How to watch today’s big DJI Avata drone launch
When is the DJI Avata Drone Launch Event?
DJI’s Born to Fly launch event, which will almost certainly announce the much-leaked DJI Avata drone, begins on August 25 at 9:00am ET / 2:00pm BST / 11:00pm AEST.
How long will the event last? DJI launches tend to be fairly short, so the event will likely wrap up within 15 minutes, which could be ideal for sneaking a peek at the new drone while you work.
To update: The DJI Avata is out now – and we’ve already spent some time with the drone. Check out our in-depth DJI Avata review for our final verdict on this amazing flying camera.
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DJI is hosting another major launch event today where the drone giant is expected to fully reveal its much-leaked DJI Avata – here’s how to power up and launch the FPV drone (First Person View) can watch.
While DJI hasn’t officially said that today’s Born to Fly event is a launch event for the DJI Avata, some big leaks suggest we’ll almost certainly see the new FPV drone. Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen the Avata pop up in hands-on videos, photos showing its retail packaging, and an FCC (US Federal Communications Commission) filing.
But what kind of drone will the DJI Avata be and how much will it cost? The answer to that first question seems pretty clear based on the leaks and the event’s poster. As you can see above, DJI is preparing to unveil a cinewhoop-style drone – these are usually small models with built-in propeller guards, making them suitable for flying in areas with people.
That means we can expect the Avata to be a drone capable of flying stably and confidently around crowds – for some impressive social media videos – as well as outdoors in tight spaces. In that sense, it’s probably a different beast than DJI’s Mavic series, hence the new name.
For all the official details, including crucial pricing and availability, it’s worth tuning in to the live stream. We’ve included all the details below, along with further reflections on what to expect from the drone itself.
How to watch the launch of the DJI Avata drone
The best way to watch the DJI Born to Fly event is on the DJI YouTube channel (opens in new tab). The live stream begins Thursday, August 25 at 9:00am ET / 2:00pm BST / 11:00pm AEST and shouldn’t last much longer than 15 minutes, if previous DJI launches are any indication.
We’ve also embedded the live stream above so you can watch it with us on TechRadar.
If you want to set a reminder to start, just click the “Notify Me” button in the YouTube video above and you’ll receive an email when it’s time to sneak to a quiet place at work.
What can we expect when DJI Avata launches?
The arrival of the DJI Avata drone at today’s event looks almost certain, but will there be anything else? Based on recent leaks, DJI also appears to be releasing a new DJI Goggles 2 headset that will be smaller and lighter than the current DJI FPV Goggles V2 headset.
Together, these new goggles, a motion controller, and the Avata itself will appear to create an “immersive flight experience,” according to the leak below, that will give pilots a look inside from the drone. But the main advantage of DJI’s drone compared to its competitors will probably be the all-in-one convenience, including a camera with 4K stabilized video.
This video is likely to be smooth and crisp, allowing you to capture cinematic video in a confined space with a (relatively) affordable drone. The Avata is also said to be “palm-sized and maneuverable,” making it smaller and lighter than the current DJI FPV.
Feature of DJI AVATA: Immersive flight experienceMotion controller4K stabilized videoPan-sized and agileBuilt-in propeller guardLow-latency HD transmission pic.twitter.com/PMkYODFvSFAugust 8, 2022
Despite the many leaks, we still have a few unanswered questions about the DJI Avata. Who exactly is DJI targeting with the drone as FPV flying remains a tricky skill that takes a while to master? And will it deliver new modes or features to ease the learning curve?
We’re also curious to know exactly how much the Avata will cost (rumored to be a $1,170 / £995 / AU$1,700 region for an all-in-one bundle) and whether it’ll offer a full ‘acro’. (or manual) flight mode for experienced pilots.
For the answers to these questions and more, we’re tuning in to the live stream above, which is now just hours away. See you there – and we’ll be livestreaming soon too, so you can follow the buildup of DJI’s biggest launch since the launch of the amazing DJI Mini 3 Pro.