Someone gave me this advice when I was starting out, so I'm passing it on. Until you are proficient at landing, Practice 1 pack, every time you go out of just taking off and landing in Air/Acro mode. Nothing else. You will be a master at landing before you know it. You'll be able to land that thing exactly where you want it every time. This was some of the best advice I got 2 years ago and I highly recommend every beginner to do this as well.
I have too many hobbies, and one of them was drones awhile back. The avata just works great out of the box and the hand motion controller is great for intuitive flying.
Great video mate. Down to earth and honest. Just got the Avata 2 myself and I'm really enjoying that and flying manual. A great progression to a true FPV you have made, I hope to one day make the leap myself when I'm totally comfortable to do it. Thanks again and keep up the great content. I'm enjoying this journey you are on.
Thanks, and that’s all I’m really trying to do is share the reality of my FPV journey. Things will eventually click and feel natural, but then you have to challenge yourself from time to time!
Awesome cinematic footage!!! Did you experience any issues with Googles 3 and O3 air unit? I was looking for this combo, but I saw several people complaining about G3 loosing connection with O3.
Hey thanks for the shoutout! I was surprised to see that, but really cool that you did! Always happy to help dude lemme know if you got any more questions! If you haven't done it already rotate that little GPS tail so the GPS is facing the sky, and straighten the antennas out each time they get all wonky. This was a good well put together experience and the lens you are using for indoors is a good focal length and looks professional.
Start with a simulator like me. Liftoff, Velocidrone etc. FPV is best when you in fly manual/air mode. I am also fairly new, about 3 months old to FPV.
You see that little square close to the drone's antennas, that is the GPS, make sure to have it pointed up to have the best reseption (1.and because it has to be positioned like that, 2.because in the position it was in during the video you risk breaking it every time you will land). Hope it will be useful for you.
Also, the props that come on the Avata 2 I feel are made for the motion controller. I put some master aircrew .Props for the Avata 1 and it rips in manual w the controller 3 . I have different freestyle quads. Bigger cinewhoops , and I love the Avata 2. You can’t run the drone you have in small spaces whatsoever. You can’t do any kind of indoor filming so good luck tho all about having different tools for different jobs
Congrats! Ive been thinking about doing this for a long time but im fearful of the batteries, lack of fail safe stuff and beta flight...hey im older than you! I just ordered the dji fpv drone while there still available...hope i dont regret it...oh well its only money...im watching as I write so back to the video!
As a big TIP: I'd recommend getting a fpv drone with an ELRS receiver and upgrade the controller to a commando 8 as example. the reason why is that the DJI controller has random connectivity drops and causes the o3 unit to shutdown causing the drone to crash (I spent hours looking for my drone as the RC lost connection and caused me to lose connectivity all together).
You really should to set up gps rescue on your drone, regardless receiver Had multiple rx loss with dji remote controller on large distances, but with proper configured gps rescue and failsafe - it always come back to me
I have the same Bob57 PNP. Using my Dji FPv controller 2 & Goggles Integra. Never had any disconnects. I also, have GPs correctly set up .I have tried it GPs rescue & failsafe multiple times. Came back every time. No problems.Mine came with Beta 4.3-still can’t beat Dji Return to home. But, I will probably never fly a geofenced drone again after getting a taste of a traditional non geofenced drone.
Nice! Curious why you said they killed off the avata 2? You cant even get the avata 2 drone only now. Its "not available" I was on the "reserved" list for 2 months, now its totally gone...oh well..thats another reason why i ordered the fpv drone...
Just a legal heads up, Be sure for long range flights to get waivers for: "14 CFR 107.31 breaking Visual line of sight aircraft operation", "14 CFR 107.51 Operating Limitations: minimum Visibility", 14 CFR 107.51(d): Operating Limitations: Distance from Clouds, and "14 CFR 107.51 Operating Limitations: Altitude" since Long range breaks a lot of rules under part 107. Luckily the waiver process has gotten easier on the Drone Zone site with the FAA, but i know its a pain in the ass. Especially since flying near clouds isn't allowed due to visibility, and YT posts can fall under Part 107 operations if the video is monetized. Or just send it lol (not legal advice)
Yeah, was wondering why you would say there might be restrictions around the windmills then proceed to fly around the windmills, as mentioned don't post things against the rules. Also about the flying in clouds, that's a no go as you can't see if some manned craft is in the clouds, even though it's not supposed to be done with something like a paraglider sometimes they have no choice and they're silent so it's not like you're going to hear them, would have to cause an accident or worse involving one
You need to get one of those voltage checkers/beepers. they cost like a dollar. They go from 2s to 8S. you plugin the balance lead and it will tell you main voltage, and then voltage per cell. You can then press the button to set an alarm. Before every flight I use one of them to double check if my battery is full. In terms of lipo voltages per cell all you need to know is that 4.2v is full and 3.6v is empty as in less then 2% left. Under 3V you will start slowly damaging it, under 2.5V volts you will rapidly start damaging it. Under load the voltage is much lower. A cell at 3.8 could easily be 3.5v under load. Once the load is remove the cell will restore. How much voltage drops you get when under load is called the sag. Older batteries will sag more.
Someone gave me this advice when I was starting out, so I'm passing it on. Until you are proficient at landing, Practice 1 pack, every time you go out of just taking off and landing in Air/Acro mode. Nothing else. You will be a master at landing before you know it. You'll be able to land that thing exactly where you want it every time. This was some of the best advice I got 2 years ago and I highly recommend every beginner to do this as well.
Love it when DJI pilots find the hobby for the first time! Keep it up man, great video!!
I have too many hobbies, and one of them was drones awhile back. The avata just works great out of the box and the hand motion controller is great for intuitive flying.
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Great video mate. Down to earth and honest. Just got the Avata 2 myself and I'm really enjoying that and flying manual. A great progression to a true FPV you have made, I hope to one day make the leap myself when I'm totally comfortable to do it. Thanks again and keep up the great content. I'm enjoying this journey you are on.
Thanks, and that’s all I’m really trying to do is share the reality of my FPV journey. Things will eventually click and feel natural, but then you have to challenge yourself from time to time!
Epic footage my guy! You have just conquered GREATNESS and gained a new sub...
Awesome cinematic footage!!! Did you experience any issues with Googles 3 and O3 air unit? I was looking for this combo, but I saw several people complaining about G3 loosing connection with O3.
No issues unless I go out of line of sight
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Hey thanks for the shoutout! I was surprised to see that, but really cool that you did! Always happy to help dude lemme know if you got any more questions!
If you haven't done it already rotate that little GPS tail so the GPS is facing the sky, and straighten the antennas out each time they get all wonky.
This was a good well put together experience and the lens you are using for indoors is a good focal length and looks professional.
Thanks bro!
As a newb it’s best to land with angle mode on and vlos. Just face the quad with the rear towards you so it makes more sense.
New Sub man. considering getting into FPV for a long time just never pulled the trigger.
Start with a simulator like me. Liftoff, Velocidrone etc. FPV is best when you in fly manual/air mode. I am also fairly new, about 3 months old to FPV.
You see that little square close to the drone's antennas, that is the GPS, make sure to have it pointed up to have the best reseption (1.and because it has to be positioned like that, 2.because in the position it was in during the video you risk breaking it every time you will land). Hope it will be useful for you.
Thanks! I did end up doing that right after this video.
He posting drone content and I will subscribe
Also, the props that come on the Avata 2 I feel are made for the motion controller. I put some master aircrew .Props for the Avata 1 and it rips in manual w the controller 3
. I have different freestyle quads. Bigger cinewhoops , and I love the Avata 2. You can’t run the drone you have in small spaces whatsoever. You can’t do any kind of indoor filming so good luck tho all about having different tools for different jobs
I’m very new to drone stuff and I am thinking to get an Avata 2 recently. Can anyone tell me why is this one better than avata 2?
I don’t wanna regret that if I bought the avata 2 😅😅😅
The avata 2 was never meant to replace a true fpv drone. It was mainly meant to be an introduction into true fpv drone flying.
And that’s exactly what I used it for!
200% agree, avata always good for beginner or someone need to hovering
I dont think the majority of Avata users use it as an introduction
Not enough sats I think it want take off untill got minimal think 8 can turn it off or change down not good idea
Congrats! Ive been thinking about doing this for a long time but im fearful of the batteries, lack of fail safe stuff and beta flight...hey im older than you! I just ordered the dji fpv drone while there still available...hope i dont regret it...oh well its only money...im watching as I write so back to the video!
Is it possible to use the (avata2) motion controller with your setup??
I don’t think so, I’m sure the Avata has some kind of hardware in it that gives it the response to the MC
As a big TIP: I'd recommend getting a fpv drone with an ELRS receiver and upgrade the controller to a commando 8 as example. the reason why is that the DJI controller has random connectivity drops and causes the o3 unit to shutdown causing the drone to crash (I spent hours looking for my drone as the RC lost connection and caused me to lose connectivity all together).
Never had random disconnects. maybe its a problem on some older firmware?
You really should to set up gps rescue on your drone, regardless receiver
Had multiple rx loss with dji remote controller on large distances, but with proper configured gps rescue and failsafe - it always come back to me
@@ArWeX-1 Agreed .. Sounds like a good idea regardless...
I have the same Bob57 PNP. Using my Dji FPv controller 2 & Goggles Integra. Never had any disconnects. I also, have GPs correctly set up .I have tried it GPs rescue & failsafe multiple times. Came back every time. No problems.Mine came with Beta 4.3-still can’t beat Dji Return to home. But, I will probably never fly a geofenced drone again after getting a taste of a traditional non geofenced drone.
cool shot bro! how long you've been using avata 2 before move to real FPV drone?
Its insane how you need to compare a avata to a classic fpv that uses a dji air unit. So thanks dji for selling the units to public
Nice! Curious why you said they killed off the avata 2? You cant even get the avata 2 drone only now. Its "not available" I was on the "reserved" list for 2 months, now its totally gone...oh well..thats another reason why i ordered the fpv drone...
“Killed it” as now i can fly custom o3 drones for my needs with the goggles 3 and remote 3. More of a sarcastic kind of wording
Welcome to fpv world ....
Please elaborate on what the update did to the Avata 2.
He said it pretty well, it lets it be used with the last generation of goggles and controller.
Just a legal heads up, Be sure for long range flights to get waivers for: "14 CFR 107.31 breaking Visual line of sight aircraft operation", "14 CFR 107.51 Operating Limitations: minimum Visibility", 14 CFR 107.51(d): Operating Limitations: Distance from Clouds, and "14 CFR 107.51 Operating Limitations: Altitude" since Long range breaks a lot of rules under part 107. Luckily the waiver process has gotten easier on the Drone Zone site with the FAA, but i know its a pain in the ass. Especially since flying near clouds isn't allowed due to visibility, and YT posts can fall under Part 107 operations if the video is monetized. Or just send it lol (not legal advice)
Ty bro
@@KrisLuckPhoto Ofc, Keep up the dope flights!
@@KrisLuckPhoto just send it..
Always best to ask for forgiveness. Just don’t post videos of you endangering lives or the rules. Senda is the name of the game when it comes to FPV.
Yeah, was wondering why you would say there might be restrictions around the windmills then proceed to fly around the windmills, as mentioned don't post things against the rules. Also about the flying in clouds, that's a no go as you can't see if some manned craft is in the clouds, even though it's not supposed to be done with something like a paraglider sometimes they have no choice and they're silent so it's not like you're going to hear them, would have to cause an accident or worse involving one
With that lens, when you reach out towards the camera your arms look like Stretch Armstrong. But another good video with good information
Haha! It was new, I just wanted to give it a go!
You don’t see how jittery your opening footage is? 😵💫
RIp frame rates.
Unfortunately yes i do, i think it’s a premiere pro export issue. Just updated my computer and will check all my export settings again
You need to get one of those voltage checkers/beepers. they cost like a dollar. They go from 2s to 8S. you plugin the balance lead and it will tell you main voltage, and then voltage per cell. You can then press the button to set an alarm. Before every flight I use one of them to double check if my battery is full. In terms of lipo voltages per cell all you need to know is that 4.2v is full and 3.6v is empty as in less then 2% left. Under 3V you will start slowly damaging it, under 2.5V volts you will rapidly start damaging it. Under load the voltage is much lower. A cell at 3.8 could easily be 3.5v under load. Once the load is remove the cell will restore. How much voltage drops you get when under load is called the sag. Older batteries will sag more.
And it’s not made for mountain dives. Lol.
beter stck to the avada 2 my guy