DJI's Avinox motor shakes up the electric bike market

When the global drone leader applies its technological expertise to mobility.

Unveiled at Eurobike 2024, the DJI Avinox motor has had time to prove its worth on the field. Several months after its release, the initial feedback is unanimous: power, silence, and responsiveness. It is now featured on several high-end e-bikes and reference e-MTBs, where it fulfills the promises of the Chinese giant: a system that is compact, intelligent, and surprisingly smooth. In just a few months, DJI has established itself as a major new player in the electric bike market.

The e-bike world welcomes DJI, a new technology giant

Known for its civilian drones, stabilized cameras, and embedded electronic systems, the DJI brand is now transferring its expertise to electric mobility. Its strengths—brushless motors, gyroscopic sensors, energy management, and connected applications—find a logical continuation in the field of e-bikes.

Rather than collaborating with an existing motor manufacturer, DJI chose to develop its own complete ecosystem, named Avinox: the Drive Unit M1 motor, the PowerPack 800 Wh battery, the fast GaN charger, wireless controls, and the . This "all-in-one" approach perfectly reflects the brand's culture of innovation.

Avinox Drive Unit M1 Motor: Power, Lightweight, and Silence

Weighing only 2.52 kg, it is one of the lightest motors in the full-power segment, while delivering above-average torque. automatically adjusts power thanks to gyroscopic sensors and Hall effect sensors (42 measurement points), providing smooth, natural, and almost silent assistance.

Avinox PowerPack 800 Battery: Energy Density and Ultra-Fast Charging

The PowerPack 800 is about 600 g lighter than a Bosch PowerTube 750, with equivalent autonomy. The allows you to recover 75% in 1h 30min while preserving battery life (target: with ~80% remaining capacity).

Avinox OLED Display: Connectivity and DJI-Level Security

The 2" OLED screen, derived from the Osmo Pocket 3 camera, is rotatable and touch-sensitive. It displays up to four customizable data fields and features a USB-C 65 W port for charging your smartphone or GPS.

• Integrated GPS (recording + Strava sync)
• Digital lock via smartphone, alarm, and geolocation
• Full connection to the Avinox Ride App

Avinox Wireless Control: A Streamlined and Intuitive Cockpit

Two Bluetooth controls placed on either side of the handlebar ensure system control. The left handle changes assistance modes; the right allows you to navigate the screen or control compatible accessories. A single control is enough to operate the e-bike, ensuring a clear and modern cockpit.

Amflow PL: The First e-MTB Showcasing the Avinox Motor

The Amflow PL combines the stability of a full-power e-MTB with the lightness of a light-assist bike, offering smooth and natural handling.

An Evolving E-Bike Market

After a slight decline in 2024 (-12% sales in France), the e-bike remains the driving force behind the sector's growth: more than 1.9 million electric bikes sold and over 3 billion euros in revenue. In Europe, the e-bike market continues to show growth potential, with forecasts predicting a progression of over the next decade.

• Rise of motors > 100 Nm
• Lightweight frames and batteries
• Generalization of connected e-bikes

The DJI Avinox motor ticks all three boxes and stimulates innovation among established motor manufacturers.

The First Brands to Adopt the DJI Avinox Motor, Available at Alberabike:

Amflow – The Official Showcase of the Avinox Motor

The first brand powered by the DJI system, Amflow is an internal creation of the group. It serves as a showcase for the Avinox Drive Unit M1 motor and the DJI ecosystem. The flagship model, the Amflow PL, is an enduro e-MTB with a full carbon frame (160/150 mm travel), available in Carbon 6,499€ and Carbon Pro 9,990€. Weighing 19.2 kg with a 600 Wh battery and 20.4 kg with the PowerPack 800 Wh, it features exemplary integration and ultra-balanced handling.

Unno – Catalan Design for Performance

Based in Barcelona, Unno is renowned for its high-end carbon frames and bold geometry. The Mith Pro model, powered by DJI Avinox, offers 160 mm of front/rear travel and an 800 Wh PowerPack battery. Its mullet design (29/27.5") and tuned kinematics make it a high-end enduro e-MTB, as elegant as it is effective, available in: Unno Race 9,985€ / Pro 11,995€ / Pro Podium 12,995€ / Factory 14,995€.

Whistle – Italian Performance and Best Value for Money

The Italian brand Whistle will launch a new range of enduro e-MTBs in spring 2026, called AXR (170/160 mm travel), equipped with the DJI Avinox system and the 800 Wh PowerPack battery. These models are directly derived from the famous , Italian enduro team champion, known for its stability and efficiency on technical terrain.

The AXR range is positioned as one of the best value for money on the market, with the following prices: AXR Carbon 10.6 9,199€ / AXR Carbon 8.6 7,199€ / AXR Carbon 6.6 6,199€ / AXR Carbon-Alu 5.6 5,599€.

The first units will arrive in stores from April 2026. Due to high demand for the DJI Avinox motor, quantities are limited: it is therefore advisable to to guarantee the availability of your desired model.

In France: The First DJI Avinox E-Bikes Available for Testing

Since March 2025, e-bikes equipped with the DJI Avinox motor have been available for purchase at several specialized retailers. In-store, tests currently concern two models: Amflow PL Carbon Pro (800 Wh battery, Fox Kashima suspension, electronic transmission) and Amflow PL Carbon (carbon frame, 105 Nm Avinox motor). These two e-MTBs embody DJI's philosophy: lightweight, power, and electronic precision.

Test by appointment: personalized adjustment, assistance configuration, and discovery of the Avinox Ride App with a specialized technician.

In addition to complete bikes, Alberabike also offers original spare parts and accessories for DJI Avinox motors: power cables, speed sensors, control displays, motor mounts, transmission elements, etc., compatible with Amflow, Unno, and Whistle systems.

➡️ Discover all these components on our dedicated page: DJI Avinox motor parts for electric MTB.

What's Next? A New DJI Motor Already in Development for 2026

The DJI Avinox system represents only the first step in the brand's entry into the e-bike market. DJI is already working on a , expected for the 2026 season. Technical details have not yet been made public, but development is well underway, with the goal of further improving power, efficiency, and electronic integration.

On the battery side, some partner brands are already exceeding the capacities of the official PowerPack 800 Wh models. This is particularly the case for Rotwild, which unveiled its R.EX Ultra model equipped with the DJI Avinox motor and an developed in-house. This battery is not produced by DJI, but it demonstrates the system's potential to accommodate denser packs with extended autonomy.

For now, DJI has not yet presented a new battery beyond 800 Wh, but the development of the future motor and the experiments conducted by its partners suggest the arrival of a planned for 2026.

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