Having a drone is fun and all but there are a few things you need to consider before purchasing one. Regulations The main thing to keep in mind is that different countries have their own regulations when it comes to flying drones. While you may be able to fly a drone wherever you'd like in your home country, where you're traveling to may have stricter rules and serious consequences, if not followed. Before buying a drone for travel, be sure to check country-specific drone flying regulations and bear in mind these basics: Don't fly above 400 feet Don't fly over political buildings, houses of worship, or near an airport Don't fly over crowds or near residential buildings Keep your drone in your line of sight when flying Besides country-specific regulations, other places like national parks and large tourist areas have their own rules about flying. You can use helpful apps like SkyCatch or Know Before You Fly to learn more about specific places you're interested in capturing. Keep in mind that when flying a drone, you represent all drone pilots. Don't be that stupid tourist flying their drone in an inappropriate place at a bad time. You can ruin things for everyone, so be careful, be considerate, and follow all regulations in that particular place. Size You should also carefully consider the size drone you want to purchase. Larger drones may capture better footage but they also may be affected by the regulations surrounding flying. If a drone is too large, you may no longer qualify as a recreational pilot and need serious certifications before letting it loose in the air. Bigger drones are also more difficult to pack, making them a bit impractical for traveling. Size is up to personal preference, but in this case you may want to opt for something on the smaller side. Assembly You should also keep assembly in the forefront of your mind when choosing between different drones. Some drones come fully-assembled and can be used right out of the box, while others need to be put together or updated before being ready to fly. You can usually tell what you're getting, thanks to the  crafty labeling in the drone description. You'll see acronyms like RTF (Ready to Fly), ARF (Almost Ready to fFy) and BND (Bind and Dly - essentially meaning that the drone doesn't come with its own controller) to let you know what type of assembly is needed for your drone.