Nico from Antigravity introduces the world’s first 360 camera drone at NAB 2026. This drone is designed to eliminate the need for precise framing during flight by capturing a complete spherical view, allowing operators to reframe shots in post-production. The core of the system consists of two 6K sensors, each with a 180-degree lens, which are stitched together to produce a final 8K 30FPS video file. This approach ensures that no action is missed, as the operator can simply fly the drone and decide on the final composition, camera moves, and aspect ratio (vertical or horizontal) during the editing process.
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The Antigravity drone incorporates a comprehensive obstacle avoidance system. It utilizes dedicated sensors on the front and back, and also leverages the main 360-degree imaging sensors for environmental awareness. This multi-sensor fusion provides robust protection, which was tested by the representative in a forest environment. The drone also features an advanced Active Track capability. Because the subject is always within the 360-degree field of view, the tracking system maintains a lock more reliably than traditional drones that can lose a subject when it moves out of a narrow camera frame.
For data management, the drone offers flexible storage options. It includes a 30 GB internal storage capacity and a microSD card slot that supports cards up to one terabyte. When a microSD card is inserted, it is prioritized for recording. The 8K 30FPS footage consumes approximately two to three gigabytes per minute. The drone also generates proxy files simultaneously to facilitate a smoother editing workflow on various systems. The drone is designed to be easy to fly, using GPS and vision positioning to hold its position securely, even in windy conditions. Removable propeller guards are included for safer indoor flights or when operating near people.
Antigravity provides multiple ways for users to experience and learn to fly the drone. At the booth, a live try-out area allows visitors to see a third-person view of themselves from the drone’s perspective. For training, a flight simulator is built directly into the FPV goggles. Users can practice flying with the motion controller from home without risking the actual hardware. This combination of user-friendly flight controls and built-in training tools aims to make the drone accessible to a wide range of operators.
The drone’s 360-degree capture opens up new use cases beyond traditional aerial videography. The representative mentioned its use by Corridor Crew for creating 3D scenes using Gaussian splatting, where the drone’s Waypoint feature automates the capture process. Another application is for cinematographers to perform location scouting; a director can wear the goggles and look around the captured 360-degree footage to choose specific frames and camera angles remotely. While a reframed shot from the 8K sphere results in a maximum of 4K resolution, it provides significant creative flexibility in post-production.
