Key Takeaways
1. DJI has launched the Avata 360 drone, its first 360° drone, competing with the Antigravity A1.
2. The Avata 360 features a 1-inch imaging system, capable of filming in 8K/60 fps, surpassing the A1’s 8K/30 fps.
3. Flight time for the Avata 360 is up to 23 minutes, slightly less than the A1’s 24 minutes, with added safety features like omnidirectional obstacle sensing.
4. It includes advanced features such as a 20 km transmission range, ActiveTrack 360°, and 42 GB of internal storage, higher than the A1’s 20 GB.
5. Pricing for the Avata 360 starts at €459 for the standard bundle, with preorders available and shipping beginning on April 26.
DJI has stepped into the 360° drone world by introducing the brand-new Avata 360 drone. This marks the company’s first attempt at a 360° drone, directly competing with the Antigravity A1, which is currently selling for $1,279 on Amazon. The Avata 360 boasts DJI’s 1-inch imaging system, enabling users to film at an impressive resolution of 8K/60 fps, whereas the Antigravity A1 only manages 8K/30 fps.
Weight and Features
Details regarding the overall weight of the Avata 360 are not available at this point. Similar to the A1, the Avata 360 comes with DJI goggles and motion controllers that promise an engaging 360° flying experience for FPV enthusiasts. The drone is designed with two unique lenses that can be switched out easily. In addition to capturing high-quality HDR videos, it can also take stunning 120 MP photos.
Flight Time and Safety
DJI’s new 360° drone can fly for up to 23 minutes, which is a minute shorter than the A1, which offers 24 minutes of flight time. It includes omnidirectional obstacle sensing along with built-in propeller guards for added safety. Additionally, you can swap out the camera lens using the DJI Avata 360 replacement lens kit, although this kit needs to be purchased separately.
Advanced Features
The Avata 360 integrates DJI’s advanced O4+ video transmission system, promising a transmission range of up to 20 km (12.4 miles). Other features include ActiveTrack 360°, spotlight free, FPV mode, intelligent tracking, one-tap editing, and a virtual gimbal1 that allows for limitless pan and tilt movements for dynamic shots. Unlike the A1, which has only 20 GB of internal storage, the Avata 360 offers a generous 42 GB of internal space.
In terms of pricing, the standard bundle of the DJI Avata 360 (drone only) is available from €459. The DJI Avata 360 (DJI RC 2), the Fly More combo (DJI RC 2), and the Fly More combo are priced at €719, €939, and €939, respectively. Those interested can preorder the Avata 360 from DJI’s official website and authorized retailers, with shipping set to start on April 26. For further information, visit DJI’s website.