Some say that flying a cheap drone is harder than flying a pricey one. What do you think? Does it take more skill to handle a $50 drone without much tech compared to a $1000 drone that flies itself
True to some degree. In my company we make sure new pilots fly a basic model like a hubsan x4 before they can operate bigger drones. If they can handle that, they should be ready for the advanced stuff, especially in tricky situations. It makes sense, you get better with practice.
@Reagan
What kind of company needs those standards for drone training That’s surprising to me
Ocean said:
@Reagan
What kind of company needs those standards for drone training That’s surprising to me
Land surveying is part of it. We attach expensive equipment to drones and fly around to scan areas.
@Galen
I’d love to get into land surveying, but it seems like employers want people who already know everything
Ocean said:
@Galen
I’d love to get into land surveying, but it seems like employers want people who already know everything
The only person I know who gets into it started with home inspections and worked their way up.
Ocean said:
@Galen
I’d love to get into land surveying, but it seems like employers want people who already know everything
Drone surveying is just one part of being a land surveyor. If you start in a regular entry-level position, you’ll get to learn about the drone work.
Ocean said:
@Reagan
What kind of company needs those standards for drone training That’s surprising to me
We operate as a large company with numerous pilots
Ocean said:
@Reagan
What kind of company needs those standards for drone training That’s surprising to me
We operate as a large company with numerous pilots
I just left a company (sounds like a big name) that hired a ton of drone pilots to shoot real estate videos. They spent a fortune getting us set up. I was shocked that they provided no training, just handed us the drones and told us to figure it out.
No matter the price, knowing what to do in emergencies is what truly matters.
Be it my $300 phantom 4 or my professional $300,000 setup, the main goal is to bring it back safe with no harm to anyone around.
FPV drones argue otherwise.
False. The best pilots usually come from flying $500 drones that require full control. While $50 drones are easy to handle, they are mostly toys. Those with $1000 plus drones often don’t actually fly them; they direct them.
It’s not just about price. A good stabilized drone is easier to fly than a freestyle FPV drone, which can be tougher to fly. Cheap stabilized drones exist, but finding affordable FPV drones is tricky. To get a proper setup for FPV, you typically end up spending more overall than on a good camera drone.
Ty said:
Try controlling a $25K camera drone and see how skilled you need to be.
Doesn’t that fly itself
I think it comes down to your goals. I’ve seen people skilled with FPV who struggle with inspections because they don’t know how to use the camera or take good shots. Each task requires different skills. Training can be tough because some people don’t appreciate the seriousness of flying more advanced equipment.
@Skyler
This is it. Making proper setups for inspections is a challenge
Yes, true for camera drones. I still fly smaller non-GPS drones for fun, and crash them often. Never had issues with a DJI.
It’s fair to say a $1000 drone is usually more reliable with features that keep it stable. Basic flying is simpler with those.
A $50 drone is generally smaller and limited in range. You might just fly it until the battery dies. On the other hand, a $1000 drone can be flown far, making you more cautious.
@Josie
GPS and other features can be found on $100 drones too.
Reagan said:
@Josie
GPS and other features can be found on $100 drones too.
True, but I think a reliable $100 drone is better than one that lacks those features. The really cheap models can be frustrating to fly.