I brought the Antigravity A1 on the 4,000 km (2,485 mile) ECIC Muskoka trip and it was the first real-world touring test for this drone in my kit. It replaced the DJI Mini 3 — and after putting it through Canadian highways, national park airspace considerations, and packed saddlebag constraints, here's the full honest breakdown.
In Canada, drones under 250g are exempt from Transport Canada's basic or advanced RPAS certification requirements for recreational use. You still need to follow airspace rules and stay away from aerodromes and restricted zones — but you're not carrying a registered aircraft. For motorcycle touring where you're crossing provinces and potentially dipping into the US, that legal simplicity is worth a lot.
The Antigravity A1 weighs 249g. That's not a coincidence — it's engineered to stay under that threshold while delivering genuinely impressive specs: 8K 360-degree video, approximately 20 minutes of flight time, and a form factor that fits in a jacket pocket.
The A1 is compact enough to carry in a top case without a dedicated drone bag. I kept it in a small padded pouch tucked inside the Pursuit's left saddlebag alongside a spare battery and the controller. The folding arms lock in solidly and I never had a vibration-loose issue on the road.
Build quality is good but not bombproof. The plastic feels premium enough for the price, but I wouldn't drop it on asphalt and expect it to survive. Treat it with care and it'll last. That's true of most drones in this class.
Yes, with caveats. The 8K 360 mode produces impressive spherical footage that you can reframe in post — great for YouTube and social clips. The stabilization is solid in calm conditions. In moderate wind (20–30 km/h / 12–19 mph), you'll see some jello effect in the footage that needs correction in editing.
For standard forward-facing video, the output is sharp and the colours are natural without heavy processing. It's not Mavic 3 quality, but for a 249g drone, the A1 punches well above its weight class.
Advertised at 22 minutes, I averaged around 18–19 minutes in real conditions with moderate wind. That's honest for this class. I carried two batteries on the trip which gave me roughly 36–38 minutes of usable flight time per stop — enough for a proper scenic shot or two before packing up and riding on.
Charging via USB-C is convenient. A full charge takes about 75 minutes. I'd charge overnight at the motel and always left with two full batteries.
Algonquin Provincial Park (Ontario) prohibits drone use within the park — including sub-250g drones — so the A1 stayed grounded during that stretch of Highway 28. I launched from just outside the park boundaries for the scenic shots. Always check the NAV CANADA drone app and local park regulations before flying anywhere that looks like protected land.
This isn't a knock on the A1 specifically — it's just the reality of touring through Canada. The drone's small size means you can always find a legal launch spot nearby.
I ran the Mini 3 for two seasons before switching. The A1 wins on size and the 360 capability — the Mini 3 shoots standard forward-facing only. The Mini 3 has better wind resistance and more polished obstacle avoidance. For pure touring portability and versatility of footage, the A1 is the better fit for my kit. If you want maximum image quality and wind performance, the Mini 3 is still the safer bet.
Also in my touring camera kit: Insta360 X5 vs Ace Pro 2 comparison and the best 360 action cameras for 2026.