Chapter 2
Picking the Drone That’s Right for You
In This Chapter
Starting the selection process
Understanding the advantages of drones with integrated cameras
Considering the benefits of drones with add-on camera support
Accounting for batteries and flight controls
Buying your drone
Shopping for a drone can be a daunting task. There are several types of drones to choose from, with jargon-rich names like DJI Phantom 2 Vision, or Parrot AR Drone 2.0. What’s more, you won’t find many physical locations designed specifically for trying before you buy. And there also are several different one-off startup companies out there offering great products, but they aren’t grouped into one location. You need to do some work to ensure that you buy the drone that best suits your needs.
Don’t worry, you don’t have to assume the crash position before we even get airborne! This chapter is designed to help you do the best research possible. First, you get your head around how you intend to use your ...
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