Five Tips for New Drone Buyers in 2021?

If you are just getting into drones, then these tips might help you decide what to buy this year.

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I hope this information saves new drone buyers some frustration and money if they are thinking about buying a drone this year.

1. Learn about the rules and regulations. I have met a few people who purchased an expensive drone and later found out that it won’t take off in their backyard due to airspace restrictions. New laws regarding the sale and use of drones were recently updated and a timeline was set for changes to UAV rules and regulations. Many UAV manufacturers will need to update their new products in the next 18 months. This also means that some drones that are legal for sale today might not be legal to fly in most US airspace in a few years. I will try to keep my followers updated about this as UAV manufacturers release information about remote ID compliance.
2. Decide if your drone is for business or pleasure. Drones can do remarkable things but they are not all created equally. If you are looking for something that might earn you money, pay special attention to the last tip on this list. If you are looking for something fun, you have a decision between a racing or freestyle FPV drone or a stable camera drone.
3. Decide if you want to…