10 tips for buying a drone and not crashing on the way The drone you want to buy flies very fast, but you should take it slower if you want to make a good choice. Here are the 10 tips to buy a drone that you need to avoid crashing. Keep the card and take out the pen: until you have crossed out all these tips to buy a drone, do not spend anything. We enliven the reading with some videos of the mistakes that you should NOT make with your new toy. 1. Be clear about what you want it for In recent years the market for drones has become very widespread among those who use them to hang out. They are often called recreational drones, and you will be dizzy with how many there are to choose from. However, if you may use it because of your work, you may be interested in looking in a semi-professional or professional category. In areas such as the study of nature, architecture, maps, civil engineering or of course photography, the use of drones is increasingly integrated. 2. Set a budget before falling in love with one Probably the most obvious (and most important) of these tips for buying a drone: don't spend what you can't! With the diversity of models that exist today, you have the option of spending from less than $100 to thousands and thousands and thousands of bucks. Think about how often you are going to use it, how suddenly you think you will get tired of it (let's be honest: most likely, your interest will not last long) and the quality you want it to have. And then yes, compare prices to see which one suits you best. 3. Calculate how long your flight sessions will last Here we bring bad news: this is not like your mobile. If the smartphone you have in your hand barely lasts a day without charging, with the drone battery you will be stunned. Most non-professionals have between 12 and 26 minutes of autonomy in flight. Complementary batteries are sold that will help you double the time you can use the drone. Depending on where you intend to fly the gadget, you may want to get one. And that brings us to the next point… 4. Decide where you are going to fly it (not everything goes!) It is said that in recent years the density of drones lost in the crowns of Spanish pines has increased by 10. Well, okay, we made it up, but it is true that it is not uncommon to meet someone who has lost their drone on a reckless flight. That is why you must decide where you are going to fly it, if at home, in a ship, in the park, in the field ... And, based on that, you can determine the autonomy and range that the device needs. 5. Choose how you are going to handle it There are two types of schools: those of app on the mobile and those of command of a lifetime. The advantage of the first is clear, because you save space (come on, we don't have appliances today ...) and batteries! However, if you are a beginner at this, with a controller it is much easier to learn. Leave the mobile for minimalist professionals. 6. Think about how you are going to learn Piloting a drone is not as easy as it may seem, and if not, tell it to the pines where thousands of lost drones rest. Therefore, this is one of the most important tips for buying a drone: think about how you are going to learn to use it. In the 21st century it is easier than ever to be self-taught, with the amount of online tutorials there are. Buy the model you buy, on the internet you will find guides on how to use it; But if you prefer, there are intensive courses on piloting a drone and surely very close to you. 7. Decide if you want to record videos or photos There is an unofficial distinction in the world of the drone: those who use it for fun piloting it, and those who want to take videos or aerial photos. And there are more and more incredible photos made by drones , and it is normal that you want to try it yourself. Keep in mind that not all drones support cameras, and that not all drone cameras are going to achieve the result you want. Check megapixels, zoom options, stabilizer ... If not, you can always continue taking photons with your mobile . 8. Check the laws before flying Something that many uninitiated people in this drones do not know is that the legislation in Spain is quite strict with them. It seems logical, since for security reasons it is not reassuring to see a lot of anonymous drones flying over cities. At the moment you can only fly your recreational drone in specified areas (there are numerous no fly zones in the average city) during the day and at a maximum height of 400 feet.
9. Always have it ready
If you are a bit of a crazy goat, you will most likely lose the drone in some wasteland of the Spanish steppe, but the intention is that it will last you a long time, right? Like any appliance, this one also requires maintenance.
There are basic things like not charging the batteries more than necessary, cleaning it when you return from the field or checking that everything is fine before flying it. It will save you more than one scare.
10. Think twice
We don't want to take the idea away from you, really. But we also don't want you to make a purchase of those that you regret after two weeks. Drones are in fashion, and when something is a trend we all want to have one.
If you think it is a good investment, you inform yourself well and you will take care of it, go ahead! Send us some pictures when you have it 😉
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