Trending Now - DJI Avata 360 Drone Sets New Standard for Immersive Video
WHO:
DJI, a technology company known for drones and camera technology.
Insta360, a competitor in the drone market with the Antigravity A1.
WHAT:
The Avata 360 can capture up to 120-megapixel photos.
The drone has a maximum flight time of 23 minutes.
The Avata 360 features wireless transfer to offload footage via Wi-Fi 6, promising speeds of up to 100 MB/s through the DJI Fly app.
The internal storage of the Avata 360 is 42GB, which can hold approximately 30 minutes of 360-degree video in 8K.
The Avata 360 is available immediately in China and for pre-sale in other regions, but it will not be officially available in the United States through DJI’s store.
DJI released the Avata 360, its first 360-degree drone.
The Avata 360 features two ultrawide cameras with f/1.9 lenses and 1.1-inch 64-megapixel sensors.
The drone can capture 360-degree video at up to 8K 60 frames per second (fps) and regular single-camera 4K video at up to 60 fps.
The Avata 360 weighs 455 grams (one pound) and requires a permit to fly in most regions.
The maximum flying range of the Avata 360 is 20 kilometers (12.4 miles).
The Avata 360 has 45GB of internal storage (42GB usable) and supports microSD cards.
The starting price for the Avata 360 is 459 euros (approximately $530) and 939 euros ($1,089) for a kit with a screen controller, three batteries, and a charger.
WHERE:
The Avata 360 has been approved by the FCC for potential availability in the United States.
WHEN:
The Avata 360 was reviewed in March 2026.
WHY:
DJI aims to compete with Insta360's Antigravity A1, which offers similar features.
HOW:
The Avata 360 uses software to stitch together video from its dual cameras to create 360-degree footage.
The drone can be piloted using DJI’s Goggles N3 or a regular controller, unlike the Antigravity A1 which requires goggles at all times.
The drone features tracking and obstacle detection capabilities, available only with the RC 2 controller.
(UPDATED March 27, 2026 01:23 UTC)
The new Avata 360 drone can capture stunning 120-megapixel photos and boasts a maximum flight time of 23 minutes. It features wireless transfer capabilities via Wi-Fi 6, allowing users to offload footage at speeds of up to 100 MB per second through the DJI Fly app, and comes equipped with 42GB of internal storage for about 30 minutes of 8K 360-degree video. While the Avata 360 is available immediately in China and for pre-sale in other regions, it will not be officially sold in the United States through DJI’s store.
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(UPDATED March 26, 2026 13:25 UTC)
DJI has just launched the Avata 360, its first-ever 360-degree drone, which features two ultrawide cameras with impressive 64-megapixel sensors and can capture stunning 360-degree video at up to 8K 60 frames per second. Weighing in at 455 grams, the Avata 360 has a maximum flying range of 20 kilometers and comes with 45GB of internal storage, while its starting price is set at 459 euros, or about $530. This new drone has been approved by the FCC for potential availability in the United States and is designed to compete with Insta360's Antigravity A1, offering unique piloting options and advanced tracking capabilities.