DJI has stepped into the growing 360-degree FPV space with the new Avata 360, and it’s clearly aiming at creators who want more flexibility from their footage. The idea is simple on paper: capture everything in one go, then decide the framing later.

The Avata 360 uses a dual-lens setup with 1/1.1-inch square CMOS sensors. Each one has relatively large 2.4 μm pixels, which should help in tricky lighting. DJI claims up to 120MP stills and 8K 60fps HDR video in full 360 mode. There’s also a single-lens mode for more traditional 4K 60fps recording if you don’t need the full spherical view.

What makes this kind of camera interesting is what happens after shooting. Since the drone captures everything around it, you can reframe shots later, pick different angles, or even create multiple clips from a single flight. It’s not entirely new as a concept, but having it on a compact FPV drone does make it more usable in day-to-day shooting.

DJI is also bringing over its usual flight tech. The Avata 360 uses the O4+ transmission system, offering a 1080p 60fps live feed with a claimed range of up to 20km. There’s omnidirectional obstacle sensing as well, which should make flying a bit less stressful, especially in tighter environments. Features like ActiveTrack 360° and Spotlight Free are included too.

A few practical touches stand out. The front lens can be replaced if it gets damaged, there’s 42GB of built-in storage, and Wi-Fi 6 helps speed up file transfers. Flight time is rated at up to 23 minutes, and the drone weighs about 455 grams.

DJI launched the Avata 360 on March 26, with availability starting in China and wider rollout expected soon. Pricing sits around £409 or €459, which feels fairly aggressive for what’s being offered.

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