Drones are becoming very popular for both recreational and professional use. Like any craft, the quadcopters are bound by some safety and regulation rules that are very critical. You just need to follow these safety rules as a pilot. Every aircraft has its own safety requirements so is the case with drones. You better know these rules and regulations to avoid any prosecution.
In this article, we will give you some tips that help you avoid any damage to your drone. Recent statistics show that over a million drones are sold since 2014. It is only a matter of time when the drones will become a common thing. There are many affordable beginner drones available on the market which means everyone can get access to them. Therefore, it is better to know the safety rules.
Drone Safety Tips
Affordable Drones has increased the chance of accidents and recklessness. We have made the list of actionable drone safety tips that help you avoid any drone damage during flight.
User Manual
Every drone you buy from the market includes a user manual that helps you understand how the drone works. But most of the people ignore the user manual and it causes drone damage cases. Actually, the people who have already know the drones ignore the manual because they think every drone works in the same way. The manufactures better know their product and that is why they include this useful information in the manual to avoid any damage. The information mostly includes the amount of time needed for battery charge, the range of the remote control and the information about other main features of the drone.
Avoid Flying in Bad Weather
Bad weather means, rain, strong winds, hail, and other such conditions. If you will fly your drone in optimal weather conditions, then it will work for longer. You will not need to replace your drone any soon if you will follow this safety tip. Sunny weather looks fine for flying a drone, but if the winds are strong then we will not recommend you to fly your quadcopter. Due to strong winds, the drone has to struggle that can damage your drone.
Keep Away Your Drone from Restricted Areas
There are certain areas where you cannot fly your drone such as government facilities, military bases, airports etc. The reason is that the radio signals from your drone can cause an interruption to control tower and aircraft. In 2016, the pilot of Air France has to switch from autopilot to manual to avoid collision with a drone. Moreover, you can contact the airport, if you are flying within the 5 miles of the airport area.
If you are in any of the restricted areas then you should avoid flying your drone. Actually, some of the drone apps have a feature of restricted areas. If you are flying in a restricted area then your drone will land automatically and you might not be able to access it. Recently the Us Department of Defense has authorized the base leaders to shoot any non-military drone flying over the base. So, stay away from these areas if you do not want to lose your drone.
Watch Out for Interference and Obstacles
Watch out for any obstacles, some of the drone models include 5-side obstacle avoidance feature. This feature makes sure that your drone does not crush any obstacle. Anyway, not all of the models have this feature, so you have to steer away from an obstacle yourself.
Another problem faced by the pilots is the interference. There are chances that another electromagnetic interference can cause problem controlling your drone. A simple solution is to switch to stronger antennas and receivers such as 5.8GHZ. Moreover, you need to keep your drone in your sight all the time for safety purposes.
Avoid Flying in Crowded Areas
Not all of the people like the drone when they are flying on their property. We have seen some cases in which the people shoot the drone because they think someone is spying on them. Moreover, there is a possibility that your drone can get a technical problem and fall off from the sky and injured someone. So, if you are a beginner or an expert avoid flying your drone in a crowded area.
