6 things to consider when buying a drone

Ever wanted to try your hand at aerial videography? Drones are the way to go! They are the best way to capture videos and photos from a different angle. But before you start buying one, there are a few things you should have in mind. In this blog post, I will talk about what you should consider before getting a drone.

Some considerations include whether or not you have enough space for your drone and if you're ready to learn how to fly it. What will you do with your footage? Do you need an FAA waiver? What is your budget? These questions may seem overwhelming, but don't worry! I've created a handy checklist that can help guide you through some of these decisions so that when the time comes, all of your bases are covered!

1. Learn about the regulations for flying your drone. Each country has its own set of rules and some have drones completely forbidden on their territories.

2. Determine how much money you are willing to spend on a drone. Camera Drones start at around $300 and go up from there.

3. Consider whether you will be using your drone for business purposes or as a hobby.

4. Think about how you intend to use your drone.

a) The flight time varies between few minutes and goes up to 40 minutes for consumer and professional level. There are also commercial drones with flight duration of up to 90 minutes.

b) The flight range varies between few hundred meters to few kilometers.

c) The camera rezolution and stabilization. Anything from 2MP will provide decent quality photos and videos. If you are more serious about your results, consider anything up to 2.7K or even 4K for an incredible cinematic effect. The stabilization feature, such as gimbals, will result in your footage to be smooth, without jittery results.

5. Asses how "adventurous" your videos will be for the drone and if necessary opt for one with obstacle avoidance feature. This means that it will be able to avoid static objects like trees and buildings without being manually piloted to do so.

6. Crashes and collisions are always a potential risk. Even if most drones come with a second set of propellers, it is recommended to own a drone that has easy-to-find replaceable parts if it will need a repair. I hope this article made your purchase decision easier. If you just bought a drone and you are afraid to take it up in the air, check out my course on https://www.selena-ryan.com/courses