We have the first review of the DJI Avata 360, and this review has been posted before its official announcement. It seems unique and unusual. But yes, we do have the review, so we are sharing some of the important parts of the review here at thenewcamera.com, so you can have an early glimpse of the DJI Avata 360 drone. What did he like and what didn’t he like about the drone?
Design of the DJI Avata 360 – Size, Shape & Comparisons
As you can see when placing it next to the DJI Avata 2, the DJI Avata 360 is a little bit bigger but noticeably slimmer. The Avata 2 sticks up a lot taller, while the Avata 360 has that bigger front bump because of the new 360 camera.
Compared to the original Avata 1, this one is definitely larger, but the Avata 1 was a screamer — super loud — and its battery sat up much taller.
One of the most fun combos I tried? The DJI Avata 360 is paired with the Neo 2. It just looks and feels like a perfect match.
The Revolutionary 360 Camera System on the DJI Avata 360
This is the most unique part of the entire drone. Of course, it has a full 360 camera, but how does it actually shoot 360° when one lens is facing you? The second camera is on the opposite side.
What I loved most: the camera actually rotates during takeoff and landing. It spins from the 360 position so the top camera moves to the bottom and vice versa. There are little protective feet/pads at the bottom, so when you land, you’re never touching the lens itself. It sits perfectly protected.
I really like how compact DJI made the entire camera system is at the front. And yes — full propeller guards all the way around, just like the other Avata models.
Replaceable Lenses – A Huge Upgrade on the DJI Avata 360
Next thing I pulled out of the bag that made me extremely happy: replaceable lenses for the Avata 360. Something every creator wished we had on the Osmo 360. DJI listened — if you crash and scratch the top or bottom lens, you can now simply replace them. Huge win for the DJI Avata 360.
Flying the DJI Avata 360 in Snow & Rain – Weather Confidence
On the second day, we headed out for real flying… and it was snowing and raining heavily all morning. The crazy part? DJI didn’t hesitate at all. They had zero worries about us flying the DJI Avata 360 in the snow or rain.
Of course, the footage wasn’t clear because rain and snow were hitting the lenses, but the fact that DJI trusted the drone so much in those conditions instantly built confidence for all of us. It’s not waterproof or submersible, but their relaxed attitude told us everything we needed to know.
How We Piloted the DJI Avata 360
They gave us the DJI RC 2 controller, and everyone loved it — finally, a standard remote with a built-in screen so you can fly the way you’re used to with other drones.
You can also fly the DJI Avata 360 with:
- DJI N3 goggles
- RC 3 controllers
- Motion Controller 3 (for that immersive FPV experience)
Transmission, Flight Performance & Real-World Flying
After the first few flights, one thing stood out immediately: the DJI transmission is rock solid — exactly what separates DJI from everyone else. People were pushing the DJI Avata 360 above dense forests, in snow and rain, and the connection never wavered.
When I was down to my last battery and a half, I just did some free flying. The smoothness, the flight characteristics, the overall dynamics — everything feels exactly like you expect from a DJI Avata. Super predictable and confidence-inspiring.
Editing Footage from the DJI Avata 360
Editing is super simple using the same DJI 360 Studio app you already know from the Osmo 360. Just use AI tracking or keyframe options, choose your angles and positions, and export. Easy.
My Honest First Impressions of the DJI Avata 360
Flight-experience-wise, my first impressions are very positive. It just works exactly like you expect a premium DJI drone to work. The transmission in tough weather impressed me the most, and the rotating 360 camera system is genuinely cool.
I’ve now flown the DJI Avata 360 for several weeks here in sunny California too, and the image quality is outstanding. Full specs breakdown, side-by-side comparisons with the Avata 2, Avata 1, and Neo 2 are coming in the full review very soon.
This was the first part of the review – a more intense review on its way and posted later this month
Stay tuned for more updates
The article “DJI Avata 360 First Review: Hands-On Flying Experience with the All-New 360 Camera Drone” was written by the thenewcamera.com team, on 4:43 pm, Friday, 13 March 2026, Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). | You can also follow us on Our Official Social Media Handles FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM > get live news — > DJI Rumors
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