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Previewers Praise Antigravity A1’s Immersive 8K 360° Flight, Highlight Prototype Trade-Offs

Antigravity has started a co-creation testing program with pre-production A1 drones to guide refinements for its January 2026 launch.

A woman flying the Antigravity A1 drone, wearing the Vision goggles and holding the Grip controller.
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Overview

  • Hands-on previews in Northern California and Germany confirm the A1’s 8K dual-lens 360° camera, Vision goggles and gesture-based Grip controller deliver an intuitive, immersive flight experience.
  • Reviewers logged key prototype limitations, including 8K capture capped at 30 fps (5.7 K at 60 fps), visible stitching artifacts near close objects, reduced digital zoom fidelity and conservative obstacle-avoidance behavior.
  • Testers also noted transmission range and signal stability issues in pre-production units, prompting Antigravity to refine firmware and hardware ahead of final release.
  • Antigravity’s co-creation program invites contributors to trial pre-launch A1 units and compete for a share of a $20,000 reward pool in exchange for design and performance feedback.
  • Targeted for a global launch in January 2026, the sub-250 g drone features return-to-home, front obstacle sensors and payload-detection safeguards, with pricing and regional availability yet to be announced.