Hey everyone! Looking for some advice on getting into drones.
My girlfriend and I are thinking about splitting the cost of a DJI Avata Neo, but I’ve also wanted a Mini 4 Pro for years.
I was considering getting the Neo with the FPV bundle first, then grabbing the Mini 4 Pro (probably the RC2 Fly More combo) a few months later.
Is the FPV bundle actually worth it for the Neo and/or the Mini 4 Pro? Or am I just throwing away $200-$300 on something that doesn’t really enhance the experience for either drone?
The Neo bundle is fun if you’re a total beginner, but if you’re mainly looking for a solid first drone, I’d skip the FPV stuff and just get something like the Mini 3 to start with. Then, once you’re comfortable, you can look into FPV drones like TinyWhoops that offer real manual flight.
Piper said: @Hollis
Yeah, it’s Goggles 3 with either the FPV 3 or Motion 3. And yeah, no RC2 with goggles—those are separate setups.
I mainly want the RC2 as my main controller for the Mini 4 Pro because I heard it has a much better connection than phone-dependent controllers.
So if I start with the Neo, I’d want more than one battery and some kind of controller (so, a Fly More combo). But getting the RC-N3 combo feels redundant since I’d be getting an RC2 later.
That’s the main reason I’m considering the FPV bundle—it just seems like a better deal overall.
@Hollis
Yeah, DJI kinda forces you into extra controllers no matter what. Even if you have multiple drones that work with the same controller, you’ll usually end up with duplicates.
For example, I have two RC2 controllers because I bought both the Mini 4 Pro and the Air 3 Fly More combos. I only use one for both drones, and the other one is just sitting there unused. Might sell it or keep it as a backup.
If you want a drone just for fun flying, Avata is unbeatable. If you want high-quality photos and smooth cinematic shots, Mini 4 Pro is perfect. The Neo is great for quick shots while hiking since you don’t even need to pull out a controller or goggles, but it’s pretty limited otherwise.
@Sam
The Mini 4 Pro is my priority for sure. I’m not ready for the Avata skill-wise, and my budget isn’t ready for both.
The Neo is mainly appealing because it’s a cheap way to get started now, while I wait to get the Mini 4 Pro in a few months.
I guess my biggest question is: does FPV really make the Mini 4 Pro experience that much better? And does the Neo feel much better with a controller instead of just gestures?
@Hollis
Goggles with the Mini 4 Pro aren’t worth it. We tried it, and it just didn’t feel useful.
Also, don’t underestimate yourself—Avata 2 is actually really easy to fly, especially in normal mode. It handles a lot like the Mini 4 Pro unless you switch to full manual.