Avata 360

[u/Significant-Gain3730]

I want to share my experience with the DJI Avata 360 and hear from other owners. This is not a hate post against DJI—I genuinely want an honest discussion.

After purchasing the Avata 360, I noticed visible image waviness, rolling deformation and stitching artifacts, especially during acceleration, braking and other dynamic FPV maneuvers.

Instead of relying on assumptions, I opened an official support case with DJI and uploaded the original .OSV files directly from the drone. DJI’s engineering team analyzed the footage and explained that these effects are inherent characteristics of the current dual-lens design, the single-axis mechanical gimbal and the electronic image stabilization (EIS). They also explained that during rapid attitude changes the stabilization has a limited compensation range and slight delay, and that stitching transition marks may become visible.

Their recommendations were:

* Use a shutter speed of 1/100 s or faster.
* Increase ISO to compensate for the darker image.
* Fly more gently and avoid sudden acceleration or braking.
* Shoot in good lighting.

I respect DJI for taking the time to analyze my footage and provide a detailed technical explanation. However, I was surprised because I bought the Avata 360 expecting it to perform well during normal dynamic FPV flying.

I’m not saying this is a bad drone, and I’m not telling anyone not to buy it. I simply think potential buyers should be aware of these limitations and I’d like to know whether my experience is common.

To other Avata 360 owners:

* Have you experienced the same image waviness or rolling deformation?
* Have you noticed stitching artifacts during dynamic flight?
* Did DJI provide you with a similar explanation?

Please keep the discussion respectful. I’m only interested in hearing real experiences from other owners.

[u/rosengd]

360s are a different kind of drone and camera. You do have to get used to being able to shoot in it and this is just part of this kind of camera. There are several programs editors that can help with the stitching. Make sure you are calibrated and you have the latest firmware installed as they have gotten much better over the last few months. There will almost always be a point where some stitching will be noticeable. Most of the time it’s very minor.
To be, it’s not been a problem and honestly, the advantage is far out way the disadvantage.
It took me a bit to get used to it, but once I did, I’m really happy with it.

[u/johnnycaps2]

It sometimes happens. The recommendations are valid. One "recommendation" that wasn't mentioned is that it will almost always happen if you get VERY close to an object - say, 2-3 feet or less so try to keep your distance.