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Antigravity’s A1 8K 360 Drone Hits U.S. Retail With Headset Controls

Early impressions praise reframable video, with usability complaints focused on required goggles plus cost.

Overview

  • Best Buy stores in the United States are selling the Antigravity A1 now, with units on shelves and shipping this week.
  • The base $1,599 bundle includes the drone and motion-sensing goggles, with options at $1,899 for three batteries and a case or $1,999 for higher-capacity packs.
  • The A1 captures 8K video in every direction, lets pilots look around by moving their head and set a course with an on‑screen line, and supports post‑flight reframing.
  • Hands-on reports describe a lightweight, Mini-style flyer likely below the registration threshold, alongside critiques of mandatory goggles, a spotter requirement, glasses removal, a separate goggle battery, sluggish controls, and lengthy setup.
  • Reviewers say its price rivals higher-end DJI kits such as the Air 3S Fly More combo, while DJI’s FCC-cleared Avata 360 is cited as a potential competitor under U.S. regulatory pressure on DJI.