Antigravity A1

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.