Overview of the Antigravity A1 Drone
The Antigravity A1, launched in 2025, was the world's first 360-degree drone, a category later joined by the DJI Avata 360. These models offer distinct propositions for drone pilots, depending on their creative goals.
Both drones can be operated with FPV goggles and Motion Controllers, though the Avata 360 also supports a standard drone controller. The Antigravity A1's design resembles a traditional camera drone but features top and bottom 360-degree cameras, providing an immersive 360-degree view during flight.
A 360-degree drone allows for reframing photos and videos after capture, unlocking significant creative potential. While not universally appealing, these drones offer both an engaging flying experience and unique editing opportunities. The Antigravity A1 Follow Me Bundle is designed to further enhance the drone's functionality and expand creative options for users.
Key Features of the Follow Me Bundle
The Antigravity A1 Follow Me Bundle facilitates hands-free shooting, eliminating the need for the A1’s FPV goggles and Motion Controller for flight. It also significantly improves subject tracking and introduces automated flight patterns for capturing selfies, similar to the DJI Neo 2.
The Follow Me Bundle includes several accessories, most notably the Watch Remote, which controls the flight mode, and the Ring Remote, which allows gesture-based adjustments to the A1’s position during flight.
The Watch Remote integrates built-in GNSS for enhanced precision when the drone tracks subjects during fast-paced activities like cycling, and it enables users to select the specific subject for tracking.
The Follow Me Bundle also introduces one-tap cinematic shots, which are automated flight patterns, alongside advanced subject-tracking modes. Cinematic options include Fly Away, Antigravity Line, Ascend, Oval Orbit, Spiral Ascent, Arc Shot, and Arc Out. Tracking modes encompass Manual Mode, Deep Track, Orbit Follow, Cycling Track, and Ski Track.
Performance and Tracking Capabilities
While the one-tap cinematic shots, like other automated flight patterns, may become somewhat repetitive over time, they offer an enjoyable experience. The new subject-tracking modes are particularly noteworthy.
The subject-tracking modes and one-tap cinematic shots perform exceptionally well. The source reviewer observed the Antigravity A1 successfully tracking them through complex environments, including between and under trees, without any issues during activities such as running, skateboarding, and cycling. An additional benefit is the ability to reframe footage and apply effects within Antigravity Studio.
Control and Design
The Watch Remote allows users to initiate take-off, landing, and Return to Home functions, along with making basic adjustments to the drone’s position, setting flight modes, and selecting subjects for tracking.
The Ring Remote features a Drag-to-Fly function: by pressing and holding a button, users can move their hand and arm to precisely adjust the A1’s flight position relative to themselves, fine-tuning tracking distance and angle.
The Watch Remote is comparable in size to a smartwatch but is approximately 1.5 times thicker. The Ring Remote accommodates finger circumferences between 1.8-2.8 inches (46-70mm). Both devices offer IP67 water resistance and provide a unique method for controlling the Antigravity A1 drone.
Pricing and Considerations
A notable drawback of the kit is that the included propeller guards increase the drone's weight. With the guards, the A1's weight rises from 249g to 351g, potentially subjecting it to more stringent flight regulations.
The Antigravity A1 Follow Me Bundle is available in two configurations: one that includes the Antigravity A1 drone and another comprising only the follow accessories for existing A1 owners. The accessory-only bundle, which includes the Watch Remote, Ring Remote, Propeller Guards, Lens Guards, a USB-C cable, and a Cross Body Bag, costs $340 / £309 / AU$539. The complete kit, with all these accessories and the A1 drone, is priced at $799 / £639 / AU$1159. Propeller Guards can also be purchased separately for $40 / £32 / AU$70.
These prices are relatively high, especially when considering that the basic DJI Neo 2 kit is available for $259 / £209 / AU$409. While the accessory bundle expands the functionality of an existing Antigravity A1, the DJI Neo 2 is smaller, lighter, and offers multiple control methods. The primary advantage of the Antigravity A1 Follow Me Bundle remains its capability to capture 360-degree video, a feature not available with the DJI Neo 2.
