The Quadcopter Drone JJRC H106 from Geekbuying

The JJRC H106 remote-controlled quadcopter from Geekbuying is one of the most affordable quadcopters in the market, perfect for beginners who want to explore the world of remote-controlled aircraft. The package comes along with the necessary remote control, a bag, spare propellers, and a second battery for extended flight times. The quadcopter's chassis and arms are made of high-impact plastic and can be easily folded back in case of a crash, which also helps in minimizing damage to the device.

Additionally, the quadcopter from Geekbuying is rigid and can withstand common crashes without any damage. With a weight of just 125g, it doesn't require an EU drone license for flying and has a better resistance to damage. However, the sharp-edged rotor blades are not entirely shielded, so the gadget is not foolproof, and one should be cautious while handling it.

The JJRC H106 has two cameras integrated into it. The primary camera is located at the front of the chassis and can be gradually tilted from horizontal to downwards view, helping users change the angle of the view conveniently. However, the motor used for this is not implemented for image stabilization of the camera during flight. The second camera is mounted on the underside of the quadcopter and faces vertically downwards. It contains infrared diodes that aid in detecting obstacles in the flight path. However, one should not expect miracles from the obstacle avoidance implemented in this way. Additionally, the gimmicks like gesture recognition are only available rudimentarily, so the device is primarily for fun flying and manually controlling a flying object.

The H106 quadcopter comes with two batteries that have a nominal voltage of 3.7V and a 1800mAh capacity, enabling the user to have an extended flight time. The charging electronics are integrated into the plastic housing, making it easy to charge it using any micro-USB cable. The charging process takes about two hours, and one can expect only around 10 minutes of training at a time, after which the batteries drain and have to be recharged.

The built-in cameras may not deliver cinema quality but are decent enough to allow the user to transfer the drone view to a smartphone. The camera drone can be controlled using the app, but the remote control is the better choice as it provides more control to the user. The only function that should be used in the app is calibrating the gyroscope, as there doesn't seem to be a button for that on the remote control. Both the still images and video stream captured by both cameras are transferred seamlessly to the smartphone app with a resolution of 2048x1080 pixels. However, this scaling up of the image data by software does not correspond to its physical resolution.

The image quality of the camera mounted on the underside is significantly worse than the front, tiltable camera. Also, due to the absence of mechanical image stabilization, the close-ups may turn out to be shaky. The JJRC H106 from Geekbuying is primarily designed as fun equipment for small money and is not ideal for Hollywood-ready film productions or autopilot functions. However, a beginner drone's view live on your smartphone enhances the flying experience and increases the fun of flying the quadcopter.

In conclusion, the JJRC H106 remote-controlled quadcopter from Geekbuying is an excellent training device for beginners looking to explore the world of remote-controlled aircraft without spending too much money. It is built to last and can withstand common crashes without it causing any significant damage. The package comes with all the necessary accessories one requires to fly a camera drone. Although the camera quality is not top-notch, it is decent enough for the price one pays for the device. If one wants to experience the thrill of flying a beginner drone, JJRC H106 is the best choice available, and we have to thank Geekbuying for this fun equipment.

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