How to Record on the DJI Avata (Step-by-Step Guide)

Do FPV drones have cinematic recording capabilities? Well, the DJI Avata does. This drone camera can record videos in an ultra-high resolution providing beautiful footage without editing.

How to record on the DJI Avata?

On the Goggles 2 touch panel, swipe down with one finger from the top to access the shortcut menu. Tap the video camera icon, and the drone will start recording. The DJI Avata has an auto-record function enabled by default. If you don’t disable this before takeoff, it will start recording.

In this article, we’ll clarify how to record videos with your DJI Avata in detail. You can also check on how to view and transfer videos from DJI Avata. . If you are interested in recording audio on DJI Avata, we also have this covered. . We’ll explain when you should use each recording option.

So let’s start!

Recording with the DJI Avata: Step-by-step #

Capturing video with this drone is simple, and you can do it in two ways.

You can either record with the drone camera or with the Goggles.

The Goggles will screen record so you’ll see the home screen parameters like speed, height, and battery life in the final video.

By default, the drone comes with the camera recording function enabled. The reason is that the DJI Avata has 20GB of internal storage, but the Goggles don’t.

We’ll explain how to record from the camera, the Goggles, and both.

Notice you must have already paired the Goggles with your drone and RC.

Method 1: Record from the Avata camera #

Before recording with the drone camera, please verify the auto-recording feature status.

1. Put on your Goggles 2.
2. Find the touch panel on the right side of the Goggles 2.
3. Swipe your finger from the forward edge to the center to access the menu.
4. Swipe your finger down from the top edge until you highlight in yellow the Settings icon. Tap it.
5. Swipe your finger down from the top edge until you highlight in yellow the Camera option. Tap it.
6. Swipe your finger down from the top edge until you highlight the Advanced Settings option in yellow. Tap it.
7. Find the auto-recording on takeoff feature. It should be enabled in green.
8. If you want to disable it, tap this option once. The green button changes to grey, indicating the function is off.

You can also use the FPV Goggles V2 with the Avata. The process differs slightly, using a joystick instead of a touchpad.

1. Put on your FPV Goggles V2.
2. Find the 5D joystick on the right side of the FPV Goggles V2.
3. Press this button once to access the menu.
4. Move the joystick down until you highlight in yellow the Settings icon. Press it.
5. Move the joystick down until you highlight in yellow the Camera option. Press it.
6. Move the joystick down until you highlight in yellow the Advanced Settings option. Press it.
7. Find the auto-recording on takeoff feature. It should be enabled in green.
8. If you want to disable it, press the joystick once. The green button changes to grey, indicating the function is off.

Auto-recording enabled #

After you ensure this function is on when using the motion controller:

1. Press the red lock button twice to start the engines.
2. Now hold down the red lock button to hover the Avata.
3. The camera starts recording immediately after these steps.

Or, if you are using the DJI FVP Remote Controller 2:

1. Push both RC joysticks diagonally to the center down. After two seconds, the engines start.
2. Push the left joystick up to hover the Avata.
3. The camera starts recording immediately after these steps.

Auto-recording disabled #

You can start recording with the auto-recording feature disabled with the motion controller, FPV Remote Controller 2, Goggles 2, or FPV Goggles V2.

After you ensure this function is off and using the motion controller:

1. Press the red lock button twice to start the engines.
2. Now hold down the red lock button to hover the Avata.
3. Ensure your drone is in recording mode. The video camera icon must be in red. If the camera is in photo mode, change it to video by holding down the grey with a red dot button with your thumb. You can locate this shutter/record button on the right side of the controller while holding it.
4. Then press the shutter/record button once to start recording.

If you’re using the DJI FVP Remote Controller 2:

1. Push both RC joysticks diagonally to the center down. After two seconds, the engines start.
2. Push the left joystick up to hover the Avata.
3. Ensure your drone is in recording mode.
4. Hold down the forward right trigger to change between photo and video mode. Choose video mode.
5. Press the forward right trigger or shutter/record button to start recording.

Or you can start the camera recording with the Goggles.

When using Goggles 2, follow these steps:

1. Find the touch panel on the right side of the Goggles 2.
2. Swipe your finger from the top edge to the center to access the shortcut menu.
3. By default, the first option is the video recorder highlighted in red.
4. Tap it once, and the camera starts recording.

If you use the FVP Goggles V2, follow these steps:

1. Find the shutter/record button on the right-top side of the FVP Goggles V2. It is grey with a red dot button.
2. Hold it down to change from photo to video mode if necessary.
3. Press the shutter/record button, and the camera starts recording.

Method 2: Record the Goggles screen #

To record the camera view with the Goggles, first install a compatible microSD card. On both units, the microSD card slot is on the right lower side.

Only insert the microSD when the Goggles are off.

Now it’s time to enable the Goggle screen recording function with the Goggles 2. Here’s how:

1. Find the touch panel on the right side of the Goggles 2.
2. Swipe your finger from the forward edge to the center to access the menu.
3. Swipe your finger down from the top edge until you highlight in yellow the Settings icon. Tap it.
4. Swipe your finger down from the top edge until you highlight in yellow the Camera option. Tap it.
5. Swipe your finger down from the top edge until you highlight the Advanced Settings option in yellow. Tap it.
6. Tap the Record With option**.** Then swipe down through the list and tap the Goggles option.
7. If you want to quit the parameters from the recorded video, tap the Camera View Recording once. It will change from green to grey, stating the function is now disabled.

Now you can start recording the screen view with all parameters or without them as follows:

1. Find the touch panel on the right side of the Goggles 2.
2. Swipe your finger from the top edge to the center to access the shortcut menu.
3. By default, the first option is the video recorder highlighted in red.
4. Tap it once, and the camera starts recording.

Or if you use the FVP Goggles V2:

1. Put on your FPV Goggles V2.
2. Find the 5D joystick on the right side of the FPV Goggles V2.
3. Press this button once to access the menu.
4. Move the joystick down until you highlight in yellow the Settings icon. Press it.
5. Move the joystick down until you highlight in yellow the Camera option. Press it.
6. Move the joystick down until you highlight in yellow the Advanced Settings option. Press it.
7. Press the joystick to enter the Record With option**.** Move the joystick down and press it when in the Goggles option.
8. If you want to quit the parameters from the recorded video, press the Camera View Recording once. It will change from green to grey, stating the function is now disabled.

To start recording, you only need to follow these steps:

1. Find the shutter/record button on the right-top side of the FVP Goggles V2.
2. Hold it down to change from photo to video mode.
3. Press the shutter/record button, and the camera starts recording.

Should I record with the camera or Goggles? #

Now that you know how to record with your DJI Avata and Goggles, let’s clarify the scenarios you can use each.

Goggles recording #

Record the Goggles camera view to check your flight parameters, which can be helpful for warranty purposes or other situations.

Knowing the distance and altitude from the home point, you can locate your drone quickly if it crashes into a tree.

It’s also valuable for video tutorials that don’t need impressive resolutions, as you should consider that the recorded video is max 1080p60.

Aircraft recording #

For capturing stunning cinematics, the drone camera option is the way.

You can consider the DJI Avata a Cinewhoop drone thanks to the impressive 4K@60 video recording with no perceived lag or visible frames.

While using this option, you can capture films using FPV maneuvers without worrying about blurring and lack of fidelity. You can follow and record a Dakar bike in the dunes while showing the breathtaking sunset.

You can also record video footage at 2.7K@100. This combo is ideal for high-fidelity cinematics in slow motion. You can shoot cars drifting and skateboarders doing tricks, making these scenes more exciting.

Ultimately, the DJI Avata can help you record cinematics you thought were only realistic in your dreams. But can DJI Avata take photos? !