DJI Avata 2 Teardown: Repairing This Drone Is a Challenge

The DJI Avata 2 drone is extremely difficult to repair due to its integrated design and limited access to components, and the speaker advises against attempting to do so

Questions to inspire discussion

• Is the DJI Avata 2 drone easy to repair?

  —No, the DJI Avata 2 drone is extremely difficult to repair due to its integrated design and limited access to components, making it a challenge to fix any issues that may arise.

• What components are difficult to access in the DJI Avata 2?

  —The ESC, GPS module, and camera modules in the DJI Avata 2 are hard to access, making repairs and replacements a challenging task for users.

• What is the overall design of the DJI Avata 2 like?

  —The DJI Avata 2 has a single board design with limited components, making it well-integrated but difficult to work on for repairs or modifications.

• What is the repairability score of the DJI Avata 2?

  —The DJI Avata 2 has a low repairability score, indicating that it is not easy to repair and may require professional assistance for any issues.

• What is the speaker's advice regarding repairing the DJI Avata 2?

  —The speaker advises against attempting to repair the DJI Avata 2 due to its difficult design and limited access to components, suggesting that it is best to seek professional help for any repairs needed. 

Key Insights

Repairability and Maintenance Concerns

• 💻 The inside of the Avata 2 has a single board all the way down, double-sided, with lots of shielding and a big metal plate for cooling.
• 🛠️ "If you break a motor, God help you right because let me just go here. This far and show you if we look now right. Those motor wires just disappear into the yeah."
• 🧐 The absence of an ESC (Electronic Speed Controller) and the difficulty in accessing it raises concerns about the repairability and maintenance of the DJI Avata 2.
• 🛠️ The IMU is off board with vibration isolation, making it almost impossible to change and repair.
• 🔧 Motor replacement on the DJI Avata 2 is very difficult, requiring splicing of cables and making it a challenging repair.
• 🛠️ The DJI Avata 2 is not an easy drone to fix, with components like the ESC and GPS module being almost impossible to access.

Technological Advancements and Developments

• 🚁 The video offers a unique look at the Avata 2 before it's even been flown, providing an in-depth teardown experience.
• 🔬 The teardown reveals the first official view of DJI's new ocusync chipset, marking a significant development in their technology.
• 🔍 The new Ocusync chipset is substantially smaller than the previous version, indicating a significant advancement in technology.
• 🔧 The new Ocusync chipset in the Avata 2 features a flip chip design with the Silicon on the top of the die, which is a departure from the previous model. 

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Clips 

• 00:00 🔧 The DJI Avata 2 teardown reveals few components and difficulty in disassembly.
  • The video is a tear down of the new DJI Avata 2, taken from a live stream unboxing, with no further editing, and the viewer is encouraged to subscribe, like, and support the channel.
  • The teardown of the DJI Avata 2 reveals the GPS module and other components, but overall there isn't much to see.
  • The speaker takes apart the DJI Avata 2 and notes the different screws and components, speculating on the difficulty of repairing it.
  • The speaker struggles to take apart the DJI Avata 2, encountering difficulty with the shell and screws.
• 11:10 🔧 The DJI Avata 2 is difficult to dismantle and attempts to bypass GPS restrictions won't work, with antennas in the back legs and plastic covers needing to be removed to access the motors.
  • The DJI Avata 2 has screws that are difficult to access, and attempts to use a VPN to bypass DJI's restrictions on the drone's GPS will not work.
  • The speaker struggles to dismantle the DJI Avata 2, particularly the back end, and suspects that the covers above the cameras may need to be removed.
  • The antennas are located in the back legs, and in order to access the motors, the plastic brackets on both sides need to be removed.
  • The speaker removes plastic covers and mentions a Super Chat, while joking about shoving a screwdriver and not needing 38 dbm.
• 22:27 🔧 The DJI Avata 2 drone is difficult to repair due to its single board design, hidden components, and complex wiring.
  • The DJI Avata 2 has a single board all the way down, with lots of shielding and a big metal plate on the bottom for cooling.
  • The DJI Avata 2 is difficult to repair if a motor breaks, with motor wires disappearing into the arms and antennas likely located in the duct, making it a big challenge to work on.
  • The DJI Avata 2 drone has a heat sink, GPS mount, visual positioning system, SD card, camera, and multiple antenna connectors.
  • The speaker is trying to locate the motors and ESC in the DJI Avata 2 drone, and suspects that the ESC is hidden behind the battery connector.
  • The speaker carefully disassembles the DJI Avata 2, noting the challenges and sensitive components, and praises DJI for their design choices.
• 34:56 🔧 The DJI Avata 2 is extremely difficult to repair due to its design and the speaker advises against attempting to do so.
  • The speaker encounters difficulties while disassembling the DJI Avata 2 due to screws and glued cables.
  • The DJI Avata 2 teardown reveals that the ESC is difficult to access and repair, even for DJI's internal repairs.
  • The design of the DJI Avata 2 makes it extremely difficult to access and replace the motor or ESC, and the speaker advises against attempting to do so.
• 41:41 🔧 The DJI Avata 2 teardown reveals integrated components that make it nearly impossible to repair, requiring the removal of screws to access the board and sensors.
  • The DJI Avata 2 is difficult to repair due to the camera cage, IMU, and ESC being integrated in a way that makes it nearly impossible to fix.
  • The teardown of the DJI Avata 2 is difficult and requires removing screws to access the board and sensors.
  • The speaker discusses the teardown of the DJI Avata 2, showing the ESC, vision positioning system, cameras, and main PCB.
  • The speaker compares the size of two video transceivers and realizes they are the same size, despite initially thinking one was smaller.
• 50:41 🔍 The DJI Avata 2 teardown reveals new power amplifiers, transceivers, and chipsets, including the first official view of the S2 and ocusync chips.
  • The speaker quickly demonstrates how to disassemble the DJI Avata 2.
  • The speaker struggles to find an HDMI cable and SD card while attempting to hook up a microscope.
  • The speaker struggles to set up the live feed for the teardown of the DJI Avata 2, but eventually manages to show the chipsets on the screen.
  • DJI Avata 2 teardown reveals new power amplifiers, transceivers, and chipset, including the first official view of the S2 and ocusync chips.
• 01:00:27 🔍 The DJI Avata 2 teardown shows new chipsets and design changes, including a smaller ocusync chipset and a Wi-Fi chipset, with a focus on heat compound and IP block design.
  • The DJI Avata 2 has a new ocusync chipset that is substantially smaller than the previous version.
  • The DJI Avata 2 teardown reveals the new chipsets and design changes, including the flip chip design and the new ocusync chipset.
  • The speaker examines the cooling system and circuitry of the DJI Avata 2, noting that there is not much change in the overall design.
  • The speaker identifies a Wi-Fi chipset in the DJI Avata 2 drone and discusses its availability on AliExpress.
  • The DJI Avata 2 teardown reveals the use of heat compound and components, and the company's design approach involves building products in IP blocks.
• 01:09:25 🔧 The DJI Avata 2 drone is difficult to repair due to its integrated design and limited access to components, with potential future releases using different camera technology.
  • The speaker expresses gratitude to Grey Arrows and Drone Club for sponsoring the video and thanks viewers for their donations.
  • Motor replacement and other repairs for the DJI Avata 2 drone are very difficult and may require splicing cables, and breaking a duct on the drone is not recommended as it is difficult to repair.
  • The DJI Avata 2 drone is difficult to fix due to the ESC, GPS, and camera modules being hard to access, but it is a well-integrated and high-quality product.
  • The DJI Avata 2 has a low repairability score and is put together well, with a single board design and limited components.
  • DJI may not use the same camera in the Avata 2 as in the Avata 1, and it is inevitable that they will release an Avata 4 unit using the S2 chipset.
  • The DJI Avata 2 may require the DJI Fpv remote, and the speaker will be back on Sunday night.

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Duration: 1:16:53

Publication Date: 2024-05-14T20:31:44Z

WatchUrl:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S00rzKkbxLU

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