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DJI · Released 2024

DJI Avata 2 review

The easiest way into immersive FPV flying.

Verdict: The best ready-to-fly FPV experience for beginners.

Check price on Amazon$1,000–$2,000 · check current stock

What we like

  • ✓Intuitive motion controller — fly by pointing your hand
  • ✓One-tap flips, rolls and 180° drifts
  • ✓Ducted guards survive bumps

What we don't

  • ✕Needs goggles — budget for the combo
  • ✕Over 250 g: FAA registration required
  • ✕Short flight time

Who should buy the DJI Avata 2?

Buy it if: Thrill-seekers who want first-person flips and dives without building an FPV quad.

Skip it if: Calm photography — FPV is about motion, not stills.

DJI Avata 2 specs

Weight
377 g
Max flight time
23 min
Video
4K/60fps HDR
Sensor
1/1.3" CMOS
Photo resolution
12 MP
Obstacle sensing
Downward and backward sensing
Max range (FCC)
13 km
Stabilization
1-axis + RockSteady stabilization
Controller
DJI Goggles 3 + RC Motion 3 (Fly More Combo)
FAA registration (recreational)
Required (250 g or more)
Typical price
$1,000–$2,000

Manufacturer specs. Real-world flight time is usually 20–25% lower. Sold in the US under an FCC authorization granted before the December 2025 Covered List action — what that means.

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