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The headset-first Antigravity A1, the world's first all-in-one 8K 360 drone, launches today in key markets worldwide.
The Antigravity A1 caused a fair bit of fuss when it was announced over the summer. "Incubated by Insta360 in collaboration with third parties," it is the first drone to be released from the Insta360-backed Antigravity, and sounded interesting when it was first soft launched at the end of July in a classic spoiler operation to take the gloss off the new DJI 360 camera.
In August the company indicated a January launch, but it's arrived a month early with orders open now and retailers promising delivery next week. According to some reports, you could even find it on shelves in places including Best Buy ahead of today's official unveiling.
8K 360 Capture
The drone is based around a dual-lens 1/1.28-inch sensor system capable of recording 8K30, 5.2K60, or 4K100 in full 360 degrees. Every flight captures the entire environment in one pass. No gimbal adjustments, no missed angles.
This lets users choose perspectives in post, from cinematic pans to creative effects such as Tiny Planets or deep subject tracking. A feature dubbed FlowState Stabilization ensures the footage remains smooth and steady, even in windy conditions.
Headset-First
One of the key things about the A1 is it is resolutely headset-first. The accompanying Vision Goggles are a vital component of the experience, rather than being an optional accessory. Powered by Pancake optics and dual 1-inch Micro-OLED (2560×2560) displays, the goggles mirror the pilot’s head movements in real-time. These are coupled with the accompanying Grip controller’s FreeMotion Mode, which translates hand movements into precise flight paths, allowing users to steer simply by pointing the controller.
Antigravity reasons that this "point-to-fly" simplicity makes the A1 easier to master than traditional dual-stick drones. It's not prescriptive though; FPV Mode remains fully accessible for pilots who are after the muscle memory of classic control dynamics.
Build: Sub-250 Grams & User-Replaceable Lenses
Weighing just 249g with the standard included battery, the A1 complies with EU C0 class and similar sub-250 g regulations worldwide. It offers up to 24 minutes of flight time, or up to an extended 39 minutes of flight time via an optional high-capacity battery.
A retractable landing gear system protects the bottom lens during takeoff while maintaining an unobstructed view for invisible-drone shots.
As you would expect from Insta360, the lenses are user-replaceable along with the props. The A1 also features the first consumer deployment as far as we know of a payload detection system. Any extra weight or detected mods and it won't fly, simple as that.
Intelligent Tools
As you would expect, a fair amount of effort has gone into the software side of the A1. This divides neatly into flight tools and image processing ones.
On the flight side of things, Antigravity is very pleased with the new Sky Path judging by the time it devotes to it in the launch materials. This allows pilots to design, save, and automate complex flight routes, allowing them to concentrate on capturing the visuals. These are repeatable too, allowing users to stitch together footage from different sessions.
Sky Genie lets the A1 execute complex 360 maneuvers like Orbit, Spiral, and Comet, with a single tap; Deep Track locks onto a subject with 'unwavering' precision; while Virtual Cockpit provides an immersive overlay of a dragon "turning a standard flight into a mythical journey." More skins will be released over the coming weeks. We're holding out for a NCC-1701D...
Away from flight, you have the Antigravity app and Antigravity Studio desktop software. The software supports quick transfers, automatic reframing, color correction, and auto editing tools built to allow creators to get polished, ready-to-share videos with just a single tap.
And a single tap is what it's all about. The A1 is designed to get the joy of flight into the hands of as many people as possible. It's not cheap, but the early feedback from reviewers and testers is that it is something genuinely new and exciting rather than being another iterative drone release. If DJI does get banned in the US soon, this will happily float into multiple gaps.
Pricing and Availability
Antigravity A1 is on sale in key markets as of now in three bundles:
- Standard Bundle — $1599 / €1399 / £1219
- Explorer Bundle — $1899 / €1599 / £1399
- Infinity Bundle — $1999 / €1699 / £1499
Each bundle includes the A1 drone, Vision goggles, and Grip controller, with varying accessories and batteries tailored for different types of pilots. A1 is available now via the Antigravity Store, Best Buy, and authorized retail partners worldwide.
Full Specs
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Class |
EU C0 (with Flight Battery) EU C1 (with High-Capacity Flight Battery) |
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Takeoff Weight |
249 g (8.78 oz) (with Flight Battery) 291 g (10.26 oz) (with High-Capacity Flight Battery) |
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Dimensions |
Folded: 141.3 × 96.2 × 81.4 mm (5.56 × 3.79 × 3.20 in) (L×W×H) Unfolded (propellers extended): 308.6 × 382.3 × 89.2 mm (12.15 × 15.05 × 3.51 in) (L×W×H) |
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Max Flight Time |
24 minutes (with Flight Battery) 39 minutes (with High-Capacity Flight Battery) *Tested in a controlled windless environment at 25°C (77°F), 5.2K 30fps (video recording disabled), with the drone flying forward at 6 m/s (13.4 mph) at an altitude below 50m (164 ft) until low-battery auto-landing was triggered. Flight time may vary under different conditions. |
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Max Flight Distance (per charge) |
13 km (8.0 mi) (with Flight Battery) 23 km (14.3 mi) (with High-Capacity Flight Battery) |
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Max Ascent Speed |
8 m/s (17.9 mph) (S Mode) 6 m/s (13.4 mph) (N Mode) 3 m/s (6.7 mph) (C Mode) *Tested in a controlled windless environment at 25°C (77°F) at an altitude below 50m (164 ft). |
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Max Descent Speed |
8 m/s (17.9 mph) (S Mode) 6 m/s (13.4 mph) (N Mode) 3 m/s (6.7 mph) (C Mode) *Tested in a controlled windless environment at 25°C (77°F) at an altitude below 50m (164 ft). |
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Max Horizontal Speed (at sea level, no wind) |
16 m/s (35.8 mph) (S Mode) 12 m/s (26.8 mph) (N Mode) 3 m/s (6.7 mph) (C Mode) *Tested in a controlled windless environment at 25°C (77°F) at an altitude below 50m (164 ft). |
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Max Wind Speed Resistance |
10.7 m/s (24 mph) (Level 5) |
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Max Takeoff Altitude |
4,000 m (13,123 ft) (with Flight Battery) 3,000 m (9,842 ft) (with High-Capacity Flight Battery) |
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Global Navigation Satellite System |
GPS + Galileo + Beidou |
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Hovering Accuracy Range |
Vertical: ±0.1 m (0.33 ft) (with vision positioning) | ±0.5 m (1.64 ft) (with GNSS positioning) Horizontal: ±0.1 m (0.33 ft) (with vision positioning) | ±0.5 m (1.64 ft) (with GNSS positioning) |
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Operating Temperature |
-10°C to 40°C (14°F to 104°F) |
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Internal Storage |
20GB |
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Internal File System |
exFAT |
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Supported Storage |
microSD (up to 1TB) |
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Recommended Memory Cards |
SanDisk SanDisk Extreme PRO 64GB V30 U3 A2 microSDXC SanDisk Extreme PRO 128GB V30 U3 A2 microSDXC SanDisk Extreme PRO 256GB V30 U3 A2 microSDXC SanDisk Extreme PRO 512GB V30 U3 A2 microSDXC SanDisk Extreme PRO 1TB V30 U3 A2 microSDXC Lexar Lexar Silver Plus 64GB A2 V30 microSDXC Lexar Silver Plus 128GB A2 V30 microSDXC Lexar Silver Plus 256GB A2 V30 microSDXC Lexar Silver Plus 512GB A2 V30 microSDXC Lexar Silver Plus 1TB A2 V30 microSDXC Kingston Kingston CANVAS GO! Plus 64GB A2 V30 microSDXC Kingston CANVAS GO! Plus 128GB A2 V30 microSDXC Kingston CANVAS GO! Plus 256GB A2 V30 microSDXC Kingston CANVAS GO! Plus 512GB A2 V30 microSDXC Kingston CANVAS GO! Plus 1TB A2 V30 microSDXC |
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Camera |
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Image Sensor |
1/1.28-inch |
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Lens Aperture |
F2.2 |
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Video Resolution |
8K: 7680×3840@30/25/24fps 5.2K: 5248×2624@60/50/30/25/24fps 4K: 3840×1920@100/30/25/24fps 4K Slow Motion: 3840x1920@30/25/24fps |
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Photo Resolution |
55MP (10496×5248) 14MP (5248×2624) |
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Video Format |
INSV (Exported through Antigravity App or Antigravity Studio) |
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Photo Format |
INSP (Exported through Antigravity App or Antigravity Studio) DNG |
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Video Modes |
Standard Video, Slow Motion |
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Photo Modes |
Standard Photo, HDR, Burst, AEB |
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Video Encoding Format |
H.264、H.265 |
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Max Video Bitrate |
170Mbps |
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ISO Range |
100-6400 |
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Shutter Speed |
14MP Photo: 1/8000-1/2 s 55MP Photo: 1/8000-1/20 s |
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Sensing |
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Sensing Type |
Forward and downward binocular vision system, supplemented with a 3D infrared sensor at the bottom of the drone. |
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Forward |
Measurement Range: 0.5–18 m (1.6–59.1 ft) Effective Sensing Speed: Flight Speed ≤ 12 m/s (26.8 mph) FOV: Horizontal 93°, Vertical 104° |
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Downward |
Measurement Range: 0.3–7.5 m (1.0–24.6 ft) Effective Sensing Speed: Flight Speed ≤ 6 m/s (13.4 mph) FOV: Front and Back 107°, Left and Right 90° |
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Operating Environment |
Forward: Surfaces with discernible patterns and adequate lighting (lux > 15) Downward: Surfaces with discernible patterns, diffuse reflectivity > 20% (e.g. cement pavement, stout trees), and adequate lighting (lux > 15) |
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Video Transmission |
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Video Transmission System |
OmniLink 360 |
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Live View Quality |
2K@30fps |
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Operating Frequency |
2.400 GHz – 2.4835 GHz 5.170 GHz – 5.250 GHz 5.725 GHz – 5.850 GHz *5.150–5.250 GHz and 5.725–5.850 GHz can be used only in countries and regions where permitted by local laws and regulations. |
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Transmitter Power (EIRP) |
2.4GHz: <33dBm (FCC) <20dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC) 5.1GHz: <23dBm (CE/FCC) 5.8GHz: <33dBm (FCC) <30dBm (SRRC) <14dBm (CE) |
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Max Transmission Distance (open, free of interference) |
10 km (6.2 mi) (FCC) 8 km (5.0 mi) (SRRC) 6 km (3.7 mi) (CE) 4 km (2.5 mi) (MIC) *Tested outdoors at 25°C (77°F) in an open, interference-free environment. Data reflects maximum one-way transmission distance without return-to-home under each standard. Actual performance may vary depending on environment, usage, and firmware. |
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Max Transmission Distance (open, with interference) |
Strong Interference (urban/industrial): approx. 1–4 km (0.6–2.5 mi) Medium Interference (suburban): approx. 3–6 km (1.9–3.7 mi) Low Interference (seaside/suburb): approx. 5–10 km (3.1–6.2 mi) *Tested under FCC standard in open environments with typical interference. Used for reference purposes only. |
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Max Transmission Distance (obstructed, with interference) |
Low Interference/Buildings: approx. 0.1–0.5 km (0.06–0.31 mi) Low Interference/Trees: approx. 0.5–3 km (0.31–1.9 mi) *Tested under FCC standard in obstructed environments with typical low interference. Used for reference purposes only and provides no guarantee for actual transmission distance. |
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Max Transmission Rate |
30Mbps |
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Average Latency |
Approx. 150ms *Tested in an open, interference-free environment. Actual latency may vary depending on environmental differences. |
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Antenna |
4 antennas, 2T2R |
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Wi-Fi |
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Protocol |
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
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Operating Frequency |
2.400–2.4835 GHz 5.170–5.250 GHz 5.725–5.850 GHz *5.150–5.250 GHz and 5.725–5.850 GHz are only available in select countries and regions in accordance with local regulations. |
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Transmitter Power (EIRP) |
2.4 GHz: < 20 dBm (CE/SRRC/FCC) 5.1 GHz: < 20 dBm (FCC/CE/SRRC) 5.8 GHz: < 20 dBm (FCC/SRRC) | < 14 dBm (CE) |
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Bluetooth |
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Protocol |
Bluetooth 5.0 |
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Operating Frequency |
2.400 GHz – 2.4835 GHz |
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Transmitter Power (EIRP) |
<10 dBm |
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Flight Battery |
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Weight |
< 67.5 g (2.38 oz) (Flight Battery) < 108.6 g (3.83 oz) (High-Capacity Flight Battery) |
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Capacity |
2360mAh (with Flight Battery) 4345mAh (with High-Capacity Flight Battery) |
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Energy |
16.9Wh (with Flight Battery) 31.1Wh (with High-Capacity Flight Battery) |
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Nominal Voltage |
7.16V (with Flight Battery) 7.16V (with High-Capacity Flight Battery) |
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Charging Limit Voltage |
8.6V (with Flight Battery) 8.6V (with High-Capacity Flight Battery) |
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Battery Type |
Li-ion 2S |
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Charging Temperature |
5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F) |
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Charging Time |
Flight Battery: Approx. 45 mins (Hub) | Approx. 58 mins (Drone) High-Capacity Flight Battery: Approx. 60 mins (Hub) | Approx. 103 mins (Drone) *Charging times are measured in a controlled environment at 25°C (77°F). |
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Charger |
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Recommended Charger |
Antigravity 65W GaN Fast Charger |
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Charging Hub |
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Weight |
118.5 g (4.18 oz) |
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USB-C Input |
PPS: 5–10V 5A PD: 5V 3A, 9V 5A, 12V 5A, 15V 4A |
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Output |
PD 3.0: 30W 15V 2A, 12V 2.5A, 9V 3A, 5V 3A |
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Compatibility |
Antigravity A1 Flight Battery Antigravity A1 High-Capacity Flight Battery |
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