How to fly drones for beginners

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If you just purchased you first drone there are a few things you want to know to have a good safe first flight.
I will show you how to fly drones for the first time so if you are a beginner then you want to start here! Learning how to fly drones is a fun and rewarding activity and if you follow this tutorial you will be well on your way to flying and filming wit your new drone in no time!
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[@edforrest4569]

So...Jake Sloan..I purchased a drone 2-3 years ago and there it sits. Yep...old man 'afraid' to take the first steps. Thank you for giving me the confidence to go out and have a little fun.

[@JakeSloan]

you're welcome! Go and have some fun and take your time to build up confidence!!

[@stuarthall2523]

I’m in a similar boat. Had a couple of close flights, but not over water or too far away.

[@otiebars32]

I crashed mine the first try.

[@americanaward6794]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheTruthWillBRevealed]

@@otiebars32 Sorry to hear that happened to you. Hopefully, it wasn't damaged to the point where you can't fly it again. Try to hang in there if it wasn't.

[@RobWhittlestone]

Very clear lesson, Kudos to you. I'm tempted to get a drone and am studying the recommendations of experienced guys like yourself, Jake. I have a lifetime of being an unqualified fixed-wing pilot (can do the flying and understand the primary instruments but not radio or navigation) and think I will really enjoy this in my retirement. Airspace restrictions are real here in Switzerland so am going into it with eyes open. All the best, thanks for a great video, Rob.

[@JakeSloan]

Cheers and best of luck!!

[@trec4el]

@@JakeSloan )0

[@lesjones471]

I have replied to others,can this idiot speak slower to train people correctly,I'm a mechanic & I can teach people to a very high level but I speak slower and repeat with questions to make shure everyone understand everything I said.This idiot is speaking far to fast to take anything in.

[@classicalretroback]

Thank you for this comprehensive drone flight lesson.. You are a really good trainer.💎

[@JakeSloan]

You’re welcome

[@Lordvader330]

These are worth watching just for the scenery. Excellent for new pilots

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks a lot!!

[@BCPOWRIDER420]

you got that right buddy..!!

[@activemusickid]

How is this excellent for pilots? The controls are different

[@GratitudeJourney]

Thank you so much for this video! We've had our drone for over a year and had no clue. We couldn't figure it out! This is the perfect help!!

[@JakeSloan]

Glad to hear it!!

[@neilreid2298]

Excellent vid for beginners- thanks. I've got about 200 hours flight time and totaled my Mavic Pro twice. All good. One suggestion for beginners is to learn to watch battery usage. It can be freaky for a beginner when the drone returns to home automatically because of low remaining battery. If you have trees or obstacles nearby, the experience can be stressful because the drone is very difficult to manually control in RTH mode. Keep up the great work!

[@JakeSloan]

excellent point!

[@theemogambisfamily4949]

plz help get a drone

[@tomlake6345]

Yes, Neil! Watching battery usage. Most UAS apps allow you to set a warning when you battery life is getting low - often with a voice saying, “Warning. Battery life is low.”

[@kandykandy3189]

Im from sri lanka. Can u help me to buy one. I really love to have one. Its a drean.

[@josephetta]

What is the name of the drone, you are using in this video

[@bretth3718]

Thanks, great video! Stunningly beautiful location too!

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks!

[@kz0927]

This is a great video for beginners. Thanks Jake.

[@JakeSloan]

Glad you liked it!

[@barrykelly4706]

I really want to thank you for this video, because I just purchased a new drone and I have watched alot of video's on u-tube and your video thought me the correct way to fly a drone and if I could give you a 5 STAR ON you doing this learning new drone people to do it correctly your the man enjoyed it thoroughly and thanks for your acknowledgement!

[@JakeSloan]

You're welcome! enjoy flying your drone!!

[@patriciamay3788]

“U tube”

[@melfordsolomon8244]

This information is awesome I'm about ready to fly my dji mini pro for the first time flying it and flying a drone but your video gave me the confidence that I needed to get out and fly it. Keep up the good work I'm following.

[@JakeSloan]

Glad to hear it and thank you!!

[@dosomestuff1949]

Mini pro?

[@helencogan2187]

Thank you!!!! AWESOME content that will greatly help me!

[@JakeSloan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MakingInAmerica]

not only was the BEST flight video I have EVER seen, he just sounded so nice in the video! I’m about to buy the DJI mini 2 and this sounded perfect! Cheers from the US and have a great day!

[@JakeSloan]

Good choice!

[@dustingrimes8133]

Extremely helpful video for someone’s that isn’t familiar with drones. Thank you very much for the content man. Not going to lie, when you said ludicrous mode the first thing my brain thought of was spaceballs 😂 “set drone to…ludicrous speed”

[@JakeSloan]

hahahahaha

[@donedrivingschool]

Thanks so much for all the info. Such a great help for us beginners. Subbed! Looking forward doing the course. Maybe soon!

[@JakeSloan]

You’re welcome!

[@petersterling5334]

Great Video Jake! Really easy to understand and It made me want to Fly a Drone and maybe take your Course too. Thx for posting

[@JakeSloan]

awesome!

[@HussainHH989]

Thanks for the video

[@JakeSloan]

You’re welcome

[@sferree28]

Thank you for having great production quality, most how-to videos are hard to watch. Informative and enjoyable 🖖

[@JakeSloan]

Glad you like them!

[@Mark-Stone]

Thanks for the video Jake, I like that it's succinct and you explain the basics very clearly. I'm about to buy a Mini2 for a holiday in BC Canada, very excited to get some great footage of the family there. Cheers from the UK.

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks and Cheers!!

[@TheTruthWillBRevealed]

Jake, the scenery behind you is beautiful. It reminds me of when I lived in Montana some years ago.

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you!

[@user-rs6qw3cc6m]

I like the way you explain things. Just right to the point. That’s how I like it.

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you

[@relaxinnature7706]

Great video! Sometimes I get impatient when I go out to fly my drone, but the pre-flight check reminds me to take my time. Thanks!

[@JakeSloan]

You’re welcome

[@hans_media]

I love watching this tutorial hope one day I will hold one and fly it, thank you Jake for this nice teachings.

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks

[@jonlee7918]

Thank you Jake will check, Happy New Year

[@JakeSloan]

Happy new year!

[@shacelw5720]

This was so helpful and informative. Thank you 💞

[@JakeSloan]

So glad!

[@deinsports8328]

My drone goes nuts when I turn it on

[@JakeSloan]

What kind of drone?

[@FlyZoneFpv]

Great video brother👍. Wonderful beginners guide . I think your one of the best on these tuturiols on YT. Keep rockin brother.

[@JakeSloan]

I appreciate that! Thanks!!

[@pierresakr1811]

Great explanation , Thank You

[@JakeSloan]

You are welcome!

[@thesssolis9001]

Thank you and glad I found your channel. I am beginner and really wanted to learn how to fly. Thank you

[@JakeSloan]

thanks!

[@mileswindham8336]

Thank you for keeping it simple and down where I could learn as a newbie. Great video

[@JakeSloan]

Very welcome!

[@agentjtravel_walkthru4205]

Think I need to update my Drone, still rocking the Mavic pro… thanks for the great video!!!

[@JakeSloan]

nice and yeah it might be time lol

[@zeex1488]

Cries in phantom 3

[@nhlanhlamazibuko5138]

Good day Which drone/brand should a beginner purchase? Please kindly reply

[@GuitarGemme]

Thank You... excellent video without saturating one with too much info in one shot. Step by step. Lucky you in Alaska I was in North Pole 77-79 stationed at Eleison AFB. I miss it!

[@JakeSloan]

Oh nice! I hope you make it back up for a visit soon

[@serekhalil3261]

Great lesson I just bought the air 2 thanks again

[@JakeSloan]

Awesome!! Cheers

[@CaminoAir]

I took your beginners course, Jake. Just wanted to thank you. It really helps to have someone walk step by step through the initial learning curve. And it never hurts to hear the core cautions again. It can make a big difference just to know that everyone (even experienced drone operators) needed lots of practice on the basics and to have a roadmap for what I should be concentrating on and gradually progressing through. I've usually had to improvise, or compensate, for something unexpected at least once during my early flights and it is due to YT creators like yourself that I've been able to adjust and safely deal with the situation (except for one failed hand landing). But as well as building up muscle memory and neural connections, I'm re-watching any YT video with useful info on the Air 2S. I find it important to refer to my drone as an 'aircraft', because it reminds me of the potential hazard and safety issues that I am responsible for avoiding.

[@JakeSloan]

Agreed and thank you

[@jamespeters9522]

Great introduction - very helpful! Thanks Jake!

[@JakeSloan]

Cheers!

[@mjp96]

Thanks Jake! This was great.

[@JakeSloan]

You’re welcome

[@alecharper515]

Excellent video. Thanks, Jake!

[@JakeSloan]

Glad you liked it!

[@cwTheDrummist]

Thanks, Jake! I finally got my first drone. It's so much fun!

[@JakeSloan]

awesome Chris!!

[@SoundSpeeds]

I've never crashed a drone. Perhaps that's luck, perhaps that's talent or perhaps it's that I've never flown a drone. I'm working on my part 107 right now and once I get it, I'll be revisiting your channel and determining if my instinct to buy a Skydio 2 for the feature set (tracking) is best for a first drone. After watching your other videos I'm tempted to get a 2S just learn so it's less hurt if I crash it bad.

[@SunriseWaterMedia]

🤣 You crack me up, Allen.

[@JakeSloan]

LOL Allen if you want a crash drone get the mini 2 it's cheaper 😂😜

[@davidmckenzie1429]

😆

[@davidmckenzie1429]

Get the harbor freight drone for a crash course pardon the pun . Only like 50$ and has a camera you use through the app on your phone . Also the remote controler has a mount for your phone

[@curtisss]

Super informative and made me more confident to fly for the firsts time! Thankyou for the help

[@JakeSloan]

Glad I could help!

[@khfitrend2490]

Thank you for keeping it simple for me as a beginner, I enjoyed it.

[@JakeSloan]

you're welcome

[@fredread9216]

Thanks. Always wondered about this. I use to fly 2 meter RC gliders years ago. This looks like a very cool hobby and tool. What would you recommend as a drone to get started with. Something not too expensive but not junk either.

[@JakeSloan]

I’d recommend the DJI mini 2. Doesn’t cost too much and flys really well.

[@fredread9216]

@@JakeSloan Thanks. It’s a fair amount of money but if the units a good bit cheaper are kind of junky and not capable enough. So be it.

[@fredread9216]

I know exactly what you are saying. Same thing is true with telescopes. Some things you can get away with cheap, others you can’t.

[@MidnightAspec]

Good presentation. Unfortunately, I’ve never been able to keep my Amazon drone from drifting away or overcompensating the inputs. Grew frustrated enough to give it away to a relative.

[@JakeSloan]

Dang sorry to hear that

[@marshallnoise3557]

I was in the same boat. I think the DJI stuff must be the iPhone of the drone world where they do a lot of the work for you. My drone experience was very similar. Constantly correcting it just to keep it in place. I just bought a DJI Mini 2 and I am hoping it will take a lot of that stability issue away. It could be that I am just terrible at flying a drone too! That has to be a consideration.

[@Maintenance48]

Thanks jake iv just got my air 2s and iv never flown before you have helped alot

[@JakeSloan]

fantastic, glad to hear it

[@daviddraper6240]

Great video..I’ve flown mostly toy type drones. I upgraded a little to a HS175D. It flies great and the photos it takes are very good, to me anyway. An issue I have is the glare looking at the app. If it’s sunny I can’t see a thing. This is why I’m considering the Mavic Mini 3 pro. I’m thinking the glare won’t be so bad using the RC controller..But then I fly almost completely line of sight. It’s confusing why these drones fly so far away, because I believe the rule is were suppose to be flying it at a distance we can see it.

[@JakeSloan]

You are correct about keeping the drone in line of sight and at a distance where you can actually see it. As far as glare it will be an issue with any controller but there are options for small sun hoods on Amazon etc that really help a lot

[@rasronin]

Maybe try one of those anti glare screen protectors.

[@joeglennaz]

If you really getting in the hobby and want a great screen, get yourself a triple tech pro 8 inch drone tablet. You can get them on Amazon. They’re about $800. They’re made specifically for drones they’re super bright about 1200 nits. The other thing is that you can use them for anything else that a tablet can do just like an iPad. This one also has built-in cellular service. If you want it, you don’t have to have it, but the tablet is capable of it. And you will have no problem seeing that at all even indirect, bright sunlight. It’s definitely an investment, but if you get into the drone, hobby scene, the screen is something that’s very very important to me. Matter fact, I don’t really like to fly If I can’t clearly see my screen. You can also use the tablet on all different kinds of drones.

[@pastorrodz537]

I buy one. I'm happy to learn to fly soon.. Praise Jesus Christ our Lord God

[@JakeSloan]

Cheers!

[@roncowan276]

You make it look easier then it is.

[@JakeSloan]

Well I do have a lot of practice

[@cesstravelvlogs7949]

this is a good start to know all the basic as a beginner..interesting video.. thank you!

[@JakeSloan]

You’re welcome

[@catch22again]

Thanks for this very informative lesson. I'd bought a little drone for my great nephew for Xmas then went out and bought a bigger one for myself so that I could possibly teach him the basics. I'm in my 60,s and now that I've watched this I dont think I,ll crash so much and cause myself too much embarrassment.

[@JakeSloan]

You're welcome

[@cek3800]

Well explained. Thanks!

[@JakeSloan]

thanks

[@user-xj7so8te9b]

You are good teacher. Thank you for the video👍

[@JakeSloan]

You are welcome

[@abdelhakferrati7291]

Thanks a lot.I’ve learnt a lot 👍🏻

[@JakeSloan]

Glad to hear that!

[@joananereviciute3736]

Thank you teaching

[@JakeSloan]

You are welcome

[@bennybali8284]

Thanks jake❤❤❤❤❤

[@JakeSloan]

you're welcome

[@possummanrld]

Well done, Jake! I haven't received my drone yet, from Amazon. But I figured I would be that much further ahead, to inform myself a little, before I go out and do something dumb. So thank you so much, for your excellent, informative tutorials!

[@JakeSloan]

Nice!!

[@ArmyMatt79]

GREAT Video!!!! THANKS SO MUCH🙂

[@JakeSloan]

You are so welcome!

[@jamiescountryliving]

Thank you very much for this video. I needed this tutorial

[@JakeSloan]

Glad it helped

[@mkgarwagarwa719]

Great video jake!

[@JakeSloan]

thank you

[@ashrafmangalore363]

Vividly explained, thanx a tonn.👍

[@JakeSloan]

You’re welcome

[@DragonChess]

Whoaw the lighting & the color is really good!

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks

[@kalidhirzi]

Thank you very much I understand a lot

[@JakeSloan]

Glad to hear that

[@oeokosko]

Looks like a very useful introduction for someone such as me, who is thinking of getting a fairly basic first drone. Thank you.

[@JakeSloan]

My pleasure!

[@hikingzone]

Thank you 😊

[@JakeSloan]

You're welcome 😊

[@melaniegenay1044]

Bought myself a drone for Christmas and it’s still siting in the box!!!! Today is the day !! I want to make Greta content

[@JakeSloan]

awesome

[@ka3rpart293]

Great video! Very clear instructions and helped my get my first cinematic videos thank you

[@JakeSloan]

awesome

[@jackjigs2966]

Thank you so much,

[@JakeSloan]

You’re welcome!

[@geraldmorain3166]

Thank you more info needed

[@JakeSloan]

I have more videos

[@rammalla6176]

Thanks sir for your helpful tips

[@JakeSloan]

Always welcome

[@dpw2828]

Excellent thanks

[@JakeSloan]

You are welcome

[@charlesboulet8563]

Nice. Thank-you!

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks!

[@BB-jw1jl]

Great explanation for a new guy. Thanks

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks

[@sheenabetraveling]

Very good beginner video! Thank you❤️

[@JakeSloan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SamsuddinAhmed-mn1eg]

Lots of thanks to you for making a delightful and clear understandable video it was very beneficial 🤓

[@JakeSloan]

You're welcome

[@bakgopiyoyo]

thanks Jake

[@JakeSloan]

you're welcome

[@philhode5104]

Im getting my first drone soon,cant wait,thank you,im just getting basic 1 to practise with

[@JakeSloan]

awesome

[@MandoMonge]

Great video! I was of the believe that you’d just fly it through the screen like a video game, didn’t think on the other perspective of watching the drone physically and practice

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks!

[@dougzrnb631]

Thank u for your video.I am now ready to "practice" flying my drone

[@JakeSloan]

nice!

[@CALIFORNIA_BASEBALL_WHITE_12U]

THIS VIDEO HELPED A LOT

[@JakeSloan]

excellent

[@willmarshall9375]

Very informative Jake, thanks. Where you were, looked a lot like Scotland to me. Great scenery for some striking footage. I know now that you are in Anchorage, you should take a trip to Scotland some day, I'm sure you'd love it.

[@JakeSloan]

I would love to do that!

[@NefariousEnough]

Magnificent!!

[@JakeSloan]

thanks

[@19507385]

Very good explanation thanks Jake you are awesome instructor it’s my first time

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks!!

[@AshAlmond1]

Thank you for your great drone tutorial 🙂

[@JakeSloan]

You’re welcome

[@dawndowd1218]

Thanks!

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you! and you're welcome!!

[@soodsamaksh27]

Bro really really thanks for video ! ☺️☺️

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you

[@abdelhakferrati7291]

I keep watching your videossssss

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you!

[@cq7415]

Very good. Thanks for sharing.

[@JakeSloan]

You’re welcome

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you , great video . I like your style, can’t wait to get one for my hiking videos.

[@JakeSloan]

thank you and definitely go for it!

[@YOUR-WORD-IS-YOUR-BOND]

Great explanation

[@JakeSloan]

thanks

[@YAHWO1]

Nice teaching you really explain it well .

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you.

[@jamessky138]

Your a good teacher. Love from kenya

[@JakeSloan]

thanks

[@vampiregames8756]

nicely taught that was easy to learn thankyou simple and better

[@JakeSloan]

Cheers

[@louiscooper1743]

Needed that info thanks

[@JakeSloan]

No problem 👍

[@LoftechUK]

Thank you

[@JakeSloan]

You’re welcome

[@kareemsaeedi-xg1tn]

Great information

[@JakeSloan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@luvluvclaniT25-furbabe]

love it i learn

[@JakeSloan]

Cheers

[@brianh8573]

Great video; thanks

[@JakeSloan]

You’re welcome

[@Goofy3775]

This is the exact same drone I got so I really enjoyed watching this video for a tutorial, great video

[@JakeSloan]

awesome

[@bowbladebowblade5156]

Ty so much for learning me how to use it i though it gonna be so hard and i loved the look of my drone now i saw its kinda easy and ty for everything you said how to use now i gonna have fun with my family btw here subscriber

[@JakeSloan]

thanks!

[@slobama]

thanks good and helpful video

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you

[@friday3757]

I just bought a drone today and this is gonna help a lot, thanks man.

[@JakeSloan]

Nice!

[@declanm2017]

@@JakeSloan I bought a bad 1 think unless it hovers on it own 🙏

[@johnmel9456]

Great video ....thank you..

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks