| Avata | |
|---|---|
 DJI Avata 2 | |
| General information | |
| Type | FPV drone |
| National origin | China |
| Manufacturer | DJI |
| Status | In production |
| Primary users | Israel Defense Forces |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 2022–present |
| Introduction date | August 2022 |
The DJI Avata is a compact quad copter FPV drone released by the Chinese technology company DJI.
The Avata was announced in August 2022 as DJI's first FPV cinewhoop drone. [1] [note 1] The drone is a quadcopter and is smaller than the preceding DJI FPV, weighing only 410 g (14 oz), and has built-in propeller guards. [1] [3] [4] The Avata lacks the three-axis gimbal and collision avoidance system typical of DJI's camera drones, though it does have downward-facing cameras and infrared sensors for maintaining altitude. [1] The Avata has a 48-megapixel camera with a 1/1.7" CMOS sensor, capable of shooting 4K video at 60 frames per second, and uses an O3+ transmission system to transmit video to the pilot's goggles. [5] [6] [7] The drone has an ADS-B receiver to alert the pilot of nearby aircraft, and has 20 gigabytes of internal storage, allowing it to capture footage even when no MicroSD card in inserted. [1] [8] The Avata also has a "Turtle mode", which flips the drone upright in the event of an upside-down landing. [7] Power is provided by a 2420 mAh battery, giving the Avata a flight time of 18 minutes. [9] [10]
The Avata has three flight modes; "Normal", "Sport", and "Manual". Both Normal and Sport modes use GNSS and the downward-facing sensors for stabilization. Normal mode also uses GNSS for location holding, and the maximum speed is limited to 8 m/s (29 km/h; 18 mph). In Sport mode, GNSS is only used for stabilization, allowing for increased agility and a maximum speed of 14 m/s (50 km/h; 31 mph). Manual mode disables both GNSS and the downward-facing sensors, allowing for maximum maneuverability and a top speed of 27 m/s (97 km/h; 60 mph). [10] [11]
An improved model, the Avata 2, was announced in April 2024. [12] The Avata 2 features a flatter and wider polycarbonate frame than its predecessor, weighing 377 g (13.3 oz), and a 12MP camera with a larger 1/1.3" sensor. [12] [13] [14] The drone also has downward and rear-facing collision avoidance sensors, 46GB of internal storage, and an O4 video transmission system. [13] [15] Battery capacity was increased to 2150 mAh, giving the Avata 2 a flight time of 23 minutes. [16] [17]
In November 2025, official promotional images of a new model, the Avata 360, were leaked to the public. A potential competitor to the Antigravity A1, the Avata 360 will be the first DJI drone with a 360-degree camera. [18] [19]
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