As drones have grown in popularity it soon became clear that navigating the flooded market is difficult, at best. There are endless choices and varieties of drones with widely varied prices. I intend this to serve everyone, but wish to deal specifically with the consumer just beginning to explore the world of drones. As this blog (hopefully) grows it might expand outward to the more expensive and usually more complicated hobbyist level. For now its intent is to help the "average Joe" get started in the hobby.
I believe the beginner should spend under $100, or even lower, to facilitate the learning process without breaking the bank, should the "worse" occur. Unfortunately, the "worse" can and does occur; you're flying, after all. Let me jump ahead here. There are hard core hobbyists that believe you should just take the plunge and buy an expensive drone to begin with. The argument being that you'll eventually spend that money getting there. I am writing this from the perspective that I am not out to take perfect pictures and/or video. Nor am I (at least for the near future) aiming to send a drone out on some complicated, GPS guided mission. There is plenty of fun to be had at the beginner level experimenting with photography, acrobatics and just the basics of flying.
Getting to the meat and potatoes. YouTube is invaluable for lessons on flying, take time to watch a few of the videos. The internet itself is just as valuable and you should research and read the reviews on any drone you're interested in purchasing. Before the purchase ensure that you have verified that the manufacturer offers technical support and parts are readily available. More posts will follow soon with lots of info on the hobby, including helpful hints and guidance. I'll also share some of the things I learned the hard way. Meantime, take a look at the Syma X5C-1 or the Hubsan X-4. They're both great drones for beginners.
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