Comparison
DJI Avata 2 vs DJI Avata 360
Avata 2 spec · Avata 360 spec · Upgrade from Avata 2 · Upgrade from Avata 360 · All compares
Would you notice?
Avata 2 vs Avata 360: You would notice weight mostly as paperwork, bag mass and how close you may fly to people; you would notice the sensor (1/1.3-inch CMOS vs dual 1/1.1-inch square CMOS (1-inch-class in 360)) in evening light; you would notice max video only if you slow-mo or grade HDR. UK: C1 on every one of these. Flyer ID and Operator ID apply from 100 g with a camera — that is every drone here.
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| Spec |  C1 · 377 g |  C1 · 455 g |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Released | 11 Apr 2024 | 1 Aug 2025 |
| App | DJI Fly / Goggles 3 | DJI Fly / Goggles |
| Weight & UK law | ||
| Takeoff weight | 377 g Ahead | 455 g |
| UK class / IDs | C1 · Operator ID + Flyer ID Same | C1 · Operator ID + Flyer ID Same |
| Open subcategory | A1 Over People (C1 until 31 Dec 2027) Same | A1 Over People (C1 until 31 Dec 2027) Same |
| From uninvolved people | May overfly uninvolved people; not crowds. Flyer ID + Operator ID. Remote ID on from 1 Jan 2026 (C1 as UK1). Towns OK in A1. Same | May overfly uninvolved people; not crowds. Flyer ID + Operator ID. Remote ID on from 1 Jan 2026 (C1 as UK1). Towns OK in A1. Same |
| Height (Open) | 120 m AGL Same | 120 m AGL Same |
| Folded size | 185 × 212 × 64 mm (with guards) | 246 × 199 × 55.5 mm (with guards) |
| Camera | ||
| Main sensor | 1/1.3-inch CMOS · 12 MP · 12 mm | dual 1/1.1-inch square CMOS (1-inch-class in 360) · 64 MP · 7.8 mm Ahead |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.9 |
| Field of view | 155° | 200° Ahead |
| ISO (photo / video) | 100–25600 / 100–25600 | 100–6400 / 100–25600 |
| Colour / log | D-Log M Same | D-Log M Same |
| Other cameras | FPV super-wide (no tele) Same | 360 capture Same |
| Max video | 4K/60, 4K/100 Ahead | 8K/60 360, 4K/60 single-lens |
| Gimbal / vertical | 165° tilt | 360° tilt · true vertical Ahead |
| Flight | ||
| Lab flight time | 23 min Same | 23 min Same |
| Hover time | 21 min Same | 22 min Same |
| Wind resistance | Level 5 · 10.7 m/s Same | Level 5 · 10.7 m/s Same |
| Max speed | 68 km/h EU · 97 km/h FCC Same | 65 km/h Sport Same |
| Climb / descent | 9 / 9 m/s | 10 / 10 m/s Ahead |
| Max takeoff altitude | 5000 m Ahead | 4500 m |
| Sensing | ||
| Obstacle sensing | Downward | Omni + nightscape Ahead |
| Transmission | ||
| Video range (CE) | 10 km CE · O4 (13 km FCC) Same | 10 km CE · O4+ (20 km FCC) Same |
| Power & storage | ||
| Battery | 31.7 Wh Same | 31.7 Wh Same |
| Internal storage | 46 GB Same | 42 GB Same |
| microSD | microSD UHS-I Speed Grade 3, up to 512 GB | microSD up to 1 TB, U3/V30 |
| GNSS | GPS + Galileo + BeiDou Same | GPS + Galileo + BeiDou Same |
| Operating temperature | −10 to 40 °C Same | −10 to 40 °C Same |
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Questions
Will I notice the camera?
Avata 2 main: 1/1.3-inch CMOS · 12 MP · 12 mm, 4K/60, 4K/100. Avata 360 main: dual 1/1.1-inch square CMOS (1-inch-class in 360) · 64 MP · 7.8 mm, 8K/60 360, 4K/60 single-lens. You would notice sensor class in low light; you would not notice the word 4K if both already do it.
Do I need to register the Avata 360 in the UK?
Avata 360 is C1, takeoff about 455 g (Approx. 455 g with guards. C1. Weigh the unit you fly.). In the UK a Flyer ID is required from 100 g, and an Operator ID is required from 100 g with a camera or from 250 g — this airframe needs both. This is not legal advice; read the CAA Drone Code for the airframe and battery you actually fly. Longer version: the UK Open explainer on this site (/guides/uk).
How far from people can I fly the Avata 360 in the UK?
Avata 360 (C1): A1 Over People (C1 until 31 Dec 2027). May overfly uninvolved people; not crowds. Flyer ID + Operator ID. Remote ID on from 1 Jan 2026 (C1 as UK1). Towns OK in A1. Open height is 120 m AGL. Never over crowds. This is not legal advice — the CAA Drone Code (March 2026) applies to the airframe and battery you actually fly. Longer version: the UK Open explainer on this site (/guides/uk).
Which is better at dusk?
Avata 360 on paper. Avata 2 is 1/1.3-inch CMOS with Downward; Avata 360 is dual 1/1.1-inch square CMOS (1-inch-class in 360) with Omni + nightscape. Nightscape still needs texture and a minimum lux — it is not night vision.
Which is better for travel?
Avata 2 if the constraint is a bag and UK class (C1, 377 g). Avata 360 if you will accept C1 and 455 g for the bigger airframe.
Can I keep my Avata 2 batteries, controller or ND filters?
You can keep: DJI Motion Controller 3; DJI FPV Remote Controller 3; DJI Goggles 3; Avata 2 Intelligent Flight Battery. You cannot take: DJI Goggles N3. O4 motion. Needs Goggles 3 or N3. Not a camera-drone RC. Not Motion 2.
How much more does it cost?
DJI UK RRP (as of 2026-08-31): Avata 2 £539, Avata 360 £719 — £180 more for the Avata 360. Street, eBay bands and CeX trade-in are on the board; they move.
Who should buy which?
Avata 2: Goggle flying, not a travel stills drone. Avata 360: Goggle flying, not a travel stills drone.
Price board
UK pounds, dated snapshots. Each cell names the box that figure is for. EAN is the barcode on that carton when a UK listing cited one; otherwise we leave it blank rather than guess. Not live APIs. Buying used checklist.
| Avata 2 as of 2026-08-31 | Avata 360 as of 2026-08-31 | |
|---|---|---|
| DJI Store UK RRP | £539 Avata 2 Fly More Combo (1 battery) — not original Avata, not 360 | £719 Avata 360 (goggles combo) — not Avata 2, not an RC 2 camera drone |
| Amazon UK | £685 Avata 2 Fly Smart Combo, 3 batteries (dp B0FS18CVHG) | £829 Avata 360 Fly More (goggles + motion; confirm listing B0G4R9GZYR) |
| eBay UK band | £450–£800 Used Avata 2 Fly More / Fly Smart (not original Avata, not 360) | £520–£800 Used Avata 360 (first sold band; ignore £200–£400 accessory/kit noise) |
| CeX sell | £580 Avata 2 Fly More Combo (A) — product id 6941565980083A EAN 6941565980083 | — CeX search — no Avata 360 SKU priced on 31 Aug 2026 |
| CeX cash / voucher | £255 / £365 Avata 2 Fly More Combo (A) — product id 6941565980083A EAN 6941565980083 | See CeX CeX search — no Avata 360 SKU priced on 31 Aug 2026 |
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