DJI Avata 360 Price Leak: Cheap in China, Emotional Damage in the US

DJI has done it again. Not officially. Not loudly. But quietly, accidentally, and very on brand.

Thanks to a leaked pricing table from DJI China retail stores, we now have what looks like the final pricing for the DJI Avata 360, and unless DJI suddenly decides to gaslight the entire internet, the official announcement is right around the corner.

So yes, the numbers are real. Yes, they are spicy. And yes, US buyers should already be stretching before pulling out their wallets.

Let’s break it all down, laugh a little, and then sigh deeply together.

DJI Avata 360 China Pricing Revealed

The leaked pricing confirms all bundles, and more importantly, confirms something big. The DJI Avata 360 is a green flag model. It already cleared FCC registration before December 23, 2025, meaning it is fully cleared for sale in the United States.

Translation: this drone is not stuck in regulatory purgatory. It is packing its bags.

Here is what Chinese buyers get, and yes, this is where the jealousy starts.

Base Drone Only
¥2,988 CNY which is about $426 USD
Drone plus charger. No controller. Perfect for FPV tinkerers who enjoy living slightly on the edge.

Standard Combo with DJI RC 2
¥3,988 CNY which is about $569 USD
Adds the Motion Controller 3 so you can actually fly the thing without improvising.

Fly More Combo
¥5,688 CNY which is about $811 USD
Extra batteries, props, charging hub, bag, and the comforting illusion of savings at roughly 20 percent.

DJI Care Refresh
Starts at ¥398 which is about $57
Because gravity still exists and DJI knows you.

These prices line up perfectly with earlier Weibo leaks, which is usually DJI’s way of saying “oops” without actually saying it.

For Chinese buyers, this pricing is aggressive. For US buyers, this is where the ominous music starts.

US Pricing Estimates: Prepare Your Wallet Emotionally

There is no official DJI Avata 360 pricing on the US store yet, but DJI’s past behavior is as predictable as a low battery warning at the worst possible moment.

Using the current exchange rate of 1 CNY to $0.1427 USD, the direct conversion looks reasonable. But this is DJI, and history tells us to expect a 15 to 40 percent premium once tariffs, certifications, logistics, and retail margins pile on like uninvited guests.

Here is the realistic expectation.

Base Drone
China equivalent: $426
Estimated US price: $489
Pain level: manageable

Standard Combo
China equivalent: $569
Estimated US price: $680
Pain level: noticeable

Fly More Combo
China equivalent: $811
Estimated US price: $999
Pain level: classic DJI

Yes, the Fly More Combo landing at $999 feels inevitable. It matches the Avata 2 launch price almost too perfectly, like DJI enjoys round numbers and mild suffering.

Is the DJI Avata 360 Actually Worth It?

Here is the inconvenient truth. Probably yes.

The Avata 360 is FCC approved, under 250 grams, and brings true spherical 360 capture into an FPV platform. That alone puts it in a very small club.

It leapfrogs the Avata 2 with full 360 freedom, challenges the Insta360 Antigravity A1 head on, and does it without forcing US buyers into FAA registration paperwork. DJI knows exactly what it is doing here.

And because it is already in the FCC green zone, availability in the US is not a matter of if, but when.

The Reality Check

Chinese buyers get a bargain. US buyers get the privilege of early access and a lighter wallet. This has been the DJI equation for years, and it is not changing now.

Still, if DJI keeps the base model close to $489, it becomes a serious threat to every competing 360 drone on the market. If the Fly More Combo lands at $999, people will complain loudly and then buy it anyway.

Because that is also part of the DJI equation.

DroneXL’s Take

This leak confirms one thing clearly. The DJI Avata 360 is not vaporware, not delayed, and not stuck behind regulatory doors. It is real, it is priced, and it is coming.

Yes, the US markup stings. Yes, $999 is a psychological gut punch. But DJI is betting that immersive 360 FPV is compelling enough that buyers will swallow hard and click “Add to Cart” anyway.

History suggests DJI is probably right.

Photo credit: The New Camera / Igor Bogdanov @Quadro_News