Are you looking for a review of the new SG106 Pro Drone? Well, carry on reading because in this article you will find out all you need to know if the SG906 is the drone for you.

SG106 Drone Review

The SG106 drone is a medium-sized drone that measures 27 x 27 x 7cm. It’s a well-designed drone that I would have liked much more if it were a foldable drone.

You, foldable drones are my favourite type of drones because they are very compact and this makes them easy to travel with. They are also usually very lightweight. You can still travel with the SG106 drone but you will need to pack it away in its own carry case.

The SG106 drone weighs around 500g, which is not very heavy but it is a significant number because it means you will have to register the drone if you live in countries like the USA, Canada or the UK, as in these countries, any drones that weigh above 250g and are used for recreational use must be registered with the local authorities.

Most other countries do not have a specific weight limit for recreational use but still do check out the rules and regulations where you live just to be safe.

As you would expect from such a cheap drone ( this drone is less than $100!!), it comes with brushed motors, which are not as efficient as brushless motors nor are they as powerful. However, they still do a good job of keeping the drone in the air.

The drone is powered by a 3.7v 1600 mAh lipo battery, these are the newer modular batteries that keep their charge for longer and provide a good flight time. In the case of the SG106 drone, the flight time is around 15 minutes which is pretty good for a drone that costs less than $100.

However, to extend your flight time, you should purchase a couple of extra batteries as one battery takes a couple of hours to fully re-charge you really don't want to wait that long to fly the drone again.

The drone remote controller has a minimalist design, which I very much like. It's comfortable to hold and all the controls are easily identified, there is a smartphone holder that pulls out from the bottom and it has a range of 100 meters. It 2 AAA batteries which are not included with the drone package.

To use the drones FPV features you will need to download the official app, this app is pretty decent and works most of the time. Its compatible with both Android and iOs devices.

SG106 Camera

One of the cool things about drones nowadays is that even very cheap drones come with HD cameras. This is the case for the SG106 drone which has a fixed 1080p camera with a wide-angle view that will let you see more of the world.

The camera quality is pretty good for a drone that costs less than $100 and despite not having a gimbal system, the videos and images have little distortion.

The live video streaming is also quality, although do make sure that you use this feature in good weather for the best transmission.

Other Features

When I saw the features this drone came with, I was surprised at how inexpensive it was. The features will surprise you, they include the following;

Headless Mode — Great for beginners as the controls are easy to use

Altitude Hold — With an internal barometer and an optical flow sensor that also doubles as a standard 480p camera, this drone can maintain a steady altitude and precise positioning without GPS.

Gesture Shooting — Take videos and images by the mere gesture of your hands

Gravity Sensor Mode — Move the drone by swinging your smartphone around.

Smart Flight Modes — Comes with three smart flight modes that will make it easier for anyone to fly this drone and take quality videos and images.

Flight Performance

Check out the video below to see how it performs

Final Thoughts

An excellent drone that is perfect for beginners, the SG106 will surprise you, it comes with some fantastic features and is very cheap.