DJI Avata 360 Gains New Cinematic Flight Tools

DJI Avata 360 gets a more useful firmware update

DJI has pushed a new firmware update for the Avata 360, and the changes are aimed squarely at creators. The update adds waypoint flight, zoom controls for subject tracking, and support for the RC Pro 2 controller.

That combination matters because the Avata 360 is built for immersive aerial video rather than simple point-and-shoot flying. When a drone can help plan its path and refine how it follows a subject, the operator gains more control over the final shot without depending entirely on manual stick work.

Why waypoint flight matters

Waypoint flight lets pilots define a route in advance and have the drone follow it more consistently. For cinematic work, that can be useful when a scene needs repeatable camera movement, matched passes, or a carefully designed reveal.

Instead of improvising every movement in real time, a filmmaker can focus more on timing, framing, and the subject itself. That is especially valuable when the same move has to be recreated multiple times for different angles or takes.

More control while tracking subjects

The new zoom controls during subject tracking add another layer of flexibility. Rather than changing the drone’s full path to alter the look of a shot, the operator can adjust how tightly the subject is framed while the aircraft continues to follow.

For aerial creators, this can make framing feel less rigid. It opens up more options for building motion into a shot while keeping the subject visually anchored in the composition.

RC Pro 2 support expands setup options

The update also brings compatibility with the RC Pro 2 controller. That gives users another hardware option for operating the drone, which can matter on set or in the field where workflow and comfort are just as important as flight features.

In practice, controller support often shapes how quickly a pilot can work and how smoothly a shoot runs. Adding another compatible controller broadens the way teams can integrate the drone into their production setup.

A small update with a clear creative focus

The Avata 360 is designed to capture the world around it, so firmware improvements that sharpen route planning, tracking, and control fit the product well. The update does not reinvent the drone, but it does make it more capable for filmmakers who want repeatable movement and tighter shot control.

For creators, that is often the difference between a promising aerial platform and one that actually fits into production workflow.