DJI Osmo 360: Specs Shine, But US App Ban Creates Doubt

The DJI Osmo 360 camera stands out with its remarkable specifications, including 8K video at 50fps and 120-megapixel images. Its large 1/1.1 image sensors provide strong low-light performance, rivaling competitors like the Insta360 X5.

The camera offers a superior hardware experience, surpassing the Insta360 X5 and GoPro Max 2 in several aspects. However, significant usability challenges arise due to DJI's complicated relationship with Google and the US Government.

For Android users, the essential DJI Mimo app is absent from the Google Play Store. Accessing it requires downloading an APK directly from DJI's website, which involves disabling phone security features.

This situation creates uncertainty, unlike with competing products from GoPro and Insta360. While the Osmo 360 was approved before recent FCC rulings affecting drone sales, its future availability and support in the US remain a point of consideration.

Despite hardware strengths, the app's instability and occasional Chinese error messages detract from the user experience. For most consumers, the Insta360 X5 might still be the more straightforward choice due to fewer geopolitical and software-related complications.