Is DJI Dropping a Game-Changer Soon? « NEW CAMERA

January 16, 2026

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Is DJI Dropping a Game-Changer Soon? « NEW CAMERA

In this article, we will discuss the DJI Osmo Action 6 Pro camera. Personally, what I think is that after the announcement of the DJI Action 6 with massive upgrades, specs like a 1-inch variable aperture lens, and a recently amazing firmware update with 8K video recording capability, with all this, the rumored Action 6 Pro has no space in the current time period. If they do so, then it will certainly cannibalise the sales of the Osmo Action 6 camera.

Yes, we had received hints related to the Action 6 Pro camera from unverified sources in the past. However, recently, YouTuber Photorabz confirmed that he is 100% certain, based on the information he’s receiving from his sources, that the Action 6 Pro camera is indeed coming. Now, since Photorabz has been correct in the past, specifically regarding some DJI announcements, we are considering his input seriously. Let’s analyze the possibility of the arrival of the Action 6 Pro camera.

But before that, he also shared his list of expectations, what he is personally expecting from the Action 6 Pro. Let’s look at that before we jump into further discussion.

Photorabz didn’t stop at confirmation; he rolled out a wish list:

Lens compatibility — he wants the Action 6 Pro to work with existing lenses, like the macro lens he’s using on the Action 6.
A larger 1-inch sensor
Auto-exposure upgrades — better handling in the main automatic mode
Reduced HDR artifacts and always-on facial exposure
No more washed-out faces or glitchy shots — that’s the dream.

DJI Osmo Action Series Announcement Dates

Let’s do a little bit of homework here. Since Photorabz is 100% sure about this rumor, we have to connect the dots to find out whether it is really possible that DJI may announce an Action 6 Pro camera. For that, we have to look at the DJI Action series announcement schedule pattern. If you look at the pattern, you will find that DJI gives a healthy interval between different models. Specifically, if you pick up the announcement intervals and the overall release pattern of the DJI Action series, then the Action 6 Pro may arrive sometime in the summer months, ranging from April to June 2026. That’s the best possible time window we are expecting for the Action 6 Pro camera announcement.

If April to June 2026 passes without an announcement, then you have to understand that DJI may have missed the announcement window. In that case, you can safely consider that DJI has dropped or tested the Action 6 Pro plan, because in the later months of 2026, they would have to start preparing for the Osmo Action 7. Now let’s have a look at the prediction table, which carries the expected announcement dates of upcoming future DJI Action cameras, based on historical release patterns.

Announcement Timeline: When Can We Expect It?

Model Announcement Date

Osmo Action — May 15, 2019
Action 2 — October 27, 2021
Osmo Action 3 — September 14, 2022
Osmo Action 4 — August 2, 2023
Osmo Action 5 Pro — September 19, 2024
Osmo Action 6 — November 18, 2025
Osmo Action 6 Pro — Predicted: April–June 2026 (mid-cycle refresh if pursued; low likelihood as Action 6 is already flagship-level)
Osmo Action 7 — Predicted: October 2026

So these are the announcement timelines based on the DJI scheduled announcement pattern of their accessory camera.,

Why a DJI Osmo Action 6 Pro May Be Skipped Altogether

The Osmo Action 6 represents such a significant leap forward — with its variable aperture lens, upgraded 1/1.1-inch square sensor, enhanced recording capabilities, and more — that it already delivers (and often exceeds) the features many Action 5 Pro users were hoping for in a successor. With breakthrough advancements packed into the base model, and the announcement still fresh (including the recent firmware update enabling 8K video), the Action 6 stands as DJI’s most advanced action camera to date.

Given these factors, a mid-cycle Action 6 Pro refresh in the near term feels increasingly unlikely, especially without any breakthrough technologies rumored for the ecosystem. At the same time, DJI has consistently prioritized announcing major flagships in Q4 to align with holiday cycles — a pattern they’ve followed reliably.

While some sources like Photorabz have expressed strong confidence in a potential Action 6 Pro, the current landscape makes it seem illogical, with focus likely shifting to the Osmo Action 7 expected in Q4 2026.

We’ll continue monitoring for any updates on an Action 6 Pro or other developments and update this page accordingly. Stay tuned to TheNewCamera.com for the latest DJI rumors and news!

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