BD0G
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Choose what area you will specialize in
Weddings , Real Estate Photography, Home Roof and Gutter inspections , Topographical Mapping ,etc.
Skip the purchase of the kids toy as you can pickup the skills needed to become proficient with a drone that helps you fly accurately. (onboard GPS, Compasses, automated modes of flight , etc)
Spend the money on at least the Mavic Pro series.
Smaller and more portable. Longer battery life
The Phantom 4 is huge and cumbersome and the camera is better in some respects , but its a huge trade off in terms of portability
Bad battery life? Huh? Not really considering DJI is the only way to go for Prosumer drones
Yes, The Mavic Pro has a "fly more" kit that comes with 3 batteries . Each battery averages approximately 20 minutes of flight time depending on environmental factors. So thats about an hour or so of flight time. You can also purchase additional batteries if needed.
You will need to register the Drone with the FAA for 5 bucks and get your FAA Registration Number that will be attached to your drone(s)
Then you will need to take the Part 107 exam and pass it. Test fee is approximately $150.00 and study materials can be found online for free if you really search hard. If not then there are paid courses that one can complete online or in-person.
The Part 107 will allow you to be compensated for any work that you perform or data/ pictures / video that you provide to a client. Without the Part 107 at a minimum you will be breaking the law.
I dont know about "mastering" the drone (I have over 100 hours of flight and do not consider myself a master) I still cant do a very good descending perfectly concentric downward vortex ring at a consistent speed while yawing the gimbal. LOL
To become somewhat proficient and having great hand to eye coordination and dexterity I would wager that you could reach that level in less than 15 hours or total flight time.
Choose what area you will specialize in
Weddings , Real Estate Photography, Home Roof and Gutter inspections , Topographical Mapping ,etc.
Skip the purchase of the kids toy as you can pickup the skills needed to become proficient with a drone that helps you fly accurately. (onboard GPS, Compasses, automated modes of flight , etc)
Spend the money on at least the Mavic Pro series.
Smaller and more portable. Longer battery life
The Phantom 4 is huge and cumbersome and the camera is better in some respects , but its a huge trade off in terms of portability
Bad battery life? Huh? Not really considering DJI is the only way to go for Prosumer drones
Yes, The Mavic Pro has a "fly more" kit that comes with 3 batteries . Each battery averages approximately 20 minutes of flight time depending on environmental factors. So thats about an hour or so of flight time. You can also purchase additional batteries if needed.
You will need to register the Drone with the FAA for 5 bucks and get your FAA Registration Number that will be attached to your drone(s)
Then you will need to take the Part 107 exam and pass it. Test fee is approximately $150.00 and study materials can be found online for free if you really search hard. If not then there are paid courses that one can complete online or in-person.
The Part 107 will allow you to be compensated for any work that you perform or data/ pictures / video that you provide to a client. Without the Part 107 at a minimum you will be breaking the law.
I dont know about "mastering" the drone (I have over 100 hours of flight and do not consider myself a master) I still cant do a very good descending perfectly concentric downward vortex ring at a consistent speed while yawing the gimbal. LOL
To become somewhat proficient and having great hand to eye coordination and dexterity I would wager that you could reach that level in less than 15 hours or total flight time.