The Avata powers on with a subtle vibration of the motors and a cheerful chime. The DJI FPV’s lower pitch is less noticeable, but the drone makes a curious power-up sound where the motors vibrate in a somewhat ominous-sounding trill that’s reminiscent of sci-fi movies. It’s about the same noise level as a lawn mower. That means the noise levels are about the same for the DJI FPV and Avata, even though the Avata might seem louder due to the higher frequency sound it makes. The baseline noise levels were 45dB outdoors and 43dB indoors. On an Apple Watch decibel meter, the DJI FPV measured 73dB outdoors and 83dB indoors, while the Avata reached 76dB outdoors and 86dB indoors. The Avata’s smaller propellers create a higher pitch than the FPV, which makes it more noticeable. The DJI FPV and Avata have high-performance motors, and the propellers make a significant amount of noise when compared to slower DJI drones. This is a separate purchase for the Avata, which would add $199 to its cost. Manual mode, which unlocks the fastest speed possible with the DJI Avata and FPV drones, is only possible with the DJI FPV Remote Controller 2 that uses joysticks. If video production is your primary purpose for getting one of these drones, this is the more versatile controller. Most notably, you can easily fly in one direction while pointing the camera in another direction. The Motion Controller is an optional accessory for the DJI FPV that adds $199 to the cost.Īs nice as the Motion Controller is, there are advantages to the classic joystick-based remote control that’s included with the DJI FPV. The DJI FPV is also compatible with the Motion Controller, though it comes with a joystick controller. The position of the circle is controlled by tilting the motion controller up, down, right, and left, making maneuvering the drone almost as easy as point and click. A white circle is overlaid onto the camera view and, when the throttle trigger is squeezed, the drone flies in that direction. This is the most intuitive way to fly a drone, and it works beautifully with a head-mounted display. The DJI Avata comes standard with the Motion Controller. The Avata’s Goggles 2 also has diopter adjustments to maximize comfort and sharpness for your eyes. The latest headset has the advantage of being lighter and having a brighter, sharper 1080p display, while the Goggles V2’s resolution is 720p. The older Goggles V2 costs a little more and features four antennas, potentially giving you more flight range and handling interference better than the newer design of the Goggles 2 with two antennas. The DJI headset with a ‘V’ in the name is the older model, but in some ways, it’s better. The Avata is available to order with either headset, so shop carefully. There’s only a one-letter difference in the name. The name is somewhat confusing, since the headset that ships with the DJI FPV is called Goggles V2. DJI Goggles 2 vs Goggles V2ĭJI’s newest headset, Goggles 2, is designed specifically for the DJI Avata. Since each is over 250 grams, you’ll need to register these drones before flying them. The DJI Avata at 410 grams (0.9 pounds) is much lighter than the FPV drone’s 795 grams (1.75 pounds). Even a person with small fingers will find it challenging to take a card out with one hand and there’s a danger of dropping the card, which could be heartbreaking if it was lost after capturing some amazing shots with the Avata. The MicroSD card slot is placed behind a cover on the body, but access is very tight since you have to reach between the propeller blades. The compact size of the DJI Avata causes a minor annoyance, however. With the FPV drone, the propellers should be removed before you stow it away to prevent bending or breaking the blades. The DJI Avata is small enough to fit in almost any case or bag, and the propeller guards protect the blades when you’re traveling. At 7-by-7-by-3 inches, the Avata can fit through spaces that would be impossible for the DJI FPV, which is 12-by-10-by-5 inches. The DJI Avata is tiny - even smaller than an unfolded DJI Mini 3 Pro. The video ends with a crash, but the Avata was unharmed, since the propeller guards and frame protect the more delicate parts. Here’s a short YouTube video from the channel Avata Time demonstrating how easy it is for you to maneuver the DJI Avata after only a few test flights. While the Avata doesn’t stand a chance in a straight-ahead, full-throttle race, its smaller size and maneuverability might give the DJI FPV a challenge in an obstacle course. Fitbit Versa 3ĭJI Avata test flight proves it's quick, agile.
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