GoKawiilAfter achieving action camera success, Insta360 invaded DJI’s turf with the first mass-market panoramic drone, the Antigravity A1. It had instant appeal for drone pilots, offering 8K 360 video and features like subject tracking, obstacle detection and FPV flying.
Though beaten to the punch, DJI has responded quickly with the Avata 360, aided by its drone experience and camera tech from the new Osmo 360 action cam. It has a lot in common with its rival, but it’s safer to fly around people and offers single camera 4K footage on top of 8K 360 video.
To find out how the Avata 360 stacks up against the A1, I tested it both indoors and out, around people and even “stunt” horses. The Avata 360 isn’t perfect, but it is far more polished than its rival. As with other DJI drones of late, though, US availability remains unclear.
DJI/Engadget 84 100 Expert Score DJI Avata 360 DJI’s Avata 360 marries the company’s Avata 2 FPV drone with its Osmo 360 camera. The 360 video it shoots offers incredible flexibility in post, but overall quality is lacking compared to DJI’s other drones. Pros 8K 360 video lets you reframe shots in post
Excellent subject tracking and obstacle avoidance
People-safe propeller guards
Single-camera shooting available Cons 360 camera lacks video quality
Not great in low light
Single-camera mode shoots tilted video $579 at B&H Photo Video
How the Avata 360 works
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