DJI AVATA: Axisflying 3.5" Upgrade Kit! // MurdersFPV 

It's a ton of fun.

@@MurdersFPV I see.. lol lol. I don't like having to mess with the battery but I guess you have to fit bigger frame . I'll take my time.. also thank you did the fix of the rubber grommets.. I'm sure I'll rip mine off as well . Lol lol Mikey

Thank you, brother I really appreciate that.

It's definitely a completely different drone. It's quite the investment though which is why you really got to want what DJI offers to make this a thing.

Awesome 💀

Thank you and you're very welcome!

It's a great upgrade, it's just the vast majority of people I meet who own or want an Avata are not the people who would either want or possess the skill set to perform this upgrade. I get emails or messages on Instagram from people who want this upgrade but can't/won't do it themselves asking if I can do it for them. I wish I had more time to help them out.

@@MurdersFPV exactly. But once done, they would love it. Maybe Dji should release it as the Avata CinePro.

@@MurdersFPV found it. Do you get the "Motor Overloaded" warning? Is this confusion from the new motors? Or did I screw up in my install? As of now I am treating it like a shift light/redline indicator and let off. But the motors come back cold to the touch. So I am thinking the ESC is not really in trouble, but confused about the draw of power from them. Its performing out of its programed range. Do we know of any long term ESC damage from these motors?

No, I honestly don't blame you. I don't know if I would have done it on my own. I'm grateful Axis sent it to me because after having done it and actually using it, I definitely prefer this version of it. The investment is pretty substantial though and that's kinda the main downside for most.

Yeah the ducts turned out to be a lot stronger than I thought they would be.

​@MurdersFPV same ha. There are some disadvantages to this kit with regards to the camera and ducts in view. But it makes it a very good cinematic whoop whilst keeping the dji features no other whoop has. Not for everyone... but I love it!

I absolutely love the way the Avata flies and handles with the full upgrade. For me, this is what the Avata should have been.

@@MurdersFPV thank you very much 😊

That's great advice

I don't know about being able to use the O3 in a different build. The camera is wider so finding a frame to fit it would be weird. There is the same connector there as the O3 unit that plugs into the AIO. I'd be curious to see if it's possible or even how the RID functions. If it's part of the Avata O3 system then it may not function without a GPS unit and your cellphone.

I have just a few times. It doesn't seem to have had any real effect.

@MurdersFPV same for me.. I think since it has a different KV motor with bigger props. The ESC still thinks it's the stock motor with stock props and senses it has a lot more load. I am just gonna disregard that error and keep flying it.

This was all recorded on the O3. I did do some GoPro testing with the Hero 8 as weight. It handled it very well. I'm planning on doing a mod to use the GoPro Hero 10 Bones.

@@MurdersFPV appreciate your quick response brother! I’m actually shocked you got such a great footage out of it. I’m wondering what am I doing wrong, I guess I just need to learn a bit more about ISO and exposure settings + nd filters! 😂 Looking forward to the Hero 10 footage! 🔥

@@BrakeRLRU-vid I just use Auto settings. 😂

Great advice, thank you!

I suppose, but so far it's been working pretty well.

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They are sticks that came from the Radio Master AG01 gimbal upgrade and I used a DJI Remote Control 2 stick upgrade that I found on Amazon. It has a removable top that allows you to use any M4 sticks you want. www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZCKC2R7?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

@murders - forgot to mention - think I fit the target customer. I bought the Avata as a bridge from DJI Mavic flying to freestyle and it worked! have now built from component level, so the idea of converting the Avata to a proper cinewhoop but more power (full gopro) and also keeping all the stock Avata features sounds awesome.

Hey, do you see the 3,5 frame in the avata camera, when you fly??

@@chr1s_69 yeah, thats why u should shoot with high angle, or in 4x3

@@flyah thank you. What means high angle?

@@chr1s_69 if u set ur camera angle to 10º to 15º u will not see the frame anymore

@@flyah thank you, sounds good. And when i fly 20+ degree, i fly always in 20-32

Not at 30 degrees in Manual mode.

Nope. GPS works perfectly fine. If you're having issues, try reseating your cable.

Well, that's excellent news! Glad you knocked it out.

Your best bet is to join some DJI Facebook groups and ask around

I would definitely reseat the gimbal and camera connectors. It's easy to misalign those.

That's a tough one. Honestly the Quadmula Siren F3 is my favorite drone. I beat the crap out of it and it is still going strong. I think the Avata is a great beginner drone and if your goal is to have something that you can rip a little bit as well as get some GoPro shots the Avata with the upgrade is pretty great.

@@MurdersFPV thanks man! I think I’ll start on the Quadmula Siren F3 then.

No. Stick a large SD in the unit before you put the prop guards on. There is a USB-C to USB-C that installs on the underside of the drone. That's how you gain access to removing your video files or updating your O3 AU

The c157 have the wrong bolt pattern. It's the weird 3 bolts thing that the stock Avata uses and like nothing else. The c157-2 has the standard 4 bolt pattern that the upgrade kit uses.

@MurdersFPV that sucks, thank you for letting me know

@MurdersFPV just ordered the 157-2 if you know of anyone who needs the C157 motors let me know

Check all of your solder joints.

@@MurdersFPV all it's okay

It carries it very easily. You may not want to fling it around all crazy but it definitely cruises around smoothly.

That's awesome to hear! I'm glad you were successful at doing it on your own. That's a big step in the hobby.

Eh, sometimes but it never seems to have any serious affect or loss of control. Just a brief warning.

@@MurdersFPV same situation I didnt experienced any bad behavior or any hot motor.. thanks for the feedback i thought im the only one experienced this warning

Do you have any soldering skills? If so, I'd recommend building your own.

@@MurdersFPV I do. I used to race 1/10 scale off road buggies.

It does. 100%

It's a game changer for sure

So both Sports and Normal mode the speed is governed by GPS. So it will only let you go so fast. You'll need to fly in manual mode to take advantage of the additional speed.

The sticks came off the AG01 gimbals for the Radiomaster TX16s Max. I made them work using the bottom half of a stick upgrade I got for the Controller 2 off Amazon.

@@MurdersFPV I figured they would be some mish mash of pieces. I’ve got an m2 screw through a 3D print going right now. Thanks for the reply ! Hard to believe the bando flying was an avata 😂

All the footage in this video is right off the Avata's camera system. I personally think it looks great too but for "professional grade" work it isn't as easy to manipulate the footage and it does lack dynamic range compared to a GoPro. In terms of loudness, the only way to combat that with an FPV drone is to use different props. I've been experimenting with some different props on the Avata and I'll likely make a video on it soon. Anything that is powerful enough to carry a GoPro is going to be loud, unfortunately. 🫤

@@MurdersFPV appreciate the response. Definitely a tough decision with so many options out there. What would you recommend if not an avata that would still easily hook up to the DJI googles and controller and would hold a full sized GoPro? Or would it be better just to strap a GoPro to the avata? Seen that a bit on RU-vid. I’ve heard you really can’t do dives with the avata. Is that true? I am not looking to do crazy stunts. Just want to be able to make some really cool cimamatic videos wit the fpv look.

@@adventuresofjandk pretty much any drone with a DJI Air Unit would be easy to setup with the controller and goggles. There are several bind and fly drones out there that have DJI FPV systems built in. The Avata can dive better with this upgrade but not while carrying a GoPro. I'm not really a fan of a full size GoPro on any cinewhoop style drone. I use the GoPro Hero 10 Bones on the GepRc Cinelog35 which is a pretty great drone. If I were going to carry a full size GoPro I'd use it on a 5" or higher.

Lots and lots of practice. And crashing, lots of crashing.

In manual mode I was seeing them go out of view at about 15-20 degrees. I normally fly at 30° and they are completely gone. BUT you can always rock the GoPro for slow stuff which is what most people will likely do anyway.

@@MurdersFPV OK good info, thanks. I have a GoPro 9, interested how it would handle the extra weight.

@@MurdersFPV I fly at 25° nornally.

@@craigdavidson52 oh you'll be fine

Mine is working as intended. I would double check to see if you've soldered the connection correctly.

@@MurdersFPV thank you

I think so. Just the motor upgrade alone makes this drone fly much better in my opinion and it's worth the reduction in flight time. My answer is to just buy more batteries. I know that is an expensive way to think about it but that's just the facts of the hobby.

@@MurdersFPV I have 10 batteries, so basically no issue there. Lol I'll have to look into it, wonder if I can pay someone to install the motors, I have ZERO experience in that area.

20 | 800 | .30 20 | 800 | .30 20 | 560 | .30

@@MurdersFPV Thank you! Top 🙏

It's honestly my favorite whoop. The only major downside is remote ID. If that's something you can handle, I think it's the best option.

@@MurdersFPV I'm in the UK so I don't need to worry about connecting my phone.... .... Yet! ;)

If you're referring to the DJI limited warranty that is voided by just about everything then yes you would void your warranty. I mean simply taking off with additional weight such as a GoPro does that. Their limited warranty doesn't cover any form of crashes or damages due to pilot error as well as flying in areas where WiFi is present or "bad weather". I would hope someone has spent time flying their Avata as stock to determine if there were any manufacturing defects that would be covered by the warranty prior to the upgrade. Now if you are referring to DJI Care Refresh then simply performing the upgrade does not void your coverage. It's a paid service that covers the drone in the event that it was run over by a freight train. You simply return your drone as wholely as possible and pay your replacement fee and they send you a new drone. I know this because I have done it myself even after performing the previous Axisflying motor upgrade and had no issues. I have had several viewers who reached out to me with the same outcomes. The benefits over other drones you could buy or build is features. Normal, Sport, Manual mode for varying degrees of pilot skills. The most dependable GPS and RTH capabilities I've seen. Active braking ("oh shit" button). It's quite durable even after the upgrade. Intelligent batteries that are safer than any normal LiPo. Ease of use, there's no "configuration" or setup and lastly there are people who simply enjoy being in the DJI ecosystem. As someone who builds and flies their own drones A LOT I still find value in the Avata. I like the Avata for its simplicity in regards to travel. I like letting friends and family fly it. I like knowing I can beat the shit out of it and it keeps going. It's more durable than my GepRc Cinelog35 and now with this upgrade it honestly flies and handles almost as well as the Cinelog35. I hope that answers your question.

Not yet. They aren't available yet on their own. Axis said they'd let me know when they are.

I would unsolder. Clean pads. Look for stray solder balls. Resolder. Make sure there are no solder bridges.

It's not something I advertised but I did about 6-8 motor upgrades for subscribers. It's just really dependent on if I had time. You may be able to in the DJI FPV/Avata Facebook group.

Not in Manual mode, which is the only mode I fly in.

@@MurdersFPV thanks a lot. I have a Avata with "only" c157 Motorupgrade, sometimes with prop-wash. Is the 3,5" kit much more better?

@@chr1s_69 it's a completely different drone. It's the way the Avata should have been. It's my favorite cinewhoop now.

@@MurdersFPV thank you Sir, merry christmas 🎄