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Re:Skydio: $1k Skydio 2 drone launch takes aim at DJI by HALtheWise on Tuesday October 01, 2019 @03:01PM (#21129290)
Take a look at the warranty. If the drone crashes, it's our fault not yours. In that sense, flying Skydio 2 should require about the same minimum skill as using a smartphone camera (i.e. none). We say a three year old can operate it, but that's not a hard minimum ;)

That said, there is always a skill ladder to climb if you want jaw-dropping professional footage, where understanding lighting, composition, editing, etc. benefit the quality of what you can make. The drone is pretty good at autonomously picking good shots, but there's also a lot of manual control possible, especially with the controller.

Re:Skydio: $1k Skydio 2 drone launch takes aim at DJI by HALtheWise on Tuesday October 01, 2019 @05:17PM (#21130766)
Edit: Also, don't forget about local regulations wherever you fly. You are still legally the pilot, even if the drone's software can make that easier.