Difficulty of Learning to Use a Drone
Mar 11, 2023 07:30:17 #
I am 76 with early dementia.
That being said, would a drone be difficult to learn to use? I am looking at a DJI Mini 3 Pro. I don't trust sales people as they want a sale, so I am asking those who really know - users.
That being said, would a drone be difficult to learn to use? I am looking at a DJI Mini 3 Pro. I don't trust sales people as they want a sale, so I am asking those who really know - users.
Mar 11, 2023 10:50:36 #
I'm 76 and have a DJI Mini 2. According to DJI, I was in the top 10% of active users for 2022.
The operation of a DJI drone is very easy. There is a button for automatic takeoff and it climbs to about 4 feet. It sits there until you move one of the two sticks. When you stop moving them, the drone stops where it is. There is another button for automatic return to home and land.
The harder part for you might be your relationship with the software in the application that runs the drone. At first, it can seem complex.
The operation of a DJI drone is very easy. There is a button for automatic takeoff and it climbs to about 4 feet. It sits there until you move one of the two sticks. When you stop moving them, the drone stops where it is. There is another button for automatic return to home and land.
The harder part for you might be your relationship with the software in the application that runs the drone. At first, it can seem complex.
Mar 11, 2023 10:55:59 #
I have had 2 DJI drones, and currently have the mini 3 pro. If you got the DJI RC (one with screen) it makes setup and use a little easier than having to use a smartphone for use.
As far as flying goes, it is a very stable platform, and if you go slow (as you should in the beginning), it is pretty easy to master. As setup out of the box, I think that all of the obstacle avoidance stuff is on.Read the manual and the how-to videos. There are some excellent you-tube videos to help a beginner.
It is probably the easiest to fly drones out there - with decent video and photo cabibility.
Good Luck!
As far as flying goes, it is a very stable platform, and if you go slow (as you should in the beginning), it is pretty easy to master. As setup out of the box, I think that all of the obstacle avoidance stuff is on.Read the manual and the how-to videos. There are some excellent you-tube videos to help a beginner.
It is probably the easiest to fly drones out there - with decent video and photo cabibility.
Good Luck!
Mar 11, 2023 19:34:31 #
Mar 12, 2023 06:16:37 #
dalematt wrote:
I am 76 with early dementia.
That being said, would a drone be difficult to learn to use? I am looking at a DJI Mini 3 Pro. I don't trust sales people as they want a sale, so I am asking those who really know - users.
That being said, would a drone be difficult to learn to use? I am looking at a DJI Mini 3 Pro. I don't trust sales people as they want a sale, so I am asking those who really know - users.
I'm 78 and flying. Very easy to use. Three important things: 1. before you take off be sure you hear the message: "The home point has been set. Please check it on the map". Then check your display to be sure the home point is where you are standing. 2. In your settings be sure the Return to Home altitude is higher than anything around you. I set it at 120metere or 328 feet. 3. Be sure to take the TRUST exam. Free and you can't fail - it will recycle to you pass. It teaches basic drone operating rules.
https://www.faa.gov/uas/recreational_flyers/knowledge_test_updates
Mar 12, 2023 13:37:25 #
dalematt wrote:
I am 76 with early dementia.
That being said, would a drone be difficult to learn to use? I am looking at a DJI Mini 3 Pro. I don't trust sales people as they want a sale, so I am asking those who really know - users.
That being said, would a drone be difficult to learn to use? I am looking at a DJI Mini 3 Pro. I don't trust sales people as they want a sale, so I am asking those who really know - users.
I fly a DJI Phantom 3 & 4 Pro and don't find any problems at 75.
All the DJI drones essentially fly themselves. Take your hands off the controls and they just hover in the air. They also have both automatic takeoff and landing.
If you live in a city, the biggest problem is finding an area that lets you fly a drone.
I use a drone primarily to keep track of the animals on our ranch.
bwa
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