Flying and owning a drone is not without its risks. While owning a drone, I have had to troubleshoot a wide range of problems, from calibration errors, broken propellers, battery issues to learning how to get better as a pilot. Each problem I tackle makes me a better pilot and ensures that I can fly my drone safely and securely.
Troubleshooting
What to do if your neighbour has a drone [The steps to take]
Having a neighbour with a drone can be relatively frustrating because of the potential privacy breaches and the noise associated with flying a drone. As more and more people purchase drones and use them to explore the areas around their house is becoming more and more likely that your neighbour owns a drone. It isn’t a terrible outcome, and there are some proactive things to make sure that your neighbour with a drone doesn’t become a massive hassle for you all the other neighbours around them.
Are drones safer than helicopters? [Insider tips]
Not long ago, the only way you could capture aerial footage in high definition was to use a helicopter carrying a large camera and camera operator. Drones have opened up the air to hobbyists and people without access to aeroplanes or helicopters. Although this new capability has opened up to everyone, there has been a lot of discussion about whether drones are safe. They may or may not be safer for some tasks than helicopters.
Easy fixes if your drone propellers are spinning but not flying.
There is nothing more frustrating than setting up your drone, getting ready to take off, and then having an issue such as your drone propellers spinning but not being able to fly. This issue can be frustrating since you are so close to getting on with your flight mission. This issue is relatively easy to troubleshoot as long as you follow the process in this article.
How often drones crash [DATA and more]
Before purchasing my drone, I was certainly interested in how often drones crash. A drone can be a relatively expensive investment for a hobby, and I didn’t want to crash it within hours or days of receiving it. The way I like to look at it is it’s like a flying laptop. However, there is no getting around that you need to effectively send drones high into the sky in a relatively unpredictable environment. There could be birds, trees, and many other obstacles that can cause your drone to crash.
How to stop drones from flying over your house [disable a drone]
Having a drone fly over your house and property can be very frustrating. Perhaps your neighbour has got a drone, …
Do drones break easily? [Expert solutions]
Purchasing a drone can be both exciting and scary. That is because drones can be relatively expensive, and the opportunities for damaging them seem endless. When I first purchased my DJI Mavic air 2, I was very careful not to fly outside of my capability for a very long time. That is because even the slightest of incidents can cause a drone to break.
Can drones interfere with each other?
When you are flying multiple drones in the same location, you can start noticing some strange behaviour. Flying with other people is common, but there are some precautions that you need to take to make sure that the interference between the drones and remotes doesn’t cause any significant damage or issues.
Can police confiscate your drone? [EXAMPLES]
I’m a complete stickler for the rules. Whenever I fly my drone in a new place, I check all drone rules to make sure I can fly safely. However, with quickly changing laws and regulations, there are plenty of times where the law hasn’t quite caught up with the realities of flying a drone. Police officers are often the people who are required to interpret laws and regulations – and they are becoming more and more complicated. There have been people online who have had their drones confiscated for a variety of reasons.
Can two drones fly at the same time?
When I first purchased my drone, I couldn’t wait to fly with more drone enthusiasts. There are plenty of opportunities for drone enthusiasts to meet up and fly their drones together. Still, I’ve always wondered if two drones can fly simultaneously and how many drones can you fly at the same time before it becomes unsafe.