The all-new DJI Avata 2 brings a host of improvements over its predecessor, including better performance, longer flight time, upgraded intelligent flight modes, and advanced safety features. Let's take a deeper look at what's changed and whether it's worth the upgrade.
Lighter, faster, and smarter — the Avata 2 improves on nearly every spec while introducing DJI's new Goggles 3 with picture-in-picture view.
DJI Goggles 3
Alongside the Avata 2, DJI released the all-new Goggles 3. The standout feature is PIP (Picture-In-Picture) view, which overlays the Avata 2 HUD on top of the real-world environment around you. This greatly improves operator safety by letting you see your surroundings without removing the goggles.
Video Transmission
The Avata 2 introduces DJI's OcuSync 4, a significant step up from OcuSync 3.0+. Beyond the extended 13 km range, O4 now streams content at 1080p up to 100 fps, compared to 1080p at 30 fps on the previous generation.
What's New in the Avata 2
The Avata 2 introduces ACRO maneuvers including flips, rolls, and 180° drifts with seamless control. The new 10-bit D-Log M color mode provides enhanced color grading flexibility for professional-grade footage. Safety is improved with downward and backward visual positioning for more precise hovering and stability.
Flight time has been extended to 23 minutes — an additional 4 minutes over the original Avata — with PD fast charging support for quicker turnaround. Video transmission distance has been boosted to 10 km (CE), a 7 km improvement. Internal storage has nearly doubled to 46 GB with high-speed QuickTransfer for efficient file management.
General Spec Comparison
| Specification | DJI Avata 2 | DJI Avata |
|---|---|---|
| Flight Time | 23 minutes | 18 minutes |
| Hover Time | 21 minutes | 18 minutes |
| Built-In RID | DJI Goggles 3 | DJI Goggles Integra |
| Weight | 377 g | 410 g |
| Internal Storage | 46 GB | 20 GB |
Camera Spec Comparison
| Specification | DJI Avata 2 | DJI Avata |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 1/1.3" sensor, 12 MP | 1/1.7" CMOS, 48 MP |
| Video Resolution | 4K/60 fps HDR | 4K/60 fps |
| Color Mode | Standard, D-Log M | Standard, D-Cinelike |
Battery Comparison
| Specification | DJI Avata 2 | DJI Avata |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 145 g | 162 g |
| Charge Time | 45 min (hub) / 1 hr 28 min | 2 hr 30 min |
| Hover Time | 21 minutes | 18 minutes |
Is the Avata 2 Worth the Upgrade?
The Avata 2 improves on the original in nearly every category — longer flight time, lighter weight, faster charging, better video transmission, and the immersive Goggles 3 experience. For pilots already invested in the DJI FPV ecosystem, the upgrade is well worth considering.
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