THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT DRONES BEFORE BUYING AND FLYING

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THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT DRONES BEFORE BUYING AND FLYING

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The drone industry is continually expanding, and the FAA predict that the market for commercial drones will triple between now and 2023. With many hobby and business opportunities available for drone enthusiasts, you might be tempted to join the many millions of people who own one and go out and get one for yourself. However, before you do, you might want to check out the following things: – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT DRONES BEFORE BUYING AND FLYING


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THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT DRONES BEFORE BUYING AND
FLYING
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  • The drone industry is continually expanding, and
    the FAA predict that the market for commercial
    drones will triple between now and 2023. With
    many hobby and business opportunities available
    for drone enthusiasts, you might be tempted to
    join the many millions of people who own one and
    go out and get one for yourself. However, before
    you do, you might want to check out the following
    things
  • Start with an affordable drone
  • Becoming an adept drone pilot doesnt usually
    happen right away, with any folks taking a few
    days or even weeks to master the art of flying a
    drone.

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  • Its inevitable that during your practice
    sessions you might crash your drone, and since
    theyre not the sturdiest of items, they tend to
    break upon impact. Buying a cheap drone means
    that youre not left out of pocket should you
    crash it and damage it beyond repair.
  • Select a drone with blade protectors
  • If you choose a drone with blade protectors, they
    help to shield the propellers should you have the
    misfortune (or lack of piloting skills!), to
    crash it. Without these, the odds are on that
    youll break the blades early on in your practice
    sessions.

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  • Be sure you understand how to pilot your drone
  • Many drones come with a remote control, while
    others are piloted via a mobile app or even with
    hand gestures. Be sure you fully understand how
    to operate the drone before you buy it and begin
    using it.
  • Register your drone
  • You must register your drone with the FAA if it
    weighs more than 0.55 pounds, but its a quick
    process and costs only 5 for 3 years. However,
    if your drone is going to be part of a new
    business venture, then youll need to purchase a
    commercial drone pilot license.

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  • You can check the FAA website for more details on
    how to register your drone, whether its for
    recreational or commercial purposes.
  • Check the forecast before flying
  • This may sound like a no-brainer, but youll be
    surprised how many drone pilots get caught out in
    storms and damage their drones, often beyond
    repair. Even a light wind will affect the
    trajectory of your drone, and rain can
    permanently damage its circuitry.

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  • Perform a pre-flight check before you take off
  • Just because your drone is tiny in comparison to
    an aircraft passenger carrier, it doesnt mean
    that you should neglect checking everything is in
    good working order before you take off.
  • Practice in a wide, open space
  • The less obstacles there are, the less chance
    there is of you crashing your drone into one.
    Start with the basics of flying, such as yaw,
    bank and pitch, movements which are very
    different from the two-dimensional ones that are
    involved with driving a car.

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  • Drones are fun and can prove lucrative if used
    wisely and creatively, but flying them where
    youre not supposed to, can get you into serious
    trouble with the authorities. So, always check
    that your location is safe and complies with the
    rules and regulations set out by the FAA and
    within your state, BEFORE you fly.
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