"His movements were slowed by winter cold as he took off his glove and gripped the Antigravity A1's single-hand controller. I gave him a short rundown of how to fly, what buttons to hit, and slipped the A1's bug-eyed headset over his eyes. I physically had to maneuver his fingers to the correct buttons. He couldn't see his own hands while his view was filled with a global, 360-degree image streaming from the drone."
"Despite his initial fumbling, in mere minutes, he was flying at top speed, abandoning all pretenses and enjoying what is likely the most unique drone we've seen in years. Oh, he sighed with his eyes still concealed behind the goggles and the exterior screen showing the Manhattan skyline in his field of view. This is way easier than I thought it would be."
"Antigravity A1 Designed by Insta360, the 360 camera drone is easy to fly even if you'll look goofy wearing the required headset. Professionals may get more or less use out of it depending on what they want. What I'm talking about is a drone that's odd in every possible way. The Antigravity A1designed by a company spun out from 360-degree camera maker Insta360currently allows only one control option, a flight stick crossed with the sawed-off grip of a pistol."
The Antigravity A1 is a 360-degree camera drone that delivers an immersive, VR-like piloting experience through a headset and exterior display. Dual 360 lenses capture all surrounding imagery, placing the pilot inside a transparent globe of imagery. Control relies on a single-hand, pistol-like flight stick that directs flight by pointing and pulling a trigger, while a few physical toggles manage turning and elevation. The drone is quick for novices to learn despite the odd headset appearance. Some kits cost around $2,000, with cheaper bundles available for different budgets.
Read at gizmodo.com
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