IMPORTANT: If you purchase the DJI Remote Controller 2, read this post

[EvanWasHere]

If you try and connect the DJI Remote Controller 2 to your Avata, it will probably not connect. I spent an hour trying every combination to get it to connect after receiving the controller Friday.

To fix this, you have to download DJI Assistant 2. Install it and then connect the controller to your laptop and update the firmware. Once done, you will then be able to connect the controller to your Avata. Nothing else will make it connect until you do this.

Added tip: To charge both the DJI Remote Controller 2 AND the DJI Motion Controller, only USB-A to USB-C cables have been working for me. USB-C to USB-C cables have not worked.

Added experience:

• The DJI Virtual Flight app is constantly crashing for me, both on an updated Samsung S22 Ultra (T-Mobile/SnapDragon) and the Samsung S8 Ultra tablet. You just have to keep reloading it and you will eventually be able to use it. But it will crash between stages. Again, just keep reloading it.
• Bring eyeglass wipes for the goggle lenses as if you rest the goggles on your forehead, u will get them dirty constantly.
• If you can, sit down while flying the first few times to escape dizziness. Bring advil until you get use to the goggles.
• If you are flying slowly at 1-2 feet above the deck, wind will push your Avata around. Be aware of this. Had my first drone "crash" the other day when the wind literally threw my Avata 30 feet in 2 seconds sideways to crash into a fence (no damage).

My first flight:

 

[rktman]

Added tip: To charge both the DJI Remote Controller 2 AND the DJI Motion Controller, only USB-A to USB-C cables have been working for me. USB-C to USB-C cables have not worked.

Yes this is correct – neither supports Power Delivery.

 

[pedz]

• If you can, sit down while flying the first few times to escape dizziness. Bring advil until you get use to the goggles.

Advil? Hmm... Ok. I'll try it.

 

[pedz]

Yes this is correct – neither supports Power Delivery.

Off topic but can you help explain this a little? USB-C can have no PD at all? I assumed it would fall back to USB-A (or USB version 1 or whatever it is technically called).

 

[EvanWasHere]

Off topic but can you help explain this a little? USB-C can have no PD at all? I assumed it would fall back to USB-A (or USB version 1 or whatever it is technically called).

USB-C to USB-C cables have PD built in apparently.
Neither of the controllers support PD via their USB-C port. Hence, you have to use USB-A.

As for why and why can't it fall back into non PD? No idea. Didn't even know this was a thing until I went through a dozen USB-C to USB-C cables and zero worked.

 

[rktman]

As for why and why can't it fall back into non PD? No idea. Didn't even know this was a thing until I went through a dozen USB-C to USB-C cables and zero worked.

That's what's supposed to happen, but right now that's a pretty flaky feature of the spec. It's pretty new, so there are holes in the spec we're finding that will get filled in future revs.

 

[Texas Red]

Advil? Hmm... Ok. I'll try it.

I’m old I always sit down. Lol

 

[EvanWasHere]

I’m old I always sit down. Lol

I bring this portable stool with me on flights. If there is no place to sit when flying, it really comes in handy. Find it on Amazon.

Also, additional tip: I've noticed I get dizzier faster if my head is facing downward. If I bring my head up, I get less dizzy.

Now if I can just stop making my entire body jump every time I have a near miss of a tree branch. I probably look crazy while flying.

 

[Jeff A]

If you try and connect the DJI Remote Controller 2 to your Avata, it will probably not connect. I spent an hour trying every combination to get it to connect after receiving the controller Friday.

To fix this, you have to download DJI Assistant 2. Install it and then connect the controller to your laptop and update the firmware. Once done, you will then be able to connect the controller to your Avata. Nothing else will make it connect until you do this.

Added tip: To charge both the DJI Remote Controller 2 AND the DJI Motion Controller, only USB-A to USB-C cables have been working for me. USB-C to USB-C cables have not worked.

Added experience:

• The DJI Virtual Flight app is constantly crashing for me, both on an updated Samsung S22 Ultra (T-Mobile/SnapDragon) and the Samsung S8 Ultra tablet. You just have to keep reloading it and you will eventually be able to use it. But it will crash between stages. Again, just keep reloading it.
• Bring eyeglass wipes for the goggle lenses as if you rest the goggles on your forehead, u will get them dirty constantly.
• If you can, sit down while flying the first few times to escape dizziness. Bring advil until you get use to the goggles.
• If you are flying slowly at 1-2 feet above the deck, wind will push your Avata around. Be aware of this. Had my first drone "crash" the other day when the wind literally threw my Avata 30 feet in 2 seconds sideways to crash into a fence (no damage).

My first flight:

Apparantly, you were able to purchase the Controller 2 that was Avata compatable. Where were you able to purchase it. I have had one on order for over a month.

 

[rktman]

It's frustrating, no doubt, but it looks backordered.

 

[DadCorso80]

I have a place you can try and the folks were very responsive to my questions and had them available when I ordered through them. Am I allowed to post a link to where I purchased my controller from on this forum?

 

[rktman]

Am I allowed to post a link to where I purchased my controller from on this forum?

Done all the time. Post it.

 

[DadCorso80]

www.dominiondrones.com

 

[Jeff A]

www.dominiondrones.com

Thank you.

 

[rktman]

Dang, no joy there either

 

[Texas Red]

Apparantly, you were able to purchase the Controller 2 that was Avata compatable. Where were you able to purchase it. I have had one on order for over a month.

I bought the controller 2 at FPV Drone’s store. I prefer the motion controller

 

[Jeff A]

I bought the controller 2 at FPV Drone’s store. I prefer the motion controller

Do you have a link, Sir?

 

[Texas Red]

Do you have a link, Sir?

getfpv.com Try this link

 

[Florida Drone Supply]

We have them in stock and ready to ship: DJI FPV Remote Controller 2

 

[rktman]

There you go, Jeff!!!