Getting started with drones can be daunting, but there are plenty of resources to help you out. In this blog post, we'll go over the basics on how to get started flying drones and what you might want to consider before buying one!
Drones, where to start.
The first thing to do is narrow down what kind of drone you're interested in. There are a lot of different types out there, and they all come with their own set of pros and cons! The best place to start looking is at our list:
- Quadcopters (these ones have four rotors) can often be the cheapest drones on the market but also require more upkeep than others because they usually don't fly very far or for very long periods without being recharged. They're great if you just want something basic that flies around your yard or house.
- Fixed Wing Drones (also called "traditional" style drones) typically offer longer flight times than quadcopters due to not needing as much battery power to fly. They also usually offer the most range out of any other type, but these drones are often more expensive, heavy and difficult to maneuver in smaller spaces.
- Multi Rotor Headless Drones (these ones work without a remote control) require some assembly before they can be flown indoors or outside. This is one of our favorite types because there's no worry about losing your controller! You just turn on the drone like you would an RC car and it'll start flying automatically - perfect for beginners who want to learn how to fly!
There are many ways you might seek out flight lessons too: both online courses through sites like Udemy and YouTube videos that teach skills such as how to hover using joysticks come highly recommended.
Where to buy drones.
The best place to start looking for drones is your local hobby shop! If there aren't any near you or don't carry what you're looking for, try a site like Amazon.com.
Amazon has some of the best prices and is a reliable place to buy from in general.
- You want to avoid buying from eBay or Craigslist, as it can be difficult to get a refund.
Where to fly drones.
The next thing is deciding where you'll fly your drone: outside or indoors? It depends how much space there is available. Outside is best if you have access to a big lawn area because this provides plenty of room and less risk of crashing your drone.
- Indoor flying is possible too, but you'll need to be careful not to hit any walls or furniture and make sure the ceiling isn't low. The best places for indoor are large rooms with plenty of space!
Drones for kids.
If you're looking for a drone that's safe and fun for kids, try getting the small indoor versions to start. Then take them outside to avoid breaking things. It's important to keep in mind that drones can be a little hard for kids, so they may need help with them.
-A good starter drone is the Syma X11 Drone which has an excellent flying time of about 15 minutes on one charge and includes four spare propellers.
-If you're looking for something more advanced, try the Hubsan Q130 H107L - Quadcopter. It has two speeds, making it easier to fly if your child is just starting out.
Remember: Drones are not toys! They should only be flown as instructed by an adult or someone with experience who knows how to read instructions carefully before using their device. If you don't know what you're doing then this could cause damage.
How to care for your drone.
The last thing I want to cover in this blog post is how to care for your new (or old) drone. If it's a quadcopter, they should really only ever fly inside - there's always a risk that wind might get into its rotors when outside which can cause damage over time!
Fixed Wing Drones have similar risks when being flown outdoors because their propellers spin at high speeds. Multi-Rotor Headless drones don't require as much upkeep as other types do: just make sure the propellers are always free of dirt and grime, otherwise, they'll stop spinning!
Don't forget to brush off debris on your drone's blades before each flight. You should also avoid flying in dusty or dirty environments - these will cause wear and tear more quickly than a nice clean environment.
If you're ever unsure how well your new drone is working, take it into a safe place away from people and practice some tricks that require higher speeds like loops, flips etc.- if there's something wrong with either the controller or battery this can show up pretty easily by watching for any sudden drops in altitude. Careful not to fly too high though because it might be difficult getting back down again (especially without GPS).
I hope this blog post has helped you figure out how to get started with drones!
- You'll need to figure out if you want a fixed-wing drone, quadcopter, or the same type of thing without remote control (multi-rotor)
- Once you've figured that out, buy one at your local hobby store.
- If you don't have a local hobby store, try Amazon.com.
- When deciding where to fly outside versus inside, outside is better because there's more space there. Inside you might have to worry about hitting any walls or furniture.
- Make sure your drone is always free of dirt and grime before each flight, that way it won't ever stop spinning!
- After a while, if there's something wrong with either the controller or battery this could show up pretty easily - just by watching for sudden drops in altitude. Careful not to fly too high though because it might be difficult getting back down again (especially without GPS). We hope this blog post has helped you figure out how to get started with drones!"