DJI Doubles Down on FPV With Announced Global Launch of Avata 360

The DJI Avata 360

Announced as a new immersive FPV aerial drone option, the DJI Avata 360 is set to deliver “endless creativity in one take” by providing aerial cinematographers and videographers with 360° imaging and 1-inch-equivalent sensors for filming in 8K/60fps HDR video.

Powered by its O4+ video transmission system and advanced obstacle sensing, the DJI Avata 360 will enable aerial photographers and videographers to see farther with a more stable, safer, and more immersive flight experience.

Set to be pairable with DJI goggles and motion controllers, this newest Avata series drone should at the very least, bring some of the most fun 360-degree flight experiences for FPV thrills, along with the ability to capture a full 360° view in a single flight, which can then be reframed from any perspective in your edits.

8K/60fps HDR Video Capture

For aerial filmmakers, videographers, and cinematographers, the big news here is that the DJI Avata 360 will feature 1-inch-equivalent sensors that can capture 360° images in rich detail for 8K/60fps HDR video and 120 MP photos.

Plus, with the large 2.4 μm pixels and high dynamic range, light and shadow can be captured with exquisite clarity. DJI shares that both video and photos can be exported directly or reframed in post-production.

And, on top of that, the drone will feature a Single Lens mode that will allow for aerial shooters to use the classic Avata-style filming in 4K/60fps.

Here are some of the main features announced by DJI:

• Spotlight Free - Locks onto a moving subject and assists with camera movement, replicating the sophisticated camera language like a pro with Inspire 3. By comparison, Spotlight locks onto your subject’s face to effortlessly capture Circle or Dronie shots without manual adjustments.
• ActiveTrack 360° - Automatically selects the optimal tracking mode. For example, Standard mode maintains a steady distance and altitude relative to the subject. Meanwhile, Cycling mode reacts faster to turns and keeps the subject in frame even in complex environments.
• FPV mode - Enables even novice pilots to add a natural roll effect to Spotlight Free, ActiveTrack 360°, and manual flights to create dynamic, high-speed FPV-style footage. This mode can be applied in post-production.
• Intelligent Tracking - Powered by advanced algorithms, the DJI Fly and DJI Studio apps make it effortless to lock onto and smoothly track people, vehicles, pets, and more, even in 360° footage.
• New One-Tap In-App Editing - With GyroFrame, 360° footage can be adjusted to an ideal angle and exported in the DJI Fly app. Both DJI Fly and DJI Studio allow camera movement effects to be added.
• Virtual Gimbal - Uses a 360° view to enable infinite rotation and tilt for dynamic camera moves. Even when flying in one direction, horizons can be rotated, and perspectives can be shifted to look back or perform a flip.
• Replaceable Front Lens Element - The front element features a replaceable design. Purchase a replacement lens kit with tools, and you can easily replace the old lens yourself—no need to send it in for repair.
• 42GB Internal Storage and High-Speed Transfers - With 42GB of internal storage, 30 minutes of 360° video in 8K without a microSD card. Using Wi-Fi 6 High-Speed Transfer, 1 GB of footage can be transferred to the DJI Fly app in 10 seconds at up to 100 MB/s.

Price and Availability

As mentioned above, while the DJI Avata 360 has been announced to receive a “global rollout,” we do not have official prices or availability just yet. Stay tuned, though, as we’ll share these details as soon as they are announced.

For now, you can find more info on DJI’s website here once it goes live.