DJI Prototype Leak Shows Hybrid 360 + Gimbal Camera on Avata-Style Drone

DJI is testing a new drone, and the prototype clearly shows us a gimbal camera attached to the drone; on top, we have a 360-degree fisheye lens. So, this particular drone has a gimbal + fisheye camera setup.

And why am I so sure about that? It has been leaked by one of the most trusted sources, IGOR, and it also has some sort of watermark from drone-patch.com, so it’s kind of evident that the leaked image is real.

For the first time, we have this type of hybrid drone technology: an Avata/cinewhoop-style airframe with propeller guards and a dual optical setup consisting of a 360-oriented fisheye lens plus a separate mechanical gimbal camera.

 Avata 360 Hybrid / Avata 360 II or a brand-new 360 Lineup

The visible camera layout matches the core concept of the DJI Avata 360, which launched in March 2026. That drone uses dual large fisheye lenses (1/1.1-inch sensors) on a single-axis mechanical gimbal. The module can tilt and rotate so one lens faces forward for traditional single-lens shooting, or both lenses can capture full 360° video.

The existing setup does remind us of the AVATA 360, but the new dual-element arrangement on a comparable airframe and gimbal. Is certainly a new product from DJI.  But, obviously, not the OSMO 360 Air, which is also in the announcement pipeline from DJI.

Possible Identity

The most likely interpretation is that these are engineering samples of either:

• A refined or next-generation version of the Avata 360, or
• An early prototype of whatever DJI is planning next in the 360-drone category.

A traditional Avata 3 (successor to the Avata 2) remains only rumored and has no solid filings or confirmed leaks. A Neo 3 with this advanced dual-camera setup is possible but less likely given the body shape.

No FCC filings or other regulatory documents have been publicly linked to this specific unit at the time of writing.

TNC Take

The leaked images provide a clear look at a DJI prototype carrying a hybrid 360 + gimbal camera system on an Avata-style airframe. While the exact product name remains unconfirmed, the design language and camera layout point strongly toward continued development in the 360-drone space rather than a standard single-camera Avata 3 or the handheld Osmo 360 Air.

We will update this story if Quadro_News or other sources provide additional confirmation or higher-resolution images.

The article “DJI Prototype Leak Shows Hybrid 360 + Gimbal Camera on Avata-Style Drone” was written  by thenewcamera.com team at 7:43, Saturday, 14 November 2026, Greenwich Mean Time | You can also follow us on Our Official Social Media Handles  FACEBOOK | TWITTER |  INSTAGRAM   >  get live news — >  DJI Rumors | Insta360 News