DJI Avata leaked photos provide first look at indoor FPV drone

DJI, the world’s top drone maker, has suffered yet another leak. Actual photos of the DJI Avata FPV drone have surfaced online, fanning speculation that the rumored CineWhoop product may just see a summer launch.

The images come courtesy of @OsitaLV, a dependable source for DJI leaks. The photos show Avata sporting a DJI FPV-style battery, bottom obstacle-avoidance sensors, and ducted three-inch CineWhoop propellers with five blades. A higher number of blades typically mean more thrust for the drone and more control for the operator.

You can also see a single-axis gimbal, which would primarily focus on stabilizing the roll axis so that the horizon line stays flat. DJI has already developed proprietary Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) technology to make footage from its action cameras smooth even during the most dynamic movements. It’s likely that would come in handy to power the Avata too.

According to a previous leak, DJI Avata is expected to offer…