Drone Flying Tips - 7 Mistakes To Avoid

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Drone fails happen. This video covers common mistakes that can cause a crash or other problems. All of these mistakes can be easily avoided. If you are new to flying drones or if you have been flying for a while, this video will help you avoid drone fails. Please comment below with your own suggestions for successful drone piloting.
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  • @pacovasda5955
    @pacovasda59556 жыл бұрын

    "Practice flying in circles" thank you for that one. This is my first day and that's going to be a big help.

  • @kohatsuu

    @kohatsuu

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @audiogek
    @audiogek7 жыл бұрын

    My first mistakes; 1: Flying outside with too much wind. (crashed and broken) 2: Asking myself how high it will go and then doing it. (lost in the wind) 3: Leaving lipo's charged ready for use. (they died) 4: Taking off the propguards for longer flight times. (much damage on my wall-art) 5: Showing off without experience. (lost and crashed and broken) 6: Let a friend try it even before I had enough knowledge myself. (crashed and broken) 7: Not having spare parts on the shelf. (hurry up China!)

  • @CrazyBlueTv

    @CrazyBlueTv

    7 жыл бұрын

    Wow that's poor luck^^

  • @JoshWeaverRC

    @JoshWeaverRC

    7 жыл бұрын

    audiogek . you sound like an expert. I am right there with you.

  • @JoshWeaverRC

    @JoshWeaverRC

    7 жыл бұрын

    flying into the wind would have saved me money.

  • @BJCulpepper

    @BJCulpepper

    7 жыл бұрын

    #7, Hilarious!!

  • @hentaigod1963

    @hentaigod1963

    7 жыл бұрын

    how much money do you have to buy new drones? Jezzus.

  • @clarkeugene5727
    @clarkeugene57277 жыл бұрын

    You mentioned at the end about other rookie mistakes. Well, my biggest mistake was that I did not view your video first! I was guilty of 6 out of 7. Thanks for your information, it will make me a better ground pilot.

  • @readysetdrone

    @readysetdrone

    7 жыл бұрын

    +Clark Eugene Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching and happy new year!

  • @copypaste_pro

    @copypaste_pro

    6 жыл бұрын

    can´t agree more... first and dangerous mistake: start flying a drone without seeing instructions....

  • @adamarceneaux6578

    @adamarceneaux6578

    6 жыл бұрын

    Clark Eugene Check out these Drones: www.skyhighadvantage.com

  • @Tracyalwaysrox

    @Tracyalwaysrox

    6 жыл бұрын

    Does this work with a quadrone

  • @DealMagnified

    @DealMagnified

    6 жыл бұрын

    The PJ masks

  • @byronchristopher1549
    @byronchristopher15497 жыл бұрын

    This was an excellent presentation. Good communication skills [as though you had some media experience]. Good tips. I learned a few things and I've been flying four years. Thanks for thinking of others and for taking the time to post this.

  • @galandavis4699
    @galandavis46997 жыл бұрын

    I'm just starting out with drones, so this is EXCELLENT advice! I'll keep watching for more videos and tips. Thanks so much!!!

  • @TECHDRONEMEDIA
    @TECHDRONEMEDIA6 жыл бұрын

    Great video with important info to avoid beginner drone pilot mistakes.

  • @KentJonesProductions
    @KentJonesProductions6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for making this update to the logbook! I like how everything is easy to see at a glance and how you made it so we can change the years at the top and name each drone and battery. Thanks for all you do for the drone community!

  • @76akenaton
    @76akenaton6 жыл бұрын

    thanks for the advise and for taking the time of making this video!

  • @INJURYCOMP
    @INJURYCOMP7 жыл бұрын

    EXCELLENT advice for us that just got their first drone! Thank you!!

  • @PortugaldoAr
    @PortugaldoAr7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tips. Just start flying today! Bebop 2, a good quad for rookies like me! Thanks again! 😉

  • @DrJupiter
    @DrJupiter3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for making this video - good drone flying tips, very much appreciated

  • @johanwelin3616
    @johanwelin36167 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Easy-to-follow tips that will save you a lot of money. Also, just short enough to get you through it all.

  • @lifeandstyleonline
    @lifeandstyleonline7 жыл бұрын

    Number one thing to do when you get a drone: write your name and contact data on it!

  • @wmgthilgen

    @wmgthilgen

    7 жыл бұрын

    Your data is of no concern if it comes down on my property.

  • @YZ250W1

    @YZ250W1

    7 жыл бұрын

    Always remember, Karma can be a bitch!

  • @mancdown

    @mancdown

    7 жыл бұрын

    I agree. I have a DJI Phantom 3 4k and I always avoid flying over property just in case. Just out of interest though, if I included a polite apology with my contact details and offered a reasonable cash reward say $50 on a $500 drone, would you be inclined to return it to me or keep it knowing that you could sell it second hand but without the controller. I'm aiming for the right incentive if I ever lose contact and the drone lands in a random location.

  • @user-do2cz7yw2g

    @user-do2cz7yw2g

    7 жыл бұрын

    That's brilliant! "a polite apology" With the right attitude and the willingness to accept responsibility even when you damage somebody's property anonymously is a lost virtue, e.g. leaving a note on a parked car you hit. On my wish list, a password protected flight control system making reward -vs- resale an option.

  • @wmgthilgen

    @wmgthilgen

    7 жыл бұрын

    ***** Yes, you would be acting like an responsible pilot.

  • @Muwex
    @Muwex7 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video man!

  • @DenisHeiderick
    @DenisHeiderick6 жыл бұрын

    Check my new MAVIC video kzread.info/dash/bejne/qYyAvNSkcazXlJs.html

  • @disturbedproductionz4228
    @disturbedproductionz42287 жыл бұрын

    I just got a Cloud Rider Drone with camera and I was making the first two mistakes you discussed. I found it so much easier to fly when I kept the front facing away from me- so pushing yaw left was actually left. Then you can build confidence and eventually learn to spin it around. Thanks for the great tips! Happy flying!

  • @eline65
    @eline657 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this. I have a cheap drone I'm learning on, as well as teaching my daughter. so the tips help.

  • @MicroFourNerds
    @MicroFourNerds7 жыл бұрын

    This is wonderful! I'm a complete noob and this explains a LOT

  • @paraowesfc

    @paraowesfc

    6 жыл бұрын

    Very funny dude but it was great info

  • @cheaphomesteading

    @cheaphomesteading

    6 жыл бұрын

    Micro Four Nerds agee

  • @DenisHeiderick

    @DenisHeiderick

    6 жыл бұрын

    Check my new MAVIC video kzread.info/dash/bejne/qYyAvNSkcazXlJs.html

  • @robertberglund460
    @robertberglund4606 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video. Just got a Drocon Cyclone X708 for Christmas and it's my first Drone. I want to watch and learn as much as I can before ever trying to fly it.

  • @victorwestley3577
    @victorwestley35776 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video!! Definitely needed these tips

  • @motorv8N
    @motorv8N7 жыл бұрын

    Great video - thanks for the tips and, as an aviation safety professional - very glad to hear you reference that. Stay away from those airports, approach and departure paths folks.

  • @readysetdrone

    @readysetdrone

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I am with you - stay away from airports...safe flying to you!

  • @Junebug532

    @Junebug532

    7 жыл бұрын

    motorv8N

  • @smokeywoodstover
    @smokeywoodstover7 жыл бұрын

    A mistake I made when learning was reducing throttle from high altitude to let the craft go straight down. Its very unstable and sometimes can not come to a stop and hits the ground hard. Its much smoother to go forward while descending.

  • @kral5932

    @kral5932

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, descending straight down quickly will put it in vortex ring state.

  • @WalkingDrivingFlyingLasVegas
    @WalkingDrivingFlyingLasVegas8 жыл бұрын

    Excellent advice! Thank you for sharing! All the best!

  • @stevelawrence2546
    @stevelawrence25466 жыл бұрын

    Excellent clip my man!!!!! I'm new to the hobby and this clip helped a lot. Happy New Year Brother!!!!!

  • @dude8869
    @dude88697 жыл бұрын

    Great set of videos and advice. I started with a $50 Sky Viper using the auto launch and hover until I got comfortable with the controls and moved to manual mode.

  • @tiger_shark3757

    @tiger_shark3757

    7 жыл бұрын

    Tim K So did I

  • @dou4u2

    @dou4u2

    6 жыл бұрын

    I did the same as well Mastered the flight of the sky viper even bought a second one was and still is a great toy..moved up to the xk 251 and I fucken lost lost it in the 3rd flight it was like a jack rabbit and my skyvipers we're like Vwbugs . I was not ready for such power

  • @viewtx8233
    @viewtx82337 жыл бұрын

    I started with the Phantom 3 standard. I just wanted something to fly around, but then I got into the camera aspect. And these guys saying the Phantom isn't tough or that a beginner can't save it. BS ! I saved mine after taking it too high with a low battery. And my son crashed it into the power lines. It then hit the PAVEMENT hard enough to eject the battery. (Those batteries are a little bit hard to pull out too) One prop was broke. Replaced all props just to give it some TLC, and it fired up and took to the sky again. They're tough and I coaxed mine out of a tree from 50 yards with a low battery, with less than a month experience, and with the craft flying TOWARDS me, so people shouldn't assume that they know so much about how tough something is for sure.

  • @harryrogers
    @harryrogers7 жыл бұрын

    Great well explained and very helpful...thanks

  • @meninthemaking
    @meninthemaking6 жыл бұрын

    Great vid. Ran across this on some rabbit hole on YT. I watched this, and it was very informative. No bells, whistles. Just brass tax. Nicely done. I have my first drone charging now and will attempt my first flight tomorrow. Thx again.

  • @furballkimfpv9365
    @furballkimfpv93657 жыл бұрын

    Great info for beginners. One thing I don't see and is rare.Drones flying together. I figure all drone flyers have one thing in common above color religion or what ever is the love of flying drone's. Its also an reason for other drone flyers to get to know each other and share there experience they had. More group drone flying be a hoot. At my home I have family come over and atleast 3 drones are flying together is so much fun. I figure more group flying videos is need on you tube. great video's enjoyed them very much.

  • @readysetdrone

    @readysetdrone

    7 жыл бұрын

    Great point! Thanks.

  • @harleyofdallas
    @harleyofdallas7 жыл бұрын

    I am new to drone flying and this video explained exactly what I have done multiple times. I am learning to pay attention better but I should have listen to this earlier as it was very informative Thanks

  • @readysetdrone

    @readysetdrone

    7 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thanks for watching!

  • @HamzaKhan-kv2gn

    @HamzaKhan-kv2gn

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ready Set Drone lol can u help me😀😀

  • @wildhog3217
    @wildhog32177 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the helpful hints....keep up the good work!!!

  • @azoresvideoproductions7794
    @azoresvideoproductions77947 жыл бұрын

    Great videos, i have always been into photography and recently started thinking of drones. your videos have given me a different perspective on the hobby. I realized its not as easy as it looks.

  • @Tallguysrc
    @Tallguysrc8 жыл бұрын

    a few more 1. dont fly a large drone indoors. 2.gps is your friend but learn to fly without it. 3. balance your props, check them before each flight.

  • @readysetdrone

    @readysetdrone

    8 жыл бұрын

    Great points. I really should have included "pre-flight check" in the list. Thanks for watching!

  • @Kitusser

    @Kitusser

    7 жыл бұрын

    Dude your intro scared the shit outta me

  • @PectusCarinatum

    @PectusCarinatum

    7 жыл бұрын

    What do you mean by balance the props?

  • @AnglerDanNE

    @AnglerDanNE

    6 жыл бұрын

    CloudJamie look up dji Phantom prop balancing.

  • @zarkfuckerberg4545

    @zarkfuckerberg4545

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ready Set Drone another tip: in sharpie, write your name and contact info on the body and a note saying there is a 50$ reward for it. I’ve done this, and gotten it back when I was flying in another state.

  • @michaelmyers5027
    @michaelmyers50278 жыл бұрын

    just watched this. i was taking off on a uneven surface and was wondering why it was drifting and not balanced. i tried it today on a even surface and it corrected it. thanks

  • @readysetdrone

    @readysetdrone

    8 жыл бұрын

    Awesome. That's a common mistake. Glad you were able to get it fixed and flying straight!

  • @MarkPowellBodyMarks
    @MarkPowellBodyMarks8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video, much appreciated and well received! subscribed! !

  • @matthewc.x.langford3521
    @matthewc.x.langford35217 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this. Really helpful.

  • @wardope
    @wardope8 жыл бұрын

    Buy a DJI or other expencive drone without any experience of flying drones. they may be easy to fly but once something goes wrong. you need skills to recover from it. and if you have no experience you are going to crash. buy a cheap toy drone and practics then step it up a notch. ect ect.

  • @johndizon735

    @johndizon735

    8 жыл бұрын

    Yup, thats what im doing... Im just gonna buy a syma x8w and change the camera (im a beginner)

  • @Falinzin

    @Falinzin

    8 жыл бұрын

    I recommend the Traxxas Aton, it's fairly cheap @ $319 - VERY powerful, but it has 3 modes, film (Easy, practically flies iteself) - Sport (Fun/Fast) and Expert (Full manual control) - GREAT to learn on, start on Film until you're comfortable, then move to sport, then after a long time move to expert... there's an OH SHIT button called the Airbrake that'll stop it where it is in the air, in sport/expert mode. - It's almost 2 pounds and WILL do 50mph+ - don't get careless or you can seriously injure or even kill someone, or do some heavy property damage.

  • @wardope

    @wardope

    8 жыл бұрын

    +'96 VR-4 Spyder you are completely missing the point. you need to crawl before you walk. get a $20 syma 5x.or skrc q16 which you can learn to fly on and crash many times without it braking. then when you have more experience go spend $300 or more on a drone have all that features.

  • @Falinzin

    @Falinzin

    8 жыл бұрын

    It's what I teach all my friends to fly on, film mode is very forgiving, it's been crashed 20+ times and I've only had to replace a couple props, there's a large private park near where I live where I have permission to fly (I gave the owners some aerial footage of their house in exchange) - the only thing they're gonna hurt is the drone. I DO see your point, but the Aton is so forgiving it makes for a great beginner drone. (IMO)

  • @wardope

    @wardope

    8 жыл бұрын

    i uderstand all that but the price is not forgiving at all. and for that price you can get away with a lot better beginner quard. What im trying to say is. why sepend sub $300 on a beginner drone when you dont know how to fly or even know if the hobby are fro you or not. maby the drone you talk about is a better 2nd drone. once you have made up your mind. i mean i much rather trow $20 away then $300. ofcause if people know someone who have the quard in question and they are letting them fly it. sure go for it,

  • @alainarchambault2331
    @alainarchambault23317 жыл бұрын

    I plan to use it for security work. The site where I'm at has cameras all right. Even signs that says the property is under 24 hour surveillance. Trouble is, most cameras on site are blurry, and others are facing in directions I don't think is conducive to security. The site's camera system doesn't even record images. I'd need a drone with GPS so that it can hover in place while I work the camera, capturing images. Also, with suspicious activity, a guard may have to confront, either by design or accident. A drone can eliminate that and track a suspect at a distance. And as the building I serve is old and somewhat dilapidated it could serve the client in inspecting hard to reach places. An aspect of security I've thought right away is that, if a suspicious person spots the drone, you should never fly directly back to your position. It'll just point them towards you. Break line of sight while going another direction, then return home. Otherwise you could find a stranger attempting to rob you of it. Homeless/druggies/delinquents aren't always the most rational or forgiving, even if they're trespassing. More fun, means I'd stay awake, flying the damned thing. Cold out? Having to put on boots, sweater, heavy jacket, walk a circuit in the cold, when you're sitting in a nice warm kiosk it's easy to get lazy. It's faster than an old fart on two legs. :-P Yep, these are all excuses for me buying into one of these on a security guard's salary.

  • @oldrrocr

    @oldrrocr

    5 жыл бұрын

    Just think of how many Jurassic Park security guards would still be alive today if they only had used drones.

  • @WahbMabkhout64
    @WahbMabkhout647 жыл бұрын

    Awesome videos, worth watching for those starting to fly!! Thank you!!

  • @allbrain9982
    @allbrain99825 жыл бұрын

    Very good video. Had learned a lot with this video. THANKS

  • @Ducati_Dude
    @Ducati_Dude7 жыл бұрын

    Didn't know about #1... Thanks for the Heads-Up... ✔ Actually, the other day, I was flying my P4 and it was acting a bit erratically. I probably turned it on at an angle as you mentioned... 😞

  • @wattage2007

    @wattage2007

    7 жыл бұрын

    You didn't know about it because it's not true. When out flying, unless you carry a board, shims and a spirit level it will be impossible to start on a level surface. The important thing is the initial IMU calibration is done on a level surface. That and leaving the aircraft still when it boots up.

  • @zyklonb2355
    @zyklonb23557 жыл бұрын

    the biggest mistake is showing off

  • @readysetdrone

    @readysetdrone

    7 жыл бұрын

    +Fuck boi phil Indeed!

  • @Ed-LoveMyDrones

    @Ed-LoveMyDrones

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yup! Heard that! Plus got dark, orientation & wind all played a role.

  • @joshua-fennlicht9434

    @joshua-fennlicht9434

    6 жыл бұрын

    yep

  • @wise_soul8886

    @wise_soul8886

    6 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @wise_soul8886

    @wise_soul8886

    6 жыл бұрын

    ItzReaper lol i wonder how it happened

  • @dizzydeanfpv45
    @dizzydeanfpv45 Жыл бұрын

    Killer video thanks for the meps review!!!

  • @pc3983
    @pc39837 жыл бұрын

    Excellent advice ... great video , keep them coming

  • @bushpilot4234
    @bushpilot42347 жыл бұрын

    Landing w/ low power fly it like a heli. Stop in the air after a flare, then sit it down. U need good skills to do so, but it is the best way to land.

  • @docohm50
    @docohm507 жыл бұрын

    Great video I am new to the hobby and guilty of turning it on with a false level. Do I need to worry about these batteries catching on fire during recharging?

  • @readysetdrone

    @readysetdrone

    7 жыл бұрын

    As long as your batteries are well ventilated (not covered up or inside something), you should not have to worry about them catching fire. Thanks for watching!

  • @billyhelms405

    @billyhelms405

    7 жыл бұрын

    Lip battery are dangerous and must be watched while charging if it swells up don't use them

  • @JeffPittman
    @JeffPittman8 жыл бұрын

    Great tips - very useful. Thanks for posting.

  • @alexrodrigues3365
    @alexrodrigues33657 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your tips!

  • @xWood4000
    @xWood40008 жыл бұрын

    Should i install a parachute on a UAV?

  • @readysetdrone

    @readysetdrone

    8 жыл бұрын

    I think if you are flying a $5,000+ copter with a RED or high end DSLR attached to it, then a parachute makes sense. But for smaller, lighter, cheaper quadcopters, I don't think it's worth the hassle or expense. Thanks for watching!

  • @xWood4000

    @xWood4000

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Ready Set Drone Thank you.

  • @loganmiller5085

    @loganmiller5085

    7 жыл бұрын

    Ready Set Drone how about if you have a DJI Phantom 3 Standard, would it be good to add a parachute?

  • @itsFiftyy

    @itsFiftyy

    7 жыл бұрын

    Don't mess with the DJI Phantom's. You'll just make it worse.

  • @AfloatFob

    @AfloatFob

    7 жыл бұрын

    Are you implying that they're bad already?

  • @slappyjoe6782
    @slappyjoe67827 жыл бұрын

    Let me start off by explaining a few things. With my job we are out in the mountains and hills treating invasive plants. Some of these hills are very steep and sometime simply to large to spend all day getting to the top to see if there are any plants. So I've been think about using a drone to widen my "mapping" area without having to hike it. With that said I bought a swiftstream z-9 to learn how to fly them. I've been flying RC planes for about 6 years. I know the z-9 is not capable of doing what I need. what drone will be able to help or what one do you recommend. I was thinking about the DJI Mavic because it can fit in my hiking backpack. Please help me.

  • @aidanhughes3655

    @aidanhughes3655

    7 жыл бұрын

    Wayne Juntunen yeah. A DJI Mavic would definitely do the job. But its pricy. I would recommend a DJI Pantom 3 Standard or an Advanced. It is big but is far cheaper. If you do have do have that much spare money then sure, go for the Mavic.

  • @readysetdrone

    @readysetdrone

    7 жыл бұрын

    +Wayne Juntunen Totally agree with the comment below. If you can afford $999, then Mavic all the way! If $500 is a better budget, then go Phantom 3!

  • @slappyjoe6782

    @slappyjoe6782

    7 жыл бұрын

    Ready Set Drone Thank you so very much. 999$ is a lot but the company is paying for it and I believe our budget would be around 1500$ max. Cheaper the better but I just wanted to get an educated opinion on what I should do. I liked how the Mavic can fold up, but to save 500$ I'll just carry the drone in my hand. As far as reliability are they both fairly the same?

  • @PatKittle

    @PatKittle

    7 жыл бұрын

    Wayne, I'm looking for a drone for invasive plant detection in difficult terrain too. Overhead obstacle avoidance seems to be a feature rarely found in drones so far. Near trees it would be really useful. Regards.

  • @dronetech5269
    @dronetech52696 жыл бұрын

    Amazing man ..perfect absolutely awesome tips

  • @realvivifromloona
    @realvivifromloona6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I got a beginner's drone for New Year and I seem to be making a lot of these mistakes. Thanks for guiding me!

  • @jerriwood
    @jerriwood7 жыл бұрын

    one more mistake is flying out of line of sight. Regulations state you have to keep it in line of sight.

  • @robertbowman3406

    @robertbowman3406

    7 жыл бұрын

    Then what good is the tablet. It relays height and distance flown away. I cannot keep it in sight if I am flying a mile away.

  • @kevindonahue2251

    @kevindonahue2251

    6 жыл бұрын

    Well not every country has the same laws, but if you are in the US or Australia thems the breaks.

  • @mumulove
    @mumulove7 жыл бұрын

    Hand catch the copter as a beginner. Got it.

  • @Eon46

    @Eon46

    7 жыл бұрын

    Actually got several tiny cuts on my fingers and a nail partially chipped trying catching my bebop 2 on that very day

  • @matthewjbauer1990

    @matthewjbauer1990

    7 жыл бұрын

    I cut my arm doing a reaching catch when my drone "lost it" inside my house in the hall and it was either damage the wall and drone or get cut so I got cut.

  • @mumulove

    @mumulove

    7 жыл бұрын

    me too inside the house to save the dog

  • @matthewjbauer1990

    @matthewjbauer1990

    7 жыл бұрын

    Bastille Mine involved besides the wall, a CAT. As she saw it coming in at her towards her corner where I had to air grab it, I went in for the grab and she bolted.

  • @BhodieBob

    @BhodieBob

    6 жыл бұрын

    they bite

  • @williebhenryjr6773
    @williebhenryjr67737 жыл бұрын

    hey i watched your video i appreciate the input just got into drones your video is great ,now im off to fly using the new info i have obtained thank you

  • @RTD3
    @RTD37 жыл бұрын

    Excellent vid and advice, thanks!!

  • @davepaul3000
    @davepaul30008 жыл бұрын

    number 8 beginners fly in a to small area, which makes it much harder to learn,,, best first go to an open area where there will be less obstacles and you can learn more easily

  • @amilgg

    @amilgg

    6 жыл бұрын

    Dan-de-man n can u English?

  • @ptcman8267
    @ptcman82677 жыл бұрын

    1:35 ... Does the accelerometer reset when we take out the battery?

  • @johnritch837

    @johnritch837

    6 жыл бұрын

    PTC man maybe yes, i think it restarts over and over

  • @MustWorkWeekends
    @MustWorkWeekends7 жыл бұрын

    Great video and awesome tips....thanks for sharing.

  • @KAREKINFPV
    @KAREKINFPV7 жыл бұрын

    Good video man! Thank you

  • @SinkyYT
    @SinkyYT8 жыл бұрын

    I always bring my Phantom down when the battery gets between 50-40%

  • @thmls5744

    @thmls5744

    8 жыл бұрын

    You could fly longer, if each cell don't go below 3.3v you are fine.

  • @stevenb887

    @stevenb887

    8 жыл бұрын

    as a note, that's 3.3v per cell. So if your flying a 3 cell pack, thats 9.9v. Personally, I stop at 3.5v per cell. NEVER EVER EVER go below 3v per cell. If you do, discharge the battery using a lightbulb with the battery pack buried in sand. Never throw a LiPo in the trash with any form of charge. LiPo's can be very dangerous if you do not respect them. I've seen enough fires caused by LiPo's in my lifetime. If a LiPo opens, it will burn, period, it doesn't need spark of flame, just oxygen.

  • @Honeypot-x9s

    @Honeypot-x9s

    6 жыл бұрын

    your wasting perfectly good cells doing that. most high current devices like quadcopters and drills will cut power at 3.00V because risk of current leakage, however actual safe limit for moth lithium battery is 2.80V and min voltage for self life to recover from is 2.20V... if your cell is at 2.60V and you haven't damaged it or run it very hard that low down you should be ok to trickle charge it back up very slowly like .250 mW and set cut off power at 4.2V per cell. i personally have recovered what was claimed to been trashed lipo cells that whereas low as 1.84V per cell.. trickle charged them slowly at 0.150mW up till 4.2V per cell then did a discharge test to 3.0V at 1.0amps.. found it still had 85% original capacity! apparently the guy that ran them that far down said they been heavily used probably recharged 100x and that last time he accidentally left the system turned on and it leaked current until it was that low..that battery i dont use anymore but i did for a while use it in my traxxas RC car, originally his drone battery..

  • @Honeypot-x9s

    @Honeypot-x9s

    6 жыл бұрын

    you have a ton of time left.. no need to chicken out with DJi's batteries.. in my experience you can run them right down and recharge them after they cool off again and still good.. i typically recommend landing it with 15% -20% remaining, that way not out when battery is critical, but if you know your drone and surroundings, then its typically fine to run it right down to 10% or less... everytime im exploring a new location i use my rule of 20%. i dont want my drone being out when battery is critical in a new location.. if i can see it, 15%.. but i cannot imagine at 50% landing it..and then swapping packs..

  • @AnglerDanNE

    @AnglerDanNE

    6 жыл бұрын

    meehhhe Of You 10%, are you dumb? You do that enough and you'll take a couple years off the life of that battery.

  • @Spyder3534
    @Spyder35348 жыл бұрын

    #1) Level surfaces are not necessary, my 2 drones will initialize fine on a non-level surface... the key is to not touch the drone while its initializing

  • @Spyder3534

    @Spyder3534

    8 жыл бұрын

    actually on my toy drones it is necessary

  • @racylaserjet

    @racylaserjet

    8 жыл бұрын

    Yes. Even cheap Hubsan don't require level on power on. If my 107 can know and wait until I set it down and you have a pricier drone that doesn't......

  • @randallhuston1466

    @randallhuston1466

    8 жыл бұрын

    That might be true on the older quadcopters or copters that don't auto level but it's not necessary on the newer stuff with auto level. That's built in. And it's done precisely because people were crashing them all the time.

  • @curtismattingly7505
    @curtismattingly75058 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video. Great comments from others also! Cheers! I'm a BIG FAN of PFC's.

  • @ruhnet
    @ruhnet7 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic advice. Thank you!!!

  • @digitalboomer
    @digitalboomer7 жыл бұрын

    I agree with most of what you said, but I totally disagree on hand catching any sUAS. 99.99% of all the procedures and regulations for these devices is all about safety first. It is not ever safe to hand catch, and in some cases it can be bad for the UAS. Thanks for the video.

  • @readysetdrone

    @readysetdrone

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment. I agree that some quads are not great to catch, but I maintain that the Phantom, because of the way its landing gear is set up and because you can hover it in one place with GPS is easy to catch and low risk if you are careful and you know what you are doing. You really can't land in a wakesurfing boat, so catching is the best option. I appreciate what you said about safety though and 100% agree. Thanks for watching!

  • @johnsowinski621

    @johnsowinski621

    5 жыл бұрын

    I believe the spark is designed that if you catch it and turn it upside down it turns the drone off automatically.

  • @asmith8898
    @asmith88987 жыл бұрын

    I don't see what is so difficult about saying propeller.

  • @streamalexander6804

    @streamalexander6804

    7 жыл бұрын

    The word props is better.

  • @BeefJerky4104

    @BeefJerky4104

    7 жыл бұрын

    props *

  • @ecso828

    @ecso828

    6 жыл бұрын

    Because, ever since there has been spoken language, people have been shortening ways to say things. It's about efficiency. "Propeller" has 3 syllables. "Props" has 1 syllable. So, if something is in context, the shortened version is fine. When talking about aircraft, prop is known to be propeller. When talking about making a play or movie, prop would be an accessory to help the scene. So, as long as your IQ is over 65 and you understand context, shortening words is perfectly fine. You're welcome!

  • @pacovasda5955

    @pacovasda5955

    6 жыл бұрын

    If you prefer to say propeller please say propeller. And don't get upset if someone calls you Ash, as long as we know who or what is being addressed everything should be fine. It's all about communicating. Peace.

  • @richardsummers8805
    @richardsummers88056 жыл бұрын

    Great information, and presented very well.

  • @JerryCalverley
    @JerryCalverley5 жыл бұрын

    I love these oldie, but goodie videos!

  • @nerangobin7664
    @nerangobin76647 жыл бұрын

    i have a dji marvic pro drone

  • @Kaasmof
    @Kaasmof8 жыл бұрын

    Mistake 8: Not reading a manual before operating. I know, I am don't like to read manuals myself, but I found out the expensive way, that reading BEFORE tehfirst flight can save you money :)

  • @osuvidaccount4275

    @osuvidaccount4275

    8 жыл бұрын

    I always read the manual of most products

  • @nvembrace
    @nvembrace4 жыл бұрын

    Omg you just cleared up something simple that I could never figure out. When flying in my house as soon as I take off my drone would fly off sideways all over the floor. Well I now see the problem was I turned it on while holding it before laying it on level ground. Works fine now. THANKS!!

  • @BIGDRONEFLYER77RC
    @BIGDRONEFLYER77RC7 жыл бұрын

    This video is very awesome for a remember for all drone pilots. . . Beginner or advanced flyers.

  • @teeman9266
    @teeman92667 жыл бұрын

    Im guilty for flying too high, my drone lost signal for a bit, lost orientation and it was drifting near a pine tree. I never had my heart raced so fast with this thing. i dont think im ever gonna do that again

  • @EasyyokeFilms

    @EasyyokeFilms

    7 жыл бұрын

    What kind of drone if I may ask.... I dont think the Phantoms will loose signal with the height a pine tree.

  • @teeman9266

    @teeman9266

    7 жыл бұрын

    It was a cheapo UDI 818A HD

  • @whydoiliketotravel547

    @whydoiliketotravel547

    6 жыл бұрын

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  • @Duraltia
    @Duraltia7 жыл бұрын

    I don't know man... On the one side you're advising your audience on 7 common mistakes to avoid but then you mention the option to catch 4 angry meat grinders from the air using one of the two required hands to safely navigate said angry meat grinder. You might as well forward them to Enrique Iglesias.

  • @readysetdrone

    @readysetdrone

    7 жыл бұрын

    Fair...but I've caught my phantom many times and never had any issues. It's really the only way to land if you are shooting water skiing on a boat or on rough terrain. But you are right, it's not a great move for beginners. Thanks for watching!

  • @deasystems
    @deasystems7 жыл бұрын

    Excellent tips-thank you!

  • @chauhuynh9705
    @chauhuynh97056 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Your video is really help.

  • @usernamemykel
    @usernamemykel5 жыл бұрын

    Re: mistake #2 - Just imagine that you're on that aircraft in the pilot's seat, and you'll steer it correctly.

  • @hunterrobertson5369
    @hunterrobertson53697 жыл бұрын

    8th mistake: trying to edit your video on a mac.

  • @durhalarhala

    @durhalarhala

    7 жыл бұрын

    Hunter Robertson most youtubers do

  • @Youstix71
    @Youstix717 жыл бұрын

    cool thanks for this. some good advice

  • @cmanos302
    @cmanos3027 жыл бұрын

    Thank You 4 taking your time out to help me

  • @DVZM.
    @DVZM.7 жыл бұрын

    This was posted on my 18. Birthday! :D #noonecares

  • @mariordz99

    @mariordz99

    7 жыл бұрын

    DVSM i do care:3 happy bday! im turning 18 in almost half a year

  • @bridgerbuck9827

    @bridgerbuck9827

    7 жыл бұрын

    DVSM Happy Birthday!

  • @DVZM.

    @DVZM.

    7 жыл бұрын

    mariordz99 thanks :)

  • @schmizi9786

    @schmizi9786

    7 жыл бұрын

    DVSM very late happy birthday xD

  • @theolarkin8241

    @theolarkin8241

    6 жыл бұрын

    Happy 19th birthday in a month😂

  • @wildcheetah68
    @wildcheetah687 жыл бұрын

    It's called common sense simple flying 101

  • @user-kz5vb7ec6z
    @user-kz5vb7ec6z5 жыл бұрын

    Yes, most of the crashes i've got due to the desorientation and panicking! And i have had attempts to slowly lift it up in the air, which created the effect you've mentioned. Thank you very much.

  • @juanc.acevedo5243
    @juanc.acevedo52436 жыл бұрын

    Great Video! Thanks a lot!!!!

  • @samalton5529
    @samalton55297 жыл бұрын

    You forgot one. Don't take cocaine when flying

  • @greenie95125

    @greenie95125

    6 жыл бұрын

    Just before or after, but not during! ;-)

  • @chingusmadingus9422

    @chingusmadingus9422

    6 жыл бұрын

    Gaming With Al-tonz it's hard to fly the drone outside while being inside peeking through the blinds!

  • @bryernlow9342

    @bryernlow9342

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ah yes, rookie mistake.

  • @usernamemykel

    @usernamemykel

    5 жыл бұрын

    Unless you're a passenger, not the crew.

  • @jeffhufana2389
    @jeffhufana23897 жыл бұрын

    ALL of this is just common sense

  • @jimbarchuk

    @jimbarchuk

    7 жыл бұрын

    NONE of this is common sense for someone who has no RC experience of any kind. If it were there wouldn't be so many 'attaboy' and 'thank you' comments. They design these devices to be as foolproof as possible, and write the instructions as clear and complete as possible, but then some new fool comes along... and they redesign or rewrite whatever it was that caused a problem. All Joe Consumer knows is to plug in the battery, charge, fly. That's all they should need. But get into battery discharge % and ground effects or whatever and these are all things they've never heard before and have no knowledge.

  • @ashleychavarria4620
    @ashleychavarria46207 жыл бұрын

    thanks very useful. I'm getting an fpv drone for Christmas and this helps alot

  • @predatornz.5493
    @predatornz.54936 жыл бұрын

    Thanks just brought a Drone and love it .

  • @DordiHOTS
    @DordiHOTS7 жыл бұрын

    The biggest mistake people make is buying a drone and then starting another youtube drone video channel when there are already a lot.

  • @readysetdrone

    @readysetdrone

    7 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. That's why I started in 2014. Thanks for watching!

  • @DordiHOTS

    @DordiHOTS

    7 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I figured with the amount of subscribers compared to the others that you knew what you were doing and must have been one of the first or at least the most successful. But youtube is all about originality and there can be only one REAL drone guy, you :).

  • @sean8604

    @sean8604

    7 жыл бұрын

    @ George Scott, with that kind of thinking, you should be in politics.

  • @johnnycop77

    @johnnycop77

    6 жыл бұрын

    Come on George, when is too many drone channels ever enough?

  • @one766

    @one766

    6 жыл бұрын

    George Scott Same with minecraft

  • @dieselrotor
    @dieselrotor7 жыл бұрын

    First mistake: Calling Quads or multi rotor---- DRONES. They are not drones for the last time Geeeez ! My first Quad was flown using 4 32cc nitro motors and 5 gyros and 4 governors . And it worked back in 1996.

  • @readysetdrone

    @readysetdrone

    7 жыл бұрын

    Yeah - I know some people are not big fans of that word. But if you want your videos to be found online, it is a very popular search term. Thanks for watching!

  • @dieselrotor

    @dieselrotor

    7 жыл бұрын

    + ready set Drone Good point, gotta give You that one. And PS- good vid.

  • @SteveEchelonanon

    @SteveEchelonanon

    7 жыл бұрын

    Drones sounds better than quadcopter. Everybody knows what they are so it doesn't really matter. It's just an aesthetic.

  • @jackdaniels7913

    @jackdaniels7913

    7 жыл бұрын

    If your a military operator with a weaponized drone then yes but of your not... ya you get the point it's an rc, model, multiroter, quad, hex,Y ext... drone ... ya & they wonder why there such a big stink over people enjoying a hobby lets start calling other joys the worst thing we can & see how fast people take up arms over that bs. Selfies hummm vanity anyone!

  • @DougNoyce

    @DougNoyce

    7 жыл бұрын

    DRONE:, n. 3. a remote-controlled, pilotless aircraft or missile. Res.: Google Dictionary. Quads, Hexes, winged, jet-pack, etc. If they are RC, pilotless aircraft, they are 'DRONES'. Potato, potahto. Who really cares? But it is NOT a 'mistake' to call them drones, because they are!

  • @careytony999
    @careytony9996 жыл бұрын

    Good to know. Helpful. Thank you

  • @66lwmorgan
    @66lwmorgan7 жыл бұрын

    Some good tips, thanks for sharing.

  • @michaelfilippi1520
    @michaelfilippi15203 жыл бұрын

    Wow. Drones have really improved over the last 4 years. I got the ruko f11 pro and I'm loving it.

  • @JesterTester
    @JesterTester6 жыл бұрын

    Love your channel, very informative 👍

  • @andr3w205
    @andr3w2054 жыл бұрын

    Thanks this was really helpful

  • @kungpuk5186
    @kungpuk51865 жыл бұрын

    Helpfull tips. Thanx!

  • @RomisDIYProjects
    @RomisDIYProjects6 жыл бұрын

    I'm a rookie, got myself a syma x8hg. Wanted a phantom since they first came out, but to expensive. I have experienced some of the first 3 or 4 you mentioned. Glad I found this video before I made the other mistakes.

  • @wjfc1968
    @wjfc19685 жыл бұрын

    I've been flying drones for a year, your information is very important and helpful, thank you. Franko flyer

  • @sergioortiz8219
    @sergioortiz82197 жыл бұрын

    Good tips. Thanks!

  • @west_we_go
    @west_we_go6 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful!! Thanks

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