![[images/Antigravity A1 vs DJI Avata 2 Which Should You Buy.webp]] # Antigravity A1 vs DJI Avata 2 Which Should You Buy? [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAvjYurYtbU) · MountMedia · 2026-01-27 · 22:31 ## Outline - **00:00 Intro** – Following his A1 vs DJI Mini 5 Pro video, viewers asked for an Avata 2 comparison, since the A1 has more in common with it. Ten categories, with a recommendation at the end. The A1 was provided by Antigravity for testing. - **00:50 Design and main differences** – The A1's arms fold sideways for compact storage; the Avata 2 has fixed arms and permanent propeller guards (more robust, but bulkier and worse in wind). The A1 weighs 249 g versus 377 g (over 380 g in his test), so the Avata 2 needs a drone license in most countries. The A1 has a front gimbal-like module with top and bottom lenses that stitch a full 360 view and make the drone disappear; the lens covers are user-replaceable, and the lower lens is a weak point, so take off and land on a landing pad. The Avata 2 uses a conventional camera on a single-axis gimbal relying on RockSteady electronic stabilization. Only the A1 has forward obstacle avoidance (it can't fly backwards, so it needs no rear sensors). ![[images/Antigravity A1 vs DJI Avata 2 Which Should You Buy-t0130.webp]] - **03:07 Goggles overview** – Both fly with a VR-style headset: the A1's Vision goggles and, for the Avata 2, the higher-end Goggles 3. The A1 goggles' outer "lenses" are functional: the left is a touchpad, the right a display that can mirror the flight view so friends can follow along. - **04:13 The flying experience** – Both are immersive and fun. The A1's signature is free look: fly in any direction while looking down or sideways, a relaxed "paraglider" feel. The Avata 2 is built for spectacular maneuvers with a fixed forward view, more like a wingsuit. He flew the Avata 2 only with the RC Motion 3 controller; the optional FPV Remote Controller 3 enables true manual acro flying but takes a lot of practice. ![[images/Antigravity A1 vs DJI Avata 2 Which Should You Buy-t0450.webp]] - **06:26 Controlling the drone** – In FPV mode the A1 Grip controller works much like the Avata 2's motion controller (trigger for speed, tilt to climb, descend, and turn). The Avata 2 can fly backwards and has a small joystick useful at takeoff and landing; the A1 has a dial for quick sideways turns, and can show a dragon, spaceship, or broomstick overlay. The A1's default Free Motion mode uses a target pointer like a mouse cursor, easy enough to hand to first-timers. The Avata 2 can also be steered by head movement. The Avata 2's one-axis gimbal can't level the horizon and it is wind-sensitive, so smooth footage takes practice; its Acro mode performs preset maneuvers like drifts automatically. - **09:55 The 360 camera of the A1** – Because the A1 records 360, maneuvers can be added in post: reframe the same shot forward, backward, or down, keyframe moves, use preset motion sequences, add rolls, and choose portrait or landscape with the same wide field of view. Downsides: every shot must be reframed before use, there's no single-lens mode (unlike the Insta360 X5), and reframed 8K footage looks closer to 2.7K than 4K. ![[images/Antigravity A1 vs DJI Avata 2 Which Should You Buy-t1015.webp]] - **12:23 Image quality** – Wind in the mountains made steady Avata 2 shots hard. The A1's field of view is much wider (Dewarp removes distortion; Mega is even wider and feels faster, but you must fly closer). The Avata 2 looks more contrasty; the A1 exposes brighter and warmer at golden hour. Sensors: Avata 2 1/1.3-inch versus the A1's two 1/1.28-inch. The Avata 2 has 10-bit D-Log M; the A1 has adjustable exposure, sharpness, and contrast but no color profiles. Slow motion: A1 4K up to 100 fps (still needs reframing), Avata 2 4K up to 100 fps at full resolution; the Avata 2 can't do 24 or 25 fps, while the A1 does 8K up to 30 fps. DJI's clouds look softer. The A1's biggest weakness is lens flare when the low winter sun sits on the stitch line. ![[images/Antigravity A1 vs DJI Avata 2 Which Should You Buy-t1250.webp]] - **14:54 A1 Vision goggles vs DJI Goggles 3** – The Vision goggles' screens are over 1 inch each, more than twice the size of the Goggles 3, with a 90° field of view (twice as large) and higher resolution, though Goggles 3 looks slightly sharper. Transmission range is a bit longer on the Avata 2 and held up better around mountain obstructions. Vision goggles can play back footage from the drone's SD card and relive 360 flights; Goggles 3 plays only from its own SD card but supports 3D playback. See-through is black and white on the Vision and color (and 3D) on Goggles 3. The Vision's neck-worn battery makes it 130 g lighter and more comfortable, one of the A1's biggest strengths. ![[images/Antigravity A1 vs DJI Avata 2 Which Should You Buy-t1520.webp]] - **17:33 Flight specs** – Flight time: A1 24 min standard (up to 39 min with larger batteries) versus 23 min. Both reach 16 m/s in sport mode; the Avata 2 is faster in manual. Both are rated for 10.7 m/s wind, but the A1 handles wind much better in practice. Internal storage: A1 20 GB, Avata 2 46 GB. A side-by-side sound comparison. - **18:42 Special features** – Both have Return to Home. Only the A1 has subject tracking (not its main use), intelligent flight modes, and waypoints, so you can set a route and hand the goggles to someone else. The A1 has payload detection, so you can't strap on a GoPro the way some Avata 2 pilots do. - **19:33 The app** – The A1 has a phone app and a Studio desktop app that are nearly identical to Insta360's. Both brands offer auto edit, templates, and full editors, but Antigravity's 360-focused effects are clearly ahead. Apps matter much more for 360 footage. - **20:28 Price and which to buy** – A1 standard bundle (with Vision goggles and Grip): $1,600 / €1,400. Avata 2 with Goggles 3: under $1,000 (US availability unclear) / €850. The A1 was on a first-time, limited 15% sale, and his link adds a free landing pad. Verdict: choose the Avata 2 if you want to learn manual FPV flying; otherwise the A1 is the better choice for most people, especially beginners (no license, very easy, freedom in post, immersive goggles). Competition against a dominant drone maker is good for consumers. A full A1 beginner tutorial is coming soon. ## Things mentioned ### Drones and cameras - Antigravity A1 (360 drone; 249 g; dual 1/1.28-inch sensors; 8K30; 20 GB internal) - DJI Avata 2 (FPV drone; 377 g; 1/1.3-inch sensor; 4K100; D-Log M; 46 GB internal) - DJI Mini 5 Pro (subject of his earlier A1 comparison) - Insta360 X5 (as a reference for single-lens mode) - GoPro (cameras some pilots mount on the Avata 2) ### Accessories - Antigravity Vision goggles and Grip controller - DJI Goggles 3, DJI RC Motion 3, DJI FPV Remote Controller 3 - A1 lens replacement kit, landing pad, high-capacity batteries (up to 39 min) ### Software and features - A1: Free Motion mode, FPV mode, free look, avatar overlays (dragon, spaceship, broomstick), Dewarp and Mega fields of view, tracking, intelligent flight modes, waypoints, payload detection, obstacle avoidance - Avata 2: RockSteady, Acro mode, head-tracking control, D-Log M - Antigravity app and Antigravity Studio (nearly identical to Insta360 apps), auto edit, templates, 360 effects ### Purchase options - Antigravity A1: $1,600 / €1,400 standard bundle; [description link](https://www.antigravity.tech/drone/antigravity-a1/buy?utm_term=AGRPZUK) offers 20% off plus a free landing pad and double lens kit (the video itself mentions a 15% launch sale) - DJI Avata 2: under $1,000 / €850 with Goggles 3, via [Amazon](https://amzn.to/4jVUzj6) or [DJI](https://click.dji.com/ALlnaBsHKCdMZ-kWudXMaA?pm=link) (affiliate links) - Musicbed (music, 14-day free trial) ## Bios - **MountMedia** – A YouTube channel run by a creator based in the mountains in Europe, making in-depth reviews, comparisons, and tutorials of 360 cameras, action cams, and drones (Insta360, DJI, GoPro, Antigravity). - **Antigravity** – A drone brand incubated by Insta360, maker of the A1, an all-in-one 360 drone flown with Vision goggles and a motion Grip controller; its apps closely mirror Insta360's. - **DJI** – The Shenzhen-based market leader in consumer drones, maker of the Avata 2 FPV drone, Goggles 3, and Mini 5 Pro.