What drone to buy to get some practice for a possible conflict
Posted by Loqaritm@reddit | preppers | View on Reddit | 8 comments
So, I'm from eastern Europe, but after recent changes in US government, I'm thinking it'd be worth it to get to know how to fly drones that can be useful on a warfront.
Yeah, I'm terrified. For me, it's a real possibility that Ukraine will fall and I'll have to pick up the slack. In the olden days I'd start learning how to shoot a rifle, but nowadays I think learning how to pilot a drone makes more sense.
What do you think is the best drone to buy to learn how to control those, in a war context. I just want to at least learn a bit how to control those and have a bit of experience if it's necessary going forward in the next few years.
Second question: Do you have any guides that you would recommend on how to print and build you own FPV drone? I know a bit about electronics, worked a bit with Arduino, Raspberry and different microcontrollers, but I'm not sure where to start when it comes to drones. Which controllers to buy, which rotors and motors to buy. I'd love to be able to either be able to print my own replacement parts or build a drone myself, so if you have any nice guides on how to start with that, I'd appreciate it. Thanks!
Business_Barracuda42@reddit
I don't know what country you're in but, if possible, I would still learn how to shoot a rifle. And do other stuff too.
Ignore me if I am wrong, but I take it from your interest in printing replacement parts and general DIY that you are thinking about this in terms of sustained drone use in combat or scouting like we see in Ukraine. I doubt this is something you can do alone successfully, and I also doubt that most teams are interested in someone who is just "the drone guy" and can't do other things.
I don't know much about drones so I can't help you there, but I do think you should diversify your skills.
preppers-ModTeam@reddit
Warfare (including drone warfare) is beyond the scope of this subreddit. It doesn't matter where you're from. If you want recommendations on consumer drones, try a drone-specific subreddit.
ijuanaspearfish@reddit
Part of the reason I got a drone was for this scenario.
I use it for video and photos primarily though
Its a potensic pro fly more package for around $400
Good camera, 3 axis gimbal and a very good range.
AdditionalAd9794@reddit
I hear they have nice ones from Iran and China
RTK-FPV@reddit
I build fpv drones, it's pretty easy
Visit r/fpv
Leave the war stuff out
TheLostExpedition@reddit
I second this..
Learning is good. "Why are you Learning?" "I find it interesting" is your answer.
SophisticatedRedneck@reddit
I would take a breather and not invest any time or money until the dust settles on this. Focus on your day to day needs such as affording rent and food.
Loqaritm@reddit (OP)
Yeah, you’re probably right. But I can afford rent and I have a bit of money saved. Just wanted to learn a potentially useful skill