First Look at the DJI Osmo 360 II Prototype: Bigger Battery, Same Sensors, No Announcement Yet
Prototype images of the DJI Osmo 360 II have surfaced, showing the second-gen 360° camera in testing. The confirmed upgrade is a bigger battery. Here's what else is expected — and the US availability caveat worth knowing.
Prototype images of the DJI Osmo 360 II have surfaced online, shared by credible leaker Igor Bogdanov (@Quadro_News on X), showing the second-generation 360° camera being tested alongside the original Osmo 360. DJI has not made any official announcement — this is prototype-sighting territory, not a confirmed launch — but combined with an FCC filing from December 2025, the picture of what's coming is getting clearer.
What the images show
The prototype photos show the Osmo 360 II and the original Osmo 360 side by side in what appears to be a direct comparison test. From the physical appearance, the lens configuration and sensor housing look largely unchanged from the original — consistent with what the FCC filing suggested back in January. This looks like a refinement rather than a redesign.
What the FCC filing already confirmed
The Osmo 360 II (Model OQ002, FCC ID: 2ANDR-OQ0022512) appeared in FCC filings in December 2025. The main confirmed hardware change at that point was a larger battery — 2,150mAh compared to 1,950mAh in the original — suggesting improved recording time as the headline practical upgrade. That filing was covered by The New Camera back in January 2026, when the launch window was projected for somewhere between March and June 2026. That window came and went without an announcement.
What's rumored beyond the confirmed battery upgrade
Based on the prototype sighting and the development timeline, The New Camera's current read on what to expect:
- 8K video at 60fps — an upgrade from the original's native 8K/50fps
- Improved battery life from the larger 2,150mAh cell
- Possible minor ergonomic and design refinements
- Updated firmware features
- Continued dual 1/1.1-inch CMOS sensor configuration
A major generational leap is considered unlikely this soon after the original launched in July 2025. The Osmo 360 already positioned itself as a strong competitor to the Insta360 X5 — this update appears to be sharpening that position rather than rethinking it.
The US availability question
Worth flagging for US buyers: DJI's authorization to sell products in the United States remains complicated by FCC Covered List status — the same regulatory situation we covered in the SkyRover context. The original Osmo 360 has had availability inconsistencies in the US market as a result. Until DJI's US authorization situation clarifies, new DJI product launches carry the same caveat: availability through authorized US retailers isn't guaranteed at launch even when the product ships in other markets.
Should you wait?
If you own an original Osmo 360 and the battery life has been a pain point: the upgrade case is real, though modest. If you're new to 360° cameras and considering the original Osmo 360: it's worth knowing a successor is actively in testing and may not be far from announcement. The original is a strong camera at its price point — but the gap between it and the Mark II appears to be narrow enough that if you're not in a rush, waiting makes sense.
No pricing or release date has been confirmed. Development and testing are clearly ongoing.
Key Specs (rumored, unconfirmed):
- Sensors: Dual 1/1.1-inch CMOS (unchanged from original, per prototype appearance)
- Video: 8K/60fps (rumored, up from 8K/50fps on original)
- Battery: 2,150mAh (confirmed via FCC filing, up from 1,950mAh)
- Design: Minor refinements expected, no major redesign
- Announcement: No date confirmed
- US availability: Subject to DJI's ongoing authorization situation
