Drones For Dummies by Mark LaFay (English) Paperback Book

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The fast and easy way to pick out, set up, and learn to fly your drone Ready to soar into the world of unmanned aircraft? Drones For Dummies introduces you to the fascinating world of UAVs.

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The fast and easy way to pick out, set up, and learn to fly your drone Ready to soar into the world of unmanned aircraft? Drones For Dummies introduces you to the fascinating world of UAVs. Written in plain English and brimming with friendly instruction, Drones For Dummies provides you with the information you need to find and purchase the right drone for your needs, examples of ways to use a drone, and even drone etiquette and the laws and regulations governing consumer drone usage. Plus, you'll discover the basics of flight, including how to use a drone to capture photos and video. Originally designed to assist in military and special operations applications, the use of drones has expanded into the public service sector and the consumer market for people looking to have a good time flying an aircraft remotely. Drones For Dummies covers everything you need to know to have fun with your UAV, and is packed with cool ways to expand your drone's use beyond simply flying. Pick the perfect drone to suit your needsProperly set up and fly a droneUse a drone to capture images and footage with a cameraTips for maintaining your drone If you're interested in the exciting new technology of unmanned aircraft vehicles, Drones For Dummies helps you take flight.

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Readers can learn how to choose the perfect drone for their needs, and use it in exciting and innovative ways.

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Learn to: Pick the perfect drone to suit your needs Properly set up, fly, and maintain your drone Capture video and images using the latest technologies Follow the FAA rules and regulations for flying unmanned aircraft Get the best advice on how to pick the perfect drone, set it up, and successfully take flight! Ready to soar into the world of unmanned aircraft? This fun and accessible guide offers everything you need to get up, up, and away with UAVs. Inside, you'll find expert guidance on purchasing the right drone for your needs, ways to use a drone, how to mind your Ps and Qs with drone etiquette (yes, it's a real thing), and much more! Keep both feet on the ground -- assemble and set up your drone, test the remote controls, optimize your camera settings, and avoid imminent dangers before you take flight Take to the sky -- find tips on the best ways to launch your drone indoors or out, in populated areas, at night, or in sub-optimal weather conditions Spread your wings -- get the lowdown on flight basics, from flying with handheld RF control to working with smart devices -- and everything in between Such great heights -- make the most of the aerial photos and videos your drone captured, whether you want to import footage and stills as is, or edit and stabilize them with software Open the book and find: Guidance on picking the best drone for you A plain English explanation of your drone's parts How to stay safe with your drone No fly zones and governance with the FAA A must-have pre-flight checklist Tips on choosing where and when to fly How to correct shaky footage The best ways to work with aerial images Ten things you shouldn't do with your drone

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Learn to: Pick the perfect drone to suit your needs Properly set up, fly, and maintain your drone Capture video and images using the latest technologies Follow the FAA rules and regulations for flying unmanned aircraft Get the best advice on how to pick the perfect drone, set it up, and successfully take flight! Ready to soar into the world of unmanned aircraft? This fun and accessible guide offers everything you need to get up, up, and away with UAVs. Inside, you'll find expert guidance on purchasing the right drone for your needs, ways to use a drone, how to mind your Ps and Qs with drone etiquette (yes, it's a real thing), and much more! Keep both feet on the ground -- assemble and set up your drone, test the remote controls, optimize your camera settings, and avoid imminent dangers before you take flight Take to the sky -- find tips on the best ways to launch your drone indoors or out, in populated areas, at night, or in sub-optimal weather conditions Spread your wings -- get the lowdown on flight basics, from flying with handheld RF control to working with smart devices -- and everything in between Such great heights -- make the most of the aerial photos and videos your drone captured, whether you want to import footage and stills as is, or edit and stabilize them with software Open the book and find: Guidance on picking the best drone for you A plain English explanation of your drone's parts How to stay safe with your drone No fly zones and governance with the FAA A must-have pre-flight checklist Tips on choosing where and when to fly How to correct shaky footage The best ways to work with aerial images Ten things you shouldn't do with your drone

Author Biography

Mark LaFay is a tenured entrepreneur. He started two successful businesses in the music industry, and he is the co-founder of Lectio and Roust. Mark is also the author of Chromebook for Dummies.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1 Part I: Getting Started with Drones 7 Chapter 1: Drones 1019 Chapter 2: Picking the Drone That's Right for You 27 Chapter 3: Picking the Best Camera for Your Needs 47 Chapter 4: Finding Support and Resources 63 Part II: Before You Fly 79 Chapter 5: Setting Up Your Drone 81 Chapter 6: Staying Safe with Your Drone 101 Chapter 7: Knowing the Law 111 Part III: Miracle of Flight 123 Chapter 8: Controlling Your Drone 125 Chapter 9: Flight Basics 137 Chapter 10: Choosing When and Where To Fly 155 Chapter 11: Maintaining Your Drone 169 Part IV: Aerial Photos and Videos 183 Chapter 12: Capturing Beautiful Photos and Video 185 Chapter 13: Working with Shaky Footage 199 Chapter 14: Working with Aerial Images and Footage 213 Part V: The Part of Tens 227 Chapter 15: Ten Things You Shouldn't Do with Your Drone 229 Chapter 16: Ten Commercial Uses for Drones 237 Chapter 17: Ten FAA Regulatory Implications 247 Appendix A 255 Index 261

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Learn to: Pick the perfect drone to suit your needs Properly set up, fly, and maintain your drone Capture video and images using the latest technologies Follow the FAA rules and regulations for flying unmanned aircraft Get the best advice on how to pick the perfect drone, set it up, and successfully take flight! Ready to soar into the world of unmanned aircraft? This fun and accessible guide offers everything you need to get up, up, and away with UAVs. Inside, you'll find expert guidance on purchasing the right drone for your needs, ways to use a drone, how to mind your Ps and Qs with drone etiquette (yes, it's a real thing), and much more! Keep both feet on the ground assemble and set up your drone, test the remote controls, optimize your camera settings, and avoid imminent dangers before you take flight Take to the sky find tips on the best ways to launch your drone indoors or out, in populated areas, at night, or in sub-optimal weather conditions Spread your wings get the lowdown on flight basics, from flying with handheld RF control to working with smart devices and everything in between Such great heights make the most of the aerial photos and videos your drone captured, whether you want to import footage and stills as is, or edit and stabilize them with software Open the book and find: Guidance on picking the best drone for you A plain English explanation of your drone's parts How to stay safe with your drone No fly zones and governance with the FAA A must-have pre-flight checklist Tips on choosing where and when to fly How to correct shaky footage The best ways to work with aerial images Ten things you shouldn't do with your drone

Details ISBN1119049784 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Year 2015 ISBN-10 1119049784 ISBN-13 9781119049784 Format Paperback Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 629.1326 Media Book Short Title DRONES FOR DUMMIES Language English Series For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback) Pages 288 Illustrations Yes Publication Date 2015-07-21 UK Release Date 2015-07-21 NZ Release Date 2015-07-07 Imprint For Dummies Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 2015-07-21 Author Mark LaFay AU Release Date 2015-06-25 We've got this

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