DJI’s first 360° drone gives 8K video recording and an extremely lengthy transmission vary

With the launch of the Avata 360, DJI has officially entered the world of 360° drones. This is the company’s first fully immersive FPV drone and a direct nod to the Antigravity A1, a competitor to a brand founded with Insta360. It looks like the drone wars just got more interesting.

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What makes Avata 360 worth a look?

Quite a lot. The Avata 360 is equipped with DJI’s 1-inch image sensor, capable of recording video at up to 8K at 60 frames per second, which is already a step ahead of the Antigravity A1, which reaches a maximum resolution of 8K at 30 frames per second. If that’s not enough, the drone can also take 120MP images.

DJI’s latest drone features dual switchable lenses, HDR video support and omnidirectional obstacle detection, as well as built-in propeller guards, making it both capable and shock-resistant, which is quite reassuring given the cost of these things in today’s market.

On paper, DJI’s O4+ video transmission system gives the Avata 360 a transmission range of up to 12.4 miles, which is honestly more range than most people will ever need or think they’ll use. It comes with DJI goggles and motion controllers to provide an immersive (and, not to mention, cool-looking) flying experience.

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How does it compare to the competition?

Other features include ActiveTrack 360, Spotlight Mode, intelligent tracking, one-tap editing, and a virtual gimbal that allows unlimited pan and tilt movements for cinematic shots.

Flight time is 23 minutes, just a minute less than the Antigravity A1’s 24 minutes, but the Avata 360 scores big on storage: it has 42GB of internal storage versus 20GB on the A1.

Prices for the DJI Avata 360 start at €459 for the drone-only package, while the Fly More combination costs €939. Pre-orders are open now in Europe, with shipping beginning April 26, 2026. Similar to DJI’s recent launches, the Avata 360 will be available through third-party sellers, including Amazon.