Antigravity A1 unveils Watch Remote for 360-degree drone

Drone company Antigravity has launched new wrist- and finger-mounted remote controls for the Antigravity A1, allowing users to fly the 360-degree video drone without a headset .

These more subtle control options mean users can now capture some very impressive selfie footage without goggles getting in the way.

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At the time, the A1 could only be flown using Antigravity's Vision goggles and Grip controller, both of which came bundled with the drone.

However, while this control scheme offered an immersive and intuitive experience, the Vision goggles prevented drone pilots from seeing what was around them.

This limited A1 users' situational awareness, meaning they needed a spotter to watch both the drone and its pilot when flying.

The FAA requires recreational pilots to maintain visual line of sight with their drone, or else have an observer watching who is in direct communication with them.

Credit: Antigravity The Antigravity A1 Follow Me Bundle has now addressed such limitations with its Watch and Ring Remotes, new control options that allow users to use their drone without the Vision goggles.

This means Antigravity A1 users can film themselves without their faces obscured as well as fly it solo, making the drone much more versatile.

The Watch is the undisputed star of the Antigravity A1 Follow Me Bundle.

Drone pilots can use the Watch's 1.72-inch touchscreen to manually control the A1, or capture quick cinematic shots by selecting from preset movements such as Arc Out and Spiral Ascent.

They can also use it to circle a subject on the move with Orbit Follow, choosing between clockwise and counterclockwise.

In addition to this, the Watch Remote's arguably most useful function is its ability to easily set up the Antigravity A1's Deep Track feature, including to track the drone pilot themselves.

Simply select a subject, and the A1 drone will automatically follow and film them as they move at a maximum pace of around 22.4 mph (11 m/s).