A drone is a robot that flies, and it is referred to as an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) or Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) because it is controlled by use of remote control or autonomously programmed. They are used for professional photography and videography, to carry cargo, inspect bridges, track wildlife, recreational actives and a lot of other upcoming purposes. The drone industry is changing fast, and the technology is changing day by day, and they are making flying become more fun as a hobby or professionally.
Initially, it was difficult to own a drone due to various rules and regulations, but with its advancement owning one is becoming easier and also cost-effective. There are different types of drones in the market now, and they range from low cost to high cost, from simple to complicated drones.
Before getting a drone it is important to know the following:
1. The first step is to know what you want to use the drone for. Depending on its usage you will be able to get the correct type. For example, a drone used for racing would be different from a drone used for photography purposes. If you are a beginner, get a simple drone with simple design framework and is easy to operate.
2. Not all drones are easy to fly as some will need a lot of configurations to make them fly around. They have delicate pieces such as the propellers which can be easily broken or damaged if they are crashed into. This means you should be ready to learn how the drones work as you need to be a good pilot to be able to steer the drone and also manage a kind of eventuality.
3. How much are you willing to spend on a drone and the compromise and find the best drone for your price? The average price of a drone is between $300-500 and for more professional video shooting $700-1,000. For a beginner, get a cheap, ready to fly drone that is lighter and smaller so that it causes less damage when it crashes into people or objects.
4. Research on the laws regarding drones in your country. Each country has different laws on buying, flying and registration of drones, so it is good to know them to avoid getting into trouble. Some laws are different for recreational use and commercial use and also know where you are allowed to fly or not.
5. Take things slow till you have perfected the art of flying a drone safely without priving into people’s privacy. When you are practicing, choose a large open field with no distractions around, there is no wind and make sure you don’t fly near people or properties. Practice how to hover so that you can take good control and also shoot better aerial photos and videos. Practice also how to cut throttle where you stop the rotating propellers when you are almost crashing. This reduces the chance of damaging your motor, propellers or even the drone itself.
