DJI Avata

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

Design and development

The Avata was announced in August 2022 as DJI's first FPV cinewhoop drone.[1] The drone is a quadcopter and is smaller than the preceding DJI FPV, weighing only 410 g, 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. In Sport mode, GNSS is only used for stabilization, allowing for increased agility and a maximum speed of 14 m/s. Manual mode disables both GNSS and the downward-facing sensors, allowing for maximum maneuverability and a top speed of 27 m/s.[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, 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 decreased to 2150 mAh, though flight time was increased to 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
• Company designation Model DVN3NT.[22] Improved model with a 360-degree camera.[18][19]

Operators

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• The People's Liberation Army used the Avata during a training exercise in 2024.[23]
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• 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.[24][25]

Specifications (Avata 2)

See also

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