Antigravity has introduced a new way to buy and fly its A1 camera drone. The A1 Follow Me Bundle costs $799 in the United States and swaps the original package’s Vision Goggles and motion controller for a wearable Watch Remote, a Ring Remote and full-coverage propeller guards.
The result is a lower-cost A1 aimed less at first-person flying and more at hands-free filming. Antigravity says the drone can combine visual subject tracking with GPS data from the watch, record the full scene in 8K 360 video and let creators choose the framing after the flight. The company announced the bundle on October 20, 2026, and says availability began the same day, although pricing and stock vary by market.
What is included in the new Follow Me Bundle?
The package combines the existing folding A1 drone with a high-capacity battery, Watch Remote, Ring Remote, four full-coverage propeller guards, spare propellers, a crossbody bag and a USB-C cable. It does not include the Vision Goggles or Grip Motion Controller found in the A1’s original FPV-oriented bundle.
That distinction matters. The Follow Me version is designed to act more like an automated aerial camera for cycling, hiking and other outdoor activities. The watch provides a live preview and access to essential flight and recording controls, while the ring supplies a one-handed button for launching and repositioning the aircraft.
Antigravity’s “Drag-to-Fly” control lets the wearer press the ring button and use arm movements to move the drone or change its relative position. The Watch Remote can also start tracking modes and automated shots. Both wearables carry an IP67 rating, according to the company, but that rating does not make the drone itself safe to fly in rain.
8K 360 capture changes the framing workflow
The A1 records a spherical view using two cameras, so the pilot does not need to point a conventional camera in exactly the right direction during the flight. Antigravity says creators can reframe the 8K 360 footage afterward, switch between subjects, add pans or create different aspect ratios from the same recording.
That is the bundle’s main practical appeal: a cyclist or solo traveler can concentrate on the activity while the drone captures more visual information than a single forward-facing camera. It also reduces the risk of losing a useful shot because the camera was aimed a few degrees off target.
There is still an important distinction between capture resolution and final output quality. An 8K spherical recording spreads those pixels across the entire 360-degree field, so a cropped flat video will contain fewer pixels than the headline number may suggest. Export quality will also depend on the chosen field of view, stabilization, lighting and editing settings.
Tracking combines vision with GPS
Antigravity says its updated follow system combines camera-based visual tracking with the Watch Remote’s GPS position. The GPS data is intended to help the A1 maintain the subject lock during fast movement or a brief visual obstruction, such as when a rider passes behind a tree.
The published specification lists a maximum tracking speed of 10 meters per second, or about 22.4 mph. That ceiling is not a promise that the drone will maintain a perfect lock in every environment. Thin branches, wires, abrupt elevation changes and other difficult obstacles can remain challenging for automated flight systems.
Independent testing by The Verge found the concept promising but also documented crashes and rough edges in the current experience. Buyers should treat obstacle avoidance as a safety aid, not permission to fly without attention or a clear route.
The 351-gram weight brings extra rules
Configured with the high-capacity battery and full propeller guards, the Follow Me Bundle has a listed takeoff weight of 351 grams. Antigravity rates maximum flight time at 23 minutes under controlled, windless test conditions with video recording disabled; real-world endurance can be shorter.
The weight is especially significant for casual U.S. flyers. The Federal Aviation Administration says recreational drones weighing 250 grams or more must be registered. Registered drones generally must also comply with Remote ID requirements. Pilots should also complete the free TRUST safety test and check airspace restrictions before flying.
Rules differ by country and can depend on the exact configuration, location and purpose of the flight. In other words, the approachable watch-and-ring controls do not remove the operator’s legal and safety responsibilities.
Existing A1 owners can add the wearable controls
People who already own an A1 do not need to buy another drone. Antigravity sells a Follow Me Bundle Accessory Kit with the Watch Remote and Ring Remote for roughly $340 at retail, and the company is advertising a 20 percent discount for verified existing owners. Full-coverage propeller guards may be sold separately depending on the market and package.
Antigravity also announced a traditional dual-stick Remote Controller and a 4G Cellular Module. The controller supports several stick layouts plus Fixed View and a Virtual Gimbal preview, but the company notes that it requires the Vision Goggles for flight. The cellular accessory provides a backup connection when the primary OmniLink 360 link encounters interference; service, data plans and regional availability vary.
Who is the $799 bundle for?
The Follow Me Bundle makes the most sense for creators who want automated third-person footage and the flexibility of 360 reframing, but do not need the A1’s immersive headset experience. At $799, it is substantially less expensive than the original FPV package and carries less specialized gear into the field.
The tradeoffs are equally clear. Buyers give up the goggles and motion controller, must account for a 351-gram takeoff weight with the included guards and battery, and should not assume the tracking software can handle every obstacle. The 23-minute figure is also a laboratory maximum rather than a guaranteed filming time.
For the right user, the new package turns the A1 into a more approachable flying camera. For anyone primarily interested in piloting from a first-person view—or in staying below the 250-gram recreational registration threshold—the standard configuration may remain the better fit.