How to improve drone flying skills

How to improve drone flying skills. 8 simple steps!

Improving drone flying skills is a matter of practice. When you first open a drone box you can get flying within a matter of minutes of taking out the drone. Modern machines have a load of different flying automation which means that for the majority of users you can be assured your drone will be safe. This includes sensors, cameras, and automatic obstacle avoidance. But how you improve drone flying skills is by learning how to cope without any of these advanced features. Not only will it help improve your drone and your drone footage but it will enable you to land your drone safely should any of them fail. In this article we are going to go over all of the different things that you can do to improve your drone skills.

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What is an OSD on a drone? [A full guide]

On-screen display is a fantastic addition to your drone first person view monitor. If you have a commercially available drone such as one from DJI you will already have a lot of information on the first person view video feed. This will include information like the battery level, height, GPS location and other flight critical information. However, if you are building your own first person view drone you may need to include an external device in the form of a small printed circuit board. Some other devices, such as fly controllers and cameras, can include the on-screen display hardware.

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Why are my drone photos grainy

Why are my drone photos grainy? [with fixes!]

Everyone has experienced this contrast while flying a drone: a fantastic flight some great images and you’re happy with the framing and then you get home to find out that most of the photos you have taken are grainy. Grainy photos are a common issue with drone images, and it can lead to frustrating times with post-editing and double guessing yourself while you are flying. In this article we are going to go over the top reasons for why you drone photos are grainy so that the next time you ask yourself why are my drone photos grainy? You’ll know exactly what you have done and what you can do about it.

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What is drone atti mode

What is drone ATTI mode? [the ultimate guide]

If you have a DJI drone you have probably seen that there is a mode called ATTI mode. This exists alongside four other modes which are beginner, GPS mode, Opti mode and sport mode. It’s important that you understand what ATTI mode is because it can save you from issues such as flyaways and can be used by professionals to give a much smoother video. This is not a beginner mode as it will require you to have a good level of control and precision while flying the drone.We are gonna go over everything you need to know about atti mode and answer the question: what is drone atti mode?

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Drone propeller won't stop spinning

Drone propeller won’t stop spinning? 3 Fixes!

You may have an issue with your drone where the propeller just won’t stop spinning unless you disconnect the battery. Maybe this has happened after you have had a little bit of a rough landing or damage the drone in some way. It doesn’t have to be just one of the propellers that won’t stop spinning. It could be that a couple of the propellers also continue to spin after landing. In some extreme cases, you may find that the propeller will spin even when the drone is switched off. It will be drawing the power from the battery regardless and stuck on.

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Programmable drones for research

The best programmable drones for research [Full Guide]

Buying a drone for research purposes requires something more than the usual drone recommendations. There are some important factors to consider when you are buying a drone for research such as fully open source and programmable code base. This allows for control and optimisation above anything that a consumer level, videography focused, drone could offer. There are so many different types of drones out there and many of them are suitable for research purposes. In this article we are going to go over some of the best programmable drones for research so that you know exactly what to buy and which drones allow for programming and customisation.

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Are drone blades dangerous?

Are drone blades dangerous? [Full blade safety article]

Drone propellers are pretty hard when you touch them. They have a sharp leading edge which cuts through the air so it makes sense that drone blades could be pretty dangerous. Drone motors have a speed of anywhere between 10,000 to 40,000 revolutions per minute. The top speed of the propeller depends on the diameter but it is about 700 mph – all of that makes for a pretty dangerous it of kit. But how do dangerous are they, exactly? In this article, we are going to look at all of the reasons why drones and drone blades could pose a danger to the pilot and the people around it.

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Drone with propeller guards

Best drone with propeller guards [+ propeller guard guide]

Propeller guards can be an incredibly useful thing when you are learning to fly a drone or if you are performing very complicated manoeuvres in tight spaces. Nowadays many drones come with propeller guards and there are many options to buy propeller guards if your drone does not come with them. In this article we are going to go over the best drone with propeller guards and the important aspects that you should consider about buying a drone with propeller guards. Also, will go over some of the common misconceptions about propeller guards and what they are really used for.

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