DJI Open 2 has arrived.
Heir of the first drone FPV of DJI created to be accessible to everyone, the new generation presents itself on the market with some interesting innovations. And the price is also new, with the “basic” version starting da I 999 €.
Is it worth it? To find out we tried it for a handful of days and now we are ready to tell you how it performs in the field.
DJI Avata 2: what should I know?
Let's go in order: DJI Avata 2 is an FPV, First Person View drone. This means that, compared to others, it predicts the first-person view with a viewer that receives the images captured by the drone in real time.
The result is an extremely immersive experience which also helps you have excellent control of the drone because you don't have to watch it from afar and figure out how it's shot or deduce it by staring at the controller or phone screen.
You are the drone.
You know where you're going, what you're framing, where you want to go, how much leeway there is, how high/far/fast you are.
DJI Avata vs DJI Avata 2: what changes?
As anticipated, there are several upgrades compared to the first generation. The first is the sensor, larger than the first Avata: we have a 1/1.3″ CMOS, 12 megapixel, with 155° super wide-angle vision and the ability to better handle low-light scenarios.
The camera allows Immersive aerial HDR shots and videos up to 4K/60fps and slow motion movies at 2.7K/120fps. The mode is also available D-Log M a 10 bit so you can act in post-production and give the right mood to your footage.
Two stabilization technologies are available:
- DJI RockSteady reduces camera shake even in high-speed flights or in strong winds;
- DJI HorizonSteady locks shots on a level horizon even in the event of sharp turns or strong oscillations.
Also, when the EIS setting is off, Avata 2 supports Gyroflow to further stabilize footage in post-production.
We also have a new propeller guard and new binocular fisheye sensors that allow low-altitude or indoor flights, improving flight stability and safety.
They are also there to guarantee safety la funzione Return to Home (RTH), which is triggered automatically upon loss of signal or in the event of a low battery, a dedicated button on the new controller to lock the drone at any time and Turtle modeto right the drone if it lands upside down.
Autonomy also grows but don't expect dramatic increases: DJI claims 23 minutes which, after our test, is confirmed as a rather accurate estimate. Once discharged, recharge with the USB-C cable or use one of the other two batteries supplied. Among other things, the charging station now allows you to transfer the remaining energy from multiple batteries to the one with the highest charge level.
We also have the new O4 video broadcast with a maximum distance of 13 km, a latency of only 24 ms, a high definition image quality of 1080p/100fps and a maximum bit rate of 60 Mbps. The two transmitter, four receivers and four antenna design ensures high performance anti-interference and allows pilots to fully concentrate on flying without further worries.
We also report the presence of a 46 GB internal memory so the microSD is no longer mandatory.
An even more comfortable controller
DJI has also decided to modify the controller included in the package. Thus the R debutsC Motion 3 with a repositioning of the keys that we found more intuitive than the previous one: in a short tutorial and you are ready to go and to perform stunts in a completely natural way.
You could then get footage with 360 degree flips forwards and backwards, roll easily and go drifting.
In our opinion it is the simplest and most intuitive way to fly a drone, especially because you see what it sees. Almost.
The new headset is spectacular!
This is where the new viewer comes into play, DJI Goggles 3.
We wore it for a while and couldn't help but appreciate it: it's comfortable and easy to adapt to your needs, complete with adjustable diopters. And no, you don't have to go crazy to set it up because the tutorial takes you step by step and within a few seconds you will be ready to see perfectly 10-bit micro OLED screens in front of you, with a refresh rate of up to 100 Hz and low latency transmission.
Now then just a double tap of the viewer or the appropriate button on the controller is enough to switch from the drone to real-time vision of what surrounds you, without removing the visor. A great way to stay in touch with what's going on even if you're flying or about to fly.
Do you want to share the experience with someone? The DJI Googgles 3 feed can be viewed on the DJI Fly app and transmitted to another device up to 5 meters away. Additionally, you can use a cable to share it to a display or another Goggles 3 headset via “Audience” mode.
Our test of DJI Avata 2
As anticipated we spent a few days with DJI Avata 2 and had a lot of fun.
Configuration is immediate: open the DJI Fly app and follow the step-by-step instructions that help you update everything and make the various elements communicate with each other.
At that point you are ready to fly.
Turn on the drone, the controller and the visor, put the latter on and then have fun. A few movements on the joystick help you enter the menu, change the settings or choose the mode, with the one for beginners being helps the less experienced to familiarize themselves with the DJI FPV drone.
A touch on the appropriate button and you start video recording of what happens, giving those around you the opportunity to follow everything on a smartphone.
The visor does not weigh, does not bother and is not uncomfortable even after prolonged use. Considering that the “prolonged” is still relative given that every 20 minutes you will have to remove it and change the battery.
The controller is light and intuitive: Take off and land with a button, move with a flick of the wrist and accelerate with the rear trigger. And that's all you need to know to get started.
In short, DJI Avata 2 is simple to use and potentially within everyone's reach.
Price and availability
“Potentially” because obviously we have to deal with the price.
DJI Avata 2 is available for purchase starting today on store.dji.com and at most authorized retailers in several configurations:
- DJI Avata 2 Fly More Combo (Single Battery) a 999 € with DJI Avata 2, DJI Goggles 3 and DJI RC Motion 3;
- DJI Avata 2 Fly More Combo (3 batteries) for €1,199 with DJI Avata 2, DJI Goggles 3, DJI RC Motion 3, 1 Two-way Charging Station, 2 extra batteries and 1 shoulder bag.
- DJI FPV Remote Controller 3 is on sale for €149;
- Finally, the ND Filter Set for DJI Avata 2 costs €69.
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