Even though the DJI AVATA is only for one week on the market, there are already a lot of o crash videos with it. What’s even more surprising is how durable this little drone is, almost bulletproof, despite being made of plastic. The 360° CineWoop-style protection guard has excellent impact resistance. It takes all kinds of collisions without significant damage. When you pay $629 (579 €) just for the drone, it’s good to know that it survives minor crashes. For an extra $79, you can get DJI Care Refresh (1-Year Plan) that covers nastier accidents, including flyaways.
The AVATA can be controlled using DJI’s motion controller or the FPV remote controller 2, which looks like any traditional two-stick radio. When I tried for the first time a motion controller, I crashed the drone in less than 2 minutes. Maybe this approach is nice for smartphone car simulator games but in the real world, it is not too accurate and trustworthy.
In the video below Jeven Dovey roughly tested its Avata drone. It hit the ground, trees, and other kinds of obstacles. I don’t know whether these crashes were voluntary or accidental, but it is still a good demonstration of how durable this DJI drone is.
DJI AVATA Crash Compilation… How Durable is it?
Everyone crashes, so be prepared!
Even skilled FPV (and non-FPV) pilots have crashed from time to time. Things happen fast when you’re flying in first-person view mode, and sometimes it’s just inevitable that you’ll clip a branch or hit a wire and send your quadcopter spinning to the ground. In full manual mode, things are even more complicated and risky. Until you make a perfect power loop, your drone will hit the ground dozens of times. So it’s not like the DJI AVATA has hidden problems that cause crashes. It is highly recommended to practice and train yourself using computer simulators before you go out and start using your AVATA.
DJI AVATA FlyAway: Is it possible? Even with onboard GPS?
In the video below, Cameron New had a flyaway on its first flight with the AVATA. The phenomenon is at least worrying.
Let’s see more DJI AVATA crashes!
I had a similar crash with my Avata. Lost power midflight. Stay covered with Care Refresh.
Crashed mine about 3 weeks ago and DJI sent a brand new replacement 6 days later. I had Care Refresh from day one for my Avata.
If the battery plug is not pushed in enough, it won’t do good contact and the Avata can crash. Be careful with this!
thanks!
crash, crash and more crashes. what is wrong with the DJI AVATA???
Flying Avata in manual is equal with “fly at your own risk”
I crashed my AVATA on a tree… Where can I buy a new gimbal and spare props?
Thanks!
The AVATA has serious issues in manual mode. It turns practically into a kamikaze!
I hope DJI takes note and fixes the issue with the Avata
I had the same issue, my AVATA just crashes randomly in manual mode, then I calibrated it. Now is fine no more issues. Good luck with yours.
KolaFPV
Does anyone know the max payload on the Avata without crashing it?
I think its around 150-200grams top
I bought the Avata to get back into FPV, but with those many crash reports, I’m afraid to use it. I think I will wait for the next firmware release. Hope that DJI will fix all the issues.
I consider myself an experienced drone operator, but FPV drones are way-different. The AVATA in manual mode is so easy to crash. Buy Care Refresh to save your investment
So many crashes, they need a firmware update for sure.
Date: 2022.09.14
Aircraft Firmware: v01.01.0200
What’s New?
Optimized flight safety.
Hope they fixed those crash problems
After a minor crash, my Dji avata does not take off and just flips over. Props are look good. Any ideas?
Law of nature: everything that flies will crash :D
The AVATA has a design issue. The battery comes out when it crashes, so in case of a flyaway, it will be hard to find it…
When you fly in manual mode, a crash is inevitable! Avata Care Refresh is a must have for this drone!
Most of them are minor crashes. Avata is a great drone if you know how to use it.
To reduce the damage I use neoprene foam tape on the prop guard
Yes, 3D printed TPU bumpers can save your AVATA!
DJI drones not crash just like that. In most cases is about pilot mistakes
I just foundd this crash video https://www.facebook.com/748828283/videos/570337784871332/. It looks like a bird attack. The AVATA crashed from about 50 meters
Ok but how we can avoid eagle and birds attacks?
I watched all the YouTube crash videos. This DJI drone is very solid!
Yes! I hate the motion controller. I almost crashed my Avata because of it