Our quick take

Ehang Ghostdrone 2.0 VR: Alternative drones to consider

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  • Best drones to buy in 2016, whatever your budget

Ehang Ghostdrone 2.0 VR - 3.5 / 5

Setting up the Ghostdrone for flight and recording

  • 350mm diameter, 195mm height 1,775g (with gimbal, camera & battery) Assembly toolkit included Detachable propellers

Ehang Ghostdrone first flight: flying modes and landings

  • Android and iPhone models available Bluetooth connectivity Four flight modes, automated landing

Can the drone follow me?

How far and high can the drone fly?

  • Max flight distance 1km (0.62 miles) Default max flight height is 120m

How long does the drone’s battery last?

  • 4,500mAh battery in drone’s body Max hover time 25 mins

FPV camera and drone in flight recordings

  • 12mp camera stills 4k video @ 30fps 2.7k video @ 60fps 1080p video @ 120fps

To recap

The Ehang Ghostdrone boasts lots of excellent features: it’s easy to fly, flexible in its flight modes and capabilities, records good quality video and has the edge over competitors with the addition of the first-person camera view.