There are a few steps to follow when you are likely to purchase a drone. These are not necessarily in the strict order, and you may jiggle it as per you.

1. Make your requirements clear:

List out what you are looking for. This may be as simple as 'a small drone with a controller' or more specific as 'drone with 4K video resolution and under 250g with a flight time of 30 minutes'. Either one will work.

2. Create a budget RANGE:

You should have a budget range. It can be ₹2000 or ₹2,00,000. But searching in a range will give you more ideas on what category and model you can afford. Always take 80% of your total budget as the highest range. This applies to most of your electronics and gadget purchases. 

For example, if your budget is INR 1,00,000, then the product you purchase should ideally fall around INR 80,000. Why? Because most products come with few variants. When we search for the maximum budgets, the best product comes with its lowest variant, which will exceed your budget if you are going to buy all necessary accessories and products. Hence, reduce the budget and save some for your must-have accessories. 

3. Find the popular drone companies in your country:

There are a lot of drone brands in India. The most popular brand in the consumer sector is DJI Drones in India. DJI drones are more reliable and easier to learn than custom FPV drones. 

4. Find the best model(s) that may suit your taste:

Any drone category you choose will have a few models to select from. It may be the yesteryear model or the latest model with upgraded features. Always go for a model that has been reviewed in multiple places and has most of your needs covered. Selecting a trusted model means lowering your chances of repair and maintenance in the future. 

5. Check out necessary accessories that you may require now or later:

There are a few accessories that you may require to purchase separately. Things like extra batteries, SD cards for storage, propeller guards, ND filters, bags, carry cases, extra propellers, and so on. Purchasing accessories like these along with the drone is advisable. 

6. Check out the best store that you can rely on for your purchase:

There are a lot of online stores and physical stores. Reach out to online stores if you are more concerned about the pricing of offline stores. You may visit your local store to find out the models and features and probably try out a demonstration before the purchase. We at eVerse take you through the journey of all models and suggest the best model that suits your budget and preferences. 

7. Reach out to the store physically:

One of the main concerns for many is not the purchase of the product but the post-sales service of the product. It is always best to check if the store you are purchasing has an in-house repair unit or at least provides solutions for repair situations. 

8. Get the product all for yourself:

Finally, make the payment once you are satisfied with your product. With modern stores online and offline, you have the option to either pay fully and get it delivered to your home or raise an order online and pay the rest on delivery.