Many people think that it is possible to become drone pilots by simply going through flying lessons on Youtube. However, this is not the case and becoming a drone pilot can be a bit tricky. It can be quite difficult to take off and even land especially when you learn to fly drone on mountains. Other challenges that you are likely to face include:

• Weather

• Managing risks to people as well as property

• Poor performance by battery

For every flight, it may be essential to go through a comprehensive pre-flight planning as well as risks assessment. Remember that you will be bound by various regulations as well as air traffic restrictions. This is on top of the fact that most batteries will only offer a flight time of 10 to 15 minutes. This means that you will need to carry a lot of batteries and you will need to be very organized when it comes to planning for your flight. Some of the preparations to do include air traffic searches and notifications, risk assessment and pre-flight survey and drawing plans for the flight depending on the short list of the client.

On the big day, you will need to start early to prepare your kit in the desired location and set up as you do your online surveys and checks on pre-flight. Remember that filming is a bit easier. It would also be advisable to have a full HD downlink that will enable you to see what the cameras  are able to see and in real time. This should also enable you to control the camera separately from the quadcopter.

You can learn how to fly in a flight school or even teach yourself. If you opt for the DIY option, you will need a large field. Remember to ask for the owner’s permission. Training can take you between 2 and 4 months