SG906 Pro 2 Battery life
As mentioned above, SG906 Pro 2's battery is made of 3400mAh lithium polymer, a huge leap from Beast Pro's 2500mAh. This upgrade is primarily intended because of the improvement from Beast Pro's 2-axis gimbal to Pro 2's 3-axis one.
Not only that it supports the extra power needed to keep these gimbals stabilized, this improvement in battery life also paved way for longer flight time!
Range (Flight Distance)
SG906's quadcopter can go up to a range of 1200m. Considering its price, this is quite far. But when compared to flagship drone models like DJI Mavic Mini (18km) and DJI Mavic Air (10km), it is quite below the radar.
You should also note that the maximum flight distance is highly affected by the terrain and obstacle obstructions surrounding your area, such as hills, buildings, and vegetation. If you fly in a highly urbanized area with lots of skyscrapers, your range distance may reduce. Meanwhile, its maximum flight height could reach up to 800m.
GPS stability
It has a double satellite positioning system composed of GLONASS (Global Navigation Satellite System) and GPS on top of the optical flow positioning system. Taken altogether, it paves the way for exact, real-time positioning data. The GPS connectivity makes it harder for you to randomly lose the drone because you can also track it from an app that shows the drone's autonomous flight modes and automatic return-to-home feature.
This aspect also allows the drone to operate more stably due to its excellent hovering feature. To activate this, you just have to press the "video" button for 5 seconds, then you can choose the GPS-assisted flight mode.
But since this feature is GPS-dependent, expect instability when you operate in an area with a weak GPS signal. But do not worry; the lack of a strong signal won't exactly ruin your shot. There's a reason why a backup optical flow sensor is in place, to make sure you can still fly your drone even in these weak spots.
3-axis gimbals
This is the main standout feature of Pro 2 when compared to other models within the $200 price range. With only a handful of other drones in that range that has this aspect, this is already a plus. This aspect gives stability to your shots, resulting in the better image and video quality. It is also an improvement from the 2-axis gimbal system that is present in SG906's previous model.
But realistically speaking, you really can't expect cheaper drones to have it all. To say that having 3-axis gimbals would result in distortion-free shots would be a lie. Of course, we cannot compare this to high-end models like DJI Mavic Mini or Mavic Air. But considering its price, I couldn't complain because it this aspect already makes SG906 a frontliner within its price range.
Brushless motors
Another winning feature of this drone is its fast and durable 1806 1700KV brushless motors. For a $200-priced drone, this feature is quite uncommon because you often see this in $250 and above models. To have this feature in SG906 Pro 2 is already a win. Since the motors are brushless, there is less noise in the engines. The seamless operation of engines makes it more stable even in windy conditions and lets the drone hover more accurately, thus resulting in silky-smooth videos. The brushless motors are also more resistant to wear-and-tear as your drone ages, making it more efficient and faster even when adjusting it to several speed modes.
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Does it come back after losing the signal?
Yes! The main selling point of a GPS drone like SG906 Pro 2 is precisely its ability to return-to-home when it loses signal, making it more beginner-friendly and safe to use. For a drone that is below $150, I highly recommend this because not all models under this price range have the capacity to have this feature.
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How much does it weigh? (is it under 250g?)
No. Since it weighs 551.8g, you have to secure an FAA registration to be able to fly it.
But if you worry if it's going to be bulky, do not. It may be over 250g, but its dimensions are 174 x 84 x 70mm when folded so it's not much of a hassle when carrying it around.
SG906 Pro 2 max-height
This quadcopter can fly up to 800m in altitude. However, bear in mind that FAA advises only flying a maximum of 400m in congested areas, especially near urban settlements. With this, you could opt for a beginner-friendly mode that would help you stay within the range.
Does the SG906 Pro 2 have obstacle avoidance or follow-me mode?
No. This feature would only be available in its upgrade in the SG906 PRO 3 MAX.
However, it does have alternative intelligent flight modes such as follow-me (check my best drones that follow you), orbiting a point of interest, a waypoint, and flying along an indicated flight path.