For most buyers the DJI Avata 2 is the one to get. It has the largest sensor of the three, records 4K at up to 100fps with D-Log M, carries 46 GB of internal storage, has the longest rated flight time and is the lightest,…
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The first-generation DJI cinewhoop, now mainly a value pick.
Best for: Guarded FPV flying in tight spaces on a lower budget
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A guarded cinewhoop with a bigger sensor and longer flight time.
Best for: Most buyers who want a modern FPV camera drone with prop guards
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A larger, faster FPV drone for open-space manual flying.
Best for: Experienced pilots flying fast in large, open areas
| Feature | DJI Avata | DJI Avata 2 | DJI FPV Drone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 410 g | 377 g | 795 g |
| Dimensions | 180×180×80 mm | 185×212×64 mm | 255×312×127 mm with propellers |
| Volume | 2592 cm³ | 2509 cm³ | 10100 cm³ |
| Max Speed | 27 m/s in Manual mode (manufacturer-stated) | 27 m/s in Manual mode; limited to 19 m/s in EU regions | 39 m/s in Manual mode (manufacturer-stated) |
| Max Flight Distance | 11.6 km (manufacturer-stated) | 13 km (manufacturer-stated) | 16.8 km (manufacturer-stated) |
| Sensor Size | 1/1.7-inch CMOS | 1/1.3-inch CMOS | 1/2.3-inch CMOS |
| Megapixels | 12 MP | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Max ISO | ISO 25,600 in manual mode | ISO 25,600 | ISO 12,800 |
| Flight Time | Approx. 18 minutes (manufacturer-stated) | Approx. 23 minutes (manufacturer-stated) | Approx. 20 minutes (manufacturer-stated) |
| Max Resolution | 4K up to 60fps; 2.7K up to 120fps | 4K up to 100fps; 2.7K and 1080p up to 120fps | 4K up to 60fps; 1080p up to 120fps |
| Movie Bitrate | 150 Mbps | 130 Mbps | 120 Mbps |
| Field of View | 155° | 155° | 150° |
| Transmission Range | 10 km FCC; 2 km CE; 6 km SRRC | 13 km FCC; 10 km CE/SRRC/MIC | 10 km FCC; 6 km CE/SRRC/MIC |
| Wind Resistance | 10.7 m/s (Level 5) | 10.7 m/s (Level 5) | Level 6 |
| Obstacle Avoidance | Downward positioning sensors; no full obstacle-avoidance system | Downward and backward visual positioning; no forward sensing | Forward and downward sensing in Normal mode; no automatic braking |
| Battery Power | 2420 mAh, 35.71 Wh | 2150 mAh, 31.7 Wh | 2000 mAh, 44.4 Wh |
| Charge Time | Not specified in the supplied comparison data | Approx. 45 minutes with charging hub; 88 minutes in aircraft | Not specified in the supplied comparison data |
| Internal Storage | 20 GB | 46 GB | None; microSD card required |
| GPS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Obstacle Detection | Limited, downward positioning sensors | Limited, downward and backward sensing | Limited, forward and downward in Normal mode |
| Return to Home | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Removable Battery | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Shoots RAW | No, JPEG photos only | No, JPEG photos only | No, JPEG photos only |
| HDR Mode | No dedicated HDR mode | No dedicated HDR mode | No dedicated HDR mode |
| Weather Sealed | No official IP rating | No official IP rating | No official IP rating |
| Best For | Guarded FPV flying in tight spaces on a lower budget | Most buyers who want a modern FPV camera drone with prop guards | Experienced pilots flying fast in large, open areas |
| Takeoff Weight | 410 g | 377 g | 795 g |
| Manufacturer-Stated Max Flight Time | Approx. 18 minutes | Approx. 23 minutes | Approx. 20 minutes |
| Manufacturer-Stated Max Flight Distance | 11.6 km | 13 km | 16.8 km |
| Manual-Mode Max Speed | 27 m/s | 27 m/s; 19 m/s limit in EU regions | 39 m/s |
| Camera Sensor | 1/1.7-inch CMOS | 1/1.3-inch CMOS | 1/2.3-inch CMOS |
| Maximum Video Frame Rate | 4K/60fps; 2.7K/120fps | 4K/100fps; 2.7K/120fps | 4K/60fps; 1080p/120fps |
| Max Recording Bitrate | 150 Mbps | 130 Mbps | 120 Mbps |
| Color Profile | Standard and D-Cinelike | Standard and D-Log M | Standard and D-Cinelike |
| Internal Storage | 20 GB | 46 GB | None |
| Propeller Protection | Integrated propeller guards | Integrated propeller guards | Exposed propellers |
| Vision Sensing | Downward positioning sensors | Downward and backward positioning sensors | Forward and downward sensing in Normal mode |
| Battery Energy | 35.71 Wh | 31.7 Wh | 44.4 Wh |
| Maximum Transmission Range | 10 km FCC; 2 km CE; 6 km SRRC | 13 km FCC; 10 km CE/SRRC/MIC | 10 km FCC; 6 km CE/SRRC/MIC |
| Photo Format | JPEG | JPEG | JPEG |
For most buyers the DJI Avata 2 is the one to get. It has the largest sensor of the three, records 4K at up to 100fps with D-Log M, carries 46 GB of internal storage, has the longest rated flight time and is the lightest, all behind integrated propeller guards.
The DJI FPV Drone is the specialist pick for experienced pilots who want top speed and open-space flying. Its 795 g weight, smallest sensor, lack of internal storage and exposed propellers make it a poor fit for tight spaces.
The original DJI Avata makes sense only at a clearly lower price, or if you specifically want its 150 Mbps bitrate and D-Cinelike profile. Its shorter flight time, smaller sensor and thinner sensing make it hard to recommend at a similar price. None of the three has full obstacle avoidance.
The Avata and Avata 2 use compact cinewhoop-style bodies with integrated propeller guards, so they suit close-proximity flying and routes near structures. The DJI FPV Drone is a larger, faster platform with exposed propellers, built for acceleration and open space. That split decides more than any single spec: pick the airframe for where you fly, then compare cameras.
The Avata 2's 1/1.3-inch sensor is larger than the original Avata's 1/1.7-inch and the FPV Drone's 1/2.3-inch. A bigger sensor doesn't guarantee a better image every time, but it gives the Avata 2 the clearest on-paper edge in low light and dynamic range.
It also records 4K at up to 100fps, so you get high-resolution slow motion without dropping to 2.7K or 1080p. The original Avata does 4K up to 60fps and 120fps at 2.7K; the FPV Drone reaches 120fps only at 1080p.
Bitrate runs the other way: 150 Mbps on the Avata, 130 on the Avata 2 and 120 on the FPV Drone. Bitrate alone doesn't decide image quality, but it helps with fast motion and fine texture. For color work, the Avata 2 offers D-Log M; the other two offer D-Cinelike. None of the three shoots RAW stills, so all three are video tools first.
DJI rates the FPV Drone at 39 m/s in Manual mode, against 27 m/s for both Avatas. The Avata 2 is further capped at 19 m/s in Manual mode in EU regions. The guards that make the Avatas safer near gates and structures also add drag compared with exposed propellers.
Those top speeds are Manual-mode figures, not beginner settings. Manual FPV flight removes stabilization help and needs training, open space and careful setup.
Rated flight times are about 23 minutes for the Avata 2, 20 for the FPV Drone and 18 for the original Avata. Don't compare mAh figures without voltage: the FPV Drone has the lowest mAh but the most energy at 44.4 Wh, against 35.71 Wh for the Avata and 31.7 Wh for the Avata 2. The bigger aircraft simply burns more power. Hard acceleration, wind, cold and a sensible return reserve all cut real flight time well below these maximums, so budget for a multi-battery kit.
The Avata uses downward vision and time-of-flight sensors, mainly for positioning. The Avata 2 adds backward visual positioning but still has nothing facing forward to protect you entering a gap at speed. The FPV Drone has forward and downward sensing in Normal mode, which can slow the aircraft but won't brake and steer around an obstacle, and those functions are restricted in Sport and Manual modes.
Thin branches, wires, reflective surfaces, low-contrast walls and poor light all trip up vision systems. Guards can soften some low-speed contact, but they don't replace walking the route and keeping speed in check.
The Avata 2 weighs 377 g and the original Avata 410 g. The FPV Drone weighs 795 g and has a much bigger footprint with propellers fitted, which means more momentum in a collision and less room for tight routes. All three are over 250 g, so in the US each must be registered with the FAA; in the EU operators register with their national aviation authority. See the registration-by-weight guide for details.
The Avata 2 has 46 GB of internal storage, more than double the Avata's 20 GB. The FPV Drone has none, so a microSD card is mandatory; carry a spare, because high-frame-rate 4K fills cards fast.
The Avata 2 has the longest published link: 13 km (FCC) and 10 km (CE, SRRC, MIC). The original Avata lists 10 km FCC, 2 km CE and 6 km SRRC; the FPV Drone 10 km FCC and 6 km CE, SRRC and MIC. These are open-field radio maximums, not flight distances, and they don't override visual-line-of-sight rules.
Goggles and controllers don't carry over cleanly. The Avata was designed around DJI Goggles 2 or FPV Goggles V2, while the Avata 2 launched with Goggles 3 and newer controls. Check DJI's current compatibility list before reusing accessories. If you are weighing DJI's newer 360-degree model, see the Avata 360 vs Avata 2 comparison.
I compare these drones from manufacturer specifications, regulatory filings and documented owner reports. I have not flown them, so flight feel and real-world battery life are not judged here.
This comparison helps buyers choose between DJI Avata, DJI Avata 2, and DJI FPV Drone by translating the specification table into camera, flight, safety, workflow and value decisions. Recommendations are matched to user needs rather than based on a single headline number.