DJI Unveils Avata 360: An FPV Drone That Films in Every Direction at Once

DJI launched the Avata 360 in China on March 26, 2026, followed by a staggered global and US rollout on March 30 and April 9. Built around two lenses with 1-inch sensors, the drone captures full 360-degree video at 8K resolution and 60 frames per second, along with 120-megapixel still images, starting at around $549.

A complete shift from the previous Avata lineup

Until now, DJI's Avata drones have relied on a single front-facing lens, one that requires the pilot to aim the camera precisely at the subject in real time while flying. The Avata 360 breaks with that concept entirely. The drone has been rebuilt around two lenses that together provide full 360-degree coverage, meaning the creator only chooses the final framing during editing, after landing, rather than mid-flight. As for the flight frame itself, DJI has kept the familiar Avata design language: a compact body with propeller guards, built for immersive FPV flying with goggles.

Technical specs that rival the professional market

Beyond the 360-degree capture, DJI has packed the Avata 360 with a hardware set aimed at professional users as well as FPV hobbyists. The transmission system, batteries, and storage have all been upgraded compared to earlier models in the series.

• Image resolution: 8K at 60fps video, 120MP stills
• Flight time: 20-23 minutes per battery, up to over 60 minutes continuous flying with the Fly More kit for battery swaps
• Transmission system: O4+, maximum control range of 13-20 km
• Live video feed to goggles: 1080p at 100fps in real time with low latency
• Internal storage: 42GB, with Wi-Fi 6 for fast file transfers
• Price: around $549 for the base configuration, up to about $1,119 for the full professional bundle

Limited availability in the US market

Unlike most of DJI's flagship products, the Avata 360 is not available for purchase on the company's official US website. American consumers interested in the drone currently have to turn to third-party retailers such as Amazon and B&H Photo. This isn't surprising given the ongoing regulatory tension surrounding DJI in the US market, but it does raise questions about warranty coverage, technical support, and return processes for anyone who chooses to buy the product through a third party.

From a business standpoint, DJI's move continues a broader trend in the FPV drone market, where manufacturers are trying to attract content creators already accustomed to ground-based 360-degree cameras like Insta360 and GoPro Max. The open question is whether combining full 360-degree capture with a small canopy, propeller guards, and weight constraints can maintain sufficient image quality even under the fast, turbulent flight conditions where FPV drones are truly put to the test.