Insta360 Dive Buddy

Insta360 Dive Buddy – hands-free, buoyancy-adjustable 360° dive rig for steady third-person shots

The Insta360 Dive Buddy converts your 360 camera into a steady, hands-free dive companion. It lets you capture smooth third-person footage while you focus on the dive. Adjust the buoyancy in seconds to keep the rig neutrally balanced and floating in place, so your framing remains stable even when currents pick up.

Key features

• Hands-free operation that frees you to swim and interact while the camera records.
• Quick buoyancy adjustment to achieve neutral balance and stable framing underwater.
• True “hovering” 360° perspective with a Series X camera attached, creating a drone-like follow shot.
• Includes a compact underwater tripod so you can park the camera on the seabed and film without disturbance.
• Rated to 50 m for real dive depths and designed for underwater use.
• Purpose-built for the Insta360 X-series ecosystem.

Compatibility and depth rating

Designed specifically for the X-series ecosystem, Dive Buddy works with Insta360 X5, X4 and X3. It carries a dive rating of 50 m, so you can use it on real dives where stable, suspended angles are required.

How it helps your filming

Instead of holding a stick, Dive Buddy provides a lightweight, travel-ready solution to capture cinematic suspended angles. It stabilises framing and composition so you can record third-person viewpoints that would be difficult or impossible to achieve with a handheld rig.

Typical use cases

• Documenting a wreck with a stable, hovering 360° perspective.
• Teaching or demonstrating skills on a line while the camera stays in place.
• Gliding over a reef to record marine life without disrupting the scene.

What’s in the box

• Dive Buddy
• Underwater Tripod
• Wrist strap

Technical specifications

FAQ

Question: Which Insta360 cameras work with Dive Buddy?

Answer: Dive Buddy is purpose-built for the X-series and works with Insta360 X5, X4 and X3, ensuring optimal fit and the intended hovering 360° perspective when you attach a Series X camera.

Question: How deep can I take Dive Buddy?

Answer: The Dive Buddy is rated to 50 m, so it supports dives to real underwater depths where you need a stable, hands-free filming solution.

Question: How does the buoyancy adjustment help my footage?

Answer: You can adjust buoyancy in seconds to reach neutral balance. Once neutrally balanced, the rig floats in place and keeps framing stable, which is especially useful when currents increase or when you want a consistent third-person perspective.

Question: Can I leave the camera on the seabed to film marine life?

Answer: Yes. The compact underwater tripod included with Dive Buddy lets you park the camera on the seabed to record marine life without disturbing the scene, producing more natural footage.

Question: What filming scenarios benefit most from Dive Buddy?

Answer: Dive Buddy suits situations where a stable, suspended angle improves storytelling: documenting wrecks, teaching skills on a line, and gliding over reefs are all examples where a hovering 360° viewpoint enhances immersion.