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Drones and camera tech

FPV drones

First-person-view aircraft connect the camera, goggles and controls into one flying system. Compare the complete kit and its learning curve as well as the drone.

Before choosing your setup

  • Check which goggles and controllers the exact aircraft and firmware support.
  • Choose the recording format and stabilization workflow before a project shoot.
  • Make room for practice, battery charging and checking the recorded footage.
  • Read the model's operating instructions and controller setup guidance.
Process sketch

Equipment to compare

These examples show different approaches. Specifications come from the linked maker or store page.

DJI · Listed equipment

DJI Avata 2

An FPV camera aircraft with a wide-angle lens and a tilting mechanical gimbal. Its camera and recording setup differ from the three-axis gimbal on a conventional camera drone. The official specification page is the starting point for this coverage.

Published specifications
Takeoff weightApproximately 377g
Camera sensor1/1.3-inch, 12MP effective pixels
Lens field of view155 degrees
Mechanical gimbalSingle-axis tilt
Internal storage46GB

DJI Avata 2 specifications Checked .