI - Avata

I’m aware. I have an Avata. Only like 1% of my real estate jobs ask for FPV.

My Avata fly more combo brand new was like $950 and that was almost 2 years ago.

i kinda did the same started of with sim training on liftoff with an xbox controller then got a used avata 1 combo with goggles 2 + fpv controller 2 + 4 batts, now im ripping the avata in manual i get frequent tumbles and i get a power cut at about 50% batt, i dont regret it i like the avata but after 4 flights im already looking for a more powerful quad, i mainly bought this combo for the goggles and controller and think of the avata as a plus for the price that i got it

It's s fair dronei has the first avata and bought the second one as well for the new easy across features but disappointed to learn that you can't use easy acto whilst you are recording. Not to mention they I can't seem to be able to get the gymbal to move with the dedicated gymbal wheel on the motion 3 controller. It's waEssy to fly fpv. And the camera quality is brilliant. Just wish I could change the pitch of it mid flight 😭

Hey yall! I'm looking for 3.5 inch drone recommendations. I've been using a DJI Avata (2022) for Real Estate Flythrough videos. I've noticed that the camera is really not great in low light situations and I'm looking for an equivalent sized drone that I could throw my Osmo Action 4 on. I already have a Radiomaster Tx16s with some random Fatshark analog goggles that I use for my 5 inch and would personally prefer using those on most of my drones. Anyway, let me know if yall have any good recommendations! Thanks!

was considering the same: get an Avata 1 as a first drone. Not interested in freestyle, only filming. Better price and no issues getting started. Downside is it’s above 250g, so technically that would require a license.

Not sure if you’re new to the hobby, but with a $2K budget, you could get the best of both worlds, a cinematic drone and an FPV drone, but by going with different drones than the ones you mentioned. If you’re just starting out, I’d actually recommend picking up a used Mini 3 Pro for cinematic shots and a used Avata 1 for FPV. You can find the Mini 3 Pro with the RC controller for around $700, and an Avata 1 bundle with Goggles 2 and RC 2 for about $600 used. I’ve also seen Avata 2 bundles used for about $1k. That leaves you plenty of room in the budget. FPV has a steep learning curve and can be frustrating at first, so starting with an older setup is smart. You could even go cheaper with something like the BetaFPV Pavo 20 with O3, still compatible with Goggles 2 and RC 2.

The avata isn't bad per sé, it's just quite underpowered and heavy. If you set your expectations right it can be great. The safety features on the avata are quite useful. Be aware though, the fpv freestyle videos you see on youtube aren't possible with an avata, some of the cinematic video's are though. The avata is a decent introduction into the hobby in my opinion. If you ever switch to higher performance fpv drones you can keep using the goggles and maybe the remote as well.

Is your goal to take fpv-style video? Get an avata. Is your goal to have fun? Get a freestyle drone. If this is your first I recommend Joshua bardwells

For that type of use, your best bet would be the **DJI Neo, Avata, and Avata 2**, since its flight time is about **10–20 minutes**, depending on battery cycles. If you’re considering traditional FPV, flight time really depends on the type of build you’re looking at whether it’s a **micro, tiny whoop, toothpick, cinewhoop, 3.5" quad, 5" quad, 7" quad, or long-range setup**. In those cases, flight times generally vary but usually don’t fall within the **10–20 minute range**.

It really depends on your **rates** and **specialties**, since cinematic FPV fly-throughs and aerial videography/photography give very different looks. Either way, it’s going to be a bit pricey, especially in the U.S. now with the new tariffs in effect (as of May 1st). The **Avata 2** is solid but honestly a bit too big for tight fly-throughs. The **Avata 1** is a better size, but if you’re serious about fly-throughs, I’d suggest looking into a **Cinewhoop** — something like a 2", 3.5", micro, or tiny whoop with an O3 or O4 unit. You can pull off cool, unique shots that ground cameras just can’t match. Just a heads-up though: it’s an expensive hobby. You’ll need the right gear, and I really recommend practicing acro mode on a simulator before flying a real Cinewhoop. Crashes happen, and repairs can add up fast. For aerial photography, the **Mini series** is a good place to start — I started with the first-gen Mini myself and later moved up to the **Mavic 3** when my work picked up. And of course, make sure you’re following the local rules and regs if you’re planning to do any commercial projects!

Ouch that's pricey. I would love to get $600 for my Avata 1 and that includes 9 batteries, MC, RC, and Goggles.