Can you fly the DJI Avata 2 indoors?

Yes. DJI's Avata 2 FAQ says indoor flying is supported, and the built-in propeller guard makes it safer around walls and furniture than an open-prop drone. Indoors there's no GPS, so the Avata 2 holds position with its downward vision and infrared sensors, which need normal room lighting and a floor with visible texture. It doesn't avoid obstacles, so fly slowly in Normal mode and give yourself room.

Flying the Avata 2 indoors — Indoors the Avata 2 relies on its downward vision and infrared sensors to hold position. It needs light and a patterned floor, and it won't avoid obstacles.

What the Avata 2 needs indoors

Light. DJI lists adequate lighting as above 15 lux, which normal indoor lighting meets. Dim rooms make it drift.
A textured floor. Patterned carpet, wood grain or concrete with marks work. Plain white floors, shiny tile, mirrors, glass and repeating tile patterns confuse the vision system.
Low height. Vision positioning works best between 0.5 and 10 m.
Space. At 185 x 212 mm it's bigger than a Neo. A gym, warehouse, barn or large hall is much better than a living room.

If the vision system can't see and there's no GPS, DJI warns the drone can't hover or brake by itself in Normal or Sport mode and will drift. Land as soon as possible if that happens.

Best settings for indoor flights

Normal mode. Not Sport. Sport is twice as fast and needs long braking distances.
Beginner mode for your first indoor attempts. It limits speed to 1 m/s.
Lower Gain on the RC Motion 3 for gentler turns, if you find it twitchy.
Signal Lost Action: Hover or Land rather than RTH. RTH needs GPS, and climbing to RTH altitude indoors means hitting the ceiling.
Leave Landing Protection on, but watch for false "unable to land" prompts over shiny floors.

Easy ACRO needs a good GNSS signal, so flips and Power Loops aren't available indoors. Manual mode is possible with the FPV Remote Controller 3, but only for very experienced pilots in a big space.

Where the Avata 2 struggles indoors

Small rooms. The prop wash is strong and it's easy to clip a wall.
Over people. The guard helps, but the props still spin fast. Keep people clear.
Glass and mirrors. Sensors can't read them.
Long hallways with plain walls. Positioning can wander.

After a bump, check the props and screws. The Avata 2 Propellers set comes with replacement screws, and DJI recommends new screws each time you swap props.

Indoor FPV and the law

The FAA regulates the national airspace, not the inside of a building, so FAA rules like registration and the 400 ft limit don't apply to a flight entirely indoors. You still need the building owner's permission, and filming people inside has privacy implications. Flying in a stadium or other venue that's open to the sky counts as outdoors. See flying a drone indoors.

Better choices for tight spaces

For small rooms, a lighter guarded drone is easier. The DJI Neo weighs 135 g, fully encloses its props and also works with Goggles 3 or N3. See Avata 2 vs Neo. For property walkthroughs, see best drone for indoor real estate.

The DJI Avata 2 is at its best in big indoor spaces and fly-throughs that start outside. For safe setup, read Avata 2 best settings.