Drones are becoming major players nowadays. Many businesses and people have begun to use drones for a multitude of tasks from making deliveries to taking pictures and many more.
If you’re trying out your new drone, then you are in luck, because we’ve crafted a list of the 9 best tips that’ll make flying your drone a breeze.
Picking the Right Drone
Whether you need a fishing drone to be your partner on your fishing trips or any other type of drone. Our first tip would be to pick the right drone for you and for the right job. To do that, you need to decide three main things, They are:
- Your budget
- The time you will spend flying your drone
- The task that you need your drone to do
After deciding on these three things, you’ll have narrowed down your research and you should be able to choose a drone that has all the specs and features that best suit you. Moreover, you should know that there are two main types of drones: ready to fly drones or RTFs, and do it yourself or DIY drone kits.
RTFs are drones that are ready to be used right out of the box. They always have built-in stabilizers and safety sensors as well, while DIY drone kits allow you to build your drone from scratch till completion. You can choose all the specifications and features that you want to include.
Practice Makes Perfect
It’s true that practice makes perfect and not only with drones, but with everything else in life, but we’ll be sticking with drones on this one.
Just remember that you won’t become an expert overnight, you’ll need to practice for some time before getting the hang of it. Moreover, you should always read the instructions manual before even attempting to turn your drone on. The manual will give you a clearer insight into your drone, its capabilities, and specifications.
Always Keep an Eye on Your Drone
This is pretty obvious as you can’t control what you can’t see, so you have to maintain your visual line of sight of your drone. Most drone controllers have a range starting from 50 meters to 1 kilometer depending on their power.
Therefore, always keep an eye on your drone, because if you lose sight of it, it will most definitely crash.
Steer Clear of Obstacles
It goes without saying that hitting any obstacle could be disastrous for your drone that might end up actually destroying them. Always keep in your mind that if you fly in a crowded perimeter, you increase the chances of your drone crashing into an obstacle.
Some of the obstacles that you must steer away from include people, powerlines, street poles, and most importantly trees. You should be extra wary of trees and you must steer away from them as much as possible. If you ever crash your drone into a tree, then it’s game over for your drone.
Know the Weather
Knowing the weather before setting your drone on its endeavor is vital. A sunny dry day with no wind is optimal for quadcopter flying. You should always avoid wind, as even the most professional users and the strongest drones can become a mere toy in a gust of wind.
Plus, you should at all costs avoid rainy days as water will definitely ruin your drone. Even if the rain stopped, you must not use your drone, as even the lowest levels of moisture can easily total your drone.
Areas to Stay Away From
There are some areas that you need to stay away from to protect your drone and yourself as well. Airports are one of these areas. Let’s say that you want to take some shots of planes and have decided to send your drone to take them. We strictly advise you not to do that, as your drone can go inside a plane’s engine which is catastrophic in itself. Not to mention that it’s illegal to fly your drone in the airspace of manned aircraft.
Another area to stay away is the airspace around military bases. Never fly your drone near military bases since it’s illegal and the U.S Military has the authority to shoot down any drone flying over or near any of its bases, especially if it considers your drone a threat.
Moreover, you may need a license to fly your drone and you must abide by the rules set by the FAA and your state regarding the use of consumer drones if you live in the U.S.
Plan Your Route
Always plan your flying route before setting out. There are multiple applications that you can use to know which route is best and has the least obstacles or crowded places so you can avoid them.
Make Sure That Your Compass is Finely Tuned
The compass of your drone can become detuned if it comes in contact with any magnetic object. It’s a good idea to stay away from anything that has a strong magnetic current such as power lines, phone lines, and car speakers.
Stay Safe
Your safety and that of those around you should always be your number one consideration. That’s why you should always stay safe when flying your drone. Some safety precautions include:
- Performing maintenance and physical check on your drone before every flight to be sure that everything is in top shape.
- Keep spare parts for your drone, like a spare motor or a spare propeller, just in case anything goes south.
- Always maintain your drone in a visual line of sight.
- Make sure that your battery is fully charged before every flight.
Final Words
Now that we’ve concluded our article, we hope that our 9 tips will help you become a better quadcopter pilot. To sum it up, you need to decide what drone you need, keep practicing, maintain the line of sight, and never go near military bases or airports.