Leaked images suggest DJI is close to launching its first 360 degree drone – and it could land before Insta360’s Antigravity

• Leaked promotional images suggest the DJI Avata 360 is close to launch
• It could be DJI's first true 360 degree drone
• Rumors suggest it will inherit the Osmo 360's twin 1.1-inch sensors

I first had my hands-on with Insta360's Antigravity A1 drone around six months ago, way ahead of its official unveil in August. After being impressed by the innovative 360-degree drone, and considering how it could truly disrupt the market, my next thought was that DJI wouldn't let it lie, and would bring its own version to the table.

DJI has since launched its first 360 degree action camera, the Osmo 360, which makes its first 360-degree drone an inevitability. Now high-resolution promotional images have leaked online of such a model – the Avata 360 – courtesy of DJI tipster @Quadro_News on X, suggesting it is close to launch.

In fact, The New Camera predicts the Avata 360 could land in 2025, so in a matter of weeks. If that's the case, it could steal a march on the Antigravity A1, which is tipped to hit stores in January 2026.

DJI has always reacted quickly to competition – take the Neo, which was DJI's own take on selfie drones following HoverAir's original X1 (and is set to be succeeded by the Neo 2). On this occasion, DJI might even leapfrog Insta360 and launch its 360-degree drone first, even though Insta360 announced its effort far earlier.

How will the DJI Avata 360 shape up?

It's no secret that the Antigravity A1 takes much of the tech from Insta360's flagship 360 degree camera, the X5, and houses it in a sub-250g body. That means immersive 8K 360 footage and smart subject tracking skills.

Tipsters, including The New Camera, are suggesting that DJI will follow a similar path by utilizing tech from its recent 360 degree camera, the Osmo 360, for the Avata 360. That would also mean 8K 360 video, but from larger twin 1.1-inch sensors.

Further promotional shots shared by @Quadro_News show the Avata 360 drone with a similar form factor to DJI's existing Avata 2 FPV drone. However, here it looks like the flush, gimbal-mounted twin cameras (one facing straight up, the other straight down for complete 360 degree coverage) might even rotate 90 degrees for a single lens mode, which would be super neat.

What's more, there's a suggestion via The Notebook that the Avata 360 will also weigh less than 250g, placing it in the restriction-free C0 drone category, unlike existing Avata drones which sit in the next category up.

If all of the above is true, then for me the DJI Avata 360 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting consumer drones available. What's unclear is if there will be the high-octane FPV flight skills of existing Avata drones, or if the Avata 360 will be a more sedate affair like the Antigravity A1, giving you that immersive experience through its 360 degree view instead.

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