DJI Avata 360 Review: FPV Drone with Game-Changing 360 Camera!

27 March 2026 armant

The drone market is again surprised by the latest innovation from DJI, namely DJI Avata 360. The DJI Avata 2 was already stunning enough, but the DJI Avata 360 is more stunning and more worth buying. After intensive testing, this drone proves to be not just a minor update, but a huge leap in creative freedom.

Is this drone worth your time? Check out the full review of its specifications, unique features, and flying performance below.

Tougher and Safer Design

Visually, the DJI Avata 360 is similar to its predecessor, but it comes in bigger and heavier with a weight of approx. 455 grams. This puts it in the C1 drone classification.

Some of the noticeable physical changes include:

4-blade Propeller: Unlike the previous series, this drone uses four propeller blades which slightly reduces the noise level, although the sound remains quite loud.
Fixed Prop Guard: The sturdy propeller guard makes it very safe to fly around people or objects without worry.

Dual-Lens Camera: 8K 360 Video Revolution

The main star of this drone is the rotating two-in-one camera module.

Mode 360: Using two cameras fisheye with a 1/1.1-inch sensor (the same sensor as the Osmo 360). This mode is capable of recording videos up to 8K 60fps. Its advantages? You can specify the direction of view (reframing) after flying, so the subject is always in the center of the frame.
Single Lens Mode: If you want sharp, traditional video quality with no splice lines (stitching), the camera module will rotate to the front and record up to a resolution of 4K 60fps or slow motion 2.7K 120fps.

Smart Safety Features: Omnidirectional Obstacle Avoidance

While it only looks like it has a few physical sensors on the front and bottom, the DJI Avata 360 makes use of its 360 camera to provide protection Omnidirectional Obstacle Avoidance. This drone will automatically brake or avoid obstacles from any direction, even when flying backwards.

Thanks to the sensor LiDAR on the front, this obstacle avoidance feature continues to work reliably even in low-light conditions at moonlight level.

New Flying Experience and Features

Free Mode: A new feature that is very helpful to editors. Simply select a subject, and the 360 footage will automatically lock onto that subject for the duration of the flight, saving time. keyframing in the editing stage.
Sporty Performance: In Sport mode, this drone can be driven up to speeds of 18 m/s. It is also extremely resilient against winds up to speeds above 15 m/s without compromising image stability. .
Battery: The battery life is quite impressive with an average flight time of around 20 minutes from the maximum claim of 23 minutes. .

No-fuss Editing with Gyro Frame

DJI makes editing easy through the DJI Studio app (Desktop) or DJI Fly app. Latest features, Gyro Frame, allowing you to do reframing 360 videos by simply moving your phone-as if your phone were a moving camera in the video.

Conclusion: Should You Buy It?

The DJI Avata 360 is an incredible creative tool for those who want to capture dynamic FPV perspectives without having to be an expert pilot. The ability to record in all directions at once provides great flexibility at the editing table.

However, keep in mind that currently Manual Mode (Acro) not yet available, so for pure FPV pilots who are looking for full control of their freestyle, However, this drone may feel a little restrictive.

Interested in owning a DJI Avata 360? Make sure you also prepare a microfiber cloth as the 360's protruding lens is very susceptible to dust or water droplets that can ruin your image quality. .

Full Specifications of DJI Avata 360