Drones are huge. And, although there are many restrictions around them, many travelers take them on the road because they produce amazing aerial shots.
There are many amazing brands out there, but one that I think is super cool is Antigravity A1. Released at the end of 2025, it attempts to make the traditional gimbal obsolete for a large segment of creators. Taking advantage of a dual-lens 360-degree capture system, the A1 records everything in all directions simultaneously. The result is a “fly now, image later” experience that feels less like piloting a drone and more like directing a virtual camera in a pre-recorded digital environment.
I was sent one and want to share my experience and explain why I love this product so much.
Two lenses = no blind spots What is the brand Antigravity 360What’s so special are the two goals. Most drones have a single lens pointing forward. However, the A1 has two ultra-wide-angle lenses positioned at the top and bottom of the central fuselage, each capturing a 200-degree field of view. When these images are combined, they overlap to create a 360 degree transparent sphere.
And, in the final exported sequence, the drone itself is digitally removed, creating the illusion of a camera floating in the air with no visible means of support.
The sensors themselves are 1/1.28 inch CMOS units. Although smaller than the 1-inch sensors found on some “Pro” level photography drones, they are massive compared to typical 360 action cameras. This achieves significantly better low-light performance and a higher dynamic range, capturing detail in highlights and shadows that would typically be lost in the intense contrast of a midday sun.
Most countries require drones weighing 250 grams or more to be registered and subject to stricter flight rules. Antigravity clearly understands the importance of this threshold because they have made the A1 weigh exactly 249 grams with its standard battery, meaning that it is not considered a commercial drone and therefore you do not need to register it.
And the drone seems remarkably sturdy. It uses a high-quality carbon fiber reinforced polymer that offers a better strength-to-weight ratio than the standard ABS plastic found in cheaper models. The folding mechanism is satisfyingly tactile and snaps into place with a precision that suggests long-term durability. When folded, the drone is about the size of a large smartphone, but about three times as thick.
The flight experience Vision glasses: They are elegant, lightweight and have two 4K micro-OLED screens with a refresh rate of 120 Hz. Latency is almost non-existent and they have integrated head tracking. Since the drone records in 360 degrees, you are not limited to seeing what is in front of the drone. When you turn your head to the left, the glasses move to the left. If you look down, you see the ground passing beneath you. This provides a sense of presence and spatial awareness that is simply not possible with a traditional fixed camera drone.
The drone uses a single-handed motion controller. You point the controller where you want to go and pull the trigger to accelerate. Tilt your wrist to the left to tilt or raise the controller’s nose to climb. It’s an incredibly intuitive system that allows even a novice to navigate complex environments in minutes. For professional FPV pilots who prefer the precision of manual acrobatic flight, the A1 supports a traditional “Mode 2” stick controller, but the motion controls are so smooth that most users will likely never go back.
Here is a video of the drone in action:
Camera performance Marketing for Antigravity 360 proudly displays “8K Resolution”. In a traditional camera, 8K means that each pixel is packed into a 16:9 rectangle. In a 360° video, these pixels are distributed over a complete sphere. When you “crop” this 8K sphere to a standard flat video, you are looking at a “crop” of the total image.
Color science is noticeably improved over previous 360 cameras. The A1 offers a “Vivid” profile for those looking for punchy, social media-ready color, and a 10-bit “Log” profile for professional editors who need to match images with other cameras in a color grading suite. The stabilization, powered by Antigravity’s “FlowState” algorithms, is nothing short of miraculous. You can fly in 20 mph winds and the footage remains as stable as if the camera was on a tripod.
The editing application The “Antigravity Studio” app lets you upload images wirelessly (at speeds up to 80MB/s) and crop your video using your phone’s gyroscope. Simply watch the video and move your phone to “film” the scene in real time. The app also features “Auto-Frame,” an AI tool that identifies subjects and automatically generates a cut that keeps them in focus. For a solo creator, this effectively provides a virtual film crew that never misses a shot.
Battery life Battery technology remains the bottleneck for all small drones. The A1’s standard intelligent flight battery provides a theoretical flight time of 24 minutes. In real-world conditions with moderate wind and consistent recording, expect a duration closer to 19 or 20 minutes.
Even though 20 minutes seems short, the “work per minute” is much higher than that of a traditional drone. Because you don’t need to re-route to get different angles, a single 20-minute flight can produce the same amount of usable footage as three flights with a Mavic. For those who need more time, the ‘Pro Battery’ (which pushes the weight above 250g) offers a staggering 39 minutes of flight time, although it slightly compromises the drone’s agility.
In terms of flight dynamics, the A1 is a “cinewhoop” style aircraft. It is stable and predictable rather than aggressive and nervous. It has a top speed of around 36 mph, which is enough to track bikes or cars, but it won’t track a professional racing drone. “Turtle mode” is a lifesaver; If you crash and find yourself upside down, the drone can turn around thanks to its propellers, allowing you to take off again without a “walk of shame” to recover the plane.
Who is it for?
THE Antigravity 360 is a niche product that is quickly becoming mainstream.
Extreme sports athletes: For skiers, mountain bikers and snowboarders, the A1 is a game changer. You can set it to “ActiveTrack” and off you go. Because it is 360°, it will never lose you, even if you go under the drone or take a sharp turn. Real estate videographers: The A1 is perfect for indoor tours. It can fly over a house, and in post-production you can look at the architecture, floors and ceilings in one take. Travel vloggers: Portability and the “invisible drone” effect make it the ultimate travel companion for those who want high-quality shots without a full crew. **** THE Antigravity 360 (A1) is the most exciting drone I have tested. By removing the need for a gimbal and the stress of manual framing, it allows the pilot to focus on the only thing that really matters: the story they are trying to tell.
While the image quality isn’t quite at the level of a high-end cinema drone and the lenses are admittedly delicate, these are small prices to pay for the creative freedom the A1 offers. It bridges the gap between traditional cinematography and the immersive world of virtual reality.
If you’re a creator tired of the same old “drone shots” and want to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the air, the Antigravity 360 is an essential addition to your toolbox.
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