Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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DJI Avata 360:
getfpv.com/dji-avata-360-fly-more-combo-dji-rc-2.html?afid=UUtYYnFRVXhDMEk9&referring_service=link
drone-fpv-racer.com/en/dji-avata-360-fly-more-combo-with-rc-2-radio-15264.html?aff=90

DJI Osmo 360:
dji.com/uk/360

GoPro Max 2:
gopro.com/en/us/shop/cameras/learn/max2/CHDHZ-311-master.html?

Insta360 X5:
insta360.com/sal/x5?utm_source=AffiliateCenter&utm_medium=copylink&utm_term=INRSGKNE8QJ

Patreon: patreon.com/cw/chris_rosser

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction & The 360 Camera Trade-Off
01:34 - No Paid Reviews
01:55 - The "8K" Marketing Myth (GoPro vs. Insta360 vs. DJI)
03:38 - How 360 Lenses & Sensors Are Built
04:06 - Detail #1: Image Circles & Unused Sensor Pixels
04:54 - Detail #2: Why Square Sensors Beat 4:3 Aspect Ratios
04:46 - The Two Metrics Missing From the Spec Sheet
05:10 - Metric 1: The "20 Pixels Per Degree" Formula
05:19 - Metric 2: Illumination Per Pixel & Low Light Performance
06:17 - How Brands Bin & Upscale Pixels
06:46 - Resolution Limits: 360 Cameras vs. Action Cams
07:00 - Real-World Reframing Yields (1080p vs. 2.9K vs. 4K)
08:30 - Low Light Noise & Sensor Sensitivity Analysis
08:48 - Spatial Resolution Test (MTF50 Comparison)
08:52 - Seam Line Distortion & Lens Distance Testing
12:48 - Final Verdict: Is the DJI Avata 360 Worth It?