Quick Answer: DJI currently sells three different drones under the Avata name, and they are not interchangeable. The original DJI Avata (2022) is largely phased out of new retail — 4K/60fps on a 1/1.7-inch sensor, about 18 minutes of rated flight. The DJI Avata 2 is the current mainstream FPV pick, from $619 (Fly Smart Combo, DJI list), with 4K/100fps on a bigger 1/1.3-inch sensor and about 23 minutes of flight. The DJI Avata 360, new to the US as of April 13, 2026 at $719, shoots reframeable 8K/60 360-degree video instead of committed forward footage. If you’re not sure which one a search result or a used listing is actually describing, this guide sorts it out.
Updated August 2026.
“DJI Avata” now covers three distinct products with three different sensors, flight times, and transmission systems — a common source of confusion for anyone comparing prices across Amazon listings, used marketplaces, and DJI’s own store. Here’s what separates each one, and which is actually worth buying today.
The Avata lineup at a glance
| Model | Released | Camera | Flight time | Price (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJI Avata (original) | Aug 2022 | 1/1.7" 48MP, 4K/60fps | ~18 min rated | Largely unavailable new; used market only |
| DJI Avata 2 | Apr 2024 | 1/1.3" 12MP, 4K/100fps, 155° FOV | ~23 min rated | $619-789 Fly Smart / $849-1,019 Fly More (DJI list) |
| DJI Avata 360 | Apr 2026 (US) | Dual 1/1.1" 64MP, 8K/60 360° | Not directly comparable (360 capture) | $719 w/ RC 2 |
1. DJI Avata (original) — Mostly a Used-Market Drone Now
DJI Avata
- 1/1.7-inch sensor shooting 4K video at up to 60fps, with a 48MP still photo mode, per DJI's original spec sheet.
- About 18 minutes of rated flight time on a 2420mAh battery, using DJI's older O3+ transmission system — a full generation behind the O4 system in the Avata 2 and Avata 360.
- Retailer listings have thinned out through 2026: Henry's Camera shows its Fly Smart Combo as unable to be checked out (inquiry-only), and MPB lists it as a used-only product.
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If you’re comparing a cheap used original Avata against a new Avata 2, the Avata 2 usually wins on value even at a higher upfront price — a full sensor and transmission-system generation separates them, and O3+ accessories (battery, RC Motion 2 controller) won’t carry over if you later upgrade.
2. DJI Avata 2 — The Current Mainstream FPV Pick
DJI Avata 2
- 1/1.3-inch 12MP sensor shoots 4K at up to 100fps through a 155-degree ultra-wide lens, with 10-bit D-Log M for graded footage.
- About 23 minutes of rated flight per battery on O4 transmission out to 13km — DJI USA's own store lists the three-battery Fly More Combo (with Goggles 3) at $1,019 as of August 2026, down from $1,199 at launch.
- Built-in prop guards and Turtle Mode make it as approachable for a first FPV drone as the original Avata was, with a meaningfully better camera and controller.
For the full breakdown of both Avata 2 combos, real-world flight-time testing, and how it compares against FPV quads from other brands, see the full DJI Avata 2 review.
3. DJI Avata 360 — Reframeable 360-Degree Capture
DJI Avata 360
- Dual 1/1.1-inch 64MP sensors capture 8K/60 360-degree video, reached US retail on April 13, 2026 at $719 including the RC 2 controller, per PhotoWorkout's coverage of the US launch.
- Footage is reframed after landing rather than aimed live — exports typically land around 2.7K effective resolution, softer than the Avata 2's dedicated 4K/100fps forward video.
- Pairs with the standard RC 2 controller rather than the Avata 2's RC Motion 3, so accessories and spare controllers are not interchangeable between the two current models.
The Avata 360 is the right pick if reframe-everything flexibility matters more than sharpness — action-sport shoots where you don’t know the best angle until after the flight. For committed, sharper single-angle footage, the Avata 2 above is still the better tool.
DJI Avata, by the numbers
- 18 minutes: the original DJI Avata’s rated flight time, versus about 23 minutes on the Avata 2 — a real endurance gap, not just a marketing rounding difference, per DJI’s own spec sheets.
- $1,019: DJI USA’s own August 2026 list price for the Avata 2 Fly More Combo (three batteries, Goggles 3), down from $1,199 at launch.
- $719: the DJI Avata 360’s US launch price with the RC 2 controller, confirmed at its April 13, 2026 US retail debut per PhotoWorkout.
- 2 generations: the transmission-system gap between the original Avata’s O3+ and the O4 system used by both the Avata 2 and Avata 360 — a reason accessories don’t carry across models.
The bottom line
“DJI Avata” isn’t one drone anymore — it’s a three-model lineup with different sensors, flight times, and controllers that aren’t interchangeable. Skip the original Avata unless you find a used one cheap; it’s largely gone from new retail. For sharp, committed FPV footage, the DJI Avata 2 (from about $619) is the current default. For reframeable 360-degree capture at a similar price, the DJI Avata 360 ($719) trades some sharpness for after-the-flight flexibility. For the full Avata 2 breakdown and combo comparison, see the DJI Avata 2 review and Fly More Combo buying guide, or browse our wider best FPV drone picks across brands.