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I flew Insta360's new 'Antigravity' drone around Los Angeles, and it was impossible to miss a shot

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Action cam manufacturer Insta360

Its first model, the Antigravity A1, is unique in that it can record 360-degree video at up to 8K resolution.

Launch date is slated for January 2026, but exact pricing is still unknown.

Insta360 this week announced its venturing into a new frontier: drones. Its new sub-brand Antigravity will focus entirely on camera-equipped drones, and today, it revealed its first product: the Antigravity A1, the world's first 360 drone that can record 360-degree videos at 8K resolution.

Also: Why I recommend this 8K pocket camera over traditional shooters - especially at this price

I recently had a chance to fly the pre-production model, and it was a lot of fun. I was surprised at how easy it was to fly and shoot -- you can just concentrate on directing the drone since it records everything around it at once, making it impossible to screw up a shot. Here's a breakdown of the news.

Behind the design

The Antigravity A1 is a small drone, weighing about 249 grams. This means it's small enough to where you won't need to obtain a flight license or register the drone with the Federal Aviation Administration to fly it. You can just take it out and instantly have fun with it.

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