DJI is best known for ruling the skies, but today it’s bringing its airborne expertise down to floor level with the launch of the DJI ROMO 2—a robot vacuum that borrows obstacle-avoidance smarts straight from the company’s flagship drones.
The company released the first iteration in Australia last year, the well-reviewed DJI Roomo P; now the next generation arrives later this month with incredible drone-inspired tech and AI software that promises a deeper clean every time.
The ROMO 2 is now available to order from DJI’s Australian store and authorised local retailers, priced at A$2,899 RRP. If you want to get a better price, you can jump on early, with early adopters scoring A$500 off between September 9 and September 30, dropping the price to A$2,399.
So what does nearly three grand get you in the robot vacuum world? Quite a lot, apparently.
Drone-Derived Eyes
The headline feature here is DJI’s millimetre-level obstacle sensing, powered by the same spatial perception tech found in its drones. The ROMO 2 can spot floor-level hazards as thin as 2mm, so think cables, pet training pads, and even transparent obstacles like glass that typically trip up lesser robot vacs.
A bottom-mounted dust-revealing light helps it spot grime in low-light conditions without turning your living room into a nightclub, and the system uses “human-like reasoning” to generalise from past cleans rather than bumping into the same chair leg every afternoon.
The Robotic Arm
Yes, there’s a literal robotic arm. The ROMO 2 packs a LiDAR-guided adaptive arm with a 123-degree ultra-wide swing, giving it a 7.8cm wider reach and the ability to mop 4.5cm deeper under floating furniture than the previous generation. DJI says it can glide millimetre-close to walls and table legs without making contact. As someone who has odd-shaped kitchen cabinetry, my current iRobot Roomba cannot get right up to the sides, so this sounds like an absolute godsend!
On carpet, a pressure plate creates a semi-seal against the floor while 36,000 Pa suction pulls at embedded dust. It has dual side brushes that have a dual-tuft bristle design aimed at keeping hair tangle-free, a claim every pet owner will be eager to test.
It Can Climb
DJI’s mechatronics help the ROMO 2 cross single-step obstacles up to 4cm and double-step obstacles up to 8.5cm, lifting its “robotic legs” to traverse thresholds rather than getting stuck at every bathroom door. Find the trailer on YouTube; it’s absolutely mind-boggling!
Set and Forget
The self-cleaning base station features a nanocrystalline washboard and four high-pressure water jets that DJI claims deliver up to 365 days of maintenance-free operation. The 16mm waste suction port and 55W fast charging (full charge in 2.5 hours) mean it should spend more time cleaning and less time waiting around.
Noise reduction is another focus: 32 acoustic noise-reduction materials and multiple muffler chambers bring operation as low as 38 dBA during quiet mopping, which DJI says won’t disturb family members or pets.
Privacy-First Approach
In a move that sets it apart from much of the competition, DJI is offering a Local Data Mode for the ROMO 2. When activated, the DJI Home app’s internet connection is severed, preventing photos or videos captured by the robot from syncing to external servers.
Users can also disable the camera and microphone entirely from the app at any time, and delete any stored personal data on demand. This Local Data Mode is slated to arrive later this year.
DJI notes that its products have undergone regular third-party security audits since 2017, with the ROMO line holding multiple internationally recognised cybersecurity and privacy certifications.
The ROMO 2 is available now from store.dji.com/au and authorised Australian retail partners like JB Hi-Fi. An Extended Protection Plan is also available, adding an extra year of warranty beyond the standard coverage.
Featured header image provided by DJI.
