Andrew, Author at Drone Flying Pro

How long do drones usually last? Insider considerations

When you are buying a new drone it can get very exciting. When I first bought my drone I couldn’t wait to get it up in the air. Two years later my drone is still going strong but there are components that are failing. The materials a drone is made of are light and are often plastic. This means that the plastic is subject to degradation and brittleness. Also, electrical components such as the inertial measurement unit and the batteries can easily become degraded.

Why do drones break so easily? [11 reasons why]

When I first purchased my drone I was concerned I would break it almost immediately. I’ve heard of many stories where people have crashed their drone within the first few days – if not hours – of receiving it. Drones are becoming easier to fly, due to all of the advanced artificial intelligence integrations, but this also fills beginners with confidence which results in higher levels of incidents.

How to fix a drone that won’t take off

Nothing puts a dampener on the day quicker than a drone that won’t take off. I have been out in some of the most beautiful places in the world and my drone simply won’t take off. For example, one time I was on Lord Howe Island and the Geo fencing simply stopped me from taking off. Another time, my visual positioning system needed calibration – all of them are equally frustrating.

Can drones be hacked? [studies and examples]

Drones are becoming increasingly used by hobbyist photographers, companies, the government, and agriculture just to name a few. For the regular user, it is unlikely that anyone would actually want to hack your drone to gather information. I simply use my drone to capture footage of my holidays and weekend excursions which I’m sure no hackers would be particularly interested in. However, if you are a government organisation that is using drones it may become valuable for hackers to break into your drone software and steal the data.

Fastest drones you can buy [Table of speeds]

I know that when I was first flying my drone I wanted to fly as fast as possible. As a beginner it is pretty dangerous to be flying outside of your capability but it is the attraction of flying fast through the air that many people buy a drone. There are plenty of incredibly fast drones on the market and they are typically racing drones.

Best MicroSD cards for a drone [Symbols to look for]

When you purchase a drone there is no doubt that choosing the right microSD card is an important accessory. I made the mistake of choosing a SD card which didn’t support the recording of 4K footage. I immediately limited what I was able to do with my drone for the sake of saving a few dollars. I wish that I had spent a little bit more to not only increase the capacity of my memory card but also to improve the right speed opening up 4K footage.

How to format SD card in DJI drone [Quick steps]

Choosing the right SD card for your drone means that you will be able to record 4K video effortlessly. An important part of an SD card for a drone is knowing when and how to format the SD card. There are two ways that you can do it, in the DJI drone and on your computer. You have to make sure that you remove all of the files that you want to keep before formatting as it irreversibly resets the SD card.

Can drones hear conversations? [The surprising science]

Privacy is a very important component of flying a drone. If you are in an area where there are drones flying regularly you may wonder if drones can actually hear your conversations. I know that when I was first flying my drone I was amazed at the volume of the sound it makes while it is flying. Surely this is enough to drown out even the loudest of conversations? Well, in this article we can go over everything you need to know about whether or not drones can hear conversations and what you can do to protect yourself.

Can a laser pointer take down a drone?

Laser pointers are a fun gadget that are very easy to get online. When I first had a laser pointer I was only 10 years old and I bought it while on holiday in Majorca with my family. Since that time, laser pointers have got incredibly powerful and come in a range of colours and shapes and sizes. It makes sense that pointing a laser at a drone could cause some issues with navigation and visual piloting. I know that when I am flying my drone directly into the sun I can easily get disorientated. In this article, we will go over everything you need to know about laser pointers and drones and can a laser pointer take down a drone.

Best fixed wing drones [Drones, guides and data]

There are many applications for a fixed wing drone where a four propeller drone simply cannot compete. The best fixed wing drones have long flight times, high carrying capability, vertical takeoff capabilities, and are able to take photos and thermal imaging at the same time over a huge area. In this article, I’m in a share with you the best fixed wing drones on the market and give you a detailed understanding of what is important when you are deciding to purchase one.

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