What is a Drone?
An unmanned aerial vehicle, commonly known as a drone, is an aircraft without any human pilot, crew, or passengers on board.
UAVs are a component of an unmanned aircraft system, which includes adding a ground-based controller and a system of communications with the UAV.
Drone Prices In South Africa?
The average cost of drones ranges from R811.81and R162361.20. A beginner toy drone costs 487.08-R1461.25while an entry-level camera drone cost R4870.84-R8118.06.
For a mid-level consumer drone, expect to pay in the range of R8118.06-R16236.12.
Which is the best drone to buy in South Africa?
The DJI Phantom has emerged as South Africa’s most popular commercial drone. In their State of Drone Report in South Africa 2018,
Rocketmine and the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA), found the Phantom accounted for 29% of the 663 registered Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) in SA.
How far can a drone fly?
While toy drones can fly between 160 and 330 ft (50-100 meters), more advanced high-end drones can fly between 3 and 7.4 miles(5-12 km)
away from the controller and mid-range drones can fly between 0.3 to 1.8 miles(0.5-3 km).
How long does a drone battery last?
A typical consumer drone can fly typically between 10 to 30 minutes, while more advanced professional drones can fly for even an hour or more.
Is flying a drone hard?
Drone flying is actually fairly difficult, especially for a beginner with no practical background in flying anything remote-controller
This is why many beginners take flying courses or start with flight simulation software. It is always best to know the basics first before actually flying a drone.