Model-specific drone settings for panorama and spherical captures
Consistent exposure and proper overlap are essential for seamless panorama stitching. This guide contains model-specific settings for both automatic and manual panorama photography with DJI drones.
Compact drones for panorama and 360-degree photos
Sensor
1/1.3"
Panorama
Wide/180°
Sphere
No
Mode: Photo → Panorama
Format: JPEG (auto-stitch)
ISO: 100–200 (lock)
WB: Manual (lock between shots)
Exposure: Lock AE
Focus: Manual ∞
Limitation: Wide/180° panorama only
PRESET
ISO 100 – WB 5600K – AE Lock – Focus ∞
Sensor
1/1.3"
Panorama
Wide/180°
Sphere
Yes
Mode: Photo → Panorama → Sphere
Format: JPEG + RAW (individual)
ISO: 100–200 (lock)
WB: Manual 5200–5600K
Exposure: Lock AE before start
Focus: Manual ∞
Sphere: 26 images auto-stitch
PRESET
ISO 100 – WB 5600K – AE Lock – Focus ∞
Sensor
1/1.3"
Panorama
Wide/180°
Sphere
Yes
Mode: Photo → Panorama → Sphere
Format: JPEG + RAW (48 MP)
ISO: 100–200 (lock)
WB: Manual 5200–5600K
Exposure: Lock AE before start
Focus: AFC or ∞
Output: Up to 100 MP stitched
PRESET
ISO 100 – WB 5600K – AE Lock – Focus ∞
Sensor
1/1.3"+
Panorama
Wide/180°
Sphere
Yes
Mode: Photo → Panorama → Sphere
Format: JPEG + RAW (50 MP)
ISO: 100–200 (lock)
WB: Manual 5200–5600K
Exposure: Lock AE before start
Focus: AFC
Output: Improved stitching
PRESET
ISO 100 – WB 5600K – AE Lock – Focus ∞
Versatile drones with advanced panorama features
Sensor
1"
Panorama
All types
Sphere
Yes
Modes: Wide, 180°, Sphere, Vertical
Format: JPEG + RAW (20 MP)
ISO: 100–200 (lock)
WB: Manual 5200–5600K
Exposure: AE Lock recommended
Focus: Manual ∞
Advantage: 1" sensor gives better DR
PRESET
ISO 100 – WB 5600K – AE Lock – Focus ∞
Sensor
Dual 1/1.3"
Panorama
All types
Sphere
Yes
Lens: Wide recommended for pano
Modes: Wide, 180°, Sphere, Vertical
Format: JPEG + RAW (48 MP)
ISO: 100–200 (lock)
WB: Manual 5200–5600K
Focus: AFC or ∞
Output: Up to 100 MP stitched
PRESET
ISO 100 – WB 5600K – AE Lock – Focus ∞
Sensor
1" Wide
Panorama
All types
Sphere
Yes
Lens: Wide (1" sensor) for pano
Modes: Wide, 180°, Sphere, Vertical
Format: JPEG + RAW (50 MP)
ISO: 100–200 (lock)
WB: Manual 5200–5600K
Focus: AFC or ∞
Advantage: 1" sensor gives better DR
PRESET
ISO 100 – WB 5600K – AE Lock – Focus ∞
Professional drones with variable aperture for panorama
Sensor
MFT
Panorama
All types
Sphere
Yes
Modes: Wide, 180°, Sphere, Vertical
Format: JPEG + RAW (20 MP)
Aperture: f/5.6–f/8 for sharpness
ISO: 100 (lock)
WB: Manual 5200–5600K
Focus: Manual ∞
Advantage: MFT sensor = best quality
PRESET
f/5.6 – ISO 100 – WB 5600K – Focus ∞
Sensor
MFT (Wide)
Panorama
All types
Sphere
Yes
Lens: Hasselblad Wide for pano
Modes: Wide, 180°, Sphere, Vertical
Format: JPEG + RAW (20 MP)
Aperture: f/5.6–f/8 for sharpness
ISO: 100 (lock)
WB: Manual 5200–5600K
Advantage: Hasselblad colour accuracy
PRESET
f/5.6 – ISO 100 – WB 5600K – Focus ∞
Sensor
New Gen Pro
Panorama
All types
Sphere
Yes
Modes: Wide, 180°, Sphere, Vertical
Format: JPEG + RAW (max resolution)
Aperture: f/4–f/8 for sharpness
ISO: 100 (lock)
WB: Manual 5200–5600K
Focus: Manual ∞
Output: Highest resolution panorama
PRESET
f/5.6 – ISO 100 – WB 5600K – Focus ∞
Common recommendations for all models
Lock AE (Auto Exposure) before starting for consistent lighting between shots
Lock WB manually (5200-5600K) for consistent colours when stitching
Set focus manually to ∞ for sharpness in all directions
Fly on low wind days (under 5 m/s) to avoid drift between shots
For manual panorama: 30% overlap between images for good stitching
Avoid direct sun in frame - causes ghosting and stitching errors
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