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RICE BUSINESS REPORT APRIL 2019
What You Need To Know About Drones
By Idd Aziz
While drones are constructed for recreational purposes, you can also use
them for professional aerial photography and videography, to inspect
bridges, cargo carrying, wildlife tracking, and a wide range of other drone-
related activities.
People who should consider investing in a drone
There is no harm in anyone owning a drone but you should highly consider investing in one if you love
conventional remote controlled machines. These can be cars, boats, helicopters and many other units.
You also should consider the units if you are into photography and videography. Do you have a deep in-
terest in drone technology? You also should highly consider getting the units
Factors to consider when buying a drone
For you to get the most from the unit you need to consider a number of factors. Some of these factors
include:
Camera type: While most of the units come with their own cameras, there are others that have GoPro
cameras attached to them. When making a purchase, go for one with a built-in camera. You should con-
sider the number of megapixels that the camera has, video resolution, a method of camera control and
distance of the camera.
Battery life: This is important as it determines how long you will enjoy having the drone. Consider the
charging time of the unit, battery life, and whether you will need replacement batteries in your work.
Height and speed: There is no specific height and speed that your unit should have-it's all dependent on
your preferences that are guided by your needs. If looking for a unit to take live video action during a
game, go for one that can reach up to 300 feet. This is to make it possible for you to easily capture the
entire event
Tips to remember when using the drone
When you buy the unit you need to consider a number of tips before you start flying it. When you make
the purchase consider a number of terms such as RTF, BNF, ARF and any other that might be in the user
manual. RTF means that you have to install a propeller before you fly, BNF means that the drone is com-
pletely assembled but you have to buy the controller separately
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