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Meet the SMO 360 Camera - A high-quality ultralight action panoramic camera designed for your FPV Drones! Developed by BETAFPV using Insta360 technology, SMO 360 camera only weighs 55g and is perfectly fit for FPV drones. The distance between the 2 lenses is 40mm, giving more room to the drone height. Meanwhile, with the FlowState stabilization function, pilots can shoot panoramic video and get an ultra-smooth and stable video, which makes the SMO 360 camera the best choice for pilots in search of high-quality 360 videos with FPV drones!
Therefore, to better enjoy the SMO 360 camera, we highly recommend buying the Pavo 360 drone designed for this camera.
Bullet Point
- SMO 360 Camera is perfectly suitable for the Pavo360 FPV Quadcopter, Pilots can capture airborne 360 views and hide the drone entirely from sight.
- SMO 360 camera is an ultralight panoramic camera that is specially designed for FPV drones. Developed by BETAFPV using Insta360 technology, it only weighs 55g and can be easily mounted on a variety of FPV drones.
- With SMO 360 camera's 5.7K 360-degree shots and FlowState stabilization function, pilots can shoot 5.7K 360-degree video with greater detail, smoother stabilization, and better dynamic range.
- Support using the radio transmitter to control SMO 360 camera on power on/off and start/stop recording remotely, making it more convenient to operate.
- The power supply range is 6V-27V, supporting 2-6S Lipo batteries. With the 4-pin pluggable connector, pilots can easily connect the SMO 360 with your flight controller for power supply and recording.
Specification
- Item: SMO 360 Camera
- Weight: 55g
- Size: 40mm×49.6mm×52mm
- Power supply range: 6V-27V (2S-6S Li-Po battery)
- Lens aperture: F2.0
- 35mm equivalent focal length: 7.2mm
- Video resolution: 5760x2880@24/25/30fps, 3840x1920@30/50fps, 3008x1504@100fps
- Video format: insv (export through App or Studio)
- Video code: H.265
- Video mode: Standard, HDR, Timelapse
- Video maximum bit rate: 100Mbps
- Bluetooth: BLE4.0
- Wi-Fi: 5G (standard range approx. 10m)
- Micro SD card: UHS-I V30 speed class and above recommended, exFAT format (maximum storage capacity is 1TB)
- Operating environment: -20°C to 40°C (-4°F to 104°F)
- Recommend Accessories: SMO 4K Camera Cable Pigtail
Designed For Pavo360 FPV Drone
SMO 360 is an ultralight action camera that is designed for mounting on the Pavo360 FPV drone. Weighing at just 55 grams, and it can be easily mounted and carried on Pavo360. Meanwhile, its "pusher-style" inverted frame maintains a low center of gravity and makes the drone easier to maneuver.
Note: Although the Pavo360 equips with landing gear that is designed for protecting the SMO 360 camera lens, further protection is necessary. Strongly recommend buying lens guard together.
FPV Stabilization
SMO 360 is backed up with Insta360’s FlowState stabilization, which ensures the video is stable throughout the flight, no matter what maneuvers you attempt. This makes SMO 360 the perfect camera for capturing 360 videos while flying an FPV drone.
Longer Distance Between 2 Lenses
Developed by BETAFPV using Insta360 technology, SMO 360 camera only weighs 55g and is perfectly fit for Pavo360 FPV drones. The distance between the 2 lenses is 40mm, giving more room to the drone height while the ONE R panoramic camera is 34mm. Meanwhile, The SMO 360 camera supports remote control of the camera's power on/off and start/stop of the video recording through the controller like SMO 4K Camera.
Power Supply & TX Configuration
The camera comes with a 6V to 27V power connector that supports 2S to 6S LiPo FPV batteries. In the accessory kit, the red wire in the connecting wires is the power supply wire and needs to be soldered to the battery positive pad (VBat+); the black wire is the ground wire and needs to be soldered to the battery negative pad (GND); the white SH1.0 terminal should be plugged into the power socket of the camera. The power supply can be achieved after completing the above steps.
The SMO 360 camera supports remote control of the camera's power on/off and start/stop of the video recording through the controller. The yellow wire controls turning the video recording on/off and the blue wire controls turning the camera on/off.
Note: The remote recording and remote power cable are not soldered on FC board in the factory. Please solder it well before using these two functions.
Configure the PINIO function of TX1 pin through the following Betaflight commands.
resource PINIO 2 A09 //Configure the TX1 pin (A09 pin) as the No. 2 PINIO
function
set pinio_box = 40,41,255,255 //Set PINIO function interval
save //Save configuration
The following diagram configures the PINIO function mapping relationship between the remote control and the flight control. In Betaflight Configuration, the PINIO function No. 2 (ie USER2 in the figure below) corresponds to the AUX5 channel of the remote control.
To activate or deactivate functions on the camera, you will need to move the switch from inactive (white area) to the active state (yellow area) and then back to the inactive state (white area).
Note: Your flight controller and radio controller switch configuration must match the setup of your equipment. Make sure you know what you are doing before configuring. If you do not use remote control function, cut or insulate the yellow and green wires separately and do not connect to any location.
Mounting Instruction
The SMO 360 Camera is designed for Pavo360 quadcopter. Pilots can remove the top plate cover and directly install it on the drone. Meanwhile, we specially offer this SMO 4K Camera Cable Pigtail for pilots who want to modify more drones to carry an SMO 360 camera. The cable pigtail provides SMO 360 power input perfectly, no need for any more modification.
FAQ
1. For more detailed info and instructions, kindly check the User Manual to download.
2. The SMO 360 comes without lens guard. We recommend buying lens guard together so it will protect your lens from scratches as well.
3. What exactly did BETAFPV & Insta360 collaboration contribute to the development of SMO 360?
SMO 360 is developed by BETAFPV using Insta360 technology. BETAFPV used Insta360’s image processing technology and modified the camera for mounting on an FPV. Insta360 integrated the Insta360 mobile app and desktop software with SMO 360, complete with Insta360’s proprietary FlowState stabilization algorithm and image stitching algorithm.
4. Is SMO 360 modified from Insta360 ONE R 360 Edition? What are the significant changes? Is it a new product line from ONE R?
SMO 360 is based on Insta360’s image processing and FlowState stabilization technology. The camera is stripped back to include just two fisheye lenses and a processing core, powered by an FPV battery. However, SMO 360 and ONE R 360 Edition are different products.
While SMO 360 is an ultralight action cam designed for mounting on an FPV, ONE R 360 Edition is an adaptive action camera designed for creative photographers and action sport lovers.
5. Who is the product for?
The SMO 360 was specially designed for FPV photographers. For years, DIY demons in the FPV community have been re-engineering old action cameras and making them more lightweight for FPVs. Now SMO 360 offers an out-of-the-box solution for FPV pilots who want to step up their FPV content without the hassle.
6. Who is responsible for repairing the camera in case of service?
Package
- 1 * SMO 360 Camera
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2 * Power cord with SH1.0 terminal
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1 * User Manual chg2
Shipping Method & Delivery Times
We offer the following shipping options:
Expedited Shipping: Estimated delivery in 3-7 working days via DHL/FedEx.
Standard Shipping: Estimated delivery in 12-30 working days via registered mail.
Please expect a processing time of 1-2 business days (Mon–Fri, excluding holidays).
IMPORTANT:
- Delivery estimates are not guaranteed and may vary due to shipping address, customs clearance and carrier delays.
- Battery orders: Expect more business days for safety inspections.
- Out-of-stock items: Ships in 1–2 weeks (we’ll notify you via email).
- Address errors: Double-check your shipping details during checkout. Incorrect/missing addresses cause delays or failed deliveries.
Shipping Costs
1. Standard Shipping
We offer free standard shipping on all orders of $99.99 or more. For orders between $20 – $99.98, a flat rate of $5 applies. For orders under $20, a flat rate of $10 applies.
IMPORTANT: Starting April 24, all U.S. orders will include a flat $10 fee to offset recent increases in shipping costs and tariffs. To learn more details, check U.S. Tariff Policy Change: What You Need to Know.
2. Expedited Shipping
We offer expedited shipping service worldwide including islands area. Shipping fees are calculated automatically at checkout based on your location and order weight.
IMPORTANT: Customers are fully responsible for customs duties, taxes, customs clearance and other costs incurred when choosing expedited shipping. If a shippemnt is returned due to unpaid import fees, return shipping costs will be charged to the customer, and no refunds will be issued for the original order.
3. Additional Shipping Fee
There are certain situations where you may be required to pay extra shipping fees.
- Products with large dimensions or weight: Products with large dimensions or weight are excluded from free shipping rule due to carrier dimensional weight calculations. (Including: FPV Goggles, BETAFPV Gates & Flags, RTF FPV Whoop Kits, LiteRadio Series radio transmitter, Storage Cases)
- Remote countries/regions: Orders shipped to remote countries or regions (e.g., islands, rural areas) may require adjusted shipping fees based on carrier surcharges.
- Expedited Shipping with Batteries: Expedited Shipping orders containing more than 2 batteries that exceed the limits outlined in our Battery Shipping rule below will incur extra fees to cover separate battery shipments.
- Reshipping Costs: Packages returned due to incorrect addresses or customs clearance failures (e.g., unpaid duties) will be subject to reshipping fees. Customers must cover these costs before redelivery.
Shipping Rules
1. Battery Shipping
Some countries or remote regions are forbidden to ship stand-alone batteries due to restricted customs and safety regulations. If your location restricts battery shipments, we will notify you promptly and adjust your order accordingly. Review the 2. Countries/Regions Where Battery or Drone Shipping Is Restricted below for details.
Expedited Shipping Battery Shipping: Stand-alone batteries are prohibited for expedited shipping. However, drones packed with less than or equal to two batteries or devices with bulit-in batteries (e.g., transmitters, goggles) may still qualify for expedited delivery.
Battery Type |
International Expedited Shipping |
No batteries |
Accepted |
Contained in |
Accepted |
Packed with (no more than 2 batteries) |
Accepted |
Stand-alone |
Prohibited |
Battery Type Definitions
- Stand-alone: Package ONLY contains batteries or cells; NO equipment.
- Packed with: Package contains equipment + cells or batteries that are NOT installed in the equipment. For example, BNF drones with batteries or RTF drone kits.
- Contained in: Package has lithium batteries contained in equipment (properly installed in the equipment they are intended to operate). For example, radio transmitter or goggles.
2. Countries/Regions Where Battery or Drone Shipping Is Restricted
Due to customs regulations and carrier restrictions, we cannot ship drones or batteries to the following destinations:
- Drones Restricted: Brazil, Saudi Arabia
- Drones & Batteries Restricted: Armed Forces Europe (APO/FPO/DPO), P.O. Box, Dominican Republic, Maldives
- Batteries Restricted: South Africa, Cyprus, Cote d'Ivoire, Brunei, India, Argentina, Turkey, Serbia, Iceland, Guadeloupe, Georgia, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Saint Barthelemy, Oman, Armenia, Qatar, Costa Rica, Kuwait, Jamaica, Malta, Jersey, New Caledonia, Kyrgyzstan, Burundi, French Guiana, Mauritius, Greenland
Note: The list is subject to change without prior notice due to evolving customs regulations, carrier restrictions, and local legislation.
3. Address Requirements
To ensure successful delivery, please carefully follow these requirements based on your location. Incorrect or incomplete information may cause delays or failed deliveries.
Japan & Germany: Street name and number, apartment/unit number (if applicable) are required. Omissions are not allowed.
Australia & United States: Provide the postal code that matches the city, and ensure that the city name is written correctly without any omissions or abbreviations.
Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and Mainland China: Address must be written in Chinese characters.
Tax ID Required for Customs Clearance for orders to the following countries:
- South Korea: Personal Clearance Code
- Brazil: Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas (CPF)
- Chile: Tax Identification Number (RUT)
- India: Aadhaar Card/Pan Card/KYC number
- Mexico: TAX ID (RFC) / Personal ID (CURP)
- Indonesia: Nomor Pokok Wajib Pajak (NPWP)
Delayed Or Rejected Orders Liability
BETAFPV is not liable for delayed or rejected packages resulting from circumstances beyond our reasonable control. This includes, but is not limited to:
Delays of shipments to remote regions: Shipping time might be delayed for 3-7 days to remote regions or over 7 days to island destinations like Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Canary Islands, etc.
Customer-caused delay or delivery failure: These actions include, but are not limited to address changes after shipment, incorrect/incomplete addresses, invalid contact information, and refusal to accept delivery, etc.
Force majeure: It means unforeseen, inevitable, or insurmountable objective situation and other objective conditions that cause delayed shipping, including, but not limited to: national or regional air or ground transportation system controls or interruptions (e.g., weather reasons), communication system interference or malfunction, government actions, postal administration policy changes, wars, earthquakes, typhoons, floods, fires, heavy rain, heavy fog, and other similar events.
Packages cannot be delivered to your address during weekends, national holidays, and festivals.
The address is a school, hotel, unit, or residential community where the courier has no access. Please provide a permanent street address.
*Please confirm your address before payment. If corrections are needed, please contact BETAFPV customer support in a timely manner.
Tracking Your Package
Once your order ships, you’ll receive a notification email with the tracking number. You can also check your order status by logging into your BETAFPV account dashboard, where shipped orders display tracking links based on your selected shipping method. If your order status shows “Shipped” but no tracking details are visible, this means your package is prepared and awaiting carrier pickup. A status of “Processing” indicates we’ve received your order and are preparing it for shipment.
Please note that you may receive more than one Shipment Notification E-mail if item(s) from your order are shipping separately.
You can also enter the tracking number to check your package shipment status below. If you encounter issues tracking your order, contact BETAFPV customer support for assistance.
FAQ
1. How long until my order ships?
All orders typically will be processed within 1-2 working days after your payment. Delays may occur during high order volumes or backorder situations.
If there will be a significant delay in the shipment of your order, we will contact you via email. Please make sure your email address is active and remember to check the email for updates.
2. After I place an order, how do I change my order before shipment?
Country selections cannot be modified after checkout. If you need to change these details, please cancel the order and purchase again. Please contact BETAFPV customer support within 24 hours after placing the order if you need to change order product information or address.
3. How do I cancel after I have placed the order, but it has not shipped?
You can contact BETAFPV customer support for canceling if your order has not been shipped. If your order has been shipped less than 24 hours, please contact the customer service and we will try to hold your order from the shipping company.
It is impossible to cancel if your order has been shipped over 24 hours.
4. Under what circumstances will BETAFPV cancel an order unilaterally?
We reserve the right to cancel orders for:
- Unavailable product(s): BETAFPV tries to contact customers and does not get a reply in 7 days.
- High-risk Order(s) identified by banks/Paypal: To ensure your card safety, we will cancel your order.
- Unshippable destinations: If we are not able to ship to your location, your order will be canceled.
*BETAFPV reserves the right to update this policy. Last revised May 2025.
It would be even better if shooting in dark places was a little better
It’s a great camera! I’ve been using the Insta line for a little while and loved being able to have a stripped down version that doesn’t weigh nearly as much.
But I wish it had similar features as the ONEX2 allowing for 150 FOV and Flowstate without horizon lock.
The other issue is that the stitch line is not as good as the other models especially with the sticky lens protectors.
Thank you for sharing such good experience about the product. Your review is very important to us. We always listen to our customers carefully. It will help us to better improve the product. Thank you!
Camera is awesome on my FPV wing and VTOL as well as my thin DIY 6 inch invisible drone. It's like a gimbal without the weight plus the 360 benefits. I only wish that there was consideration made for newer firmwares to work with both the SMO 360 and SMO 4K. The devs at Insta360 are not considering the SMO variants when updating firmwares. The SMO series could benefit from a firmware fork in the dev cycle.