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DJI has announced the Avata 360, a compact 360-degree drone meant for immersive FPV footage. The new drone, which takes on Insta360’s Antigravity A1, promises 8K 360° video and 120MP stills. It also offers a list of features expected in a DJI drone, such as obstacle sensing, compatibility with DJI’s accessories, tracking and more.
Like other similar cameras (including the flightless varieties), the Avata 360 uses two lenses to stitch together 360° images and videos. DJI says the “360° lens uses 1-inch-equivalent sensors,” however, that language is a bit misleading. Like the Osmo 360, the company’s 360 action camera released last year, the Avata 360’s two sensors combined result in roughly the same area as a Type 1 sensor; each sensor is not a Type 1 sensor on its own.
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The Avata 360 drone appears to use the same sensor as the action camera; it features 2.4 μm pixels and can capture up to 120MP stills. The drone is capable of recording 8K 60fps for 360° footage or 4K 60fps in single-lens mode. Like other cameras of this type, the 360° videos allow users to reframe footage after the fact.
Beyond 360-specific features and footage, the drone should be very familiar to DJI users. It relies on DJI’s flagship “O4+ video transmission system,” which promises 1080p 60fps transmission and a range of up to 20km (12.4 miles). It offers an all‑direction obstacle sensing system even in low-light conditions, integrated propeller guards for better safety when flying, and multiple tracking modes. It also sports replaceable lenses, so users can replace them on their own if they get damaged, provided they buy the separate kit to do so.
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The drone allows users to replace lenses with a separately purchased kit. Image: DJI |
DJI promises 23 minutes of flight time from the drone. It offers 42GB of internal storage and supports Wi-Fi 6 for fast transferring, even of large files. It’s a compact and lightweight drone, coming in at approximately 455g (1 lb) and measuring 246x199x55.5mm (9.7 × 7.8 × 2.2″).
As with previous DJI releases, the Avata 360 will not be available in the US through official channels. It is available for immediate purchase in the Chinese market and for pre-sale in all other regions, with shipping dates estimated for April. The standalone drone costs £409.
Press release:
DJI Avata 360 Sets New Standards for Immersive 360 FPV Flying
Equipped with DJI’s flagship 1-inch imaging, O4+ video transmission, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing, creators can now film 360 footage in 8K with ease while flying with confidence
March 26, 2026 – DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today launches the Avata 360. Designed to unlock endless creativity in one take1, DJI’s new 8K 360° flagship drone delivers 360° imaging with 1-inch-equivalent sensors1 for filming in 8K/60fps HDR video. Meanwhile, DJI’s powerful O4+ video transmission system and obstacle sensing1 enable creators to see farther with a more stable, safer, and more immersive flight experience. Paired with DJI goggles and motion controllers, the latest addition to the popular Avata series delivers an immersive 360° flight experience for FPV thrills. Creators can also use the DJI remote controllers to capture a full 360° view in a single flight that can be reframed from any perspective, transforming a single take into multiple creative possibilities.
Brilliant Imaging, Boundless Creativity
Avata 360 offers two different lenses that can be seamlessly switched. The 360° lens uses 1-inch-equivalent sensors1 that can capture 360° images in rich detail for 8K/60fps HDR videos1 and 120 MP photos. With the large 2.4 μm pixels and high dynamic range, light and shadow are also captured with exquisite clarity. Both video and photos can be exported directly or reframed in post-production. Meanwhile, the Single Lens mode allows creators to use the classic Avata-style filming in 4K/60fps1.
Powerful Video Transmission, Immersive Flight
Avata 360 leverages DJI’s flagship O4+ video transmission system to deliver stable and clear live feeds for smoother, more immersive flights. Its strong anti-interference capabilities enable high-definition, high-frame-rate transmission at 1080p/60fps and support a range of up to 20 km1.
Fly With Confidence, Create With Ease
Avata 360 offers up to 23 minutes of flight time1 and includes several standard safety features, including nightscape omnidirectional obstacle sensing1 and integrated propeller guards. If damaged, the camera lens can be easily replaced with the DJI Avata 360 replacement lens kit with tools (sold separately). It also brings an exceptional experience to aerial content creation, where a single shot with the drone’s 360° imaging can be transformed into multiple, masterful creations through post production using the DJI Fly and DJI Studio apps, including:
- Spotlight Free1 – Locks onto a moving subject and assists with camera movement, replicating the sophisticated camera language like a pro with Inspire 3. By comparison, Spotlight locks onto your subject’s face to effortlessly capture Circle or Dronie shots without manual adjustments.
- ActiveTrack 360°1 – Automatically selects the optimal tracking mode. For example, Standard mode maintains a steady distance and altitude relative to the subject. Meanwhile, Cycling mode reacts faster to turns and keeps the subject in frame even in complex environments.
- FPV mode – Enables even novice pilots to adds a natural roll effect to Spotlight Free, ActiveTrack 360°, and manual flights to create dynamic, high-speed FPV-style footage. This mode can be applied in post-production.
- Intelligent Tracking – Powered by advanced algorithms, the DJI Fly and DJI Studio apps make it effortless to lock onto and smoothly track people, vehicles, pets, and more, even in 360° footage.
- New One-Tap In-App Editing – With GyroFrame, 360° footage can be adjusted to an ideal angle and exported in the DJI Fly app. Both DJI Fly and DJI Studio allow camera movement effects to be added.
- Virtual Gimbal1 – Uses a 360° view to enable infinite rotation and tilt for dynamic camera moves. Even when flying in one direction, horizons can be rotated, and perspectives can be shifted to look back or perform a flip.
- Replaceable Front Lens Element – The front element features a replaceable design. Purchase a replacement lens kit with tools1, and you can easily replace the old lens yourself—no need to send it in for repair.
- 42GB Internal Storage and High-Speed Transfers – With 42GB of internal storage, 30 minutes of 360° video in 8K without a microSD card. Using Wi-Fi 6 High-Speed Transfer, 1 GB of footage can be transferred to the DJI Fly app in 10 seconds at up to 100 MB/s1.
FPV Flights and Aerial Filming in One Drone
Avata 360 combines the creative freedom of a 360 camera with the thrill of FPV flying like never before. It can be flown with the DJI remote controllers (RC 2, RC-N2, RC-N3) for precise camera movement, allowing creators to unlock new ways to create stunning aerial shots. Meanwhile, DJI goggles and motion controllers offer a more immersive flight experience with 360° imaging at 1080p/60fps. Like the Avata 2, aerial acrobatics like drifting can be performed – even by beginners – with the DJI RC Motion 3.
For more information2 , please refer to: https://www.dji.com/avata-360
1 Only supported by certain camera modes or with specific accessories. All data was measured using a production model of DJI Avata 360 in a controlled environment; actual experience may vary. For more information, please refer to https://www.dji.com/avata-360.
2 Not officially available in the United States via official websites.