If you\u2019re a fan of FPV drones, a new maker is entering the scene, and it\u2019s one with a familiar pedigree. Antigravity, a company incubated by the makers of Insta360, has officially stepped into the drone market with its first compact drone, the Antigravity A1<\/b>. The drone positions itself as an alternative to DJI\u2019s growing lineup, but instead of competing head-on with traditional quadcopters, the company is carving out its own niche by combining immersive FPV flight with Insta360\u2019s 360-degree imaging expertise.<\/p>\n
At just 249g<\/b>, the A1 falls neatly under the 250g regulatory threshold in many countries, including Singapore. This means the drone does not need to be registered with the CAAS before flying, making it a convenient option for casuals and frequent flyers. The lightweight build is largely due to its mostly plastic construction, though Antigravity compensates by making the lenses and propellers replaceable for pilots who occasionally misjudge a turn or bump into obstacles during flight.\u00a0<\/p>\n The drone uses a grip controller similar to those found in VR headsets.<\/p>\n Photo: Antigravity <\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Where the A1 really differentiates itself is in its flight experience. Instead of the usual standard dual-stick controller found on most drones, Antigravity pairs the A1 with a Grip motion controller<\/b> and Vision Goggles<\/b> for flight. The controller translates hand movements into flight paths, letting you point to steer, while the goggles, which are equipped with pancake optics and dual 1-inch Micro-OLED displays, mirror your head movements in real time. It aims to create an intuitive and immersive experience that lowers the learning curve for beginners without locking out experienced FPV pilots, who can switch back to classic FPV mode whenever they want.<\/p>\n When it comes to camera performance, the expectations are naturally high thanks to its Insta360 lineage. Equipped with a dual-lens 1\/1.28-inch sensor<\/b> system, the A1 can shoot in 8K at 30fps, 5.2K at 60fps, or 4K at 100fps<\/b>, all in full 360 degrees. Hopefully, this setup will help ease the usual pain points of aerial videography, like worrying about camera angles, levelling, or making precise gimbal adjustments. <\/p>\n There\u2019s also the inclusion of Insta360\u2019s FlowState Stabilisation technology that should help ensure footage stays smooth even in less-than-ideal conditions. Be it sudden wind changes or quick movements during flight, it would not be surprising if the A1 delivers a strong performance, given the track record of Insta360\u2019s action cameras. <\/p>\n Antigravity claims up to 24 minutes of flight time which is rather impressive given its weight. <\/p>\n Photo: Antigravity<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n As for battery life, Antigravity claims that the A1 can achieve up to 24 minutes of flight<\/b> with the default battery. For longer sessions, users can purchase optional high-capacity batteries that extend flight time to 39 minutes. For comparison, the DJI Neo 2 has a claimed flight time of 19 minutes in ideal conditions.<\/p>\n Finally, once you\u2019re done recording, clips are stored internally and can be transferred into the Antigravity app or Antigravity studio on desktop, where users can automatically reframe, colour correct, and utilise editing tools to piece together highlights. The drone comes with 20GB of internal storage<\/b>, and if you need more space for high-resolution storage, it also supports microSD expansion of up to 1TB<\/b>. <\/p>\n The Antigravity A1 will be available for purchase starting today, with three bundle options to suit different needs. The Standard Bundle<\/b> is priced at S$1,869<\/b>, the Explorer Bundle<\/b> at S$2,169<\/b>, and the Infinity Bundle<\/b> at S$2,299<\/b>. All bundles include the drone, Vision Goggles, and Grip controller, with differences mainly in battery count and included accessories. There\u2019s also an Antigravity Care subscription for affordable replacement and flyaway protection.<\/p>\n You can purchase the Antigravity A1 from the Antigravity Store here. <\/p>\n<\/div>\nAvailability and pricing<\/h2>\n