Engineering:DJI Avata

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Short description: Chinese FPV drone
Avata
a DJI Avata 2 on a display stand
DJI Avata 2
General information
TypeFPV drone
National originChina
ManufacturerDJI
Management and usageIsrael Defense Forces
People's Liberation Army
History
Manufactured2022–present
Introduction dateAugust 2022

The DJI Avata is a compact quad copter FPV drone released by the Chinese technology company DJI.

Design and development

An original Avata display model

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]

Variants

Avata
Company designation Model QF2W4K.[20] Original variant with a 48MP 1/1.7" CMOS camera, an O3+ transmission system, 20GB of internal storage, and a 2420 mAh battery giving it a flight time of 18 minutes.[5][6][7][8][9] Announced in August 2022.[1]
Avata 2
Company designation Model QF3W4K.[21] Improved model with a redesigned frame, reduced weight, a 12MP 1/1.3" CMOS camera, rear-facing collision avoidance sensors, 46GB of internal storage, an O4 transmission system, and a 2150 mAh battery giving it a flight time of 23 minutes.[12][13][14][15][17] Announced in April 2024.[12]
Avata 360
Improved model with a 360-degree camera. Yet to be released.[18][19]

Operators

 China
  • The People's Liberation Army used the Avata during a training exercise in 2024.[22]
 Israel
  • The Israel Defense Forces used the Avata during the Gaza war to map Hamas tunnel networks and to track Palestinian detainees being used as human shields.[23][24]

Specifications (Avata 2)

File:C&NW Roundhouse Drone Video - August 3, 2023 - North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.webm

Data from [17]

General characteristics

  • Length: 0.185 m (7 in)
  • Width: 0.212 m (8 in)
  • Height: 0.64 m (2 ft 1 in)
  • Empty weight: 0.377 kg (1 lb)
  • Battery : 2150 mAh 14.76 V (31.7 Wh) Li-ion Intelligent Flight Battery
  • Powerplant: 4 × brushless DC electric motor

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 97.2 km/h (60.4 mph, 52.5 kn)
  • Range: 13 km (8.1 mi, 7.0 nmi)
  • Endurance: 23 minutes
  • Service ceiling: 5,500 m (18,000 ft)
  • Rate of climb: 9 m/s (1,800 ft/min)

Avionics

  • Camera: 12MP 1/1.3" CMOS
  • GNSS compatibility: GPS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • Transmission system: O4

See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era

Notes

  1. ↑ A "cinewhoop" is a type of FPV drone designed to capture cinematic footage.[2]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Hollister, Sean (2022-08-25). "The new DJI Avata let me swoop and soar like no beginner drone I’ve used before" (in en-US). https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/25/23311957/dji-avata-fpv-drone-goggles-2-price-release-date-preview. 
  2. ↑ "Cinewhoop Guide: Why Should You Choose Cinewhoops Over FPV Drones" (in en). https://www.thedroneu.com/blog/cinewhoops-guide/. 
  3. ↑ Han, Jakub (2022-08-25). "DJI Avata FPV Cinewhoop Drone and DJI Goggles 2 Announced" (in en-US). https://www.cined.com/dji-avata-fpv-cinewhoop-drone-and-dji-goggles-2-announced/. 
  4. ↑ "DJI Avata FPV Drone is Smaller, Lighter and Safer" (in en). https://www.cnet.com/pictures/dji-avata-fpv-drone-is-smaller-lighter-and-safer/. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Schneider, Jaron (2022-08-25). "The DJI Avata is a Compact FPV Drone Designed for Everyone" (in en). https://petapixel.com/2022/08/25/the-dji-avata-is-a-compact-fpv-drone-designed-for-everyone/. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Kesteloo, Haye (2022-08-08). "DJI Avata Specs And Product Photos Of DJI Cinewhoop Drone" (in en-US). https://dronexl.co/2022/08/08/dji-avata-specs-drone-photo/. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 McNabb, Miriam (2022-08-25). "Meet Avata, DJI's Newest FPV Drone" (in en-US). https://dronelife.com/2022/08/25/meet-avata-dji-new-fpv-drone/. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Lambeth, Chris (2022-08-25). "DJI Avata Review: A Durable, Easy-to-Fly, Entry-Level FPV Drone" (in en). https://petapixel.com/2022/08/25/dji-avata-review-a-durable-easy-to-fly-entry-level-fpv-drone/. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Support for DJI Avata - DJI United States" (in en). https://www.dji.com/support/product/photo. 
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Ridden, Paul (2022-08-25). "DJI flies out Avata FPV drone, together with new goggles and controller" (in en-US). https://newatlas.com/drones/dji-avata/. 
  11. ↑ Singh, Ishveena (2022-08-30). "DJI Avata FPV drone flight modes explained" (in en-US). DroneDJ. https://dronedj.com/2022/08/30/dji-avata-fpv-flight-modes/. 
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 Hollister, Sean (2024-04-11). "Official: here’s the DJI Avata 2, possibly one of the best sequels in years" (in en-US). https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/11/24126785/dji-avata-2-price-release-date. 
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 "First Look: DJI's Avata 2 Flies Longer and Costs Less Than the Original" (in en). 2024-04-11. https://www.pcmag.com/news/first-look-djis-avata-2-flies-longer-and-costs-less-than-the-original. 
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 McNabb, Miriam (2024-04-11). "DJI Releases New FPV Drone: Avata 2 with Advanced Features" (in en-US). https://dronelife.com/2024/04/11/dji-releases-new-fpv-drone-avata-2-with-advanced-features/. 
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Kieldsen, Sam (2024-04-16). "DJI Avata 2 Drone: Intuitive, Exhilarating First-Person Flying Fun" (in en-US). https://www.wired.com/review/dji-avata-2-drone/. 
  16. ↑ Photography, Shawn Air (2024-12-14). "DJI Avata 2 Long Term Review - 6 Months Later" (in en-US). https://dronexl.co/2024/12/14/dji-avata-2-long-term-review-after-6-months/. 
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 "DJI Avata 2 - FPV Drone - Specs - DJI" (in en). https://www.dji.com/avata-2/specs. 
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 Ellens, Jasper (2025-11-10). "DJI Avata 360 Promotional Pictures Just Leaked And They Are Promising!" (in en-US). https://dronexl.co/2025/11/10/dji-avata-360-promotional-pictures-leaked/. 
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 "DJI’s leaked Avata 360 drone looks special – the 360 degree FPV drone could steal Insta360’s thunder" (in en). 2025-11-11. https://www.techradar.com/cameras/drones/leaked-images-suggest-dji-is-close-to-launching-its-first-360-degree-drone-and-it-could-land-before-insta360s-antigravity. 
  20. ↑ "DJI Avata FCC label" (in en) (PDF). Federal Communications Commission. 26 July 2022. https://fccid.io/SS3-QF2W4K22/Label/ID-Label-and-Location-info-6019228.pdf. 
  21. ↑ DJI Avata 2 FCC label. Federal Communications Commission. https://fccid.io/SS3-QF3W4K23/Label/Product-Label-and-Location-7181277.pdf. 
  22. ↑ Kesteloo, Haye (2024-04-28). "Chinese Military Trains With FPV Drones, DJI Avata And Drone Countermeasures" (in en-US). https://dronexl.co/2024/04/28/chinese-military-trains-with-fpv-drones-dji-avata/. 
  23. ↑ Staff, Al Jazeera. "Israel retrofitting DJI commercial drones to bomb and surveil Gaza" (in en). https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/8/israel-retrofitting-dji-commercial-drones-to-bomb-and-surveil-gaza. 
  24. ↑ Kesteloo, Haye (2023-11-20). "DJI Avata Drones: A New Tool In IDF Military Operations" (in en-US). https://dronexl.co/2023/11/20/dji-avata-drones-idf-military-operations/. 

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