Antigravity A1: Insta360’s first drone launches — 8K 360° capture with FPV goggles

Insta360’s spin‑out brand Antigravity has officially launched the A1, its debut consumer drone. The three‑piece bundle pairs a 249‑gram drone that records 8K 360° video with dedicated FPV goggles and a motion/gesture controller, and is available directly from the maker in a standard and an Infinity bundle.

The A1 emphasizes creative freedom: dual cameras capture everything around the drone so you can reframe footage after flying. That enables smartphone‑first editing and AI‑assisted tools for quick edits, tiny‑planet effects and deeptracking of moving subjects for social formats.

Key specs & features

• Weight: 249 g (helps avoid some drone regulations in certain regions).
• Video: 8K 360° recording up to 30 fps; 4K up to 100 fps; 1/1.28″ sensors, f/2.2 aperture.
• Flight time: Removable batteries offering ~20–24 minutes per cell; charging dock available in higher bundles.
• Control & view: Gesture‑based motion controller plus micro‑OLED FPV goggles (2,560 × 2,560 per eye, 72 Hz).
• Modes: Normal, Sport (faster, reduced avoidance) and Cinematic (smoother footage); RTH and other safety features.

Strengths

• Reframe footage post‑flight — capture everything and craft shots in editing.
• Intuitive, game‑like controls make FPV accessible to new pilots and gamers.
• Smartphone editing workflow with AI features speeds content creation for social formats.

Limitations & what to watch

• Its 8K resolution is split across 360°, meaning lower per‑angle detail and more noise in low light than dedicated cine drones.
• Early users reported firmware and companion‑app quirks (pairing, file transfers and occasional missing/converted clips) — expect updates to improve stability.
• Top speed (~36 mph) lags behind some FPV rivals and Sport mode turns off obstacle avoidance.

The A1’s standard bundle is priced around $1,599, while the Infinity Bundle (two extra batteries, charging dock, quick‑reader dongle and sling bag) is about $1,999. It’s a different proposition than straight FPV racers — the A1 sells creative flexibility rather than pure speed or low‑light cinematics.

For detailed testing notes and review impressions, see coverage on Engadget: Engadget Antigravity A1 review.

Discussion: Would you choose a 360° drone like the A1 to reframe footage after the flight, or do you prefer specialized drones with higher image fidelity? What trade‑offs matter most to you when picking a creative drone?