On December 4, Insta360-led drone brand Antigravity officially launched its first consumer product, the Antigravity A1 drone.
Through a series of technical innovations, the Antigravity A1 separates flight control into two independent systems: motion sensing for flight, and head tracking for the viewing angle. This design fully decouples drone navigation from camera perspective, making the A1 the first drone in the industry to combine 360-degree panoramic capture, immersive first-person view (FPV), and motion-based control in a single system.
The Antigravity A1 system consists of three hardware components: the A1 drone, vision goggles, and a grip motion controller:
- The vision goggles use a lightweight pancake optical system, keeping the headset at 340 grams. Inside are dual 1-inch micro OLED displays with 2560×2560 resolution per eye, delivering crisp, detailed visuals. They support up to 150 minutes of continuous use on a single charge. When worn, the goggles receive real-time 360-degree footage from the drone via the OmniLink 360 transmission system, which has a maximum range of ten kilometers under FCC standards. Users can look around simply by turning their heads, without affecting the drone’s direction or speed.
- The grip motion controller replaces traditional joysticks with an intuitive “point-to-fly” mechanism. Users raise an arm, point in a direction, and press the trigger; the drone then flies accordingly. The simplified control scheme lowers the entry barrier and lets users focus more on the flight experience. For advanced pilots, a full FPV mode remains available for precise manual control.
Imaging is another key feature of the Antigravity A1. The drone is equipped with dual lenses on a 1/1.28-inch sensor, capable of recording 8K 360-degree video at 30 frames per second, 5.2K at 60 FPS, and 4K at 100 FPS. Insta360’s FlowState stabilization ensures smooth, shake-free footage.
This approach fundamentally changes aerial filming. Because the drone records the entire 360-degree environment, users no longer need to manage framing during flight. Creators can reframe footage in postproduction, exporting front-facing, top-down, or orbiting shots from the same panoramic recording.
The Antigravity A1 is supported by software features such as “Deep Track,” which automatically identifies and locks onto a subject, correcting misalignment during shooting. “Smart Framing” enables cinematic motions including whip pans, spiral ascents, and orbiting fly-arounds, with one-tap commands.
Designed for everyday use, the drone weighs only 249 grams, qualifying for registration exemptions or simplified rules in many regions. Its modular body includes replaceable lenses and automatic landing gear that protects the camera during takeoff and landing. Battery life is rated at 24 minutes with the standard pack and up to 39 minutes with the extended battery.
To ensure safety, the drone includes an obstacle avoidance system using dual fisheye lenses for omnidirectional sensing. Forward-facing detection matches the flight direction to enhance reliability. An onboard load-monitoring system recognizes external attachments or unauthorized modifications, ensuring the drone is used only for its intended experience and creative purposes.
The Antigravity A1 is now available through the brand’s official website and on Tmall, JD.com, and Douyin stores.
KrASIA Connection features translated and adapted content that was originally published by 36Kr. This article was written by Leslie Zhang for 36Kr.