When you first get a drone, it’s important to read all the instructions and acquaint yourself with the controls and settings. Smartphone apps such as AirMap are perfect for checking whether it’s safe and legal to fly. When it comes to people and property, you must remain at least 5 0m/150 ft away, and for crowds and built-up areas, you must stay a minimum of 150 m/500 ft away. In a nutshell, your drone must always remain in unaided visual line of sight and fly no further than a distance of 500 m/1,640 ft and an altitude of 120 m/400 ft.
The laws in the United States and the United Kingdom are similar but there are some differences, so it’s essential to check with your local aviation authority. Flying a drone can be a lot of fun, and the videos you can create have the potential to be sublime, but it also comes with some important responsibilities too.
