Do you need a drone for YouTube - Drone Flying Pro

Why you (probably) don’t need a drone for YouTube…

You may have seen the influx of different drone footage on YouTube. Whether it is establishing shots, capturing awesome adventures, or a YouTube channel specifically about drones, there seem to be more drones than ever on YouTube. Because YouTube is all about standing out from the crowd, do you need one to be successful?

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What can go wrong with a drone - Drone Flying Pro

The surprising things that can go wrong with a drone!

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.

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Are flying drones fun? Drone Flying Pro

10 insider reasons why flying a drone is fun!

When I was first considering purchasing a drone, I was concerned that it wouldn’t be as fun as I had hoped. My first drone was bought for a very specific reason – for my daily video on LinkedIn. I’ve since stopped my daily video, but my drone ownership continues to be fun because of these particular reasons.

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Will drones replace helicopters?

Will drones replace helicopters? [The research]

When a new technology comes into the public’s awareness, news articles and scientific outlets often talk about how new technology will overtake and overthrow an old one. Drones were no different. In the early 2000s, drone technology became cheaper, more affordable, and many people started researching drone technology as a replacement for helicopters.

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How do you not crash a drone

How do you not crash a drone? [Expert Tips]

When you first purchase a drone, it can be very intimidating to fly it for the first time. When I first purchased my drone, second hand, I asked the owner to give me a run-through of everything I needed to know to fly safely and securely. Luckily, drone manufacturers make it easier to fly the drone directly out of the box with advanced automated flying software and self-protecting avoidance sensors.

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What to do if your neighbour has a drone [The steps]

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.

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Are drones safer than helicopters - Drone Flying Pro

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.

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Easy fixes if your drone propellers are spending but not flying

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.

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