New GDU O2 Drone Sets Sights on DJI Fans

The drone has been ready some time for rivals of DJI to step as much as the plate. Particularly opponents from the US and Europe resembling GoPro and Parrot. But it’s beginning to appear to be the ’s main producer has extra to fret about at house than overseas. Another Chinese drone maker, GDU, has simply launched a brand new drone, the GDU O2, at InterDrone 2017.

According to GDU, the O2 covers has all elements to be the “perfect storm” of drone expertise. Namely: superior performance, portability, a Three-axis gimbal, security options and a top-quality digital camera.

GDU Takes a Swipe at DJI

The GDU press launch doesn’t pull any punches, though it stops in need of mentioning DJI’s Mavic Pro immediately:

While a number of corporations have launched their variations of GDU’s foldable design, touting their capacity to suit into small baggage, most are nonetheless priced too excessive or focus on a single use case (like selfies) making their usability much less marketable throughout all age teams. To clear up the issue of usability, GDU as soon as once more created an industry-first by giving the O2 arms that slide contained in the physique to present it the smallest type issue and excessive endurance by making the arms out of aviation grade aluminum alloy.

The important factor GDU desires to level out is that it provides higher worth for cash than DJI.

“Drones are quickly becoming mainstream, but even with some new releases, no drone before this has really hit that perfect mark of being more competitively priced and easy to use without sacrificing quality and functionality,” said Nicolia Wiles, GDU’s director of digital. “The new GDU O2 is versatile enough to appeal to both newbies and experienced users alike.”

The GDU O2: What Makes it So Special?

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We’re not solely satisfied. But it seems to be like there are two causes you would possibly contemplate going for a GDU O2 over, say, a DJI Mavic Pro or a Spark.

First up is the extent of portability. Instead of arms that fold and depart the props uncovered, the GDU 02 has sliding-arms that cover the props contained in the physique. The controller additionally slides into an area within the drone to make the entire thing one simple-to-carry package deal.

The drawback they’re fixing is that this: “Who cares if a drone fits in your pocket, but you have to carry the controller in a separate bag?”

The second standout function is the worth: a comparatively affordable $732.

Aside from that, pilots can anticipate a fully-stabilized 4K digital camera, ahead and downward impediment avoidance, a visible navigation system and all the same old good flight modes, together with gesture recognition.

Available for Pre-order: GDU 02

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In phrases of efficiency, the GDU O2 provides 20 minutes of flight time and a video transmission vary of zero.6 miles. It can maybe be pitched as a center floor between the DJI Spark and the Mavic Pro.

If prospects pre-order the $732 GDU 02 package deal earlier than the tip of this month, they’ll obtain a free backpack and battery value $300. The GDU 02 pre-orders will ship in October.

Tempted? It is likely to be value ready for the GDU O2 Plus, which can formally launch subsequent month with upgraded options and prolonged video transmission distance. It’s not solely clear which market GDU is focusing on with this drone. It’s troublesome to see it being utilized by professionals when $200-$300 extra may purchase a Mavic with 10 minutes extra flight time.

And you’d suppose that newcomers to the interest would go together with the beginner-friendly choices just like the DJI Spark. There’s loads of competitors on the market with regards to digital camera drones – store round earlier than to search out which one most closely fits your wants and expectations.

Read extra: The Ultimate Drone Buyers Guide

GDU O2 Flight modes

Follow-Me Mode: Uses a visible sensor to detect the goal and observe the goal with a set distance.

Orbiting Function: Uses visible sensor to detect the goal and circle round it with the digital camera going through the goal.

Smart Shot: With the good shot modes, the O2 can take 10-second brief movies in three completely different pre-set flight modes: Circle, Rocket and Dronie.

Smart Shot: With the good shot modes, the O2 can take 10-second brief movies in three completely different pre-set flight modes: Circle, Rocket and Dronie.

Selfie Mode: The O2 will determine an object and fly to a pre-set distance to get one of the best shot – each photographs and movies can be found on this mode.

Burst Mode: The O2 will taking 5 burst footage with 5 completely different zoom specs from the identical spot with a single button press to present a number of views in a single shot.

Vertical Burst: The O2 will take off vertically with digital camera going through down in 3m/s velocity whereas take steady footage each two seconds to present a number of views in a single shot.

Malek Murison is a contract author and editor with a ardour for tech traits and innovation.
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