Whether you are interested in buying a drone as a new hobby or want to include it in your business model, here are some important points you need to keep in mind before purchasing a drone.

• Every drone needs to be registered irrespective of the purpose for which they are used. There are some additional steps for registering a drone if it weighs above 250 grams or is used for commercial purposes.

• Before you take to the skies, there are certain rules and restrictions which have to be followed regarding the operation of drones that you need to know.

Get a brief insight into the flying guidelines from our blog article. LEGAL PROCEDURE OF OPERATING A DRONE IN INDIA.

• Before buying a drone it is important you read the product description of the device. The features of a particular drone model help you find the right drone model according to your requirement. Mentioned below are some drone functionality that you should keep in mind while purchasing one.

• If you tend to fly your drone in an area with more than 20 mph wind speed, then you have to find a drone that can handle the wind gusts, as most drones in the market can handle up to 20 mph wind speed.

• Two most important aspects while buying a drone for photography or videography is its stability and the camera quality. 

1. To ensure that your drone is nice and steady while shooting, buy one with a gimbal.

2. Whether you are attaching a camera or using the one equipped with the drone, mentioned below are some specifications you should consider, for good camera quality.

• 1080 or 4K

• Raw/DGN format

• 24, 30 or 60 fps

• Optical zoom

• Mechanical shutter, and

• Dual operator control

• Photography drones are expensive, not only because they have great camera quality but also because they come equipped with intelligent functions to support shooting.

The Mavic 2 Zoom, for example, has two-times optical zoom, while the Phantom 4 Pro comes equipped with a mechanical shutter to cut distortion when shooting objects moving at high speeds, and the professional-grade Inspire 2 supports dual-operator control.

• If you are using a drone for commercial purposes, you need to ensure that you are able to fly it high enough. Though the FAA has restricted the flight of drones to under 400 ft, with a special permit you can fly our drone above 400 ft for commercial use.

 This will definitely help you get the ideal drone according to your requirements!