DJI Avata 2 Leaked! DJI’s Newest Cinewhoop Hits the FCC Database, Likely to Launch Soon

DJI released its first ever cinewhoop, the Avata, back in August of 2022.

The DJI Avata | Credit: DJI

When it came out the Avata was hugely popular, lowering the barrier to entry for FPV flying and making it easier to capture beautiful cinewhoop fly-throughs.

[A cinewhoop is a quick, nimble drone made to shoot FPV fly-throughs.]

In the last year, people have started speculating about when the Avata’s sequel might hit the markets.

Well, wait no further. We just got a trove of new leaks about the Avata 2, as well as confirmation that it’s close to launching in the form of an FCC filing.

Brother Avata 2, resting by the sea….I’ll see you soon.#dji #djiavata2 pic.twitter.com/ftUS6z3L9i

— Igor Bogdanov (@Quadro_News) March 10, 2024

Along with the Avata 2, leaks have come out about the DJI Goggles 3, which will come out with the new cinewhoop.

Keep reading for everything we know about the new drone and the new goggles.

Specs for the Avata 2

In addition to a few pictures, some of the specs and features for the Avata 2 have been leaked on a Chinese Telegram channel.

Here’s what we know from the leak:

• Weight. 1 pound (458 grams).
• Camera sensor. 1/1.3″ CMOS, 48MP / 12.7mm / FOV 155° / F 2.8.
• Propellers. Triple-bladed, 3″.
• Aircraft size. 7.08×8.5×3.2″ (180x216x82 mm).
• Battery. 50.1Wh / 3400 mAh / 14.76V.
• Stabilization technology. RockSteady 3.0+, HorizonSteady, and HorizonBalancing.
• Transmission. OcuSync 4.0, providing a range of 12 miles (20 km).

Although we don’t have all the specs yet, the information that has come out seems credible and supports the idea that the Avata 2 is close to launch.

That idea is backed up further by the fact that the DJI Avata 2 hit the FCC database recently, a step companies take shortly before they actually release a new product.

The RC Motion 3 joystick, DJI FPV Remote Controller, and DJI Goggles 3 all appeared in FCC filings recently as well, making it clear that DJI’s gearing up for a big announcement.

DJI Goggles 3 Could Create AR Experience

👉As for the rest…the preparation process is underway. I’m more interested in DJI Goggles 3.#dji #djigoggles3 pic.twitter.com/mLruNo5VaQ

— Igor Bogdanov (@Quadro_News) March 10, 2024

The biggest change with the Goggles 3 is that it will have two cameras on the front, which could be used for “passthrough vision.” It’s also rumored to come with Augmented Reality (AR) features, creating a more immersive experience for the pilot.

Something else people have noticed is that the new goggles seem to have a hinged forehead rest, letting you flip them up when you’re not using them.

As for specs, it looks like the Goggles 3 will have a 17.64Wh battery—no big change here from the Goggles 2. But they will weigh a fair amount more than the Goggles 2, coming in at almost a pound (420 grams)—compare that to the Goggles 2’s weight of just about .6 pounds (290 grams).

What’s Upgraded in the Avata 2?

Big picture, the Avata 2 looks like it will come with a bigger battery and a bigger camera sensor, along with cameras that let you see through your FPV goggles.

Here are the biggest upgrades from the Avata to the Avata 2, based on what’s been leaked so far:

• Airframe design. The Avata 2’s design deviates from the original. Ducted props are expected on cinewhoops but the Avata 2 takes this functional design element a step further, fully encasing them within the airframe to make for even safer flying in tight or confined spaces.
• Heavier. The Avata 2 weighs slightly over a pound (458 grams), about 1/10 of a pound more than the Avata, which weighs .9 pounds (410 grams).
• Bigger propellers. The Avata 2 has triple-bladed 3″ props, helping stabilize the drone and improve flight performance overall.
• Larger camera sensor. The Avata 2 will have a 1.3″ CMOS sensor while the Avata has a 1/1.7″ CMOS sensor. Other aspects of the camera look like they’ll stay the same—both record video in 4K with an f/2.8 aperture and both capture stills at 48MP.
• Smoother slow-mo. The camera on the Avata 2 looks like it will be pretty similar to the Avata except for its ability to record 1080p at 240fps. This could help it record smoother slow-mo than the Avata, which recorded at 120fps.
• Bigger battery. The Avata 2 has a 50.1Wh battery while the original comes with a 35.7Wh. This bigger battery helps explain the extra weight on the new drone and could help extend its battery life.

So When Will the Avata 2 Launch?

That’s the million dollar question right now.

Rumor has it that the launch date will be April 11. Right now DJI hasn’t said anything about the Avata 2 or the Goggles 3, but if it does plan to launch in early April we can expect some kind of teaser to drop within the next few weeks.

Either way, the FCC filings seem like a strong indicator that the Avata 2 will be here soon.