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The fact that you are forced to use this method of control is the problem I have. This means I need to bring a friend along to act as spotter every time I fly the drone, as well as remove my glasses before putting on the goggles, which also need to be connected to their separate battery. Add to that the sluggish controls, which results in an overly complex and time-consuming setup – far from being quick and convenient, for example. DJI Mini 5 Pro. This is a drone that you can take out of your bag, fly for five minutes, and then pack away without any fuss.
The best alternative control method for flying is using a standard dual stick controller with its own built-in display or a smartphone installed. I suspect that the second generation version of the A1 may come with multiple control options.
Photography: Sam Kelsen
The amount of equipment in the setup may also be the reason for the higher price of the A1. With standard packages starting at $1,599/£1,219, it costs roughly the same as the DJI Air 3S Fly More kit, which includes a touch controller. It is a premium drone with two high-quality cameras and excellent, easy-to-control flight controls. And while the Air 3S can’t do what the A1 can do in terms of 360-degree video, its image quality is absolutely fantastic in most conditions.
If Antigravity can lower the price of its next 360 drone, and either simplify the control setup or offer alternative ways of flying, it could be considered a real competitor to DJI. Right now, the A1 is an interesting and innovative product, but it’s just too expensive and somewhat expensive to feel like a must-have product.