u/ChouChewie

▲ 8 r/DJIAvata2+2 crossposts

Need opinions: Is this normal Avata 2 behavior or signs of damage?

I’m currently inspecting a used DJI Avata 2 before buying it.

While reviewing the footage on the SD card, I discovered it had:

  • a full pool submersion (completely underwater)

Neither of these were disclosed by the seller.

The drone still powers on and flies, but during test flights I noticed:

  • slight wobbling even just around ~3 stories high outdoor
  • occasional jerky movement in 4K 60fps footage
  • slight instability even with RockSteady enabled
  • tried to fix it with warp stabilizer on premiere pro but it needs above 20-25% of stabilization

As context: I’m a newb to FPV, so I’m trying to figure out whether this is:

  1. normal Avata 2 / FPV movement
  2. beginner misinterpretation
  3. possible mechanical damage (motor/prop/frame/sensor issue) from water + impact

I forgot if I was on sport mode or normal both but I tried both of them and it's kinda similar.

u/ChouChewie — 5 days ago