Antigravity A1 Spring Update Delivers Omnidirectional Obstacle Avoidance, Voice Control, and Timelapse

Antigravity pushed a major software update to the A1 today, April 28, 2026, expanding the world’s first 8K 360-degree drone with five new capabilities. The update addresses one of the most-cited gaps in the A1’s original feature set and arrives alongside spring sale pricing that remains posted on Antigravity’s site despite a listed end date of April 26.

The five additions: a fully revamped Auto Edit engine, omnidirectional obstacle avoidance, timelapse recording, a voice assistant for in-flight control, and new virtual cockpit skins for FPV mode. Antigravity says the update is available now as a firmware update.

Five New Capabilities, One Addresses the Biggest Gap

The omnidirectional obstacle avoidance upgrade is the most operationally significant addition. The A1 launched in December 2025 with forward-facing and downward obstacle sensors only. The spring update extends that sensing to all horizontal directions, a meaningful change for pilots flying in tighter environments with the Vision Goggles on and limited peripheral awareness.

Auto Edit has been rebuilt from the ground up. The original version automatically identified highlights and cut them to music, but users reported inconsistent results, particularly with fast-action footage. The revised engine is tuned for broader pilot experience levels, including first-time A1 operators who may not be exporting from Antigravity Studio for every clip.

Timelapse adds a capture mode that was absent at launch, filling a gap that competitors like DJI have offered across their product lines for years. Voice Assistant lets pilots issue basic commands without reaching for the Grip controller, a practical addition when wearing the Vision Goggles and managing orientation mid-flight. The new virtual cockpit skins expand the existing dragon overlay with additional options.

Spring Sale Pricing Still Posted

Antigravity’s buy page shows 20% discounts across the A1 lineup. The Standard Bundle, which includes the drone, Vision Goggles, Grip Motion Controller, one flight battery, carry case, and spare propellers, is listed at $1,279, down from $1,599. The Infinity Bundle, which swaps in the high-capacity battery for extended 39-minute flight time, is listed at $1,599 from $1,999. The buy page also notes Afterpay financing at 0% APR.

Antigravity originally announced the spring sale window as March 16 through April 26. As of today, the discounted prices remain active. DroneXL reached out for confirmation of whether the sale has been extended and will update this article with any response.

The Standard Bundle keeps the A1 at exactly 249 grams, below the FAA registration threshold for recreational pilots in the United States. The Infinity Bundle’s high-capacity battery pushes takeoff weight to 291 grams, which crosses into FAA registration and Remote ID territory. Antigravity also offers local repair service and a return and refund policy for activated devices for buyers during this window.

For pricing details and bundle options, see the Antigravity A1 buy page.

DroneXL’s Take

When we flew the A1 for the first time in December, the forward-only obstacle avoidance was the detail I kept coming back to. Flying in FreeMotion mode with the goggles on means your head and the drone’s heading are independent of each other. You can be looking left while the drone moves right. That sensor gap was real, and the omnidirectional upgrade closes it in a way that matters for anyone flying in less-than-open airspace.

The broader pattern here is that Antigravity is treating the A1 as a platform, not a finished product. That is the right call given where it launched. The spring sale we covered in March arrived the week DJI unveiled the Avata 360, and this update arrives as real-world comparisons between the two drones are circulating online. The timing is deliberate.

One item to watch: Antigravity’s own FAQ now confirms a conventional remote control is coming in summer 2026. That addresses the most consistent complaint from pilots who prefer dual-stick control over the Grip controller. Whether that controller ships with enough time to matter before the back-to-school buying window is an open question.

Source: Antigravity, Antigravity A1 product page

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