Antigravity is rolling out three major updates for its A1 drone: a 15% discount running through February 9, full availability on Amazon, and a built-in flight simulator launching January 29. For anyone who’s been eyeing this unusual 360-degree FPV drone, now’s the time to pay attention.
The Antigravity A1 drone sale: 15% off all bundles
From January 27 through February 9, all three A1 bundles are discounted:
- Standard Bundle: $1,359 (normally $1,599)
- Explorer Bundle: $1,614 (normally $1,899)
- Infinity Bundle: $1,699 (normally $1,999)
All bundles include the A1 drone, Vision Goggles, and Grip controller. The differences are in accessories and batteries—higher-tier bundles include extras like additional batteries, charging hubs, and carrying cases.
At $1,359 for the entry bundle, you’re getting an all-in-one 8K 360 drone with mandatory goggles included. That’s not cheap, but it’s competitive considering DJI’s Avata 2 FPV combo (with goggles and controller) runs $999 — though that’s traditional framed video, not 360 capture.
The sale price is available fom most major retailers, including — now — Amazon.
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Related read: Antigravity A1 Infinity Bundle unboxing: what you get for $1,999
Amazon availability changes the game
The Antigravity drone is now for sale on Amazon — which should broaden its reach considering it was previously only for sale on the Antigravity website and a few smaller retailers.
The A1 joins a relatively short list of premium drones available on Amazon. Here’s why the Amazon expansion matters beyond convenience: credit card rewards and purchase protection.
If you have an Amazon credit card (Amazon Prime Visa or Amazon Store Card), you’re earning 5% back on this purchase. On the $1,359 Standard Bundle, that’s $68 back — bringing your effective price down to $1,291. Stack that with the 15% sale discount and you’re saving substantially from the original $1,599 price.
Beyond rewards, Amazon offers:
- Easy returns: Amazon’s return policy is significantly more flexible than most drone retailers (I find it easiest to bring returns to my local Whole Foods).
- Purchase protection: Many credit cards offer extended warranty and purchase protection on Amazon purchases.
- Familiar checkout: No creating new accounts or trusting unfamiliar payment processors.
- Prime shipping: Fast, trackable delivery if you’re a Prime member.
For expensive electronics like drones, buying through Amazon adds a layer of consumer protection that direct-from-manufacturer purchases often lack. If something goes wrong, you’re dealing with Amazon’s customer service infrastructure, not a startup’s support email.
Antigravity launches a flight simulator
The new flight simulator, launching January 29, runs directly inside the Vision Goggles and replicates the A1’s actual flight physics.
This matters because the A1’s control scheme is unconventional. Instead of traditional dual-stick controllers, it uses “FreeMotion Mode.” With it, you point the hand controller where you want the drone to go, and it flies there. It’s intuitive in concept but requires building new muscle memory if you’re used to traditional drones.
The simulator lets you crash virtually before crashing a $1,359 drone in your backyard. You can practice:
- Basic takeoff and landing
- FreeMotion pointing and steering
- Obstacle avoidance awareness
- Different flight modes and speeds
Here’s a look at an early screenshot from the simulator, provided by Antigravity:
For experienced FPV pilots, the A1 still offers traditional dual-stick controls in “FPV Mode.” But the target audience here is people new to drones or FPV flying — and for them, a risk-free training environment is genuinely valuable.
The simulator also helps on weather days when you can’t fly outside or when you’re prepping for a specific shoot and want to rehearse maneuvers.
What to know about the Antigravity A1 drone
Just a quick refresher on the Antigravity A1 drone. It launched in December 2025 as an entirely-FPV drone. It shoots in 360, which means everything around the drone is captured in flight, and you can edit it down later. You can reframe video after the fact, create “tiny planet” effects, or use the footage for VR viewing. Some key specs:
- Weight: 249g (no FAA registration required)
- Camera: Dual 1/1.28-inch sensors, 8K at 30fps, 5.2K at 60fps, 4K at 100fps
- Flight time: 24 minutes standard battery, 39 minutes with high-capacity battery
- Range: Up to 10km (FCC), 6km (CE)
- Obstacle avoidance: Forward and downward sensors
- Special features: 360-degree capture, “fly first frame later” workflow
Antigravity is backed by Insta360, a Chinese company headquartered in Shenzhen — the same city as DJI. So while the A1 offers a different experience than DJI drones, it’s not an alternative to Chinese manufacturing.
That said, the A1 “remains fully compliant following the recent FCC ‘Covered List’ update,” as it received FCC approval before the FCC’s foreign drone ban.
Interestingly enough, the A1 does use Ambarella’s CV5 AI chip for video processing. Ambarella is a US-based company, which provides some differentiation for customers looking to support American companies. But the cameras, motors, batteries, and other components still come from the same Chinese supply chain that dominates the drone industry.
Should you buy the Antigravity A1 now?
At 15% off (and potentially even more savings if you can stack it with an Amazon credit card given the new Amazon availability), the A1 is more accessible than ever. The flight simulator addition addresses one of the biggest barriers for newcomers.
However, there’s one big reason to consider waiting: DJI is rumored to be developing its own 360 drone called the DJI Avata 360. We don’t have a launch date yet, but some industry watchers expect it to be sometime in February. Given DJI’s track record with obstacle avoidance, flight time and overall polish, it might be worth seeing what they bring to the market before committing to the A1. Of course, there’s no guarantee on timing or pricing, and ongoing geopolitical challenges could delay or complicate any US launch.
The A1 is a genuinely different product in the consumer drone market. The question isn’t whether it’s good—it’s whether it fits what you actually want to do, and whether you want to buy now or wait to see what else hits the market.
The sale is on now and runs through February 9. The flight simulator launches January 29. And yes, it’s on Amazon with all the benefits that brings.
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