DJI tipped to launch its first 360 drone and this pricing rumor puts Insta360's Antigravity A1 on notice

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DJI Avata 2
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The DJI Avata 360 rumors are ramping up, with fresh leaks suggesting the drone could be coming soon. We originally speculated that the brand's first-ever 360-degree drone would be landing at the tail end of 2025, and it didn't, but looks like time's finally up. While the brand has an extensive lineup of quadcopters, it doesn't yet have a 360-degree drone — and the long-rumored Avata 360 would be competing directly with Insta360's Antigravity A1.

But there are a few burning questions which won't be fully answered until we actually see the Avata 360. Will it be affordable, or at least cheaper than the Antigravity A1? Will it come with googles, like the DJI Goggles N3? And most importantly, will it be approved by the FCC in the U.S., given the drone ban and restrictions?

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I review the best cameras and best drones here at Tom's Guide. I've adored photography for as long as I can remember, and when I'm not working, I love taking my Fujifilm X-T50 or my DJI Air 3S on a walk and capturing the sights. My favorite subjects to photograph are animals, birds, and my partner. You can follow my work on Instagram.

How long has the DJI Avata 360 been rumored?

DJI Avata 2

DJI Avata 2. (Image credit: DJI)

The latest leaks aren't the first time we've heard of the DJI Avata 360. Back in May 2025, when the DJI Mini 5 Pro and the DJI Neo 2 were being speculated upon, a rumor started circulating around the internet, noting that a successor to the DJI Avata 2 would be launching soon. This hinted at the DJI Avata 3, and not the Avata 360.

Fast forward to August 2025 when Chinese media reported that DJI was also preparing a 360-degree drone. This rumor reared its face shortly after Antigravity, a drone brand "incubated" by Insta360, first teased the Antigravity A1. This also aligned with the launch of the DJI Osmo 360, DJI's first-ever 360-degree camera. DJI finally had the 360 tech it could potentially implement in its drones — after all, the Antigravity A1's imaging tech is quite similar to that in the Insta360 X5.

An Antigravity A1 360-degree drone

Antigravity A1. (Image credit: Tom's Guide)

Given that Insta360 and DJI are two of the biggest players in the realm of action cameras and drones, it's only natural for them to compete. The subsequent launch of the Antigravity A1 in December 2025 meant one thing: the DJI Avata 360 could land at any moment. I myself was convinced that we'd see it before the end of 2025, but December also brought with it the FCC ruling which would ban the launch of new foreign-made drones.

The FCC ruling doesn't affect the sale of already-existing drones, so you can still buy them, but any foreign-made drones that want to enter the American market will go through enhanced scrutiny. Even if drones are made on American soil but utilize foreign-made parts, they will still be scrutinized. This ruling, naturally, doesn't affect other countries, like the U.K., Australia, and nations in Europe and Asia. But it remains to be seen the impact it will have on the subsequent launch of the DJI Avata 360.

The DJI Avata 360 will be relatively affordable, according to leaks

Speculated DJI Avata 360 pricing

(Image credit: DroneXL)

There's no sugarcoating it: the world's first-ever 360-degree drone is very expensive. The Antigravity A1 starts at a whopping $1,599 / £1,219 and goes all the way up to $1,999 / £1,499, so it isn't exactly affordable. DJI has the chance to undercut it by pricing the DJI Avata 360 competitively and at a lower price point — and it looks like that's exactly what the manufacturer intends to do.

DroneXL was the first media outlet to report on the Avata 360 rumors, and as you can see in the image above, DJI looks set to undercut Antigravity. If these rumors are true, the drone alone would cost ¥2,988 (approximately $499); the RC-2 bundle would cost ¥3,988 (approximately $699); the Fly More Combo would cost ¥5,688 (approximately $999); and the Goggles N3 Combo would cost approximately $1,200.

As DroneXL notes, these are estimations, and we can expect some fluctuation. The Avata 360 could even launch at the Avata 2's launch price. If these rumors are true — and as with any rumors, that's a big "if" — Antigravity could be in trouble, as the most expensive Avata 360 bundle would still be $300 cheaper than Antigravity's cheapest!

It could potentially shoot 8K/60fps

Speculated DJI Avata 360 pricing

(Image credit: DroneXL)

We haven't seen much in terms of the DJI Avata 360's specs in the latest leaks and rumors, so it remains to be seen what its sensor size will be, along with the megapixels it will pack. We don't know how much it will weigh either, but given DJI's track record of keeping most of its drones under the 8.78oz / 249g mark, we can assume that pilots will be able to fly the Avata 360 without necessarily registering it with the FCC in the U.S. or the CAA in the U.K.

We do have one somewhat confirmed spec though. In the above image shared by DroneXL, it looks like the Avata 360 will be able to shoot 8K/60fps HDR Panorama Video. The Antigravity A1's video capabilities are limited to 8K/30fps, so this will give DJI a bit of a leg-up.

Many supposed images of the Avata 360 have been leaked online, too, but as with anything in the age of generative AI, I'm quite skeptical of these. You can never really know what's real and what's fake until you actually see it from an official source — so I will wait until DJI actually confirms the Avata 360 before sharing any product images.

When can I buy the DJI Avata 360?

A dark gray DJI Neo 2 camera drone

DJI Neo 2. (Image credit: Tom's Guide)

It's difficult to say when exactly you'll be able to buy the DJI Avata 360, as there has been no official news about the drone, and it hasn't even been teased by DJI yet. The latest leaks, though, suggest that the drone could potentially launch as early as March 2026. This is just a rumor at the end of the day, of course, so take it with a grain of salt.

As always, I'll be bringing you the latest news on the Avata 360, whenever DJI decides on announcing and revealing it, so keep your eyes peeled. In the meantime, if you're looking to buy a new drone in the U.S. and are worried about the FCC ban, the following are still available:

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Nikita Achanta
Nikita Achanta
Senior Writer, Reviews

Nikita is a Senior Writer on the Reviews team at Tom's Guide. She's a lifelong gaming and photography enthusiast, always on the lookout for the latest tech. Having worked as a Sub Editor and Writer for Canon EMEA, she has interviewed photographers from all over the world and working in different genres. When she’s not working, Nikita can usually be found sinking hours into RPGs on her PS5, flying a drone (she's a licensed drone pilot), at a concert, or watching F1. Her work has appeared in several publications including Motor Sport Magazine, NME, Marriott Bonvoy, The Independent, and Metro. You can follow her photography account on Instagram here.

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