DJI has announced Avata drone – in fact, a more affordable version FPV models, with which the company first offered a special headset like a VR helmet with a first-person view from the onboard camera. The new machine is characterized by compact dimensions, high flight speed and low weight, despite the seemingly bulky design.
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DJI Avata is equipped with a 48-megapixel 1/1.7-inch (9.5 × 7.6 × 5.7 mm) sensor – it is equipped with an ultra wide-angle lens with a 155° field of view. The camera allows you to take photos at a resolution of 4000 × 3000 pixels, as well as shoot 4K video at 60 frames per second, or select other formats, such as 2.7K resolution at 60, 100 or 120 frames per second. Shooting in standard color or with a D-Cinelike profile is supported, which allows for flexible color correction in post-processing. The standard built-in storage is 20 GB, but a 256 GB version will also be available. Of course, there is also support for microSD memory cards.
The battery with a capacity of 2420 mAh provides the car with up to 18 minutes of flight. DJI Avata dimensions are 180 × 180 × 80 mm with a mass of 410 g – while the drone can accelerate to 97 km / h in a horizontal direction, and during takeoff and landing, the maximum speed is 21 km / h. The drone boasts a whole set of security features: in addition to housings on propellers, this is, in particular, the DJI GEO 2.0 system, which informs the operator regarding various airspace restrictions and does not allow the car to be launched near high-risk places – for example, near airports. The DJI AirSense ADS-B system notifies operators of approaching aircraft or helicopters.
The drone is equipped with an infrared obstacle detection system, and also has bottom view modules with two auxiliary cameras. The manufacturer claims that these tools allow the machine to hover at one point with high accuracy, navigate where satellite navigation is not available, and detect inappropriate places for landing, such as bodies of water.
DJI Avata offers three flight modes for operators of all skill levels. In normal (N) mode, the drone is controlled in the same way as any other standard DJI model – the vehicle is guided by satellite and visual positioning. Manual (M) mode only works when the DJI FPV Remote Controller 2 is connected, giving the operator full control of the machine. Sport (S) mode combines the advantages of the other two and is designed to allow the operator to practice their skills and get used to the control of the model.
Together with the DJI Avata drone, the manufacturer announced the Goggles 2 controller, which is positioned as a new generation video headset, more compact, lighter and more comfortable with a clear first-person image. Goggles 2 offers a micro-OLED display with adjustable diopter. For communication, the DJI O3 + protocol is used, which provides minimal delays and broadcasts of 1080p resolution video at 100 frames per second and the H.265 codec. The latency is 30ms, the maximum communication distance is 10km, the data rate is 50Mbps, and the advanced anti-jamming features. Another novelty is the Motion Controller accessory, which allows you to control the drone with natural movements with one hand, even when it comes to complex maneuvers. The manufacturer claims that the operation of the device is intuitive even for beginners who can quickly master it.
The basic version of DJI Avata is available starting today for $629 – for this money, there is neither a traditional remote control, nor a headset, nor a new controller. The company offers multiple package options, including a $1,388 option that includes the drone itself, DJI Goggles 2, and the DJI Motion Controller. Other options are available, including spare batteries.
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