Original DJI Avata VS Axisflying Avata 3.5" | Performance Comparison

Performance Comparison between the Original DJI Avata VS Axisflying Avata 3.5" on size, weight, sound, speed, flight time, yaw washout, and stability. Findings as follows:

Size:
The larger 3.5" frame kit upgrade (as opposed to Avata's original 3.0") is intended to achieve greater flying balance to mitigate Avata's heavier-than-typical-cinewhoops problem. Also, the structure of the frame kit is thinner which seems to allow more air flow for a more efficient flight, simultaneously not compromising its durability with its carbon fiber material.

Weight:
On first glance it's a throw-off that the overall upgrade is heavier. However the weight increase is also an upgrade from 3.0" to 3.5", which otherwise would have been much heavier if similar ratio of the dji's original material was used for 3.5". But fear not, the slight increase in weight is OVERWHELMINGLY mitigated by the upgraded C157-2 Motors.

Sound:
Needless to say. I had to always volume down when the original Avata screams.

Speed:
Speed of Normal and Sport modes are consistent as per the original Avata, due to being restricted by the ESC configuration. Things feel very differently the moment u switch to Manual mode, the motors are more powerful now, e.g. I needed full throttle back then to recover from Split-S; whereas half throttle is sufficient now. I believe it can easily go beyond 100km/h now if needed. Also, Don't need to worry too much of the 'Motor Overloaded' warning message since it is Avata's interpretation assuming it is still using the original motors. Such warning sign also appears in Axisflying's own testing (   • Axisflying upgrade AVATA 3.5 unleash ...  ).

Flight Time:
I have divided into 2 separate tests, ie "chillax" and "violent" styles. The Chillax flight gives full 12 minutes whereas flying violently would give around 8 minutes. Based on my "un-scientific" survey of other Avata users, the average flight time of the original Avata in Manual mode ranges from 6 to 14 minutes depending how "freestyles" you fly it. With that said, neither pre- or post-upgrade has shown significant superiority over the others in terms of flight tome. However I'd give it to post-upgrade considering it is heavier and yet it manages flight time remarkably.

Yaw Washout Issue:
Probanly one of the main reasons why Avata users may upgrade to Axisflying. The Yaw washout issue has been a pain in the butt despite with the latest firmware updates. The issue mainly derived from the hardware than software, which Axisflying mitigates it with greater stability using larger frame kit and more powerful motors. The result is pretty noticeable after upgrading.

Stability:
Similar to the 'Yaw Washout' test, the original Avata tends to shake or tremble when trying to recover from freestyle maneuvers, which Axisflying minimises 90% of the problems, making the whole flight experience much better without ruining any cinematic footages.


Extra Findings:
Something that wasn't planned to be included in this video. When switching to Manual mode, the upgraded Avata immediately ascents above, proving that with the same amount of throttle level, Axisflying's motors are much powerful compared to the original motors.

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For Pilots interested to upgrade their Avata into Axisflying Avata 3.5", kindly contact DroneForSpeed at:
  / droneforspeed  

timestamp:
00:00 Introduction
00:13 Size
00:26 Weight
00:39 Sound
01:15 Speed
02:12 Flight Time (Chillax)
03:05 Flight Time (Violent)
04:08 Yaw Washout
05:24 Stability
06:39 Extra Findings