China’s DJI, the world’s leading consumer drone company, has released the Osmo 360 camera globally. The move comes as Shenzhen-based camera company Insta360 announced it is entering the drone business with a 360-degree consumer drone. DJI says the Osmo 360 raises the bar on surround imaging as “the first 360 camera to shoot ultra-high-spec 8K/50fps 360-degree video and is the only 360 camera that can shoot continuously for 100 minutes in 8K/30fps.” While both the Insta360 X5 and KanDao’s QooCam 8K cameras match the resolution, neither model features the 50fps capability. Continue reading Drone Maker DJI Launches the Osmo 360 8K Video Camera

Camera firm Insta360 has announced a new drone brand called Antigravity capable of recording 360-degree video — a drone first. Shenzhen-based Insta360 made its name with the 360-degree X camera series, the latest of which, the X5, shoots 8K video and 18-megapixel photos. The Antigravity consumer drone will also record video in 8K and will be aimed at beginners who haven’t quite mastered their flight reflexes and want to capture everything and edit it later. “Ease of use is the starting point for all Antigravity products,” according to Insta360. The first Antigravity product is scheduled to be publicly unveiled in August. Continue reading Insta360 Says Antigravity Drone Will Shoot 8K Surround Video