In recent times there has been a lot of talk about drones. But what exactly are these drones? How many types are there? And, again, what are the rules that the law imposes for their use on Italian territory?
If you take a few minutes of your time, I will try to explain it to you and advise you which drone is best suited to your needs, if you want to buy one.
Here we had listed out the latest and advanced quality drones that are listed below.
- 1080P HD Camera FPV Drone: Equipped with an adjustable-angle 1080 HD camera, this mini drone is able to capture stunning aerial...
- User-Friendly Flight Control: Whether you are a beginner or an experienced user, our drone makes it easy for you to fly....
- Multiple functions for interesting flight: Gesture selfie, Waypoint flight, 3D flip, 3 speeds, headless mode, and one-button...
- Enhanced Flight Experience and Safety: Enjoy extended flight time with 2 modular batteries, offering up to 25 minutes of fun. The...
- Reliable Flight Partner: We recommend conducting the first flight in an open area. We provide 24-hour technical support, a quality...
- Drone with 1080P Camera: A camera mounted on it can be manually adjusted to see what's in front of the drone while it's flying, or...
- Play Longer: The FPV drone has two rechargeable batteries, each providing approximately 12 minutes of flight time. 2 batteries can...
- Remote Control and App: You can fly the mini drone with remote control or a smart phone. But in order to capture video or images,...
- Discover new adventures: 2 batteries provide you with up to 24 minutes of flying experience. Features such as altitude hold, 3D...
- Perfect for Adults and Kids: This drone is a little easier to operate than other drones (it has fewer steps to fly, no manual...
- Care-free Creation - Weighing less than 249 g, Mini 3 Pro doesn't require registration in most countries and regions. The foldable...
- Seriously Pro Shots - Capture your world in remarkable detail with 4K/60fps video and 48MP photos. The advanced camera system...
- Perfect Portraits in a Tap - The redesigned DJI Mini 3 Pro offers True Vertical Shooting for portrait shots, ideal for social...
- Sweet Air Time - Enjoy an extended flight time of up to 34 minutes and capture and explore more of your surroundings. Upgrade to...
- Fly with Confidence - DJI Mini 3 Pro features tri-directional obstacle sensing and APAS 4.0, bringing unrivaled safety to the Mini...
- ใ1080P Adjustable FPV Drone & APP ControlใEquipped with a 1080P HD 90ยฐ manually adjustable lens, the drone provides a wider...
- ใEasy To Use with Stable Altitude Hold Functionใ: Just click the one key take-off/landing button to start flying. Compared to...
- ใLarger Body Size & Full Accessoriesใ: The package comes with a carrying case that is convenient for outdoor travel. With 2pcs...
- ใMultiple Functions Fit Your Needใ: High-Speed Rotation, Circle Fly, 3 Speed Gear(The speed button is on the Top Right of the...
- ใAfter Sales GuaranteeใWe suggest you test a flight in an open space first time flying the drone with a propeller guard....
- Capture the Unique Moment: This exquisite drone with 1080P HD camera that can be controlled 90ยฐ adjustable, gives you an...
- Enjoy Stunning Flight:ย This foldable FPV drone offers a variety of intelligent functions such as Tap Fly, Point of interest,...
- Extended 40 Mins Flight:ย Packed with 2 modular batteries which is more durable and longer lasting than similar consumer drones on...
- Varied Mode Easy to Use :ย It supports optical flow positioning which keeps the camera drone hover ultra stably in the air. Thanks...
- Create Wherever You Want:ย Weighing less than 0.55lbs/249 grams, you can fly this camera drone without the need to make FAA...
- ใ๐ป๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ ๐จ๐๐ฅ๐ โ๐ป โ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ใ: The foldable drone equipped with 1080p HD adjustable...
- ใ๐น๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ค ๐ป๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐คใ: Just tap the One Key Start/Landing button to start this...
- ใ๐๐๐ฃ๐ค๐๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ชใ: Press the button and control the right joystick, the drone will show a...
- ใ๐ธ๐๐-โ๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ ๐ฝ๐ฆ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐คใ: Tap Fly, and Point of Interest grant X17 performance...
- ใ๐๐๐ยฐ ๐ธ๐ฆ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐๐ค๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ ๐ธ๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ใX17...
- Lightweight and Portable - The drone is lightweight and compact, weighing less than 249 grams. It's perfect for taking on hikes,...
- Beginner-Friendly - With simplified operations, the drone is easy to learn and master quickly, making it ideal for beginners. It...
- Extended Flight Time - Enjoy longer flights with DJI Mini 2 SE, which offers a 31-min max flight time. Combo offers two additional...
- Just a Few Taps for Epic Imaging - The DJI Fly app has easy-to-use shooting templates that allow the drone to automatically fly,...
- Advanced Transmission Range - Get a 10km max transmission range to reliably fly farther and capture more. Compared to Wi-Fi, DJI...
- IMMERSIVE FLIGHT EXPERIENCE: Feel the thrill of immersive flight provided by the DJI FPV Goggles V2 and DJI FPVโs super-wide...
- 4K/60FPS VIDEO: The DJI FPV aircraft can record 4K/60fps video at up to 120 Mbps, capturing crisp details that make footage look...
- BRAND-NEW S MODE: Get the dynamic look of FPV footage easily in S mode. This hybrid flight mode combines the freedom of flying...
- ADVANCED SAFETY FEATURES: An auxiliary bottom light, Smart Return to Home (RTH), Low Battery RTH, and forward and downward...
- OCUSYNC 3.0 TRANSMISSION SYSTEM: Enjoy crystal-clear real-time and HD Low-Latency Transmission video, even at distances of up to...
- 1080P HD Auto-Adjustable Camera: Equipped with a 1080P HD camera that can be adjusted within 90ยฐ by your remote control or the...
- Sweet Air Time: Enjoy an extended flight time of up to 20 minutes with the powerful modular battery and capture and explore more...
- Small But Mighty: Thanks to intuitive and advanced features packed in a foldable frame, HS440 provides complete freedom wherever...
- Simply Operation for Stunning Content: HS440 carefully optimizes user experience and intelligent features. Thanks to automatic...
- Discover a New Adventure: HS440 is a must-have for beginners with its intelligent functions such as Emergency Stop, Headless Mode,...
- ใ6๐ ๐๐ข๐ง๐ฌ ๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐ใF11PRO 4K drone equipped with 2 powerful 11.1V 2500mAh...
- ใ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ ๐๐ข๐๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ง๐๐ซ๐ฌใThis 4K drone is an excellent gift...
- ใ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐๐ซ๐ง ๐๐ง๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ง ๐ญ๐จ ๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒใIt comes with beginner...
- ใ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ ๐ ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐ใThe brushless motor has stronger power,...
- ใ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ใExperience splendid 4k Ultra HD picture quality and 2.9k/30fps video for...
- Ultra HD & Remote ESC Camera: IDEA16 drone with camera, equipped with 1080P ultra HD camera provides you with 1920*1080P high...
- Power Motor+ 4 Wind Resistance Level: The brushless motor arms provide strong power to achieve stable and fast flight of the...
- More Cameras + Optical Flow Positioning Sensor: With more cameras than other drones, the camera at the bottom allows you to...
- Maximum Flight Speed of 40 KM/h: In the highest speed gear, the IDEA16 drone gives you extreme flight speed and greatly increased...
- Fast+Stable FPV Transmission: Experience the most cutting-edge wireless technology, the aircraft is equipped with the latest 5Ghz...
- GPS Auto Return: Equipped with GPS Location, the drone can memorize the โHOMEโ point and return automatically whenever the...
- Intelligent Features: You may set a Customer Flight Path at your will or instruct the drone to Follow You automatically.
- Upgraded Configuration: Detachable propeller makes the drone easy to carry; 2 Modular Batteries prolong flight time to 26 Minutes;...
- 1080P HD FPV Camera: The HS110G drone with 1080P HD camera can record images and voice at the same time. And you may share them on...
- Easy for Beginners: The latest Altitude Control System enable stable flight. There are considerate icon on the Controller and App...
How to Choose a Drone?
How and When to Use Dronesย
Before analyzing the characteristics of the drones and finding out which ones are most suitable for you, let’s try to understand what are the rules that ENAC, the National Civil Aviation Authority, provides for the use of these means.
Well yes! If you think of buying a drone, take it out of the box and let it roam freely in your city – perhaps making video footage here and there – you’re wrong! The use of drones is governed by stringent rules that must be respected slavishly.
If you do not comply with these rules, you will face the payment of very high fines and, above all, you risk causing accidents to people or things. If you don’t want to take unnecessary risks, respect these rules.
- Recreational or Professional Purpose – drones can be used for recreational purposes (e.g. in model airfields) or professional goals. Drones intended for recreational use do not require authorizations from ENAC to be used and must not be registered in the national register (i.e. on the D-Flight website). Drones intended for professional use, on the other hand, must be logged in the National Register and can be used only upon presentation of a specific declaration (if used for non-critical operations) or after obtaining a special authorization (if used for critical services). Also, to use drones in the professional field you must get a certificate from ENAC (which requires participation in paid theoretical and practical courses), you must ensure the vehicle and certify it at a suitable company. For some particular airspace, then, clearance to the occupation of the air is necessary.
- Flight Rules– flight operations performed outside the model airfields are classified as critical and non-critical. Technicalities aside, we can say that it is NOT possible to fly drones over people’s heads; near urban agglomerations, near telecommunications or electricity supply infrastructures and in other areas considered sensitive. These rules always apply, even in the event of a drone failure or malfunction. Also, it must be emphasized that for most flight operations (i.e. non-critical operations) the visual flight mode (VLOS or EVLOS) is required, even for landing. Therefore the vehicle must be brought back to the ground seeing it person, without using cameras or other devices mounted on it. The usable flight space provides a maximum altitude of 70 meters and 500 meters away from the pilot. If the pilot has a model aircraft certificate issued by the Aero Club of Italy, the maximum altitude rises to 150 meters.
- Weight Limits – drones are also classified by their weight. To pilot a professional drone with a load of 2-25 kg, you need a certificate issued by an ENAC-authorized Training Center and a LAPL medical certificate (Light aircraft pilot license) issued by an authorized doctor. Flight operations carried out by drones weighing 2 kg, or less are always considered non-critical (as long as they respect the characteristics of harmlessnessdictated by ENAC). Drones weighing less than 300 grams, have a maximum speed of 60 km/hour and recognize the symptoms of harmlessness foreseen by ENAC can also be used in the city (provided they do not fly over people’s heads) and do not require the certificate even if used for professional purposes.
These are just some of the points of the (controversial) ENAC regulation concerning the use of drones. To learn more and learn more about all the aspects relating to the use of these vehicles, consult the FAQ section of the ENAC website, the document containing the regulation on remotely piloted aircraft and the ENAC website page which contains all the latest regulationsโrelated to drones.
Note: the rules relating to the use of remotely piloted systems are subject to changes and additions. To stay up to date on the topic, consult the ENAC website from time to time and follow some site or blog dedicated exclusively to drones.
How to Choose a Drone
Without a little clarity on the ENAC regulation on the use of drones, we can move on to the features to be taken into consideration before buying a vehicle of this type.
- Dimensions and Weight – as already said, drones differ in their weight and size. My advice is to start with a tiny and very cheap drone, maybe a mini-drone, so that you can practice flying at home (or in the courtyard) and not risk destroying a device that knows who knows how much money. Many drones, in the event of an accident, can be repaired thanks to special kits that can be purchased online. Still, for cheaper drones, the game is usually not worth the candle (instead, protect the vehicle adequately during the first flights).
- Autonomy – this is one of the sore points of drones. Most drones suitable for non-professional use have freedom of 10-30 minutes per charge. My advice is to buy a drone equipped with an interchangeable battery. In this way, you can take spare batteries with you and get greater autonomy. Keep in mind the fact that a more powerful battery (therefore with a higher amperage) also equates to a greater weight of the cell, and hence of the drone. Also find out about battery charging times, which can be very long.
- Maximum Height and Distance – taking into account the above ENAC regulations, before purchasing a drone, also check the height and the maximum length that it can reach during flight operations.
- Control System – drones can be controlled via Bluetooth (in this case they have a range of 10-20 meters), via Wi-Fi network (with a maximum range of 50 meters) or via radio frequency (with a maximum distance that can vary from model to model). To control them via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, individual smartphone apps can also be used. For drones that have a range of over 50 meters, GPS support can be useful, thanks to which the vehicle can use satellite coordinates to find your way around and easily reach your destination. Features that can be useful when you are a beginner with drones, however, are the automatic management of take-off and landing and the mechanical maintenance of the height in flight.
- Camera Support– the use of drones to take photos and aerial shots is continually growing. If you are interested in solutions of this type, check the type of digital camera integrated with the drone, the resolution of photos and videos that the device can achieve (e.g. VGA, Full HD or 4K) and the type of stabilization applied to the image. The more advanced drones, in addition to having a camera stabilization system (a sort of plate with shock absorbers that absorb vibrations), have an instrument called Gimbal that keeps the camera aligned on its axis, thus ensuring maximum stability of the images obtained. Drones with FPV (First Person View) function allow you to see the photos they are shooting in real-time. The more advanced drones also allow
- Stunts – many drones are programmed to perform tricks in flight. If you are interested in this feature, inquire about the type of tricks supported by the drone you intend to buy.
- Gps – Gps –equipped drones can intelligently understand where they are and where to go. They also can follow the user automatically.
- Led – some drones are equipped with LED lights that increase visibility and make their stunts more spectacular.
- Accessories – before buying a drone, you might also want to take a look at their accessories. Some toy drones, for example, can be customized by adding pliers or cannons to challenge friends’ drones.