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Now that the Fly More combo has been reduced to $859, it's only a $70 difference to get the Goggles 3 over this N3, which is a much better deal.
Added bonus is the Goggles 3 extends support to the older 03 Air Unit, plus Air 3 and Mini 4 Pro
I did not see FAA Registration requirement as a big issue for >250g drones. Its fast and cheap.
You are still required to follow local laws regardless of weight and most local laws dont care if you are flying Neo or Avata.
In most places you are not allowed to launch from National or State parks. In many places youre not allowed to launch from county or city parks. That often but not always includes beachside.
You will have same challenges getting permission to fly your drone in US or Europe regardless of its weight (as long as its below the "commercial" weight).
In other words,I would only look at price, features and battery life as tradeoffs for your decision, not FAA registration requirements
The Avata 2 is an FPV drone built for speed, tricks, and flying through wind, with stronger power and a better camera sensor than the Neo line. The combo's Goggles N3 are the budget option, while Goggles 3 are described as lighter, sharper, and better for FPV, with support for more DJI gear. The main tradeoffs are its heavier weight, which can trigger FAA registration and makes crashes more consequential, plus the wide view that can feel queasy for casual scenic flying. It fits best when FPV performance matters more than portability or beginner simplicity.
FPV beginners who want a stable first freestyle drone, because it has more power for cutting through wind and supports many FPV modes with altitude hold.
Glasses wearers who need flexible goggle fit, because Goggles N3 can accommodate non-aviator glasses while Goggles 3 offers diopter and IPD adjustments.
First-time drone pilots who want the simplest casual flyer, because its heavier build and registration burden make it less forgiving than lighter options.
Pilots who want the least distorted scenic footage straight out of the box, because the fisheye look needs post-processing or cropping to look its best.
Wearers who need room for regular eyeglasses inside the headset, because Goggles 3 has no room for glasses and close focus can make normal glasses unusable.
Yes, the Avata 2 is heavier than the Neo and may require FAA registration because it is over the sub-250g threshold. Registration is also described as quick and inexpensive, so the practical tradeoff is mainly weight, crash risk, and battery life rather than paperwork.
Goggles 3 are the higher-end option: they use 100Hz dual micro-OLED screens, are lighter, and offer better penetration. Goggles N3 are the budget choice for trying FPV, and they can be the better pick if you want to save money in this bundle.
The Avata 2 is better suited to FPV tricks and fast, responsive flying, while its wide-angle view can feel queasy for casual scenic use. Its stronger sensor and 10-bit D-Log M can still make scenic footage work well if you crop or correct the fisheye in post.
This deal is the Avata 2 Fly More combo with Goggles N3, while the $849 and $1,019 bundles use Goggles 3 instead. That makes it worth comparing the goggles before buying, since the price gap may be small.
Goggles N3 can accommodate non-aviator glasses, but they do not have IPD or diopter adjustments. Goggles 3 have -6.0 to +2.0 D support and 56-72 mm IPD adjustment, but there is no room for glasses inside them.
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What advantage does this have over the DJI Neo 2? As a first time drone owner, the Neo 2 seems like the best deal.
Probably the biggest advantage is more power/heft for cutting through wind, but I would agree that the extra weight/safety concerns and FAA registration isn't worth it for most people - especially for novices. I keep my old Mavic for cinematic shots, but specifically bought a Neo fpv kit for casual fun flying.
The $849 and $1,019 ones have the Goggles 3 not the Goggles N3.. It is worth comparing the goggles before pulling the trigger.
Goggles 3 are definitely superior for any kind of FPV - 100Hz dual micro-OLED screens, lighter weight, and better penetration. If you're on a budget and just want to try FPV, go with the N3.
I did not see FAA Registration requirement as a big issue for >250g drones. Its fast and cheap.
You are still required to follow local laws regardless of weight and most local laws dont care if you are flying Neo or Avata.
In most places you are not allowed to launch from National or State parks. In many places youre not allowed to launch from county or city parks. That often but not always includes beachside.
You will have same challenges getting permission to fly your drone in US or Europe regardless of its weight (as long as its below the "commercial" weight).
In other words,I would only look at price, features and battery life as tradeoffs for your decision, not FAA registration requirements
Just want to say that the next DJI Avatar 3 (360) should be announced anytime soon(ish). It will have 360 camera and compete with Anti-gravity A1 drone. I know a lot of people are waiting. But this is a good price for Avatar 2 if you need it now.
I've compared multiple videos of Neo 2 FPV and Avata 2 FPV. If I just want scenic flying, is Avata 2 worth it? avata's wide angle view feels like it would make you queasy if you aren't doing tricks with it, which is what it it's made for, but Avata has the better camera sensor size..I've dived into Reddit forums but it seems that everyone getting Avata is a obsessed with doing tricks with it
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I've compared multiple videos of Neo 2 FPV and Avata 2 FPV. If I just want scenic flying, is Avata 2 worth it? avata's wide angle view feels like it would make you queasy if you aren't doing tricks with it, which is what it it's made for, but Avata has the better camera sensor size..I've dived into Reddit forums but it seems that everyone getting Avata is a obsessed with doing tricks with it
A qualified "Yes", only because you limited to those two FPV. My main idea of scenic flying is Mini 5 Pro, or if limited to FPV, the Mavic 3 series, because it's not just the (limited) resolution of the "goggle experience", it's the compression from the longer focal length lenses. And if not talking the "goggle experience", the captured video quality is far better.
If you're saying there seems mixed messages out there, it's more like - one person's queasiness is another person's great shot of scenery rushing by the periphery. Wide FOV is desired in FPV freestyle/acro pilots, mostly because they really need to see what they don't want to hit very soon, but also the sensation of speed is even desired in cine. (Scenic) Cine-FPV prefers less fisheye distortion, which the Neo 2 has less of.
That said, the Avata 2 still wins in "scenic flying" _if effort is spent in post (correcting/cropping some of the extreme fisheye), since its sensor and 10-bit D-Log M is so much better (or a tie even after post). Don't know the science of queasiness, but can always crop out and/or blur (use ND filters to lower shutter speeds).
The obsession with tricks on the Avata 2 is due to its improvement in both acceleration and responsiveness (wider motor-motor distance). That's compared to the original Avata (stock), since there are extreme 03/04 Pro air unit equipped DIY/BNF.
I'm guessing the Goggles N3 (better 55-degrees FOV) preserves the sensation of speed over the Goggles 3 but there are other factors like the sharper, OLED-per-eye, or stretch distortion of the wider LCD, but no experience. The captured video is the same, independent of the goggles.
I'm on a budget, so the N3 is good enough, and can put the cash into the Remote Controller 3 or the $$ 04 air unit ... which I regret not buying before "all this".
I like the price of the Neo 2 for its overall performance envelope- which includes the _most versatility (in modes and control schemes) for its non-intrusive size/weight (it's ready to go places for shots the Avata 2 can't get). If the Avata 2's Goggle 3 combo gets further discounted as Avata 360 ships, that could be a way to add that goggle to the fleet.
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Is it even worth getting drone here in the US with all this ban issues? Then recently firmware updates ends 1/1/27?
In this relatively short time, policy vacillates with dynamic surprise, liken to a bull with his head cut off in a china shop. Turmoil is par for the course between now and 2027 (seems-like-infinity and beyond).
In the meantime, enjoy, and dunno, dont buy extended warranties, plus ur not flying reckless enough to keep an FPV drone intact for a whole year.
I can't stomach the news any longer- it's either total disbelief of what I'm seeing, or being conditioned to not believe anything I'm hearing dictated down to the voiceless peo(n)ples. The only consistency is my retirement portfolio tanking in this roller-coaster.
Don't know- you haven't shown us your googles so we don't know if you need glasses in order to verify if they function.
AFA _Goggles 3 and N3, the latter allows wearing (non-aviator) glasses, but doesnt have IPD / diopter adjustments like on the 3. But there's no room for glasses in the 3.
Goggles 3 have -6.0 to +2.0 D and IPD from 56-72 mm. The included -2.0 D lens helps up to -8.0 correction.
But your normal glasses might not apply to these goggles due to close-focusing. As a senior, I need both corrections, so might need +D (reading glasses) instead of my usual -D.
If no major astigmatism, Goggles 3 is the flexible choice, else small glasses or contacts will allow N3 to be in the running, but might need a 2nd/3rd prescription (regular, computer, goggle) but still be best to try out the N3 (if avail) afa its fixed IPD, close-focus distance, and it's curvature distortion.
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In this relatively short time, policy vacillates with dynamic surprise, liken to a bull with his head cut off in a china shop. Turmoil is par for the course between now and 2027 (seems-like-infinity and beyond). In the meantime, enjoy, and dunno, dont buy extended warranties, plus ur not flying reckless enough to keep an FPV drone intact for a whole year.I can't stomach the news any longer- it's either total disbelief of what I'm seeing, or being conditioned to not believe anything I'm hearing dictated down to the voiceless peo(n)ples. The only consistency is my retirement portfolio tanking in this roller-coaster.
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You are still required to follow local laws regardless of weight and most local laws dont care if you are flying Neo or Avata.
In most places you are not allowed to launch from National or State parks. In many places youre not allowed to launch from county or city parks. That often but not always includes beachside.
You will have same challenges getting permission to fly your drone in US or Europe regardless of its weight (as long as its below the "commercial" weight).
In other words,I would only look at price, features and battery life as tradeoffs for your decision, not FAA registration requirements
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The Avata 2 is an FPV drone built for speed, tricks, and flying through wind, with stronger power and a better camera sensor than the Neo line. The combo's Goggles N3 are the budget option, while Goggles 3 are described as lighter, sharper, and better for FPV, with support for more DJI gear. The main tradeoffs are its heavier weight, which can trigger FAA registration and makes crashes more consequential, plus the wide view that can feel queasy for casual scenic flying. It fits best when FPV performance matters more than portability or beginner simplicity.
The Avata 2's extra power and weight can help it cut through wind during FPV flying.
The Avata 2 can produce scenic video with improved sensor and 10-bit D-Log M, especially after cropping or correcting fisheye.
Goggles 3 can be a better value for FPV if the combo price is close, because it adds support for older 03 Air Unit, Air 3, and Mini 4 Pro.
The stock 65W charger can complete charging in about one hour for two batteries on standby, which supports better uptime.
The Avata 2's wide-angle view can feel queasy for scenic flying when tricks are not the focus.
The Avata 2 Fly 4K combo bundles may include Goggles 3 instead of Goggles N3, so buyers should verify goggles before purchasing.
Goggles N3 may be less suitable for some glasses wearers because it lacks IPD and diopter adjustments found on Goggles 3.
Heavier drones above 250g can pose greater crash impact risk, which may matter for where and how the drone is flown.
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You are still required to follow local laws regardless of weight and most local laws dont care if you are flying Neo or Avata.
In most places you are not allowed to launch from National or State parks. In many places youre not allowed to launch from county or city parks. That often but not always includes beachside.
You will have same challenges getting permission to fly your drone in US or Europe regardless of its weight (as long as its below the "commercial" weight).
In other words,I would only look at price, features and battery life as tradeoffs for your decision, not FAA registration requirements
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If you're saying there seems mixed messages out there, it's more like - one person's queasiness is another person's great shot of scenery rushing by the periphery. Wide FOV is desired in FPV freestyle/acro pilots, mostly because they really need to see what they don't want to hit very soon, but also the sensation of speed is even desired in cine. (Scenic) Cine-FPV prefers less fisheye distortion, which the Neo 2 has less of.
That said, the Avata 2 still wins in "scenic flying" _if effort is spent in post (correcting/cropping some of the extreme fisheye), since its sensor and 10-bit D-Log M is so much better (or a tie even after post). Don't know the science of queasiness, but can always crop out and/or blur (use ND filters to lower shutter speeds).
The obsession with tricks on the Avata 2 is due to its improvement in both acceleration and responsiveness (wider motor-motor distance). That's compared to the original Avata (stock), since there are extreme 03/04 Pro air unit equipped DIY/BNF.
I'm guessing the Goggles N3 (better 55-degrees FOV) preserves the sensation of speed over the Goggles 3 but there are other factors like the sharper, OLED-per-eye, or stretch distortion of the wider LCD, but no experience. The captured video is the same, independent of the goggles.
I'm on a budget, so the N3 is good enough, and can put the cash into the Remote Controller 3 or the $$ 04 air unit ... which I regret not buying before "all this".
I like the price of the Neo 2 for its overall performance envelope- which includes the _most versatility (in modes and control schemes) for its non-intrusive size/weight (it's ready to go places for shots the Avata 2 can't get). If the Avata 2's Goggle 3 combo gets further discounted as Avata 360 ships, that could be a way to add that goggle to the fleet.
In the meantime, enjoy, and dunno, dont buy extended warranties, plus ur not flying reckless enough to keep an FPV drone intact for a whole year.
I can't stomach the news any longer- it's either total disbelief of what I'm seeing, or being conditioned to not believe anything I'm hearing dictated down to the voiceless peo(n)ples. The only consistency is my retirement portfolio tanking in this roller-coaster.
AFA _Goggles 3 and N3, the latter allows wearing (non-aviator) glasses, but doesnt have IPD / diopter adjustments like on the 3. But there's no room for glasses in the 3.
Goggles 3 have -6.0 to +2.0 D and IPD from 56-72 mm. The included -2.0 D lens helps up to -8.0 correction.
But your normal glasses might not apply to these goggles due to close-focusing. As a senior, I need both corrections, so might need +D (reading glasses) instead of my usual -D.
If no major astigmatism, Goggles 3 is the flexible choice, else small glasses or contacts will allow N3 to be in the running, but might need a 2nd/3rd prescription (regular, computer, goggle) but still be best to try out the N3 (if avail) afa its fixed IPD, close-focus distance, and it's curvature distortion.
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