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The Thoughtful Drone Session
Prepare your location, kit and plan.
- British English
- Eight short chapters
- Planning prompts
Organise the practical side of a drone outing, from checking your location and conditions to packing equipment, setting a stopping point and looking after your files.
- Organise a practical outing checklist.
- Make postponing part of the plan.
- Keep equipment, files and notes in order.
Eight chapters, in order.
Prepare your location, kit and plan. Each chapter is short enough to read while you plan and come back to before your next session.
- 01 Defining the purpose of the outing
- 02 Checking location and current restrictions
- 03 Assessing weather and visibility
- 04 Preparing aircraft and controller
- 05 Making a realistic session plan
- 06 Choosing when to postpone or stop
- 07 Packing down and caring for equipment
- 08 Organising files and session notes
Preparation, then the flight.
Recreational drone owners planning regular photography or filming outings.
- Session planning
- Eight chapters
- Planning prompts
- Digital guide
Leave room to postpone
Before leaving home, write down what would make you postpone the session. Consider visibility, weather, people nearby and any restriction affecting the location. Check again when you arrive: conditions may have changed. A useful plan includes a clear decision not to fly, as well as the photographs or footage you hope to bring back.
Before you choose a guide.
Are the guides sold individually?
Yes. Each guide is sold separately for £12.99.
Which guide should I start with?
Choose Your First Drone Flights if you are new to camera drones. For a creative focus, choose Aerial Photography, With Intention or Drone Video, One Shot at a Time. Choose The Thoughtful Drone Session for help organising outings.
Are the guides written for one drone brand?
No. They focus on general preparation and creative principles. Controls and operating limits vary, so use the manufacturer’s instructions for your exact model.
Do I need an expensive drone?
The guides do not require a particular price range or model. Some camera controls and features vary between aircraft.
Does buying a guide include a drone or software?
No. The purchase is for the selected guide. Aircraft, accessories and software are separate.
Is this a pilot qualification or flight authorisation?
No. These are introductory reading guides. Check the requirements that apply to your aircraft, activity and location with the relevant aviation authority.
Can the guides help me plan photography and video?
Yes. The photography guide focuses on visual ideas and reviewing still images; the video guide focuses on shot lists, sequences and selecting clips.
What language are the guides written in?
British English.
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Your First Drone Flights
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