Antigravity A1: A New Take on Drones!
In a Nutshell
The Anti-Gravity A1 is a 249 g 360° flying camera that stitches dual Insta360 X5 lenses to hide the drone itself, letting pilots frame shots entirely in post. Key features include Sky Genie auto-orbit, Deep Track subject following, 8K/30 fps recording, Omnilink FPV goggles with 90° FOV, single-joystick control, and a 24-39 min flight time. It offers obstacle avoidance, replaceable lenses, and is on sale for ~$480 off during Prime Day.
These notes were generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies.
The Anti-Gravity A1 is a drone that differs from typical drones. It functions as a flying 360 camera rather than using a traditional gimbal-mounted camera. The device uses two lenses, one at the top and one at the bottom, capturing all angles continuously. This design comes from the Insta360 X5 camera sensors and lenses.
The A1 allows users to position the drone creatively without worrying about framing during flight. All framing decisions happen in post-production. The stitching technology renders the drone and propellers invisible in final footage, similar to the invisible selfie stick feature on 360 cameras.
Sky Genie automatically orbits a user-selected subject visible through the goggles.
Deep Track enables the drone to track and frame moving subjects like cars while the pilot maintains straight-line flight at matching speed.
Floating orb shots provide unique social media-friendly perspectives.
The orb records in 8K at 30 FPS. Users cannot capture 8K screenshots but gain flexibility in post-production framing.
The A1 weighs 249 g, meeting regulatory compliance thresholds in most regions. It includes:
- Obstacle avoidance
- Navigation assistance
- Auto landing gear
- Payload detection
- Auto return to home
Lenses are replaceable, making repairs easier than fixing a traditional gimbal. Anti-Gravity Care covers flyaways, water damage, and similar incidents.
Standard battery life is 24 minutes. An extended 39-minute battery option is available. The device contains 20 GB of internal storage alongside an accessible SD card slot.
The A1 transmits video to FPV goggles using Omnilink transmission, allowing pilots to fly in one direction while freely moving their head to look in any direction. This creates an immersive experience similar to flying as a bird.
Goggle specifications:
- 90-degree field of view (widest among FPV goggles)
- 2560 by 2560 resolution per eye
- One-tap defogging
- Pass-through feature
- Customizable exterior screen showing what the pilot sees
The A1 uses a single joystick instead of dual sticks. A trigger press initiates flight in the direction the drone's front is pointing. A picture-in-picture window appears when looking away from the flight path. An on-screen icon indicates drone orientation.
First-time users can achieve confidence within approximately one hour. Sport mode combined with FPV controls enables tighter turns by wrist movement, producing more dynamic footage than normal flight mode.
SkyPath records a flight path that another user can experience live through the goggles. The drone replays the exact path in real time while the new user looks around in 360 degrees. First-time users should sit down during initial SkyPath experiences to avoid disorientation when looking down.
Stitching creates a slight visible smudge on the horizon line where the two lenses meet, noticeable primarily during horizon-line recording. The goggles lack an upper support strap, which could improve weight distribution during extended flights.
The sponsor is developing goggle-less flight options using a ring remote and gesture controls.
Anti-Gravity is running its biggest annual sale during Amazon Prime Day, offering up to 25% off the A1 (approximately $480 savings) and up to 20% off accessories. The first 25 customers using the creator's link receive a free flight battery and double lens replacement kit with A1 purchase.
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