Our quick take

DJI Avata - 4.5 / 5

Design

  • 180 x 180 x 80mm; 410g 20GB internal storage and microSD card support

DJI Goggles 2

  • 167.40 x 103.90 x 81.31mm; 290g Image: 50Mbps 1080P/100fps 1800mAh battery - 2 hours runtime

The flying experience

  • Max speed: 8m/s (Normal) 14m/s (Sport) 27m/s (Manual) Max range: 11.6km Max flight time: approx. 18 mins

Image quality

  • 1/1.7in CMOS sensor f/2.8 aperture, 12.7mm equivalent Up to 4K 60fps recording RockSteady and HorizonSteady EIS

To recap

At its core, the DJI Avata is a specialised filmmaking tool that excels when it comes to flying in tight spaces and around people. It won’t be the right drone for everyone, but for those who need it, it’s a bit of a gamechanger. For casual users, it’s a thrilling, albeit pricey, toy, that’s far less intimidating than the full-fat DJI FPV.