Quick Summary
Insta360 looks set to enter into the wonderful world of drones.
A series of new leaks give us a good idea of just what might arrive when the brand enters that market.
The wonderful world of consumer drones has come on leaps and bounds in recent years. These days, there’s something for just about everyone, whether you fancy a cheap and cheerful bit of fun, or a pro-spec piece of kit for serious work.
The one thing which is missing right now is a product from Insta360. That’s the brand behind some of the best action cameras on the market, including the incredible 360° action cam – the Insta360 X5.
Now, it looks as though the brand is set to pivot into the world of drones for the first time, with a fresh set of leaks and rumours pointing to that device. There are a couple of key things noted, so we’ll go through them here.
#insta360🚁 Two new drone patents from China 🇨🇳1️⃣ Compact drone with integrated, detachable prop guards. Modular design allows for easy transport and quick part swaps.2️⃣ Panoramic drone with dual fisheye lenses for full 360° coverage. Optimized for immersive view stitching… pic.twitter.com/2dECsrk7tBJuly 22, 2025
First up is a Tweet which showcases some of the patents the brand has gained in this space. The first showcases a modular design, which appears to allow users to remove the prop guards for easier transport and repairs.
Far more interesting, though, is the design for the cameras themselves. That shows two fisheye lenses in use, which combine to offer a full 360° field-of-view. Those are also said to be optimised for stitching, and with minimal overlap.
👉 And here’s how @insta360 realizes its “invisible” drone concept. To keep props and arms out of the shot, they’re using two key solutions:- The arms are positioned in the stitching blind spot.- The motors are tilted outwards & downwards (up to 20°).#insta360 pic.twitter.com/wIbrk2yZhUJuly 22, 2025
The other leaked imagery – still on Twitter, but this time from a different account – shows how the brand manages to keep its device invisible within the images. That’s thanks to a design with arms positioned in the blind spot of the cameras, with motors tilted outwards and down by up to 20° to assist.
It’s a really clever piece of design which should allow users to capture fantastic shots in the signature Insta360 style, without having to compromise with stray pieces of the device in the frame. With the drone expected in the not-too-distant future, we’ll be keeping a close eye on further developments over the coming weeks.
