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Antigravity A1 8K 360 Drone Lands in U.S. Stores With VR Controls at $1,599

The Insta360 spin-off targets novices in a market where DJI’s U.S. outlook is uncertain.

Overview

  • On sale now in the U.S. at Best Buy and Antigravity’s store, the A1 starts at $1,599 with $1,899 and $1,999 bundles adding extra batteries and accessories.
  • It records 8K 360-degree video and uses Vision goggles and a motion-sensing Grip so pilots can point to fly, then reframe footage after capture.
  • Early reviews describe intuitive, beginner-friendly flight with obstacle avoidance, autonomous return and landing, and a foldable 249-gram airframe.
  • Hands-on testing cites a cumbersome multi-piece setup with goggles and a pendant battery, tricky syncing and file transfers, the need for a spotter, and value concerns versus DJI alternatives.
  • Antigravity says footage stays on local storage and only limited activation and safety data are collected, as DJI’s position in the U.S. remains uncertain and an FCC-cleared Avata 360 hints at near-term competition.