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That would depend on what country you are flying in. It would usually be from the governing body responsible for the airspace.

Yea man, once I was inside a building (Avata 2) and it took like 15 minutes to get the pop up. Could be that I didn’t get enough satellites. Maybe DJI needs to be certain where you are before it lets you take off.

Ya it's taken my 45 minutes sometimes to get it found out restarting the drone with app already open helped alot with stoping the messing around

Yea, I haven’t seen the option to take in game video, though to be honest I wasn’t exactly looking for it cause I assumed it wasn’t a thing.

lol nice. 😄

That’s awesome. I was wondering how this could be leveraged to include in some client work. Are there legal issues with using the in game view for client work?

While you need to check the boxes for an authorization zone (blue) telling DJI you are authorized to fly there, it doesn’t seem as though anyone verifies this. Though if you aren’t actually authorized to fly there you will be subject to all local regulations and laws and potential fines. For restricted zones (red) DJI requires you to upload documentation to unlock it to prove to them you are authorized.

Sorry about the confusion, are you in a DJI blue zone or red zone? I’m not exactly sure what your particular situation is. Is it possible to include some more details? Blue zones are called Authorization zones and they are featured at 0:40. Red zones (restricted zones) need a lot more work to unlock. First you need proof of permission from the local airspace regulator like a screenshot of a document. Then check out 2:39 for how to unlock on DJIs website.

I’m in an authorization zone. But of course DJI has this all screwed up because it’s actually class C airspace so about 5 miles away from me is a cross runway that is a dirt strip that’s hardly ever used. DJI has given me a one year code so every year I have to email them and replace it. So I know how to unlock that way but if I go someplace else with an authorization zone, not sure how to do it in the new Fly app I could not see what you were talking about.

@@nmfiremank cool thanks for reiterating. At 0:42 here are the steps I do (which are admittedly fast in the video) - Get ready to take off with the drone - a pop up will show on the dji fly app saying “aircraft in authorization zone” - hit the “unlock” button - another pop up saying “identity authentication” where you enter your phone number, hit the checkbox to agree to the conditions - they will send you a verification code, enter it in dji fly app - then check all the boxes saying you are capable and allowed to fly there. And hit ok Also perhaps ensure you are logged into your dji account in the dji fly app.

You are correct. The Canadian regulations and other countries around the world allow for occasional use of the FPV device (the screen) and in instances where you need to look extensively at the screen, Transport Canada has stated that one should have a spotter, even if it’s a regular camera drone.

That’s interesting. I’ve never seen one of those before! One potential downside is the goggles would be pretty much there around the neck.

Not necessary. There is just the option to see the drone live feed on the phone.

Thanks, brother.

Thanks so much!

Chest mount seems like a good idea. Today I found holding the fpv controller with my phone mounted on it got a bit tiresome and took some agility out of my stick fingers.

Yea those features are huge. You make an interesting point about being safe and what the regulations require.

I think what's most important is to fly safely at all times. It's also important to not let people see you, as it only raises unnecessary questions and distractions. I sit in my car when either flying my FPV or my traditional drone. I KNOW I'm safe, and that's what matters. I am FAA part 107 and have upmost respect for the community of responsible pilots. I have NO respect for people who have opinions, but don't actually fly drones and spent countless hours becoming better at the craft.

@@VisionCommunications 100%. I always try to make myself discrete when i fly, especially FPV. Of if someone sees me, i'll often make chit-chat with them. Most of the time, people are just curious and become really interested when you explain them what you're doing. When you bump into a Karen, you can either abord your plan or simply serve him/her the classic "I'm a professionnal, certified pilot and i'm paid to do this. Leave me to my work and i'll be gone real quick" 😂

I tried something like this with a regular FPV drone and it was a little scary controlling it without the goggles (maybe it was the location I was in). Since the Avata 2 has a brake and even operates like a regular DJI drone it makes this whole thing much easier. Did it take you a while to get used to flying like this with a regular FPV drone?

@@dgaerialimagery Getting used to it was nearly immediate, I saw no real differences and I even felt more comfortable. Try to get a screen with the lowest possible latency, a high speed refresh rate, and a good brightness, maybe your setup was adding lag or you were disturbed by reflections on the screen. I found that flying in front of a screen was very similar to using a flight simulator or playing with a FPS. It is nice to be able to check if there is nothing around the drone, if the car that you here in the distance isn't planning to go your way or to be able to have a sip of coffee ;-)

Awesome, thank you!

Nice. I tried the tripod approach with an iPhone but I find I prefer having it on the controller to be able to turn around and such. Either way I appreciate the option to fly it without a spotter. Really increases the value of the system for me. Happy flying!

While it’s not perfect and I do have some criticisms (future video), it is a great system that I don’t regret buying. Have a look around some more critical videos on TH-cam to form a more balanced perspective.

Glad to help. Happy flying.

Great video thank you!! I LOVE my Avata 2 and I am tempted to try manual mode as been flying using the simulator etc, but tbh I don’t really want to do flips etc but would like the extra speed that manual brings (for follow shots etc shooting cars/bikes) so If I didn’t disable M mode attitude, will this stop my drone from flipping please? Like I said I don’t need the flips etc (but will probably try them later once I improve)

OK took the plunge and tried Man mode! Dude my heart was pounding lol but I've done a few hours in the sim and that def paid off. I tried sport first and getting to that brake button quick just in case then went man without disabling the M attitude and felt ok, then disabled that and tried a few flips etc. I didn't crash so that was good lol and the sim 100% helped a LOT. I actually love the stiffer throttle in normal and sport mode, and the speed I get in man will help in certain projects but for most of my shots I can get with normal and sport mode! I will still practise in manual though but don't really need to do flips etc but its cool as flying in man mode actually seemed to improve me in normal and sport modes! Thanks again!!

I'm going to go ahead and officially recommend not lying to police. 😅😅😅

Line of sight also means knowing exactly where the drone is. I am FAA part 107. I recall that part of my training and the first exam had a question about the drone temporarily not being seen, such as going behind a tree, but then reemerging at an anticipated location. We're also looking at the controller, so we're not looking at the drone in the air at the same time. That's not possible. It's impossible to see the drone 100% of the time. But it's possible to know exactly where it is at all times. I always answer yes to maintaining visual line of site, because I know exactly where the drone is, and I know it presents no hazard to other aircraft.

It's kinda sad how the amount of bad actors has screwed flying up for everyone. :(

Hello, thanks for the comment. In Canada the local regulations are interpreted to allow pilots to look at an FPV device while flying, even though the strict definition says we must have the drone in sight "at all times". Checkout TC AIM RPA 3.2.1.1. "The pilot may take his or her eyes off the aircraft for brief moments to operate the control station or perform other flight-critical tasks without being considered to have lost VLOS." Also check out TC AIM RPA 3.2.26 "If you are using an FPV system that reduces the field of view of the pilot, visual observers must be used."

I also think I may have missed your sarcasm LOL. Sorry about that.

Yeah, sorry. But keep visual contact with the drone at all time. Means you’re not allowed to look at the controller or see what you are filming. 🤷‍♂️ EASA (Europe) rules are similar, but it says: the remote pilote is able to keep visual contact with the drone. So it’s allowed to look at a display and see what you are filming. Any way for FPV: i don’t have a spotter with me all the time. So switching between goggles and a phone display might come in handy. With a regular FPV drone this is not possible to do.

Nice. Unfortunately with shipping this would be about $100 CAD 😬I don’t know how much I’m expecting to spend tho, lol. Thanks for the great suggestion.

These look promising. Thanks! Totally going to look into these.

Awesome. They totally built a system very friendly for beginners. In terms of VR gaming, my go-to is Microsoft Flight Sim 2020. So realistic and it feels like you’re sitting in the cockpit.

@@dgaerialimagery yea it dose its amazing love it so far still a lot to learn yet