Antigravity A1 drone ZDNET's key takeaways The Antigravity A1 standard bundle is on sale on Antigravity's website for $1,599.
Content creators will love the drone's smooth handling, creative tools, and ability to capture 360-degree video in 8K resolution.
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I'll be honest: I was a little nervous when asked to review the Antigravity A1. Before this, I had never flown a drone. But after spending time with the A1, I've come to realize that I might've been the perfect person for this job: reviewing it from a fresh perspective and learning as I went -- precisely the drone's strength.
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If you're unfamiliar with the name, Antigravity is a new sub-brand from action-camera company Insta360, created to expand into the drone space. The A1 is Insta360's first attempt, and frankly, they did a standup job.
It's incredibly simple to operate, making it a solid choice to operate for first-timers, and the 8K, 360-degree cameras capture stunning footage. That said, it won't be the right fit for everyone.
The drone
The A1 is a compact aircraft, weighing just 249 grams. Folded, it measures 5.56 x 3.79 x 3.2 inches; unfolded with its propellers extended, it reaches 12.15 x 15.05 x 3.51 inches. That weight is especially notable because it means recreational pilots won't have to register the drone with the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). In the United States, all drones that weigh 250 grams or more need to be registered, so it clears the threshold by a single gram.
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