Antigravity A1
First drone with built-in 8K 360-degree camera system.
The Antigravity A1 is a quadcopter from Antigravity, a drone brand that was developed by Insta360 with outside partners. It is the first drone to include a built-in 8K 360-degree camera, which uses one lens pointing up and another pointing down to create a full, unobstructed spherical view. The camera system is based on Insta360’s X Series. Like the DJI Mini, the A1 is a folding-arm quadcopter that weighs 249 grams, which keeps it exempt from drone registration in most places, though it can broadcast a Remote ID signal if needed. Its landing gear retracts so nothing blocks the camera during flight. Instead of the usual two-stick controller, the A1 uses hand gestures, similar to the controllers for the DJI FPV and Avata. The pilot wears head-tracking OLED goggles for a first-person view, which only shows one direction at a time, but the drone records full 360-degree video that can be replayed from any angle. With a standard 2360 mAh battery, the A1 can fly for 24 minutes; swapping to a 4345 mAh high-capacity battery extends flight time to 39 minutes but raises the weight to 291 grams. The drone includes a payload detection feature that automatically lands it if too much weight is attached—Antigravity said this is to prevent the drone from being used as a weapon. Reviewers praised the A1 for its 360-degree video quality and ease of use, but criticized its high price. Because the pilot must wear FPV goggles and cannot see the drone directly, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration requires a visual observer during flights.
- Announced
- August 2025
- Weight (standard battery)
- 249 g
- Maximum flight time (standard battery)
- 24 minutes
- Standard battery capacity
- 2360 mAh
- Maximum flight time (high-capacity batte
- 39 minutes
- High-capacity battery capacity
- 4345 mAh
- Weight (high-capacity battery)
- 291 g
Lore & Background
The Antigravity A1 was announced in August 2025. Its camera system is based on the Insta360 X Series, with one upward and one downward-facing lens that stitch together a full 360-degree view without obstruction from any part of the drone. The quadcopter has folding arms and weighs 249 g with the standard battery, exempting it from drone registration requirements in most regions, though it can transmit a Remote ID signal if necessary. Retractable landing gear ensures an unobstructed view while in-flight.
The controller uses hand movements rather than the conventional dual-stick configuration, and the pilot wears head-tracking OLED goggles for a first-person view. While the goggles show only one direction at a time, the A1 records full 360-degree video viewable from any angle during playback. The standard battery provides a maximum flight time of 24 minutes; a high-capacity battery extends this to 39 minutes but increases weight to 291 g. The A1 includes a payload detection feature that automatically lands the drone if excessive weight is attached, which a spokesperson said was to prevent weaponization.
Reader's Guide
The Antigravity A1 was praised for its ability to capture 360-degree video and its ease of use, though its high price drew some criticism. Because the pilot must wear FPV goggles and cannot see the drone during flight, the Federal Aviation Administration requires A1 flights to have a visual observer. The drone's design, with folding arms and a weight under 250 g, aligns it with competing models like the DJI Mini while offering a unique omnidirectional camera system. Its controller, compared to that of the DJI FPV and Avata, represents a departure from traditional dual-stick controls. The payload detection feature, intended to prevent weaponization, adds a safety mechanism not commonly found in consumer drones. The A1's legacy lies in being the first drone to integrate a built-in 8K 360-degree camera, setting a new capability for aerial videography.
Did You Know?
- The Antigravity A1 is the first drone to have a built-in 8K 360-degree camera system.
- Its camera uses one upward and one downward-facing lens to create an unobstructed omnidirectional view.
- The controller uses hand movements instead of the conventional dual-stick configuration.
- The drone automatically lands if it detects excessive weight attached, a feature intended to prevent weaponization.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Antigravity A1?
The Antigravity A1 is a folding-arm quadcopter drone announced in August 2025 under the Antigravity brand, which was developed by Insta360 together with outside partners. It is best known as the first drone to ship with a built-in 8K 360-degree camera.
How does the Antigravity A1's 360-degree camera work?
The imaging system, derived from Insta360's X Series, pairs one lens aimed upward with one aimed downward to produce a complete, unobstructed spherical view at 8K resolution. The retractable landing gear keeps the ground clear of obstructions while the drone is parked.
What is the Antigravity A1's maximum flight time?
With the standard 2360 mAh battery the A1 stays airborne for up to 24 minutes. Swapping in the optional high-capacity 4345 mAh battery stretches that to roughly 39 minutes.
Do I need to register the Antigravity A1?
Because it weighs 249 grams with the standard battery, the A1 sits below the registration threshold in most jurisdictions. It can still emit a Remote ID broadcast when local rules call for one.
Who is behind the Antigravity A1?
The Antigravity brand was created by Insta360 in collaboration with outside partners, and the A1 is the first drone released under that name. Its 360-degree imaging technology builds directly on Insta360's existing X Series camera platform.
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