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definitely not a good first drone most peoplebwpuld he happier with the dji avata i got the avata 1 with intergra fly more on ebay for this price. this drone the googles are bulky ugly lower range and you have to have a seperate battery in your shirt pocket plus multi access gimble is easier to break
These can be had for much less. It is a good fpv drone and is capable of doing all the fpv manual flying stuff..
It's not terrible to repair and replace if you crash it trying to do dives. If you're already in the DJI system and want a good fpv drone to practice manual flight these can be had drone only for 200 bucks which is a long the price of a custom built carbon fiber fpv drone.
Which that drone will be a lot more durable if crashed but it is just as repairable or you have zero interest in building drones. Just like me and have all three DJI fpv drones this one, the Avata and the Avata 2. The FPV is still the most capable drone of the 3 and every once in a while it's fun to rip around at 90 mph in manual mode both Avatas'can only do 40-50
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definitely not a good first drone most peoplebwpuld he happier with the dji avata i got the avata 1 with intergra fly more on ebay for this price. this drone the googles are bulky ugly lower range and you have to have a seperate battery in your shirt pocket plus multi access gimble is easier to break
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These can be had for much less. It is a good fpv drone and is capable of doing all the fpv manual flying stuff..
It's not terrible to repair and replace if you crash it trying to do dives. If you're already in the DJI system and want a good fpv drone to practice manual flight these can be had drone only for 200 bucks which is a long the price of a custom built carbon fiber fpv drone.
Which that drone will be a lot more durable if crashed but it is just as repairable or you have zero interest in building drones. Just like me and have all three DJI fpv drones this one, the Avata and the Avata 2. The FPV is still the most capable drone of the 3 and every once in a while it's fun to rip around at 90 mph in manual mode both Avatas'can only do 40-50
The goggles no longer support the new DJI hardware. I do love the 120hz and low latency of the DJI digital FPV system. I've used these goggles for years but the sun is setting on them. The DJI FPV drone is fast and glass.
Lots of YouTube videos on these DJI products and models. This is a good deal, but it only comes with one battery—which quickly becomes a bummer. You'll burn through it in 20 minutes (on average) and then have to wait quite a while for recharge. FlyMore package will keep you happier in the long run.
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It was (and is) my first ever drone and I'm loving it, in fact can't wait for the weather to calm down so I can get it back out.
For those saying it's not a great first drone...ehh, I'm not sure what you're basing that on - its "normal" mode is extremely stable and forgiving, and when you're ready you can switch into "sport" and "manual" modes for higher performance and maneuverability.
You can definitely putter around your driveway without even using the goggles, or rip it up a hundred feet or more and go cruising around your entire neighborhood. If you look on ebay for around $25 you can find a "motion controller" that even frees you from using dual control sticks - instead you have a single "joystick" that you hold in one hand and just tilt in the direction you want to go.
It is above the FAA weight limit that requires you to register it to be legal, so that will cost you <$20 in registration fees (I think it's around $11? Can't remember for certain).
Battery time is relatively short, I get about 10-15 minute flights on a fully charged battery so you will definitely want to buy multiple batteries to extend your flight time. I bought all refurb batteries and the charging kit, and even bought an entire spare FPV drone refurb for ~$200 from China.
No, the goggles are not the latest and greatest technology/resolution, but they still...work...great and I've had no complaints about being able to fly far out of my line of sight solely through the goggles.
"Separate battery in your shirt pocket" - only if you're lazy. It's very easy to mount the battery that powers the goggles on the goggle headband itself.
I'm happy with the purchase, and knowing what I know now I'd still heartily recommend this package.
I have this exact one and love it. It's does a good job of holding your hand while you learn how to fly for an FPV drone. As DigDouggler suggested, buying a motion controller makes it easy enough for anyone to grab it and fly it with minimal teaching. The only suggesting I have is for people that live in the city or don't have permission to fly this near their home. If you fall in this scenario, I would recommend buying a Tiny Whoop or Cinewhoop drone set for a first FPV to learn on around the house. You will get more use out of one of those solely on the convenience of flying it anytime you want. The more time you put in behind the goggles the better you'll get. For example, I get to fly mine a few times a year because I live in the city. Each time I have to relearn to fly it since it will be months in between flights.
Don't you need a phone that's physically connected to this as well? Along with the battery dangling on the other side?
Yes you need to have phone connected for remote ID. You can remove it once you take off but there will be an error message in the bottom right corner. If the drone is using very old firmware you might not have to hook up your phone. DJI will not let you roll back firmare updates.
Yes you need to have phone connected for remote ID. You can remove it once you take off but there will be an error message in the bottom right corner. If the drone is using very old firmware you might not have to hook up your phone. DJI will not let you roll back firmare updates.
You can also get hacked drone firmware to totally eliminate the need for phone app "clearance".
I'd have to research and verify, but I believe you CAN "roll back" to earlier firmware versions with one of the DJI PC applications.
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It's not terrible to repair and replace if you crash it trying to do dives. If you're already in the DJI system and want a good fpv drone to practice manual flight these can be had drone only for 200 bucks which is a long the price of a custom built carbon fiber fpv drone.
Which that drone will be a lot more durable if crashed but it is just as repairable or you have zero interest in building drones. Just like me and have all three DJI fpv drones this one, the Avata and the Avata 2. The FPV is still the most capable drone of the 3 and every once in a while it's fun to rip around at 90 mph in manual mode both Avatas'can only do 40-50
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It's not terrible to repair and replace if you crash it trying to do dives. If you're already in the DJI system and want a good fpv drone to practice manual flight these can be had drone only for 200 bucks which is a long the price of a custom built carbon fiber fpv drone.
Which that drone will be a lot more durable if crashed but it is just as repairable or you have zero interest in building drones. Just like me and have all three DJI fpv drones this one, the Avata and the Avata 2. The FPV is still the most capable drone of the 3 and every once in a while it's fun to rip around at 90 mph in manual mode both Avatas'can only do 40-50
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It was (and is) my first ever drone and I'm loving it, in fact can't wait for the weather to calm down so I can get it back out.
For those saying it's not a great first drone...ehh, I'm not sure what you're basing that on - its "normal" mode is extremely stable and forgiving, and when you're ready you can switch into "sport" and "manual" modes for higher performance and maneuverability.
You can definitely putter around your driveway without even using the goggles, or rip it up a hundred feet or more and go cruising around your entire neighborhood. If you look on ebay for around $25 you can find a "motion controller" that even frees you from using dual control sticks - instead you have a single "joystick" that you hold in one hand and just tilt in the direction you want to go.
It is above the FAA weight limit that requires you to register it to be legal, so that will cost you <$20 in registration fees (I think it's around $11? Can't remember for certain).
Battery time is relatively short, I get about 10-15 minute flights on a fully charged battery so you will definitely want to buy multiple batteries to extend your flight time. I bought all refurb batteries and the charging kit, and even bought an entire spare FPV drone refurb for ~$200 from China.
No, the goggles are not the latest and greatest technology/resolution, but they still...work...great and I've had no complaints about being able to fly far out of my line of sight solely through the goggles.
"Separate battery in your shirt pocket" - only if you're lazy. It's very easy to mount the battery that powers the goggles on the goggle headband itself.
I'm happy with the purchase, and knowing what I know now I'd still heartily recommend this package.
I'd have to research and verify, but I believe you CAN "roll back" to earlier firmware versions with one of the DJI PC applications.
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