1. Start with a cheaper drone

There's no point in buying an $800 DJI drone if you're thinking about starting to pilot a drone. There are many cheaper alternatives you can start with. Because chances are you'll crash your first drone at the first opportunity, break it, and you won't be able to use it again. Today, there are drones for beginners from less than 100€. These cheaper drones aren't good for recording videos in the air, but they're perfect for improving your learning and flight skills and getting used to the drone.

Here are some good drones for beginners:

• SYMA-Dron X5HW
• RICHIE - 4K/1080P HD Drone

These starter drones are great because they are very durable. The parts are very cheap and it is easy to fix if the stars are too high. They are also very safe even if you encounter something or someone flying.

2. Learn the FAA rules

Believe it or not, the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) or AESA (State Aviation Safety Agency) have rules related to drones and their piloting; these are some of the legal public bodies among many others (you must find out according to the regulations of your country). It's good to know the rules for your safety and that of others.

Some of the basic rules are:

1. Do not fly more than 400 feet.
2. Do not fly near the airport.
3. You need to register heavier types of drones.
4. Keep the drone on the site line.

Among many others you should know before piloting a drone.

When you get to that point, it's just common-sense rules. You just have to always be attentive to your surroundings and not do anything stupid.

3. Learn to fly without Headless Mode

  Almost all drones now have Headless Mode o headless mode (translated literally).   In simple terms, headless mode is basically a method implemented on a drone that allows pilots to stop worrying about orientation altogether. It means the drone knows where you are no matter how it is positioned.

 For example, if you push the drone control forward, the drone moves forward, no matter where it is. If you move the drone controller to the right, it will always go to the right no matter where the drone is positioned.  Headless mode It is designed to make it easier for you to fly your drone.

When you start out, using headless mode is very helpful. But when you start to get comfortable with it, spend some time using your drone without the headless mode. It will be a little more difficult and perhaps frustrating, but you will be a better pilot and will be able to fly very complicated patterns in the air.

A tip: you can easily tell which end is the front of the drone and which end is the tail of the drone away in the air by lights of different colors.

4. Master the site line

Situation line means you can see the drone in the distance in the air. Many drones today have FPV (first-person view) capabilities, meaning you can see through the drone's camera in real time. If you are taking a photo or video in the air, this is very helpful. But at the same time, this is useful when you can no longer see the drone or if you lost where your drone is located.

Before learning solely with FPV, you must first master your skill by flying on the site line. This means you can't let your drone fly too far away from you. Once you have mastered the skill of flying the drone on the site line, you can learn to fly only with FPV.

5. Fly in open spaces

Sometimes, it's very tempting to just take your drone to your backyard or near your neighborhood. But it's important that you first learn how to fly your drone in open spaces. In open space, you can actually push your drone without minimal risk. This means you may have to travel a bit to find a good open space to practice your drone. Also look for a day when there is minimal wind.

If you decided to fly indoors, you can attach suitable propeller guards to your drone so that if it encounters a wall, it causes minimal damage.

6. Know the battery time

Not all batteries are created equal. It is important to know your battery. The worst thing that can happen is to run out of battery while your drone is in the air away from you. Charge your batteries before reaching your destination. Before flying, always check your battery level. Always carry extra batteries with you. Get an idea of how long your mass will last in the air.  

If you're going to take your drone far, plan ahead so you don't run out of battery in the air. Please note that as the batteries run out, you will slowly lose your maximum performance.

7. Practice makes perfect

Like any other skill, the more time you dedicate to it, the better you will be. You won't master the skills in just one or two hours of flight. Take out the drone every weekend or even every day and keep pushing it to see what it can do.

Once you master the basic skills, learn the advanced skills. There are always new things you can learn.

If you're having trouble or unsure what to do, there's plenty of help available online. Finally, all you'll have to do is have a good time and have fun with your drone, remember, a drone may look like a toy, but it really isn't. It takes practice to handle it well and above all care, be very careful not to harm yourself or anyone else.