DJI Avata 360 Rumors: FPV Drone With 360° Video Could Launch in December 2025

If you have been tracking drone news lately, the name DJI Avata 360 has come up repeatedly. Rumors suggest that DJI may be on the verge of releasing its first 360-degree FPV‑style drone by the end of 2025. 

The buzz around this potential new model is growing, fueled by leaked images, regulatory filings, and a deepening race against competitors and looming US restrictions.

Fans of immersive drone footage are watching closely, because the Avata 360 is tipped to offer a hybrid design that merges traditional first-person view flying with full 360-degree video capture. If true, that could change how creators approach aerial content.

What Rumors Say About Avata 360’s Design and Capabilities

According to multiple recent leaks, the Avata 360 is shaping up to be a hybrid drone that launches a new category for DJI. Several sources claim it will carry dual 1/1.1-inch CMOS sensors capable of capturing true 360-degree video and potentially at 8K resolution, while also functioning as a classic FPV drone when the camera tilts forward. 

Leaked promotional images circulated by insiders show a compact, production‑ready frame that closely resembles DJI’s prior Avata models in size, yet incorporates a more complex sensor and camera arrangement that would allow panoramic capture. 

The rumored feature set extends beyond just 360-degree video. It may include advanced obstacle‑avoidance hardware, integrating LiDAR and multiple visual sensors, which gives the drone a level of spatial awareness rarely seen in FPV-style devices.

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As for compatibility, reports suggest that DJI intends the Avata 360 to work with existing FPV gear. Many expect support for DJI Goggles 3 or earlier versions, as well as the Motion Controller 3 or FPV Remote Controller 3. 

The caveat may be with battery compatibility. Leaks suggest that Avata 2 batteries will not work with this new model, implying a new power system for the 360 drone. 

As for weight, some leaks propose it might come in under 250 grams. If this proves true, it could fit into lighter regulatory bands in many jurisdictions, easing restrictions for casual pilots and creators. 

Release Timing and Price

Industry watchers have pinned a possible release for the Avata 360 to late 2025, potentially around December. 

Pricing remains speculative. Some leaks suggest a global price near USD $1,199 for the drone alone, placing it in a competitive position against rival 360 drones such as the Antigravity A1 from Insta360. 

One reason Avata 360 seems poised for release is that it recently cleared certification with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC). That clearance is especially important given broader concerns about future sales in the U.S.

Under new legislation and regulatory scrutiny, DJI faces a potential ban of new product imports and sales after December 23, 2025, unless a federal review is completed. By securing FCC approval ahead of that deadline, Avata 360 may represent one of the last DJI launches available to US buyers in the near term.

What Avata 360 Could Mean for Creators

If even some of the rumors are accurate, the Avata 360 might reshape how photographers, videographers, and drone enthusiasts approach aerial storytelling. 

The combination of FPV agility and 360-degree capture could give you the freedom to frame shots in post production. This is ideal for immersive content, virtual-reality workflows, spherical video, or reframing footage without committing to a single perspective.

For creators working in travel, real estate, adventure sports, or immersive documentary work, this could open new creative pathways. Rather than choosing between cinematic FPV drone footage and panoramic 360 capture, you could have both in one platform.

At this stage, everything about Avata 360 remains unconfirmed by DJI. Speculation about 8K 360 capture, LiDAR sensing, dual‑mode flight (360 and FPV), and sub‑250‑gram weight is all based on leaks and rumors. But watch this space! 

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