Antigravity A1’s Philippine debut at BGC High Street on December 13 signaled a shift towards a more intuitive and immersive drone flight experience, making it easier for new users while still offering depth for seasoned creators.

Billed as the world’s first all-in-one 8K 360 drone, the Antigravity A1 made its Philippine debut through a one-day pop-up showcase attended by members of the media, filmmakers, and creators. Instead of focusing solely on raw specs, the event focused on the actual experience of flying, filming, and storytelling. How it powers creativity through an immersive and intuitive experience. 

EZ, VR-like piloting 

Most drones are built around precise piloting and careful camera framing. The A1 takes a different, revolutionary approach. At the heart of the A1 is its dual-lens camera system, capable of capturing 8K 360-degree video. Instead of committing to a single angle mid-flight, creators can record the entire environment in one pass, then choose the best framing later in post-production.

Rather than relying solely on traditional joysticks, the Antigravity A1 is designed for a headset-first flying experience. Using Vision Goggles paired with a motion-controlled grip, pilots steer the drone by pointing where they want to go. The experience almost feels like a VR video game. High-resolution Micro-OLED displays and real-time head tracking add to the immersion. For experienced pilots, classic FPV controls will become available. This demonstrates that the Antigravity A1 adapts precisely to the user’s skillset.

Compact & Travel friendly

Weighing 249 grams, it fits within sub-250g drone regulations in many regions, making it easier to travel with and operate responsibly.

Battery life reaches up to 24 minutes, with optional high-capacity batteries available for longer sessions. A retractable landing gear protects the camera lenses during takeoff and landing while keeping the view unobstructed.

First live flight in the Philippines

The BGC High Street pop-up featured the first live demo flight of the Antigravity A1 in the Philippines, led by brandfilmmaker Sid Maderazo. The demonstration gave attendees a firsthand look at how the drone performs in real-world conditions, highlighting its intuitive controls and immersive flight experience.

The demo also showed how the A1 lowers the barrier to entry for newcomers, while still offering enough creative depth for experienced pilots and filmmakers.

The event concluded with a celebratory toast, marking Antigravity’s official entry into the local market and signaling its ambitions for a new chapter in aerial creativity.

Price and availability in the Philippines

The Antigravity A1 is now available nationwide through authorized Insta360 retail stores in the Philippines. It comes in three bundles:

• Standard Bundle – ₱84,990
• Explorer Bundle – ₱97,990
• Infinity Bundle – ₱104,990
  

Each bundle includes the Antigravity A1 drone, Vision Goggles, and Grip Controller, with additional accessories varying by package.

You can also shop online through official e-commerce platforms: 

• Shopee: Insta360 PH 
• Lazada: Insta360 Philippines 
• TikTok Shop: Insta360 Philippines 

When a drone removes the pressure of framing your shot, something shifts. Instead of thinking like a cameraman in mid-air, you start feeling like a passenger—gliding, peeking, drifting wherever curiosity points. That’s the Antigravity A1’s biggest trick. It frees you from the usual anxiety of lining up subjects and horizons, and instead hands you a 360° canvas where everything is the shot.

You’re not just flying a drone here. You’re capturing possibilities.

A learning curve that feels worth it

Our first encounter with the A1 wasn’t graceful. The whole kit—the drone, the motion controller, the goggles—looked like more gear than we’d ever want to carry. And honestly, it’s not light. The carrying case helps, but if you’re a creator who travels with limited space, you’ll feel the bulk.

But something changes after you watch Antigravity’s tutorial videos. The setup starts making sense. The workflow becomes clearer. And suddenly this intimidating kit clicks into a system that feels thoughtfully built.

Yes, the A1 demands more commitment than a typical foldable drone. But once everything is running, it also rewards you in ways those drones simply can’t.

Because the moment you let go of traditional framing, the experience opens up.

Flying feels different — and surprisingly freeing

The first few minutes gave us honest-to-goodness vertigo. The goggles trick your brain for a moment, and we had to remind ourselves that we weren’t the ones flying… only the drone was. But after that initial adjustment, the A1 became one of the easiest drones we’ve flown.

This is coming from a team used to a standard RC controller.

The motion controller does have a tiny millisecond delay, but nothing deal-breaking. Once you start moving with it, the A1 responds fast enough to match your intent. The result: a strange but enjoyable combination of freedom and precision.

Range is a bit trickier. The spec sheet promises up to 5km, but real-world conditions paint a very different picture. In our subdivision, we managed only about 500–800 meters before warnings popped up.

In a more open field, we pushed farther—around 1.5km—before the connection dropped again. We’re guessing interference, but it’s a reminder that real-world flight always has variables.

Still, when it’s in the air, the A1 feels smooth, confident, and ready for creativity.

A camera that encourages imagination

This is where the A1 shines the most.

The 8K 360° camera is excellent in well-lit environments. Stitching between lenses is clean, and the lack of blind spots means you can essentially treat the entire sky as a playground. Missed your subject? Reframe later. Didn’t tilt fast enough? Fix it in post.

The camera encourages experimentation because it removes punishment. It lets you fly for fun—and edit with intention later.

Obstacle avoidance also works well, at least in proper lighting. The goggles flash colors and beep based on distance: yellow at around 2.5–5 meters, red when you’re close—around 1–1.5 meters. Just remember: this system does not work in the dark. If visibility is low, the sensors won’t save you.

Return-to-Home, on the other hand, is rock solid. We unplugged the goggles by accident and the drone immediately started flying back. Same thing happened when the signal dropped. It’s reassuring, especially for a drone that encourages bold flights.

The workflow is both smooth… and frustrating

Antigravity’s card reader is great. Plug it into your phone and the app picks it up right away. It reads, writes, and lets you edit without transferring files into internal storage. It’s efficient, and it saves so much time and space.

Wireless transfer, however, needs work. Our phone refused to connect to the drone directly. No wireless transfers, no visibility, just repeated errors. For a product aimed at fast social-ready workflows, this is a weak spot.

Antigravity Studio—the brand’s own editing app—feels familiar if you’ve used CapCut or similar tools. Layout is intuitive, and even if it has its own style, newcomers won’t get lost. You can start editing almost immediately.

Is the Antigravity A1 your GadgetMatch?

The Antigravity A1 isn’t trying to compete with traditional drones. It’s trying to change the way we capture the world from above. And in many ways, it succeeds.

It’s not the smallest setup. It’s not the easiest to pack. And its wireless transfer issues are frustrating.

But once you’re in the air, flying through its goggles, seeing a spherical 8K world you can reframe later—it becomes an entirely different creative experience. The kind that makes the weight worth carrying. The kind that makes you want to go out and try something new.

If you’re a creator who’s tired of shooting the same angles and the same predictable drone footage, the Antigravity A1 opens up a new lane.

One that feels a little wild, a little experimental, and a lot of fun.

Antigravity has officially launched the Antigravity A1, the world’s first all-in-one 8K 360 drone. It marks the arrival of a brand-new product category the company calls the 360 Drone. Instead of simply piloting a camera in the sky, the A1 is built to let anyone experience the sensation of flight — immersive, intuitive, and free-form.

A headset-first way to fly

Incubated by Insta360 and partners, the A1 uses a headset-first system. Its Vision Goggles aren’t just an accessory — they’re central to the experience. With dual 1-inch Micro-OLED displays and Pancake optics, the goggles let users freely look around the sky in real time, putting exploration and perspective first.

Piloting is simplified through the Grip controller and FreeMotion Mode, where pointing the controller becomes your flight path. No steep learning curve. For experienced pilots, FPV Mode remains available for precise directional control.

Features like Sky Path automate repeatable flight routes, letting creators focus purely on the view while sharing the experience by passing the goggles around to friends and family.

Capture everything in one flight

At the heart of the drone is a dual-lens 1/1.28-inch sensor capable of shooting 8K 30fps, 5.2K 60fps, or 4K 100fps in full 360°. The entire environment is captured in one take — no missed angles, no gimbal corrections.

Using Fly First, Frame Later, users can reframe in post, create Tiny Planet effects, or track subjects seamlessly. FlowState Stabilization keeps footage stable even in challenging wind.

Portable, compliant, and practical

Despite its cinematic ambitions, the A1 remains travel-ready at just 249g, making it compliant with EU C0-class and other sub-250g drone regulations. It can fly up to 24 minutes, or 39 minutes with the optional high-capacity battery.

A retractable landing gear protects the lower lens during takeoff while keeping the camera’s 360° view fully unobstructed for invisible-drone shots.

Intelligence designed for creativity and safety

The A1 is equipped with creative shortcuts through Sky Genie for one-tap orbit, spiral, and other cinematic moves. Deep Track handles subject framing automatically, and Virtual Cockpit overlays fantasy elements like a flying dragon — with more skins coming soon.

Safety and longevity are built in with user-replaceable lenses and propellers, Return-to-Home, and a smart payload detection system that prevents unsafe modifications. Antigravity Care offers replacement and flyaway protection for added peace of mind.

Award-winning from day one

Even before launch, the A1 has already earned major global recognition. This includes the TIME’s Best Inventions 2025, Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2025, Good Design Award 2025, CES Innovation Awards 2026. It also garnered over 20 media awards at IFA 2025.

Pricing and availability

The Antigravity A1 goes on sale December 4, 2025 in multiple bundles worldwide:

• Standard Bundle — USD 1,599 / PHP 84,990
• Explorer Bundle — USD 1,899 / PHP 97,990
• Infinity Bundle — USD 1,999 / PHP 104,990

All bundles include the A1 drone, Vision Goggles, and Grip controller with varying accessories depending on user needs.

Antigravity says the A1 isn’t just a better drone — it’s a new way to experience flight and storytelling from above.