No. The DJI Avata 2 already has full propeller guards built into its frame: each of the four propellers spins inside a ring that is part of the body. DJI doesn't sell a separate guard for it, and you don't need a third-party one. The built-in guards are why the Avata 2 can bump a branch or a wall and keep flying, and why DJI says it can be flown indoors.
What the built-in guards do
DJI describes the Avata 2 as an FPV drone with an "integrated propeller guard design." In practice that means:
- Light contact with a wall, branch or ceiling usually doesn't break a prop.
- You can fly close to subjects, through gaps and under bridges with less risk to the propellers.
- Prop strikes on hands are much less likely when you handle the drone.
The guards are not a crash cage. A hard hit at Sport or Manual mode speeds can still crack the frame, break props, or damage the gimbal. See Avata 2 crash: what to do.
Why you shouldn't add an extra guard
You'll find third-party "bumpers" and guard covers for the Avata 2 online. We don't recommend them:
- Weight. At about 377 g, the Avata 2 has no spare lift for accessories. Extra grams cut flight time and agility.
- Sensors. The downward and backward vision system and the infrared sensor on the bottom must stay clear. A bumper that blocks them hurts hovering and landing.
- DJI's own rules. The Avata 2 manual says only to use genuine DJI or DJI-authorized parts. For the EU C1 class, DJI specifically says not to add any payload, "such as the propeller guards."
- Airflow. Covers over the ducts change how air moves through the props.
Guards don't change the rules
Ducted props make the Avata 2 safer to be near, but the FAA rules are the same as for any drone:
- Recreational pilots may not fly over people or moving vehicles.
- Part 107 operations over people follow four categories. At 377 g the Avata 2 is too heavy for Category 1, and Categories 2 and 3 need a manufacturer declaration of compliance accepted by the FAA. Check the FAA's list before planning any flight over people.
- In goggles, you need a visual observer next to you. See are FPV drones legal.
If a built-in guard cracks
Because the guards are molded into the frame, you can't swap one like a clip-on part. DJI lists only the propellers and the Intelligent Flight Battery as owner-replaceable parts for the Avata 2.
- Stop flying. A cracked duct can flex into a spinning prop.
- Check all four props for chips and replace damaged ones with genuine Avata 2 propellers.
- Send the drone for repair, or file a claim if you have DJI Care Refresh.
Our repair team can assess frame damage. For what you can fix yourself, see Avata 2 repair.
Indoor flying
The guards make indoor flights practical, and DJI's FAQ confirms indoor flying is supported. Vision positioning needs light (DJI says above 15 lux) and a textured floor. Read Avata 2 indoors before you try a fly-through.
The DJI Avata 2 comes ready to fly with its guards in place. Keep a spare set of propellers in your bag instead of an add-on guard.
Related guides
- Buying the DJI Avata 2 drone only: what else you need
- Do you need a license or registration to fly the DJI Avata 2?
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