Insta360-backed Antigravity has launched the new Antigravity A1 drone in Malaysia, following its earlier global debut. Notably, the new quadcopter introduces a headset-based flight system that differs from conventional dual-stick, console-style drone controls, which means its Vision Goggles headset and the Grip controller are necessary to pilot this machine.
Antigravity A1
By default, the flight system uses a point-to-fly control method in FreeMotion Mode, where users can simply move their arm to direct the flight, though FPV Mode remains available if the user prefers a more joystick-like control scheme. The Vision Goggles, similar in principle to the XR headsets on the market, use dual 1-inch 2560 x 2560 Micro-OLED displays and pancake optics (with ~90° DFOV) to mirror head movements in real time. That being said, the average latency of 150ms means extreme movements are probably going to induce motion sickness to the user.
The Antigravity A1 is equipped with a dual-lens 1/1.28-inch, f/2.2 sensor system capable of recording 360-degree video at up to 8K (7680 x 3840, 18:9) at 30fps, alongside 5.2K (5248 x 2624, 18:9) at 60fps and 4K (3840 x 1920, 18:9) at 100fps, with up to 170Mbps bitrate. Like conventional 360 videos, users can simply press record and worry about framing later on in post-production, and the drone’s FlowState stabilization makes sure the captured footage doesn’t end up in a jiggly mess. For photo-taking, it’s got 55MP mode and a 14MP mode, the latter of which is equivalent to the aforementioned 5.2K resolution.
The drone also gets away with just 249g of weight in its default standard-battery configuration, meaning it flies just under the 250g regulatory restrictions on heavier drones that limit their operation flexibility in specific jurisdictions. In this setting, it lasts up to 24 minutes in-flight, though an optional battery is available to extend it to 39 minutes. Underneath, a retractable landing gear system is included to protect the lower lens while maintaining an unobstructed field of view; a payload detection system is also integrated to monitor weight and prevent unsupported (or potentially illegal) modifications.
Software-wise, the Antigravity A1 includes automated flight tools such as Sky Path for pre-configured routes and Sky Genie for preset aerial movements, along with Deep Track subject tracking and a simulator mode that replicates flight controls in a virtual environment – good for practice runs. For post-production workflow, the footage is passed through its Antigravity companion app (plus Antigravity Studio app for desktops) for further processing, ranging from quick edits to full-scale production.
The Antigravity A1 is available in Malaysia from March 17, 2026, with three tiers of packages featuring varying accessories: the Standard Bundle is priced at RM6,099, the Explorer Bundle is priced at RM6,999, and the Infinity Bundle is priced at RM7,499 – all available in official online stores and authorized retailers.
Pokdepinion: Quite the innovative concept of flying the drone, and perhaps one that is much friendlier to beginners.