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It's important in
 the world of photography and filmmaking

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to understand that all equipment
 is simply a tool for a job at hand,

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and that's no different with drones. 

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There are so many on the market today
 from various different manufacturers,

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and they also have different purposes.

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But in this video, we'll take a brief
 look at the consumer options from DJI.

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We're going to take a look at the drones,

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depending on the two following factors,

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your budget and what features
 and specifications you require.

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Bear in mind, all the manufacturers like
 GoPro and parrot entered drone market,

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but we'd advise sticking with DJI, as
 these are tried and tested

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by hobbyist and professionals alike.

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First of all, you need to understand
 what purpose you're drione

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is going to fulfill and what sorts
 of projects you're hoping to work on.

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If you're simply a hobbyist,
 I want to start with something

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small, cheap and with relatively
 no restrictions.

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You'd opt for something like the DJI
 Mini 2 over the Inspire or an FPV drone.

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Whereas if you work
 in high end productions

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and need to change things like lenses
 and other features,

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you look at maybe a matrice or an inspire.

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There are a few other things to consider
 before buying your first drone.

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Think about the size and weight
 as these fall into classifications.

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If you were to buy
 the DJI Mini 2 for example,

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because it falls under the 250 gram weight
 limit from the CAA,

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you don't need approval
 for certain flights. 

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Whereas with other larger consumer drones,
 you'll need to go through training

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from a qualified instructor
 and be fully insured to fly commercially.

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Other things is to take notes of the
 following: maximum flight time per by.

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All the drones will cover can fly
 between 20 and 31 minutes,

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depending on the weather conditions. 

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Fly more combo bundles
 include extra batteries and accessories

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to maximize your flying time. 

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Think about the sensor size on the drone. 

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Larger sensors create more information
 in your digital image,

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which results in allowing a better image
 and work better in low light conditions.

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resolution: This is the
 size of the image or video file in pixels.

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You'll be familiar with HD,
 which is 1920 x1080 and 4K.

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In photography this is
 measured in megapixels.

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Intelligent flight modes
 such as quick shots and master shots.

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Some drones have built in presets
 whereit will fly a path for you.

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These are handy ig you're on a strict
 schedule and need to get a shot quickly.

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Some of these include but are not limited
 to an orbit, active tracking subject.

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Rocket shots and hyper lapses. 

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Master Shots is the new feature
 currently only on the Mavic Air 2S,

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which uses all of these quick shots
 and records them all back to back for you.

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We'll cover these in more detail
 in another video later in this series.

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Safety features are very important.

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AJI have done a great job of keeping
 their drones safe for hobbyists.

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Drones have obstacle avoidance 

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and an automatically come to a stop
 if they sense an obstacle nearby.

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Other features, such as return to home,
 allow the drone to fly

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safely back to its takeoff points
 if encounters any issues.

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There are two common APPs used for DJI
 drones, which are DJI goand DJI fly.

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These are determined
 by which drone you up to purchase.

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The enterprise drone, however, uses
 its own app called DJI Pilot.

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This is mainly used
 for search and rescue missions.

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Now we know what to look out for. 

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Let's go through some of our options. 

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First stop is the DJI mini series.

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The advantage of the mini series,
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are its weight, size and portability.

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It's so small, you can fit it in your
 jacket pocket and take anywhere with you.

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You don't require certain permissions to
 fly and just simply follow the drone code.

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This is a great consumer starter drone 

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to get your bearings in the air
 and understand just how drones work.

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Next up is the Mavic series of drones.

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And this includes
 both the air and the pros.

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All of these are very similar with the air
 being slightly lighter and smaller.

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But both offer portability, power
 and performance at a reasonable price,

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which has made them the most popular
 consumer drones on the market.

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The enterprise drone
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But as we mentioned, it's
 a very specialized tool

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used to search and rescue missions. 

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The Phantom series,
 which was discontinued by DJI

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but then rereleased with the Phantom 4 

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pro v2 comes in slightly
 more expensive than the Mavic 2 Pro

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but it's equipped
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and the capability to shoot
 4K at 60 frames per second.

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The traditional airframe isn't foldable
 and the legs retracts,

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but it's become synonymous
 with the drone world since its inception.

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The Inspire series
 are aimed at professional pilots

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who require more flexibility
 within their productions.

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These are much more expensive
 than consumer drones

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and offer different lenses
 and gimbal attachments

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to ensure you capture the perfect shots
 in any location.

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Drones like the Inspire
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meaning one person controls the drone
 and one person controls the camera.

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This means you have more freedom
 and flexibility in shot types

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and how you capture your content. 

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And finally, we'll take a
 look at FPV drones.

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Now, these are completely different being. 

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DJI entered the market recently
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But most pilots have built their own
 drones to suit their personal needs.

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FPV stands for first person view.

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You use goggles to see
 the feed from your drone

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rather than the line of sight
 and a smartphone.

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They are, however,
 extremely small, fast and responsive,

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meaning you can capture dynamic footage,
 which isn't achievable with all drones.

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Generally, FPV drones
 are much more difficult to fly.

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Most pilots put hours in on a simulator
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And you always have to be
 on the controller. You can't let it hover.

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So it takes a higher skill level
 to fly these drones professionally.

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And remember, finding the right drone
 for you is personal preference.

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Take into consideration
 what it will be used for,

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its weight classification, its limitations
 and specifications and your budget.