Why DJI’s Avata 2 Fly More Combo with Goggles and RC Motion 3 Controller is the Best FPS Drone for Beginners and Pros

The DJI Avata 2 Fly More Combo, priced at $789 (was $929), is at the top of the list for first-person-view flying, and it’s no wonder given its great blend of ease of use, strong performance, and sensible design. As soon as you put on the DJI Goggles 3, you are engaged in the action. The headset provides a crystal clear, low-latency image directly from the drone’s eye, and its 155-degree field of view allows you to shoot some pretty sweeping panoramas in pin-sharp detail.

Its 1/1.3-inch sensor produces 4K video at 60 frames per second, and the ability for HDR and 10-bit D-Log M color profiles ensures it can handle challenging lighting settings. Plus, RockSteady and HorizonSteady handle all of the work to maintain the footage silky smooth, even while you’re throwing some big shapes with the drone, all without the need for any costly add-on hardware.

The bundled DJI RC Motion 3 is where the magic happens, since it is a handheld controller that reacts to your natural wrist movement and motions. New pilots have reported that they were flying like pros in minutes before progressing to acrobatic movements such as 180-degree drifts, rolls, and spins with the flick of a wrist. Don’t get me wrong, it’s still simple to capture some genuine drama on camera with these automated maneuvers, but you can easily switch to full manual control for the real deal.

Even with the protective propeller guard, the drone weighs only 377 grams and can reach speeds of up to 60 miles per hour in manual mode without scaring a beginner. Of course, safety comes first, and it’s fantastic to see that DJI has considered all of this. The propeller shields that come with it can withstand some of the pounding that would destroy a conventional FPV drone, and with visual positioning on both the underside and back, you won’t have to worry about it losing its cool at low altitudes or indoors. As a final resort, it features automated Return to Home, so you never have to worry about losing it.

Flight time is 23 minutes, which isn’t awful, and the Fly More Combo includes three batteries and a charging dock, so you won’t have to scramble to keep the shows running. The included carry bag keeps everything neat and tidy, allowing you to hit the ground running (or rather, airborne) at a moment’s notice.