7 Tips to Becoming A Pro At Flying Drones

Have you just bought your first drone? If so, you will be excited to start using it and capture some interesting aerial photos and videos. Most new drone owners follow a haphazard way of learning how to control their drone. As such, they take a lot of time to become an expert in flying drones. And if you don’t have much time to waste, then the below tips can help you with mastering drone controls and movements quickly.

Read the Manual

All drones come with a manufacturer manual that details what the drone does, what its components are, and what its controls are supposed to do. The first thing you should do in order to become a pro is to read the manual. Yes, it can be quite a daunting and boring thing to do. However, you don’t have to read every single line of the manual. At least try to read the headings and the first paragraphs of each topic. This will give you a solid foundation about the drone. And then you will be ready to start using it.

Master The Controls

Thoroughly learn about what each control does, whether it be the throttle, pitch, yaw, and so on. Try out its movements and observe how the drone responds to every control. Repeat the process several times until you have a solid idea of the controls and how you can use them to manipulate the drone in any way you want. Now, keep in mind that you will have to practice with the control many times. Do not pick up the control with a false notion that you will become a pro by using it about five or six times. Unfortunately, that is not how the world works. Put in the required time and effort, and slowly you will be able to master the control.

Manual Flying

When you start flying the drone, you will be using inbuilt systems that help you with stabilizing the drone and fly it properly. And though there is a manual option available, you must not use it until and unless you have mastered the default way to control the drone. With a manual control, you will get greater control over the drone’s movements. However, you will also have a more difficult time in controlling the drone. This is why manual mode is not recommended for people who are only starting out using the drones. Plus, always ask yourself ‘where can I fly my drone’ to decide on a location for flying. In the initial phase, less crowded, open areas are preferred since you don’t have to worry about the drone crashing onto somebody.

GPS Mode

If you have bought an expensive, top of the line drone, then the model is likely to have a GPS mode feature. This will allow the drone to use GPS to determine where it actually is in space. And this can prove to be incredibly beneficial especially for beginners. Switch on the GPS mode, and the drone will balance itself without requiring any assistance from you. And in case you make any mistake while controlling the flight of the drone, the GPS will automatically correct it. This will help you gain confidence in your flying abilities. And when you are confident enough, you can turn off the GPS and fine tune your control over the drone.

Windy Conditions

Avoid flying the drone in windy conditions, especially if you have only begun using the drone and have not yet developed complete control over it. So, if you see that the wind speeds are clocking around 15 miles per hour, then don’t take your drone outside and risk getting it damaged.

Minimize Crash Impact 

When you use a drone, you will have to accept that it might come crashing down to the ground at some point in time. As such, you must train yourself in a way that you can control the crash and minimize the damage to the drone. For example, learn to switch off the throttles as soon as the drone comes in contact with the ground. This will protect the motor from getting damaged.

Hovering

One of the most difficult skills of flying a drone is hovering. And this is also one of the most useful skills to possess. When you learn to hover a drone perfectly, you will be able to take better pictures and videos. Ideally, try to hover the drone at least 5 feet from the ground. However, don’t hover too close to the surface as the force from the blades can throw the drone off balance, making it difficult to control.