Drones are one of the hottest gadgets right now, and in this book we’ll take you through all the basics, and examine some of the best drones and accessories on the market. You’ll then find inspirational guides to show you what you can do with your drone, and even learn how to build your own. On top of that, discover the amazing ways drones are being used and how they are changing the world, from animal conservation to delivering packages. Featuring: Top 10 drones - Take a look at the coolest drones on the market. Getting started with your drone - Master the basics and learn how to fly. How drones are changing the world - Discover the amazing ways drones are being used across the globe. Program a drone's flight path - Program your UAV to fly itself.

Welcome to THE DRONES BOOK

DRONE CAM • FEAST YOUR EYES ON THIS SELECTION OF JAW-DROPPING IMAGERY OF DRONES IN ACTION AND BREATHTAKING PHOTOS THEY’VE TAKEN FROM THE AIR

GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR DRONE • Find out how to buy, fly and maintain your drone, as well as how to get involved in online and real-world communities

THE TYPES OF DRONES • PICKING THE BEST FOR YOUR NEEDS AND BUDGET

BUYING YOUR FIRST DRONE • WHAT TO BUY AND WHERE TO GET IT

ANATOMY OF A DRONE • ONE MACHINE, SO VERY MANY COMPONENTS

5 Essential safety tips

BEFORE YOU GET STARTED • WHAT YOU MUST ALWAYS CHECK FIRST

THE BASICS OF FLYING • YOU’RE THE PILOT OF AN AIRCRAFT NOW

MAINTAINING YOUR MACHINE • KEEP YOUR QUADCOPTER FLYING RIGHT

JOIN IN WITH OTHERS • THERE’S A WHOLE FLYING COMMUNITY

DRONE GLOSSARY • ESSENTIAL TERMS YOU’LL NEED TO MASTER

ESSENTIAL DRONE ACCESSORIES • Kit your drone out with these must-have accessories

TOP 10 DRONES • From fun with the family to aerial photography, drones are not only incredibly versatile but also surprisingly affordable

DJI MAVIC PRO • DJI’S LATEST CAN FIT IN YOUR BACKPACK, BUT HASN’T SACRIFICED ANY OF ITS SPECS

3DR SOLO • 3DR HAS WORKED WITH GOPRO TO CREATE A SMART, CAPABLE AND EASY  

PARROT BEBOP 2 DRONE • THE BEBOP 2 IS A FASTER, LONGER_LASTING DRONE THAT COULD BE THE ULTIMATE FLYING MACHINE

YUNEEC TYPHOON H • THIS SIX-ROTOR BEAST CAN TAKE 360-DEGREE PHOTOS

DJI PHANTOM 4 • IT WAS NO MEAN FEAT, BUT DJI HAS MANAGED TO IMPROVE ON THEIR EXCELLENT PHANTOM 3

LILY CAMERA • MEET LILY, A WATERPROOF DRONE FEATURING A FULL HD CAMERA AND CAPABLE OF FLYING ITSELF

BLADE NANO QX • OFFERING TWO FLIGHT MODES, THE BLADE NANO QX IS SUITABLE FOR NEW AND EXPERIENCED USERS

PARROT DISCO • ENJOY A BIRD’S EYE VIEW WHILE YOU SOAR LIKE AN EAGLE WITH THIS JETWING DRONE

AIR HOGS HELIX X4 STUNT • PERFORM TRICKS AND STUNTS WITH THE SIMPLE AND LOW-COST HELIX X4 STUNT

HOVER CAMERA PASSPORT • THIS FOLD-UP DRONE IS THE FUTURE OF HOLIDAY SNAPS

BUILD YOUR OWN DRONE • THIS VERSATILE DRONE CAN BE USED FOR RACING, ACROBATICS OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY. IT’S A GREAT WAY TO LEARN ABOUT THE HOBBY

Getting started with FPV • Turn your drone into the ultimate eye in the sky and upgrade to firstperson view when flying

PHOTOGRAPHING & FILMING • HOW TO CREATE PROFESSIONAL LOOKING AERIAL SHOTS AND MOVIES WITHOUT A BIG BUDGET DRONE

BEST KIT TO USE

RACING WITH DRONES • DRONE RACING IS THE NEW FORM OF AERIAL COMBAT. WE INVESTIGATE THIS VOLTAGE-DRIVEN PHENOMENON

ESSENTIAL KIT

FLYING FOR FUN • USE YOUR DRONE TO LET LOOSE AND HAVE FUN WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY WHEREVER YOU ARE

DRONES TO HAVE FUN

DELIVERIES, ERRANDS & MORE • CAN DRONES UNDERTAKE TASKS ON OUR BEHALF AND ARE UAVS THE ASSISTANTS OF THE FUTURE?

DRONES FOR THE JOB

EXPLORE WITH YOUR DRONE • DRONE EXPLORATION NEED...