No matter how long you have been flying, when you try something new or are exploring a new area you are bound to get into a crash at some point. It might be impossible to have your UAV survive every crash. However, there are some tips to keep in mind to prevent your UAV from crashing in general.

1.) Holding Up in Bad Weather

Most UAV’s aren’t meant to be used in extreme conditions. It is important to find out what weather your UAV can handle before taking it on the upcoming storm. However, it also isn’t realistic to never have your drone touch a drop of water or fall into a rocky terrain. Make sure you consider where you will primarily be using your UAV and for what purpose so you are prepared. When designing each model of our product the Sentry we kept in mind what the the UAV would mainly be used for. We wanted to make sure each Sentry could be used in tough conditions. We added a patent-pending propeller guard and a tough Lexan camera dome to protect from falls and crashes. You can’t avoid falls and crashes entirely but it helps to know that you have a UAV that can handle them. Check to see what kind of protection your UAV has built-in.

2.) Battery Life

Knowing and checking up on the battery life of your UAV is one of the most important steps before taking off on each flight. This will prevent any avoidable crashes happening when your device is in the air. Not only is it important to understand when your battery needs to be recharged, but it is also necessary to keep track of the battery life. The battery life indicates when your battery can no longer be charged and needs to be completely replaced. Charging a battery with not life will end in a bad fate for your UAV. Look into how long the battery life typically lasts for your device. It is also best to have a backup battery ready to go just in case. Each of our Sentry’s come with a spare battery and we always recommend having one on you no matter what device you are using.

3.) Not Meant to Withstand Abuse

No matter what UAV you are using you have to be careful with them. Not all UAV’s are created with the same purpose in mind and some are more fragile then others. Make sure you practice in an area you are comfortable with first before taking on a new terrain. The controls and GPS can vary with each UAV device and you should get yourself as familiar with yours as you can. Also, be careful of the area you are flying in. It is good to be familiar with the surroundings to prevent accidents from happening. Every UAV has limits and it is important to understand these. Some can’t withstand harsh winter conditions and others can’t handle heavy down pours. Before investing in this equipment do your research.