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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