Aerial Articles Training By Nick / 10th April 2015 Share Tweet Share Tips for Flying a Drone or QuadcopterHow to fly your drone or quadcopter safely when starting outPost updated January 2018: Have you recently bought a Phantom 2/3 quadcopter, drone or UAV? It is all too tempting to go out and fly it anywhere and everywhere taking photos and videos of all you see. Many people have been flying a drone without really thinking about it and that could land them in trouble.Reality will soon bite when you either hurt someone, damage their property or cause an accident. You might even face prosecution if you invade someone's privacy or cause a nuisance. The CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) in the UK/Europe and the FAA in the USA are both clamping down on illegal and unauthorised flying and the fines/penalties can be quite severe.I have written an extensive article outlining basic suggestions when taking up this cool hobby or business that will help to: check Keep you and others safe check Follow CAA rules and regulations check Steer clear of "no fly" zones check Convince others that this is safe check Have fun!After all, if you do things right from the start, who knows where it could lead? Since writing this article, I have become a qualified UAV pilot which means I can fly commercially. Or make money with my drone.I have flown in some incredible places such as the Tate Modern Art Gallery in London and also filming incoming cruise ships in Weymouth and Portland. I have also flown and filmed for the BBC, Channel 4 and a Pinewood Studios documentary.The world is your oyster in this "still very new" industry so do it the right way starting today! Use the link below, have a good read and enjoy this wonderful hobby…you may even turn it into a business one day! Tips for Flying a Drone
