They held horizon because when he did that tumble in the sky the drone automatically switches to hover so you don’t crash it into the ground. I’m sure you know all of this by now but yeah, great video man.
This was a fun video. I have an Avata on the way. I've never flown in manual mode but I fly RC helicopters and I'm pretty confident. I already have the DJI FPV Controller 2 and use it for my Liftoff flight sim and I'd say I'm pretty good. I can shoot small gaps and even do 180s inside small structures on the sim. I'm hoping the Avata is at least as well behaved as the sim drones. I'm regretting not ordering extra batteries already. lol Have fun and thanks for sharing. The view from a beginner's eyes is way more useful than any pro flyer out there.
Thanks a bunch! the avata is very well behaved when it comes to precision. (in sport Mode, manual i cant speak on). The extra batteries are definitely a lifesaver! more videos to come!
@@scoobydew2232 Very similar in general but the Avata has control issues when attempting any relatively fast turns. Going to have to upgrade the motors.
Hey I appreciate that honesty in your video. I definitely would try manual a few times before the simulator if I had the controller, I wouldn't be able to hold back the excitement lol
Very funny video man! :D I always tells people to try simulator first for a while, or, if you own a dji you need to go high to try Acro mode, in this way you will have the time to switch to N/S mode or press the emergency brake button. Once you learned to fly acro mode, to most precious tip i could give you when you fly with Avata, if you are not far enough from the ground, dont go backwards, if you do it while going forward and then turn going backwards it will fall down. If it happens when you are high enough, you just need to give a lot of throttle and it will recover, and if it falls for 5 meters in that way the Avata will go automatically in Normal mode as when you press the emergency button. If you guys keep this in mind, you will have your drone saved, especially if you are flying on the water. If there is wind is wrost. I exprienced that on 2 Avata, and you can find a lot of videos about that around. If you want to try this to understand, just go high as much as possibile, go fast forward and then turn in backwards going in reverse, once you made it, it will fall upside down, remember after 5 meters falling it will switch in normal mode ( Check avata updates ), i suggest you to have ready the Throttle stick and switch button. Keep flying guys, nice video and here a new subscriber :D
Yea, flying under the power lines would be OK with more experience using the RC, especially in the M mode, but it certainly adds an unnecessary risk factor while learning. Also checking the B4UFLY app before flying would have avoided the surprise “oh, we’re close to an airport” disruption.
Hey Max, new subscriber here, I’ve had my avata for about a month now, I am expecting my controller soon, I going to take it slow. I appreciate your video, and honesty too. Im super bummed you lost your drone into a lake, I’d be devastated! I hope you have DJI care on it. Looking forward to watching your future videos!
Unless you have been constantly playing computer games using a gamepad all your life, you won't have the necessary sensitivity to thumb the sticks for precision flying. Pinching the sticks gives you far better control but chokes up your finger movement and severely limit your ability to utilize full deflection of the sticks. Instead, use a 'hybrid pinch' grip (plenty of youtube videos that explain how to) which will give you very good dexterity, precision and control to your stick inputs without the disadvantages of 'pure thumbing' and 'pure pinching'. Losing your drone because it dove into a lake after you lost control of it during manual mode ? .....can't say that I am surprised that an expensive crash was the logical and inevitable consequence of anyone impulsively diving into manual mode 'cold turkey'. Good luck on your second drone.
I haven't gotten the courage to go manual yet, still on the sim and an analog tiny whoop is on it's way for practice! Did you adjust the throttle sticks on the controller or are you flying manual with sticks still automatically going to the middle?
Just out of curiosity and possibly for the benefit of anyone who might want to know also, I'm guessing you have the dji care? Could you do a short video on the process, time frame for the new one, and any additional cost besides the initial dji care? For instance I've recently had a gopro replaced through their warranty and even though they waved a fee, there is still supposed to be a fee with gopro in their subscription "free" replacement. Oh I think it's awesome you and your dad out there having fun! Stevie Wonder 🤣🤣🤣
Did you hit the pause button when it was falling in the lake? It should have saved itself. If it wouldn't, you should get a free replacement if you send the flight telemetry from the goggles.
i think the problem was i accidentally shut off the motors, although you would think the pause button would be a failsafe even for that. turns out thats not the case.
@@maxadams69 That's a big problem with DJI. They make the disarm stick positions so that they can be accidentally hit during flight. I don't have my Avata yet but I think my FPV drone could be set up to failsafe at a hover instead of shut down. I need to see the Avata menu to see that though.
your father's face is priceless hahahahaha .. new subscriber .... greetings from Costa Rica 🇨🇷
haha thanks man!
Your face was depressing, as a father myself, I felt for you.
They held horizon because when he did that tumble in the sky the drone automatically switches to hover so you don’t crash it into the ground. I’m sure you know all of this by now but yeah, great video man.
This was a fun video. I have an Avata on the way. I've never flown in manual mode but I fly RC helicopters and I'm pretty confident. I already have the DJI FPV Controller 2 and use it for my Liftoff flight sim and I'd say I'm pretty good. I can shoot small gaps and even do 180s inside small structures on the sim. I'm hoping the Avata is at least as well behaved as the sim drones. I'm regretting not ordering extra batteries already. lol
Have fun and thanks for sharing. The view from a beginner's eyes is way more useful than any pro flyer out there.
Thanks a bunch! the avata is very well behaved when it comes to precision. (in sport Mode, manual i cant speak on). The extra batteries are definitely a lifesaver! more videos to come!
How does the Avata compare to your experience in Liftoff? Similar or harder to fly the Avata in real life?
@@scoobydew2232 Very similar in general but the Avata has control issues when attempting any relatively fast turns. Going to have to upgrade the motors.
Hey I appreciate that honesty in your video. I definitely would try manual a few times before the simulator if I had the controller, I wouldn't be able to hold back the excitement lol
Right! Although with hindsight being 20/20 I recommend getting on the simulator🤣
Very funny video man! :D I always tells people to try simulator first for a while, or, if you own a dji you need to go high to try Acro mode, in this way you will have the time to switch to N/S mode or press the emergency brake button. Once you learned to fly acro mode, to most precious tip i could give you when you fly with Avata, if you are not far enough from the ground, dont go backwards, if you do it while going forward and then turn going backwards it will fall down. If it happens when you are high enough, you just need to give a lot of throttle and it will recover, and if it falls for 5 meters in that way the Avata will go automatically in Normal mode as when you press the emergency button. If you guys keep this in mind, you will have your drone saved, especially if you are flying on the water. If there is wind is wrost. I exprienced that on 2 Avata, and you can find a lot of videos about that around. If you want to try this to understand, just go high as much as possibile, go fast forward and then turn in backwards going in reverse, once you made it, it will fall upside down, remember after 5 meters falling it will switch in normal mode ( Check avata updates ), i suggest you to have ready the Throttle stick and switch button. Keep flying guys, nice video and here a new subscriber :D
Very informative thank you, Jaydem!
@@maxadams69 you are welcome Max, hope this helps many new pilots with the Avata to not lose it
first time flying in FPV, right under powerlines and close to a busy road and in the middle of a residential area....
Way to go....
Yea, flying under the power lines would be OK with more experience using the RC, especially in the M mode, but it certainly adds an unnecessary risk factor while learning. Also checking the B4UFLY app before flying would have avoided the surprise “oh, we’re close to an airport” disruption.
Hey Max, new subscriber here, I’ve had my avata for about a month now, I am expecting my controller soon, I going to take it slow. I appreciate your video, and honesty too.
Im super bummed you lost your drone into a lake, I’d be devastated! I hope you have DJI care on it. Looking forward to watching your future videos!
Thanks Robert!
Great honest review, Im same boat as you, motion controller is fun but I to want to learn true FPV flying.
Dad had it right, go up higher in manual mode so you have time to correct it and hit the panic button if you need to. Nice video though, i enjoyed it.
Bro ur dad is G.O.A.T Ed on the sticks bro rlly hit a whole flip 😂
Nice and fun video 👌👍
Thank you 🤗
Great video! Thanks for the content! Keep em coming!
Thank you Dustin!
Nice video. Keep em coming.
THANKS! What´s better the rc motion 2 will be better for beginners instead of the FVP controller 2?
Nice Video! Did you get your replacement yet? Looking forward to seeing your progression.
Fun video!
Did you get dji care, and if you did.. did they replace it? Interesting vid. Your father smashed it in manual mode.
yes I was able to get care refresh it cost a little over $200 as it was a "flyaway"
Unless you have been constantly playing computer games using a gamepad all your life, you won't have the necessary sensitivity to thumb the sticks for precision flying. Pinching the sticks gives you far better control but chokes up your finger movement and severely limit your ability to utilize full deflection of the sticks. Instead, use a 'hybrid pinch' grip (plenty of youtube videos that explain how to) which will give you very good dexterity, precision and control to your stick inputs without the disadvantages of 'pure thumbing' and 'pure pinching'. Losing your drone because it dove into a lake after you lost control of it during manual mode ? .....can't say that I am surprised that an expensive crash was the logical and inevitable consequence of anyone impulsively diving into manual mode 'cold turkey'. Good luck on your second drone.
Thanks Petr! Dji Care Refresh had me covered fortunately. Ive since figured out how to not crash my drone and am having a great time doing so!
hello, I wonder where we can buy the remote for fpv, do you have a link, I couldn't find it on the internet
try b&h!
@@maxadams69 thanks
@@maxadams69 but no shipping to turkey lfmffmfm
I haven't gotten the courage to go manual yet, still on the sim and an analog tiny whoop is on it's way for practice! Did you adjust the throttle sticks on the controller or are you flying manual with sticks still automatically going to the middle?
In this video I was flying with the throttle stick springy! I have since changed it to take out the spring!
Just out of curiosity and possibly for the benefit of anyone who might want to know also, I'm guessing you have the dji care? Could you do a short video on the process, time frame for the new one, and any additional cost besides the initial dji care? For instance I've recently had a gopro replaced through their warranty and even though they waved a fee, there is still supposed to be a fee with gopro in their subscription "free" replacement. Oh I think it's awesome you and your dad out there having fun! Stevie Wonder 🤣🤣🤣
@@dustinpugh8222 such a good suggestion.
Great video! Didn’t you have to adjust the screws on the remote before you went into manual mode? Was it self leveling?
2:49
You do not have to adjust the sticks although it does make it easier. I later did adjust the sticks
It was not self leveling
@@maxadams69 Thanks for the info, you’re a real drone cowboy😄👍
How did you turn off the motors while you're holding with RC?
i have literally no idea
Can you have both controllers paired simultaneously? Also, was it difficult to pair the controller?
I have not tried that! You would probably have to change the pairing in the DJI fly app
You have to update the fpv remote on your computer to pair it to the Avata
Can you go backward, or sideways with the remote controller in normal mode?
Nope
Why do you keep putting it the dirt to start off..
Because I don’t know what I’m doing
It’s literally the first time I had flown manual
@@maxadams69 not trying to mess with you.. You just don't want to keep throwing up today dirt into the motors.. on any drone
@@maxadams69 I gotcha.. Still a really good video
Did you hit the pause button when it was falling in the lake? It should have saved itself. If it wouldn't, you should get a free replacement if you send the flight telemetry from the goggles.
i think the problem was i accidentally shut off the motors, although you would think the pause button would be a failsafe even for that. turns out thats not the case.
@@maxadams69 That's a big problem with DJI. They make the disarm stick positions so that they can be accidentally hit during flight. I don't have my Avata yet but I think my FPV drone could be set up to failsafe at a hover instead of shut down. I need to see the Avata menu to see that though.
@@maxadams69 And yes, the pause button should snap it to a hover if it is not on the ground. Hopefully an update to come someday.
@@mckrackin5324 You can’t accidentally do a stick movement to stop the motors in manual mode on the Avata, you need to
double tap start/stop button
Is your lake dunk covered under care refresh? I fly by the ocean and it could possibly happen to me lol.
It is covered, for $219 replacement fee🤮
If I can recover the body it will be $39 so I may have to go get it
@@maxadams69 🤿 🏊♂️
@@maxadams69 Let us know!
Go really low in manual said no one ever 😂😅
That's why so many people hate drones these days... Could also hit somebody
thats why i make sure to fly in areas where people are not!
Flying manually is not easy. if you think that is hard try flying a Trex 450. When you master that, fly manual mode, it will be really easy 🙂
how far to fly
While laying down😂😂😂
Could you not have applied "brakes"?
i tried! motors were off didnt work
sorry to hear that. Good to know thx!
@@bertatnetcentric6074 Is there a chance this is what people were reporting with their drones falling outa the sky with the first Avata firmware?
Is your old man English?
Yes sir