DJI Osmo 360 II leak points to bigger battery

A leaked engineering prototype suggests DJI is already preparing a follow-up to its 360-degree camera. Regulatory documents and images tied to the device, listed under model OQ002, indicate that the company is not radically changing the formula. Instead, it appears to be focusing on two practical upgrades: a larger battery and NFC.

Externally, the prototype looks very close to the first version. The square body remains, as does a similar module layout, with no sign that DJI is trying to reinvent the camera’s overall design.

The clearest change, based on FCC filings, is the battery. The prototype is listed with a 2,150mAh cell, up from 1,950mAh on the earlier model. In practice, that points to longer time away from a charger.

There is also NFC, a feature that could make pairing with a smartphone faster and simplify file transfers. For action-camera owners and travel creators, that means less friction with menus and Bluetooth when connections become unreliable. On a 360-degree camera, though, NFC still feels more like a convenience than a must-have.

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DJI already has a solid base to build on. The original Osmo 360 launched in July 2025 with a 1-inch square sensor, panoramic video at up to 8K/50fps, and photos up to 120MP. That makes this leak look less like a ground-up reboot and more like an update to an already capable platform.

That also helps the report feel credible. The first Osmo 360 also appeared in FCC documents well before its official debut and later reached the market. This time, images of the body have been joined by shots from field testing, usually a sign that the product has moved well beyond an early lab stage.

DJI faces plenty of competition in the 360 camera market, but a mix of high detail and easy capture still has appeal for enthusiasts, athletes, and travelers who want to shoot everything on a single camera. If the leaks are accurate, OQ002 will keep the familiar hardware and push on battery life and easier connectivity.