Are you still new to the drone world and do you want advice when buying a drone that suits your needs? If you want to start with a drone, first ask yourself the question; what am I going to use the drone for? Do you want to use the drone for film and photography, for flying fun (toys), or for racing or doing stunts? That way you can at least exclude the drones that do not suit your needs. Below more information about a good drone for beginners and what you should all take into account.
What does a drone cost?
This can only be a few tens for an entry-level model, but for a serious model, you quickly head towards thousands of euros. The question is of course what you are willing to spend and what needs your drone for beginners must meet. But in general, you have a great drone for beginners between 100 and 300 euros.
How long do you want to fly?
The most entry-level models can fly for a maximum of 10 consecutive minutes, while the more advanced / more expensive models can take between 20 and 30 minutes. Most batteries need an hour or more to charge. It is wise to think carefully about how long you want to be able to fly with your drone in order to make the right choice. You can of course also choose to purchase several batteries in order to extend the flight duration.
What types of drones are there?
There are currently 3 different types of drones on the market. The differences are in the number of propellers, the stability while flying and whether or not a camera is available on the drone. In addition, the differences are also in the purpose of the drone. For example, you have drones that are intended as toys, for racing/stunting or for filming / photographing.
Propeller drone
All drones have multiple propellers, so they all fall within the multi-copters category. The amount of propellers determines the stability and maneuverability of a drone.
Here are 3 different models:
- Quadcopter: 4 propellers
- Hexacopter: 6 propellers
- Octocopter: 8 propellers
Stability drone
Not all drones are equally stable. The stability of a drone is determined by various factors. As mentioned above, among other things, the number of propellers. The stability also comes from an accelerometer (measuring and registering acceleration) and a gyroscope (a rotationally symmetrical mass that can rotate on its axis). These are available with most new models. A gimbal is also useful when it comes to stability when filming. This ensures that the camera can move independently of the drone, and in addition, it corrects the camera vibrations. Without this gimbal, the images will not be completely stable but jerky.
Camera drone
Not all drones have a camera. Some drones can photograph but can not film so you should pay attention to that when buying a drone. In some cases, you can also replace the camera that comes with the drone. For example, if that camera cannot film in HD but you need it. Click here to visit Aerial Photography in India.
What do you pay attention to when buying your first drone?
When buying a drone there are a number of things that you should keep in mind when starting out. I have listed a number of things that I would advise to take into account during your first drone purchase.
- Price - Self-explanatory, with your first drone it is understandable that you do not want to spend unnecessarily much.
- Battery life - How long can it fly straight through, how long does it take to charge the battery?
- Scope and control - How far can it fly, can you control it via smartphone or tablet?
- The camera of the drone - Can he film or only photograph, what is the quality of the recordings?
- GPS - Can it fly back itself, can you let the drone fly a set route?
- Easy to control - Is the drone easy to control and how does the controller feel?
- Sensitivity - Can it take a beating, and is it expensive to repair the drone?
Drone for beginners, what is a good one?
That is, of course, difficult to say because it depends on what exactly you want to do with it and what your requirements and needs are and of course what you want to spend on it. According to many, the DJI Ryze Tello drone is a good entry model for under 7814 rupees. This drone is Powered by DJI, compact, programmable, record videos in 720p and take photos with 5 megapixels. In addition, easy and safe to fly with. In other words, a great drone for beginners. Read here also the full review of the DJI Ryze Tello that I wrote.
If you want to spend a little more, then the Hubsan H501A is more 
your thing. This is a beginner drone that has almost all functions that normally only the professional drones have. Such as the waypoints, the orbit and the follow me function. This drone can film in full HD (1080p), has GPS function and lasts a nice long time. If you want to get a little more serious, it is a good model to start with.
your thing. This is a beginner drone that has almost all functions that normally only the professional drones have. Such as the waypoints, the orbit and the follow me function. This drone can film in full HD (1080p), has GPS function and lasts a nice long time. If you want to get a little more serious, it is a good model to start with.
If you want to go straight for the "real thing" then you can also think 
of the DJI Spark, for example. DJI is really the leader and market leader in the drone market. This drone only weighs 300 grams, avoids obstacles automatically, takes a photo by swinging at the drone, is operated by your palms, has a full HD film camera and 12 megapixels. Very suitable for making beautiful videos and easy to control.
of the DJI Spark, for example. DJI is really the leader and market leader in the drone market. This drone only weighs 300 grams, avoids obstacles automatically, takes a photo by swinging at the drone, is operated by your palms, has a full HD film camera and 12 megapixels. Very suitable for making beautiful videos and easy to control.
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5 tips for starting drone users
Tip 1: Legislation
Learn the legislation and rules created for drone users. Sounds logical, but very important! Don't be the guy on the news for (almost) hitting a plane. This is especially important if you have almost or no experience with drones. You delve into the rules and legislation, which ensures that you stay out of trouble.
Tip 2: Not all drones are ready to fly
Most drones that you can buy are ready to fly. So that does not apply to all drones. If you are looking for a drone to buy, you may have already come across one of these terms: RTF, BNF, and ARF.
Most drones that you can buy are ready to fly. So that does not apply to all drones. If you are looking for a drone to buy, you may have already come across one of these terms: RTF, BNF, and ARF.
RTF stands for Ready-To-Fly. Usually, no mounting or installation is required with an RTF quadcopter. What you may have to do are some simple things such as: loading the battery, connecting propellers or connecting the controller to the quadcopter.
BNF stands for Bind-And-Fly. A quadcopter BNF usually comes fully assembled, but without a controller. With BNF models you use the controller that you may already have (if it is compatible) and otherwise, you can purchase one separately.
ARF stands for Almost-Ready-to-Fly. ARF Drones are usually quadcopter kits. They are usually not provided with a transmitter or receiver and in some cases, the motor, SERs, controller, and the battery may also be missing.
Tip 3: Don't fly in bad weather
Do not fly if it rains heavily, there is fog or if there is a strong wind. Most drones are not watertight and water and electronics do not go well together. If you start flying while there is rain or fog, you run the risk of crusting in your drone. Flying with a strong wind is also not handy, as landing becomes a lot more difficult. That can ensure that it can cost your propeller or motorcycle. Check-in your manual which wind speed your drone can fly if you want to do it.
Tip 4: Do not trust your GPS blindly
Most drones have the option to fly back to where they took off. Of course, this location must be right otherwise you may have a big problem and your drone will fly away. So make sure your location is set correctly and check this carefully! It is also possible that there is a malfunction in your GPS. This may be due to a 'solar explosion'. As soon as your GPS does not have a good 'GPS Lock', the location to which it must fly back cannot be determined. If your drone then enters RTH (Return to Home) mode, it may be that it flies very differently to what you had set it to.
Tip 5: Take the battery duration into account
Of course, you can fly the same length with every drone. This has to do with the strength of the battery. The more advanced and more expensive models have a more powerful battery. With this, you naturally fly longer than with an entry model. But even then it is not easily above 30 minutes. Make sure you take this into account when you start flying as a beginner.
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