How to Fly a Drone: A Beginner’s Guide

Drones have become a hot trend in both photography and videography. In fact, they’ve practically become standard production equipment for professional photographers and filmmakers.
Still, there are many drone users who invest in these expensive gadgets just for recreational purposes. And if you’re one of those people who are hoping to get in on this cool new hobby, or possibly turn drone flying into a lucrative career, this article is for you.
Below, we’ll talk about the first few things you’ll need to learn about drones, as well as how they are generally operated.

Basic Drone Controller Functions

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Drones are generally operated with a remote controller or a transmitter. This handy device somewhat resembles gaming or toy remote controllers with buttons and joysticks that serve various functions. More professional models can be quite overwhelming and may take more time for a user to utilize its full functionality.
Its left and right sticks, however, generally operate the same way across different models. These are used for controlling majority of the drone’s maneuvers, so it’s important for users to understand how to make the most out of these basic controls.

LEFT STICK: Yaw & Throttle

The left stick controls two aspects: the yaw (rotation) and throttle (altitude).

Yaw

Pushing the left stick along the x-axis (left and right) triggers the drone’s rotation clockwise or counterclockwise. This helps the user position the drone to face other directions without making the drone leave its current spot.

Throttle

Pushing the left stick along the y-axis (up and down) changes the drone’s altitude accordingly. Users often control the throttle when flying, usually in conjunction with the functions of the right stick, so it’s important to get comfortable with this particular function.

RIGHT STICK: Roll & Pitch

The right stick controls actual movements of the drone along the x-axis: the roll (side to side) and the pitch (forward and backward).

Roll

Pushing the right stick along the x-axis (left and right) makes the quadcopter fly and “roll” along the left and right sides. This is particularly helpful for avoiding trees and other obstacles without changing the drone’s altitude or position on the y-axis.

Pitch

Pushing the right stick along the y-axis (up and down) moves the drone forward and backward accordingly. It may seem incredibly easy, but using this with the throttle and with the drone facing you instead of the other way around makes it more challenging, so it’s necessary to spend time on practice.


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