He lives in the US. So he will risk the possibility of paying an extra of 145% the cost (basically a $1000 drone would be almost $2500) and that's if he can get one at all.
Given you can fly close to the object you wish to take pictures of, you should be fine. Plus don't discount the software zoom of the drone nor the ability to take a photo and zoom in on it with photo editing software.
Here's a picture of a barn...
I change the oil, lube the chassis and rotate the tires.....
Oh, wait, that's my truck.
Check props, clean lens(es) watch batteries for swelling or leakage.
If you experience a crash, collision or hard landing, then besides the above, check for...