US Edition'The Best 360-Degree Drone, Maybe Ever' — I Tested the DJI Avata 360 for 3 Weeks and It's the New Gold Standard
DJI's Avata 360 drone offers 8K/60fps HDR 360 video and advanced obstacle avoidance, entering the 360-degree drone market amid a patent lawsuit with rival Insta360.
- On Thursday, DJI announced its first 360-degree drone, the Avata 360, directly challenging rival Insta360's Antigravity A1 in a nascent market segment now at the center of an escalating patent dispute.
- Escalating the rivalry, DJI filed a legal complaint against Insta360 in Shenzhen covering six patents involving flight control, structural design, and image processing technology.
- The Avata 360 features dual 1.1-inch 64-megapixel sensors capturing 8K 60fps video and 120MP photos, outperforming the Antigravity A1's 55MP stills and 30fps maximum frame rate.
- Unlike the 249-gram Antigravity A1, the 1lb Avata 360 requires flight permits in most regions but includes propeller guards for indoor safety and a single-axis mechanical gimbal.
- In China, the Avata 360 is available immediately for pre-order in other regions, though US availability remains unclear, leaving the product's American market entry uncertain.
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DJI unveils its first 360-degree drone amid patent dispute with crosstown rival Insta360
China’s DJI announced its first 360-degree drone on Thursday, directly challenging domestic rival Insta360 in a nascent market segment that is now at the centre of an escalating patent war. The new product, the DJI Avata 360, marks a significant expansion for the company beyond traditional aerial photography. The drone features a front-mounted omnidirectional camera capable of capturing high dynamic range (HDR) images at 8K resolution and 60 fra…
The DJI Avata 360 Aims to Ground Insta360's Drone Dreams
DJI has announced the Avata 360, an 8K immersive drone that is equipped with dual Type 1 sensors and all of DJI's top-end sensors and transmission technology. With the promise of "exquisite clarity" in video and up to 120 megapixel photos, DJI is clearly aiming to take down Insta360's Antigravity.
DJI Avata 360 drone review: 360 video hits new highs
After 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…
DJI Avata 360 drone launch delayed in US
DJI’s 360° drone launch may already be underway globally, but US buyers could be stuck waiting. A newly updated banner on DJI’s official Amazon US storefront now points to March 30 at 8 a.m. EST as the release timing for its upcoming DJI Avata 360 drone, subtly overriding the March 26 worldwide launch window. more…
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