DJI's Avata 360 finds the company at an odd time. For one, it's been beaten to the punch - upstart Antigravity's A1 became the first 360-degree drone when it launched last December, and DJI is playing catchup (and filing lawsuits). But this is also the last DJI drone you may ever be able to legally buy in the US, in the wake of the FCC's de facto ban, and even then it won't actually see an official release in the country.

It means that if you're in the US, the Antigravity A1 remains the best (and only) option for a flying 360-degree camera. But in the rest of the world, the Avata 360 makes a good case for itself: it's faster than the A1, do …

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Insta360’s Antigravity A1 is one of the most interesting drones on the market thanks to its included Vision Goggles, which provide a 360-degree first-person view through the drone’s cameras (a screen on the outside of its lenses shows what the pilot is seeing). Its cameras can shoot 8K video at 30 frames per second, or in 5.7K at 60 frames per second. And now, the company has launched its biggest discounts yet on all bundles, knocking 20 percent off the list price at Amazon, Best Buy, and directly from Antigravity through April 16th.

Antigravity A1 drone

Where to Buy:

• $1599 $1279 at Amazon (Standard)
• $1599 $1279 at Best Buy (Standard)
• $1899 $1519 at Amazon (Explorer)

The ongoing promo ends just as the company is set to release a new set of features via a free software update. Before I dig into said features, however, here’s what each bundle includes and how much they currently cost. The most affordable bundle, which Antigravity calls the “Standard” set, costs $1,279 (originally $1,599). It includes the A1 drone, Vision Goggles, a remote control, a battery, a carrying case, and four spare propellers.

The “Explorer” and “Infinity” bundles are selling for $1,519 (was $1,899) and $1,599 (was $1,999), respectively. They include additional spare propellers and batteries, as well as other accessories not included in the entry tier, such as a sling bag and a charging hub. The priciest package comes with a quick reader for transferring drone footage to other devices, and high-capacity batteries instead of standard batteries included in other tiers.

In February, Antigravity shipped a new Flight Simulator mode, which lets you practice flying through the Vision Goggles without actually having to fly the drone. On April 15th, the company will launch voice controls to let you trigger certain shooting functions with a command, timelapse capture in multiple flight modes, and Virtual Cockpit. The latter inclusion can insert virtual assets into your view for fun, making it look like you’re riding a dragon or flying in an airplane cockpit.

Here’s a look at the A1 when we got hands-on with a prototype ahead of its launch:

The US military mistakenly shot down a drone belonging to Customs and Border Protection near the Mexican border in Fort Hancock, Texas, according to reports from Reuters and The New York Times. The Thursday incident reportedly led the Federal Aviation Administration to close the airspace where the military fired the anti-drone laser.

This marks the second time this month that officials closed airspace near the US-Mexico border due to an incident involving an anti-drone laser. On February 11th, officials closed airspace around the El Paso International Airport for hours after CBP fired an anti-drone laser without coordinating with the FAA, T …

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The hours-long closure of El Paso airspace stemmed from the use of an anti-drone laser deployed by Customs and Border Protection, according to reports from The New York Times and the Associated Press. Sources tell The Times that CBP officials didn't give the Federal Aviation Administration "enough time to assess the risks to commercial aircraft," leading to the abrupt shutdown.

On Wednesday, the FAA closed the airspace around El Paso International Airport, citing "special security reasons." The move impacted commercial flights and emergency medical transportation. Though the agency initially said the closure would last 10 days, it reopened …

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Antigravity’s ambitious A1 360-degree drone is 15 percent off through February 9th. The first-ever discount on this model is available across all bundles, with the most affordable option dropping from $1,599 to $1,359 at Amazon and Best Buy. Pricier bundles are also discounted and include accessories such as a carrying case, additional replaceable drone wings, and extra batteries.

Antigravity A1 drone

Where to Buy:

• $1599 $1279 at Amazon (Standard)
• $1599 $1279 at Best Buy (Standard)
• $1899 $1519 at Amazon (Explorer)

The Antigravity A1, Insta360’s first drone, really impressed us during our hands-on with a prototype in December 2025. It can shoot in 8K at 30 frames per second or in 5.7K at 60 frames per second. It comes with a remote control, and you can get a cockpit view with the included Vision Goggles. They provide a 360-degree first-person view even as the drone flies straight, letting you see things you might have otherwise missed. There’s a screen on the outside of the goggles that lets people see what you’re seeing through the A1’s eyes.

This sale coincides with the launch of a new Flight Simulator feature that Antigravity launched on January 29th. It lets you practice flights via the Vision Goggles without actually having to fly the A1 drone. The company says that the feature creates a virtual flying environment that replicates how the A1 handles, helping those concerned about crashing become more comfortable with the controls.

If you’re looking for more information about the A1, check out Sean Hollister’s in-depth hands-on, and get a quick lowdown on what it’s all about with his TikTok video:

I'm not a drone guy. In fact, I've always been a bit nervous to play around with them too much. They're big, fragile, and expensive, which is a dangerous combination for someone with my hand-eye coordination. But I've always sort of wanted one, mostly because I've been jealous of the mid-air photos and videos I've seen other people pull off.

DJI has been trying to make the smaller, simpler, cheaper drone to win over people like me for a while. It nearly got there with the $199 Neo, but that was held back by basic obstacle avoidance and odd omissions like no portrait video recording at launch. The fold-down Flip benefits from more advanced f …

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