A beginners buyer's guide to drones

Last November I bought my first drone in order to learn how to fly. It is a cheap, baby drone of sorts but it has proven to be great for beginners who are looking to learn the mechanics of a drone as well as how to fly one. Since I bought my first one, 6 friends have asked for the info in order to buy one and the equipment needed to go along with it. Lets get started:

1. http://amzn.to/1Ei7q5c The drone ($42) - trust me, it is a good one. This thing is nimble and fast. Don't buy the version with the camera - it isn't that great and you don't even know how to fly yet. You will probably destroy this thing and that is okay... and fun!

2. http://amzn.to/1x29wXs Six 500 milliamp batteries and 6-way charger ($26) - The battery that comes with your drone lasts for 5 minutes. These can last 15 minutes.

3. http://amzn.to/1EiqyQo Bricks ($11) - You can charge your batteries using anything with a usb port, but apple wall-adapters won't work. You could just use your computer but it needs a constant flow of power or else you could drain and kill your batteries. These wall adapters work well.

4. http://amzn.to/1MyNnl5 Crash pack ($15) - Your wings will get chewed up often. It is expected to have lots of spare props on hand to replace dinged props. Nothing compares to the feeling of a fresh set of wings on these bad boys.

5. http://amzn.to/1NTGCO4 Bumper ($6.50) - DO NOT fly your drone without one - you will break it. I know you will be eager to fly once you get your new baby, but if the bumper hasn’t come yet, hold off. Once you get comfortable, this is eventually something you can take off!

6. http://bit.ly/1FZw5eK And last but not least a getting started video because I know you will be just as clueless as I was when I first got mine.

That’s it! If you want to add to or correct some of these items with better ones, feel free to do so. Things are moving fast and half the stuff above wasn’t even available when I started. Thanks and happy flying!