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by Mark LaFay
Drones For Dummies
Cover
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Introduction
About This Book
Foolish Assumptions
How This Book Is Organized
Icons Used in This Book
Beyond the Book
Where to Go from Here
Part I: Getting Started with Drones
Chapter 1: Drones 101
What Are Drones?
Drones and the Military
Growth in Consumer Drones
Popular Uses for Drones
High-Flying Drone Companies
Chapter 2: Picking the Drone That’s Right for You
Knowing Where to Start
Drones with Integrated Cameras
Drones with Add-On Camera Support
Flight Controls
Batteries
Other Important Features
Where to Buy Your Drone
Chapter 3: Picking the Best Camera for Your Needs
Knowing How You Will Use Your Camera
Determining What Your Drone Supports
Weight Is Everything
Digital Camera Technology
Balancing Features and Price
Chapter 4: Finding Support and Resources
Finding and Navigating Online Communities
Using Social Media to Meet Drone Enthusiasts
Getting Drone News with Google Alerts
Part II: Before You Fly
Chapter 5: Setting Up Your Drone
Unboxing Your Drone
Assembling Your Drone
Getting Familiar with Your Aerial Camera
Chapter 6: Staying Safe with Your Drone
Avoiding Propeller Injuries
Reducing the Risk of Drone Crashes
Safely Handling Lithium Polymer Batteries
Chapter 7: Knowing the Law
Know Before You Fly in the United States
Taking Matters Into Your Own Hands
Knowing the Laws in Other Countries
Part III: Miracle of Flight
Chapter 8: Controlling Your Drone
Understanding How Your Drone Is Controlled
Directional Control
Standard Mode
Heads Free Mode
First Person View
Other Flight Modes and Autopilots
Chapter 9: Flight Basics
Pre-Flight Checklist
Flying Your Drone
Knowing What to Do in an Emergency
Chapter 10: Choosing When and Where To Fly
Choosing a Location for New Pilots
Flying Indoors
Flying in Sub-Optimal Weather Conditions
Night Flying
Flying in Populated Areas
Chapter 11: Maintaining Your Drone
Post Flight Maintenance
DIY Repairs and Maintenance
Part IV: Aerial Photos and Videos
Chapter 12: Capturing Beautiful Photos and Video
The Importance of Light
Choosing a Video Resolution
Choosing a Frame Rate
Planning Your Shoot
Chapter 13: Working with Shaky Footage
Using Camera Tricks to Minimize Shake
Stabilizing With a Gimbal
Stabilizing Footage after It Is Shot
Chapter 14: Working with Aerial Images and Footage
Importing Images and Video
Viewing Images and Video
Picture Editing Software
Video Editing Software
Sharing Pictures and Video Online
Part V: The Part of Tens
Chapter 15: Ten Things You Shouldn’t Do with Your Drone
Spying On Your Neighbor
Walk Your Dog
Carry the Ring down the Aisle
Fly in Airport Airspace
Flying Under the Influence
Fly Over the Fences at the White House
Checking Extra Batteries on a Flight
Shoot Down a Drone
Fly Over People
Make Money with Your Drone
Chapter 16: Ten Commercial Uses for Drones
Real Estate
Golfing
Inspections
Agriculture
Security
Weddings & Special Events
Search and Rescue
Special Delivery
Land Surveying
Insurance Claims
Chapter 17: Ten FAA Regulatory Implications
Commercial versus Personal Use
Getting Approval for Commercial Use
Getting Approval For Public Use
Gaining Experimental Certification
Capturing the News With a Drone
Knowing the Proposed Commercial Drone Rules
Knowing the Proposed Rules for Commercial Drone Operators
Following Drone Privacy Laws
Understanding the Proposed Regulations for Micro Drones
Helping with FAA Enforcement
Appendix A: Flight Log
Flight Log
About the Author
Cheat Sheet
Advertisement Page
Connect with Dummies
End User License Agreement
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