Hello - Long time surface RC enthusiast here, but total newb to RC flight / drones. I've been mulling purchasing a drone for a couple years now, and I think it's finally time to take the leap. My intention is to use the drone primarily in a recreational manner, but I've also been doing some research on commercial applications such as Real Estate marketing. It looks like my first step should be to find or enroll in a local or online course to obtain my remote pilot certification, Part 101 and Part 107?
I have a lot of questions and was looking to get feedback from folks here about the best way to proceed. Should I purchase the drone and get some flight time first? Is it even legal to fly a drone prior to certification? (There seems to be some blurry areas here) Should I dive right in and do the course and get certified first?
Recommendations on a drone that is "forgiving" to learn on, but will allow me some good overhead as I advance and gain skills?
Ok, thanks in advance for any feedback and recommendations. I appreciate the help!
~Mike
