Questions below are based on the following passage on Drones:  Before you buy a drone, you need to know how you will use it. The reason for this is simple: Every drone has its own set of features and options, some better-suited for certain applications than others. If you plan to use your drone strictly for hobby flying, you want to look for a drone with a built-in camera or no camera at all. Conversely, if you want to use your drone to take pictures and video, you want to look for a drone that comes with a high- quality camera or a mount for your own camera. Whatever scenario you can think... Show more

Questions below are based on the following passage on Drones: 

Before you buy a drone, you need to know how you will use it. The reason for this is simple: Every drone has its own set of features and options, some better-suited for certain applications than others. If you plan to use your drone strictly for hobby flying, you want to look for a drone with a built-in camera or no camera at all. Conversely, if you want to use your drone to take pictures and video, you want to look for a drone that comes with a high- quality camera or a mount for your own camera. Whatever scenario you can think of, the important thing to understand is that the way you intend to use your drone should determine which drone you buy.   

Here are some questions and explanations to help you think through how you intend to use your drone.  
Do you intend to fly for hobby purposes only? If you intend to fly your drone for hobby purposes only, you may not need camera support, internal or add-on.    

Do you intend to fly for extended periods of time? If you intend to fly for extended periods of time, you want to make sure that you have the right balance of motor power and battery life. You also want to consider whether you need the ability to swap out batteries or add additional batteries.    

How do you want to fly? Do you want to fly fast in a straight line? If you want to fly fast in a straight line, an airplane or other fixed wing drone may be the right fit. If you want to be able to hover, vertically take off and land, and go in any direction what-so-ever, then a multi-copter may be a good option for you.    

Do you intend to use your drone for aerial pictures or video? If you intend to use your drone for aerial pictures or video, you may want to consider camera support. This opens up a litany of additional questions.    

How important are picture and video quality? If picture or video quality is of high importance, you may need to consider a drone that can support an add-on camera device.    

 

How important is streaming video support? If streaming video support is of high importance, you need to select a drone with a built-in camera that supports video streaming, or you need to be prepared to make an add-on camera purchase that supports this functionality.    "
How far do you want to be able to fly your drone? Communication with your controls is a big deal, so you will want to make sure you look at communication methods and distance.    

Of course, the age old question that must always be answered is: “What is your budget?” It almost always comes down to this, right? The spectrum of drone pricing is vast. You can spend as little as $100 for a drone and as much as hundreds of thousands of dollars (although pricing in this range is for drones that are intended for more than hobby, personal, or small business uses). Establishing a budget can help you whittle down your options. When contemplating budget, take into consideration how much money you can spend on replacement parts and repairs. It doesn’t take much to render a propeller unusable. One serious crash and, depending on the drone, you may have a pricey replacement on your hands. Whether you are a hobby flyer, photographer, videographer, or maybe you have a use within your business, diving deep into how you intend to use your drone will help you select the right drone.    

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