
The newly announced Global Drone GD96 features a repeater mode transmitter that promises a flight range of 4KM. RC to phone downlink was introduced by DJI a few years ago, before 2020. This approach allows a much longer range and stable transmission than drone-to-phone over WiFi connectivity. In addition, the GD96 quadcopter comes with frontal and real obstacle avoidance sensors, making it a good option for those on a tight budget.
The Global Drone GD96 adopts a collapsible design with a nice carbon fiber-like finish. With folded arms, the drone measures 190 x 95 x 80mm. The aircraft is powered by a 3s (11.4V) 3000mAh battery that allows a flight time of up to 30 minutes.
Equipped with a 4K (3840x2160P) camera and a 3-axis gimbal, the video quality should not disappoint any newcomer to this hobby. Furthermore, the GD96 drone has DJI QuickShot-like autonomous video creative modes like Rocket, Dading, and Spiral…