Drones are everywhere. And while the term ‘drone’ may have picked up negative connotations due to its use by the media when reporting on the role they play in the military, nowadays drones have become part of everyday life for many people.
Welcome to THE DRONES BOOK
The Drones Book
DRONE CAM • FEAST YOUR EYES ON THIS SELECTION OF JAW-DROPPING IMAGERY OF DRONES IN ACTION AND BREATHTAKING PHOTOS THEY’VE TAKEN FROM THE AIR
GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR DRONE • Find out how to buy, fly and maintain your drone, as well as how to get involved in online and real-world communities
THE TYPES OF DRONES • PICKING THE BEST FOR YOUR NEEDS AND BUDGET
BUYING YOUR FIRST DRONE • WHAT TO BUY AND WHERE TO GET IT
ANATOMY OF A DRONE • ONE MACHINE, SO VERY MANY COMPONENTS
5 Essential safety tips
BEFORE YOU GET STARTED • WHAT YOU MUST ALWAYS CHECK FIRST
THE BASICS OF FLYING • YOU’RE THE PILOT OF AN AIRCRAFT NOW
MAINTAINING YOUR MACHINE • KEEP YOUR QUADCOPTER FLYING RIGHT
JOIN IN WITH OTHERS • THERE’S A WHOLE FLYING COMMUNITY
DRONE GLOSSARY • ESSENTIAL TERMS YOU’LL NEED TO MASTER
ESSENTIAL DRONE ACCESSORIES • Kit your drone out with these must-have accessories
TOP 10 DRONES • From fun with the family to aerial photography, drones are not only incredibly versatile but also surprisingly affordable
DJI MINI 3 • DJI’S LATEST CAN FIT IN YOUR BACKPACK, BUT HASN’T SACRIFICED ANY OF ITS SPECS
DJI FPV • DJI HAS INTORDUCED AN FPV DRONE FOR A MORE IMMERSIVE FLYING EXPERIENCE
PARROT ANAFI AI • THE FIRST DRONE TO BE PILOTED USING 4G TECHNOLOGY
AUTEL EVO LITE+ • SHOOT VIDEO IN A RANGE OF ENVIRONMENTS THANKS TO ADJUSTABLE APERTURE
DJI PHANTOM 4 PRO V2.0 • IT WAS NO MEAN FEAT, BUT DJI HAS MANAGED TO IMPROVE ON ITS EXCELLENT PHANTOM 4
MICRO DRONE 4.0 • IFYOU’RE LOOKING TO GET INTO THE HOBBY, THE MICRO DRONE HAS EVERYTHING YOU NEED
DJI MAVIC 3 • WITH A 20MP CAMERA AND FAST FLIGHT SPEEDS, THIS HAS SOMETHING FOR ALL PILOTS
POWERVISION POWEREGG X • BUILT FOR CAPTURING VIDEO IN ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS AND SITUATIONS
DJI INSPIRE 3 • PROFESSIONAL DRONE FOR DEDICATED FILMMAKERS WITH A PRICE TAG TO MATCH
POWERVISION POWERDOLPHIN • THIS DRONE MAY BE THE FUTURE OF FISHING
BUILD YOUR OWN DRONE • THIS VERSATILE DRONE CAN BE USED FOR RACING, ACROBATICS OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY. IT’S A GREAT WAY TO LEARN ABOUT THE HOBBY
HOW NOT TO GET INTO TROUBLE • Big or small, fast or slow, all drones are subject to strict regulations when they go airborne across the globe
DRONE REGULATIONS: THE OPERATOR
DRONE REGULATIONS: THE MACHINE
DRONE REGULATIONS: HOW DO I STAY SAFE?
DRONE REGULATIONS: COMMERCIAL USE
DRONE REGULATIONS: PRIVACY AND PHOTOS
DRONE REGULATIONS: THE FUTURE
DRONE REGULATIONS: SUMMARY • (Taken from the official guidelines of the CAA and FAA)
THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR DRONE • Get inspired and find out what your drone is really capable of. Whether it’s racing or exploring, there’s so much you can do with your drone…
FLYING FOR FUN • USE YOUR DRONE TO LET LOOSE AND HAVE FUN WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY WHEREVER YOU ARE
INSIDE DRONE CROWD-FUNDING • HOW CROWD FUNDING WORKS AND WHAT TO LOOK FOR
TEACH THE FAMILY TO FLY • MODERN DRONES ARE THE MOST STABLE THEY HAVE EVER BEEN
DRONES TO HAVE FUN
PHOTOGRAPHING & FILMING • HOW TO CREATE PROFESSIONAL LOOKING AERIAL SHOTS AND MOVIES WITHOUT A BIG BUDGET DRONE
Take your drone on holiday • Get some unique photos, but you should go prepared
ORGANISING YOUR EDIT • LEARNING HOW TO EDIT CAN BE...
