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How to Capture a 360° Panorama (Pano) Photo with DJI Drones

Learn how to capture 360° panorama (pano) photos with DJI drones. Step-by-step DJI guide, supported models, and pro tips.

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Introduction

Capturing a 360° panorama (pano) photo with a DJI drone lets you create immersive, high-resolution images perfect for virtual tours, Google Street View-style walkthroughs, and Swyvl projects.

DJI makes this simple with its built-in Panorama modes, available in both the DJI Fly App (for newer drones) and the DJI GO 4 App (for older models). This guide walks you through the process step by step, with tips to get the best results.

Which DJI App Do You Use?

  • DJI Fly App → Used on Mini, Air, and newer Mavic drones (e.g., Mini 3 Pro, Mini 4 Pro, Air 3, Mavic Air 2).

  • DJI GO 4 App → Used on older Mavic, Phantom, and Inspire drones (e.g., Mavic 2 Pro, Phantom 4 Pro, Inspire 2).

Check which app your drone uses before following the correct guide below.

How to Capture a 360° Panorama in the DJI Fly App

  1. Prepare for Flight

    • Choose a clear, calm day.

    • Ensure your drone is stable, with enough battery and storage.

    • Hover steadily before starting the pano.

  2. Open the DJI Fly App

    • Connect your drone.

    • Enter the camera interface.

    • Switch to Photo mode.

  3. Select Panorama Mode

    • Tap the Pano icon.

    • Select Sphere for full 360° panorama.

  4. Start the Capture

    • Tap Start.

    • The drone will automatically rotate and take multiple shots.

    • Stay hands-off until it finishes.

  5. Canceling the Capture

    • Tap the stop button (square icon) in the app if you need to cancel.

    • The drone will stop shooting immediately and hover in place.

  6. Save & Review

    • Preview the auto-stitched pano in the app.

    • Save to your device, or export for use in Swyvl.

How to Capture a 360° Panorama in the DJI GO 4 App

  1. Prepare for Flight (same as above).

  2. Open the DJI GO 4 App

    • Connect your drone.

    • Tap Camera Settings.

    • Switch to Photo mode

  3. Select Panorama Mode

    • Tap the Pano icon.

    • Select Sphere for full 360° panorama.

  4. Start the Capture

    • Tap Start.

    • The drone rotates, shoots, and stitches images automatically.

  5. Canceling the Capture

    • Tap the stop button in the app if you need to interrupt.

    • The drone will stop capturing and hover.

  6. Save & Export

    • Preview your pano in the app.

    • Some drones also save the individual JPEG images, giving you the option to stitch them manually if you prefer.

Supported DJI Drones with Panorama (Pano) Mode

Here’s a list of DJI drones that support panorama photos, organised by app:

Drones Using DJI Fly App

  • Mini 4 Pro

  • Mini 3 Pro

  • Mini 3

  • Mavic Air 2 / Air 2S

  • Air 3 / Air 3S

  • Mavic 4 Pro

Drones Using DJI GO 4 App

  • Mavic 2 Pro / Mavic 2 Zoom

  • Mavic Pro (original)

  • Phantom 4 Pro / Pro+

  • Inspire 2

  • Mavic Air (original)

Tips for the Best 360° Panorama Photos

  • Shoot in not too windy conditions – prevents drone movement and misaligned stitches.

  • Hover Steadily – let the drone settle before capturing.

  • Avoid Harsh Sunlight – reduces exposure problems and blown-out skies.

  • Mind the Horizon – keep it level for natural-looking panos.

  • Cancel if needed – don’t hesitate to stop a pano if conditions change.

Next Steps

Once captured, your DJI pano photos can be uploaded into Swyvl to create immersive virtual tours, share remote site visits, or build Google Street View-style walkthroughs.

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