With intuitive controls and a crash-resistant design, the DJI Avata is already one of many best methods to expertise the enjoyable of first-person drone flight – and top-of-the-line DJI drones you should buy. And DJI is now elevating the enjoyment issue additional, by the use of two new peripherals: the DJI Goggles Integra and the DJI RC Movement 2.

As with most FPV drones, pilots function the DJI Avata utilizing a video headset and wi-fi distant management. With these newest upgrades, DJI is aiming to reinforce the sense of immersion by streamlining these equipment. And within the Goggles Integra, it’s making the expertise extra reasonably priced.

Out there now, the DJI Goggles Integra undertake an “built-in design” which includes the battery into the headscarf, somewhat than the pocketable cell utilized by the DJI Goggles 2. This revised battery place eliminates the dangling cables which could in any other case inhibit a pilot’s head motion whereas flying an Avata drone.

What it additionally does is make the brand new Goggles Integra heavier than the Goggles 2, to the tune of 120g. In accordance with DJI, although, the built-in battery is “balanced” for as much as two hours of snug flying. How the 2 setups evaluate will solely be revealed by a side-by-side take a look at.

In-flight improve?

Internally, the Goggles Integra use the identical pair of 0.49-inch micro OLED shows because the Goggles 2. Which means you get the identical 100Hz refresh charges and the identical 700 nits brightness. Additionally equivalent is DJI’s O3+ video transmission system, which depends on two antennae to stream a 50Mbps feed over a most vary of 6.2 miles, with 30ms latency.

That’s spectacular, on condition that the DJI Goggles Integra prices $150 / £150 / AU$230 lower than the Goggles 2. However that worth discount additionally comes with a few compromises. The Goggles Integra have a smaller area of view than the Goggles 2, at 44 levels versus 51. Additionally they do with out diopter adjustment, that means customers might want to compensate for visible impairments utilizing interchangeable lenses.

There’s additionally no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity constructed into the Goggles Integra, so that you gained’t be capable of stream video content material from linked gadgets – though built-in GPS does imply you’ll be able to fly with out your smartphone at hand. If these sacrifices sound well worth the saving, you’ll be able to choose up the DJI Goggles Integra (opens in new tab) at this time for $499 / £579 / AU$869. It’s also possible to purchase them as a part of DJI’s Avata Explorer Combo (opens in new tab) – together with the drone and RC Movement 2 distant – for $1,278 / £1,099 / AU$1,809.

Remotely completely different

The place the Goggles Integra are streamlined and cheaper than the Goggles 2, the DJI RC Movement 2 goes the opposite method: for $40 / £20 / AU$50 greater than the DJI Movement Controller, you get a motion-sensitive wi-fi grip with upgraded controls and inputs.

As earlier than, the RC Movement 2 helps you to pilot the DJI Avata by way of your hand actions. What’s new is a two-way set off which lets you throw the drone into reverse and again out of sticky conditions. Additionally revised is the joystick on prime, which stands extra prominently for precision thumb management. And on the controller’s facet now resides an FN dial, permitting you to regulate ISO, shutter velocity and different digital camera settings with out touching the goggles.

These refinements aren’t revolutionary, however they promise to make pilot interactions with the Avata drone simply that little bit slicker – which may very well be key to its continued attraction amongst FPV newcomers and lovers. The DJI RC Movement 2 is accessible as a standalone controller (opens in new tab) for $239 / £159 / AU$279 It’s also possible to choose one up as a part of the Avata Explorer Combo (opens in new tab) for $1,278 / £1,099 / AU$1,809, or the Avata Professional-View Combo (opens in new tab) – together with the Avata and Goggles 2 – for $1,388 / £1,229 / AU$1,989.

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