DJI has entered the 360-degree drone market with the Avata 360, a direct response to Insta360’s Antigravity A1, and the result is a more polished, more feature-rich package that undercuts its rival on price while adding capabilities the A1 simply cannot match. The Avata 360 features two ultrawide cameras with f/1.9 lenses and 1.1-inch 64-megapixel sensors, one pointing up and one pointing down, providing unobstructed 200-degree views that are stitched together by software to create 360-degree video at up to 8K at 60 frames per second. Critically, unlike the Antigravity A1 which only shoots 360 video, the Avata 360 also supports regular single-camera shooting in 4K at up to 60 frames per second, and it works with a conventional screen controller, neither of which the A1 offers.
In terms of performance, the Avata 360 reaches speeds of up to 40 miles per hour in sport mode, offers a maximum flying range of 20 kilometres, and is equipped with omni obstacle sensors, a Lidar sensor, and people-safe propeller guards that make it significantly safer to fly indoors and around people than open-propeller alternatives. Subject tracking via Focus Track performed impressively during testing in narrow forested lanes and around obstacles, with the prop guards preventing crashes on the rare occasions contact was made with branches. The 45GB of internal storage can fill quickly when shooting 8K footage, but a microSD slot and USB-C transfer option provide flexibility, and the optional Fly More kit with three batteries allows around 100 minutes of total flight time when fully charged.
The trade-off for all this flexibility is video quality. The 8K specification applies only to the full 360-degree recording, with final flat video outputting at 4K or less after processing, and digital zoom, visible stitching seams, and edge softness from dewarping all contribute to footage that is noticeably less sharp than what DJI’s standard Mini, Air, and Mavic drone lines produce. Low-light performance is also hampered by the electronic stabilisation, which introduces motion blur at lower shutter speeds. Pricing starts at 459 euros, approximately $530, with a full kit including DJI’s Goggles N3, the RC Motion 3 controller, three batteries, and a charger available at 939 euros, approximately $1,089. United States pricing has not yet been confirmed, though the drone has received FCC approval. For vloggers, solo filmmakers, and FPV enthusiasts who prioritise creative flexibility over pixel-perfect quality, the Avata 360 is a compelling choice at its price point. Those chasing the highest possible image quality from a DJI drone, however, are better served by the Mini 5 Pro, Air 3S, or Avata 4 Pro.
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