Trending Now - DJI Launches Affordable 360 Drone, U.S. Market Excluded

WHO:

DJI, a drone manufacturer

Antigravity, a sub-brand of Insta360

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

WHAT:

DJI launched the Avata 360 drone, which is a 360-degree drone.

The Avata 360 is priced starting from £409 / €459 (approximately $540).

The Antigravity A1 is priced at $1,599 for the cheapest bundle.

The Avata 360 has a maximum range of 20 km (12 miles) and a top speed of 18 m/s (40 mph).

The Avata 360 has a flight time of 23 minutes.

The Avata 360 is heavier than the A1, weighing 455g.

The Avata 360 can record in 8K resolution at 60fps, while the A1 caps at 30fps for 8K.

The Avata 360 features user-replaceable lenses.

WHERE:

The Avata 360 is available in China and is estimated to start shipping elsewhere in April 2026.

The Avata 360 will not have an official release in the United States.

WHEN:

The Antigravity A1 launched in December 2025.

The Avata 360 received FCC clearance in December 2025.

WHY:

The U.S. market is excluded from the Avata 360 launch due to a de facto ban by the FCC on DJI products.

HOW:

The Avata 360 can be controlled using a smartphone app, a twin-stick controller, or motion controls.

The lenses of the Avata 360 can be replaced using basic tools included in a £25 / €25 (approximately $30) kit.

(UPDATED March 26, 2026 19:26 UTC)

DJI has launched the Avata 360 drone, a 360-degree model priced starting from approximately $540, with a maximum range of 12 miles and a top speed of 40 mph. This new drone features user-replaceable lenses and can record in stunning 8K resolution at 60 frames per second, but it will not be officially available in the United States due to an FCC ban on DJI products. Meanwhile, the Antigravity A1, which launched in December 2025, is available for $1,599 and offers 8K recording at 30 frames per second.