DJI Avata

Extremely fun and intuitive flight experience Good camera Durable and safe Backwards compatible with older accessories Small and compact Fast, easy setup

Produces a particularly loud and irritating noise Susceptible to strong wind

“FPV drones are often intimidating and challenging, but the DJI Avata opens the FPV door to anyone — and knocks it out of the park while doing so.”

Ready to fly out of the box ; Superb headset system ; Brilliant motion controller ; It shoots 4K video ; Very fast indeed

Just 18 minutes flight time ; Takes a while to set it all up

If you fancy the idea of FPV flying using goggles but haven’t a clue how to build an FPV drone yourself, DJI is here to help with a stunning ready-to-fly drone that swoops around like bird of prey. If you’ve had enough of standard aerial footage and...

Incredibly easy (and fun) to fly ; Sharp FPV goggles with diopter adjustment ; One-handed controller works well ; Great for POV shots ; Wide-angle lens and 4K60 video convey sense of motion

Expensive ; Potentially dangerous ; Unsuitable for small, crowded areas ; Requires FAA registration for outdoor flight ; Slow to react to shifts in white balance ; Ethical concerns around DJI brand

DJI's fast, sleek Avata drone is ideal for ground-hugging first-person and Cinewhoop video, though we have some concerns about its safety.

Nothing else like it on the market ; Allows you to film closer to people and in tighter spaces ; DJI Goggles 2 are a huge improvement ; Durable compact design ; Motion controller works well

First time set-up is a bit fiddly ; Repairs could prove costly ; Doesn't handle wind as well as other drones

At its core, the DJI Avata is a specialised filmmaking tool that excels when it comes to flying in tight spaces and around people. It won't be the right drone for everyone, but for those who need it, it's a bit of a gamechanger. For casual users, it's...

Exceptionally easy to fly ; Good flight time for its size ; Highly maneuverable ; Solid software

Susceptible to wind ; Small parts on a small drone are hard to manipulate ; Expensive

Exhilarating FPV experience ; DJI Motion controller is intuitive for newbies ; Impressive video transmission range ; Compact, durable form factor

Expensive if you don’t have existing accessories ; Not all functions are available with Motion Controller ; No automated photo/video modes like standard DJI drones

The DJI Avata is a consumer-friendly way to get into the world of fast-paced FPV piloting, with everything you need in a nice neat package. The Motion Controller is particularly handy for newbies with intuitive controls, but pro-level users may find it...

, and costs about the same. As of this writing, you can get the DJI FPV with a pair of goggles and the motion controller for $1,198 (AU$2.099) — more or less the same price as a similarly configured Avata. The fact that the Avata is more compact, and...

Mit der Avata stellt DJI einen (vor allem im Vergleich zu Selbstbau-FPV-Drohnen) komfortablen Einstieg in das FPV-Universum vor. Das FPV-Segment mag im Vergleich zu Standard Film-Drohnen eine Nische sein – doch sie wächst und erweitert auch für...

Système de pilotage intuitif ; Casque Googles 2 ; Stabilisation ; Qualité vidéo ; Construction du drone ; 20 Go de stockage embarqué ; Utilisation d'une connectique standard (USB-C)

Pas de marche arrière avec le contrôleur de mouvements ; Chargeur non fourni ; Mode photo limité ; Emplacement de la carte micro SD ; Bruit en vol ; Prix élevé

DJI dispose d’un incontestable savoir-faire en matière de drones, ce que confirme l’Avata… mais pas forcément comme on le pensait. Certes, l’aéronef s’avère réussi (si l’on excepte le placement de la carte micro SD) mais plus enthousiasmant est avant...