This was the week DJI fought back with evidence. An independent US cybersecurity firm bought DJI gear off the shelf, tested it for five months, and found nothing; the FCC comment docket crossed 3,000; and the FAA turned 11 World Cup stadiums into no-drone zones with FBI seizure authority. Five stories — in priority order, with our take on each.
This was the week the FCC fight stopped being only about DJI. Autel filed a reply that publicly broke ranks, Michigan's 15-bill state-drone-ban package collapsed in committee, and DJI quietly engineered the Air 4 into a sub-250g class that sidesteps the FCC pathway entirely. Six stories — in priority order, with our take on each.
DJI used two weeks to anoint the Pocket 4P as a cinema product at Cannes rather than a consumer product at its own event, absorb a fourth US-block casualty with Osmo Mobile 8P, watch the FCC fight enter its most adversarial phase, and collect NAB hardware that validates the pivot. Here's what happened — in priority order, with our take on each.
The 360-degree camera market has long been dominated by a single player, but with the release of the DJI Osmo 360, that monopoly is officially over. By packing dual 1-inch sensors into a compact, waterproof body, DJI hasn't just caught up—they've set a new standard for image quality in the consumer 360 space.
After testing the camera extensively, it's clear that this isn't just an action cam; it's a serious filmmaking tool that bridges the gap between consumer ease-of-use and professional output.
Single Lens Mode: 5K/60fps (works like a traditional action cam).
Battery Life: Rated for ~100 minutes of continuous 8K recording.
Color: 10-bit D-Log M for professional color grading.
Why the 1-Inch Sensors Matter
Most 360 cameras suffer in low light. The sensors are typically small, leading to noisy, grainy footage as soon as the sun goes down. DJI's decision to use 1-inch sensors changes the game. The dynamic range is significantly wider, meaning you capture more detail in the shadows and highlights—crucial for outdoor adventures where lighting is rarely perfect.
Deep Dive Review
To see the footage in action, check out this comprehensive review from Think Media. They break down the stabilization, low-light performance, and how it compares to the competition.
Verdict
If you're looking for the highest possible quality in a pocketable form factor, the Osmo 360 is currently the camera to beat. The 8K resolution allows for aggressive reframing (punching in) without losing sharpness, and the battery life is surprisingly robust for a camera pushing this many pixels.
It's not just a 360 camera; it's a "capture everything" safety net for your shoots.
You can pick up the Adventure Combo, which includes the battery stick and extra batteries, directly from Amazon below.
