Flying Practice - Drone Building 101 - Hak5 2008

Hak5 -- Cyber Security Education, Inspiration, News & Community since 2005: ____________________________________________ Learning to fly a quadcopter is a very rewarding experience. In this episode of Hak5, we share our tips for getting comfortable with the craft. From hovering in place to walking the dog and doing your first flybys. ------------------------------- Shop: http://www.hakshop.com Support:   / threatwire   Subscribe:    / hak5   Our Site: http://www.hak5.org Contact Us:   / hak5   ------------------------------ A great resource for further reading is http://uavcoach.com/how-to-fly-a-quad... Start out with a cheap toy like the Hubsan or Syma: http://amzn.to/22LoXg4 http://amzn.to/1WcZJXX -Find a safe place to fly -Bring lots of batteries! -Visually check your craft -Plug in the battery and turn the craft on -Check your current mode -Practice with throttle -Hover near the ground -Do a box pattern -Hover in front of you -Practice the invisible beach ball -Fly the drone away from you and to you, then right and left -Circle your craft -Let your drone circle you -Practice walking the dog Darren and Shannon will be heading to Australia and Japan respectively, so stay tuned to the show for announcements on meetups! ~-~~-~~~-~~-~ Please watch: "Bash Bunny Primer - Hak5 2225"    • Bash Bunny Primer - Hak5  2225   ~-~~-~~~-~~-~ ____________________________________________ Founded in 2005, Hak5's mission is to advance the InfoSec industry. We do this through our award winning educational podcasts, leading pentest gear, and inclusive community – where all hackers belong.