In addition to exploring America with Amerigo, I have a passion for drones. Amerigo makes a great staging area to fly. I would like you to meet the boys.

I use the Mavic Pro (Oriel) the most, but they are all great stress relievers. In addition, the pictures and video can be incredible.

That being said, it is important to know the rules and restrictions that exist in the areas that you want to fly. For example, you cannot fly in any of the National Parks without a permit. Check with the park before bringing your drone to an NPS site; www.nps.gov/findapark. And if in any doubt, don’t fly; the fines in some areas can be costly and you could lose your drone.

However, drone can also be an additional source of income. If you have a small drone that is less than 55 pounds, you can fly for work or business by following the FAA Part 107 guidelines. There are a number of websites that will sell you training packages and point you in the right direction to apply to take the required test; however, there is a free You Tube video ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_ucCKFJUCU ) that provides the same information, has links to practice tests, and walks you through the application process.

WARNING: There are a number of people that absolutely hate the thought of drones and will give you a lot of BS reasons why. Just remember to respect other people’s privacy – don’t fly over people or houses. Otherwise, #dofunshitalways #resist