Antigravity halves A1 drone price with watch and ring control

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 14:20 · Archive

Antigravity has released a Follow Me bundle for its A1 drone that halves the price to $799 by replacing headset control with a wristwatch and ring.

Antigravity has released a Follow Me bundle for its A1 drone that replaces the original VR headset and controller with a wristwatch and ring remote, cutting the complete kit's price from over $1,599 to $799 in the US. The new control system allows users to launch the drone from their hand and have it automatically follow and film them whilst dodging obstacles, with a swipeable preview displayed on the watch's touchscreen. Users can also make gestures with their arm to nudge the drone's position, or use on-screen sliders to manually control it if needed.

The bundle includes propeller guards and offers new tracking capabilities by combining visual tracking with the watch's built-in GNSS technology to lock onto moving subjects more reliably. The watch has a touchscreen interface and charges via USB-C, though Engadget notes it resembles an older Apple Watch design. The ring remote functions as an additional button, allowing one-handed operation to launch and reposition the drone.

The Follow Me bundle is available as both a complete package with the A1 drone for $799 and as a standalone accessory kit for $340. Existing A1 owners can purchase the accessory bundle for $272. Engadget reports that the gesture-control system can at times be frustrating to use.

How it is being reported

• Antigravity just halved the price of its drone — by swapping its headset for wristwatch controlLast year's Antigravity A1 is the best beginner drone I've ever tried. I put a friend who'd never flown into its virtual cockpit and didn't worry one bit. The A1's also nice for people who'd prefer to think about flying rather than filming, because you can reframe its 360-degree footage after. But until today, that […]The Verge · 20 Oct, 14:00
• Antigravity's Follow Me bundle adds accurate tracking and gesture controls to its A1 droneAntigravity's watch and ring remote are available as an accessory bundle or as a full kit with the A1 drone.Engadget · 20 Oct, 14:00

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