https://derafpv.com/blog/ Drone and FPV drone guides from a Nigerian perspective by Chidera Okonkwo. en-NG Fri, 13 Nov 2026 20:12:16 +0100 https://derafpv.com/blog/where-to-fly-a-drone-in-nigeria/ https://derafpv.com/blog/where-to-fly-a-drone-in-nigeria/ Fri, 13 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0100 Places to fly a drone in Nigeria: FPV bandos, bridges, beaches, hills and waterfalls across Lagos, Abuja and beyond, collected from Nigerian drone pilots. https://derafpv.com/blog/drone-repair-nigeria/ https://derafpv.com/blog/drone-repair-nigeria/ Fri, 13 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0100 Where to repair a drone in Nigeria. A city-by-city directory of drone repair shops in Lagos, Abuja, Kaduna, Port Harcourt and more, with contacts and repair FAQs. https://derafpv.com/blog/how-much-is-a-drone-in-nigeria/ https://derafpv.com/blog/how-much-is-a-drone-in-nigeria/ Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0100 How much is a drone in Nigeria? DJI drone prices in naira from Nigerian shops and Jiji, set against DJI's launch prices, from the Neo 2 to the Mavic 4 Pro. https://derafpv.com/blog/what-to-check-before-buying-a-dji-drone/ https://derafpv.com/blog/what-to-check-before-buying-a-dji-drone/ Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0100 Check a DJI drone serial number before buying, then review its activation date, flight records, account binding and batteries with this practical checklist. https://derafpv.com/blog/how-high-long-far-can-you-fly-dji-avata-2/ https://derafpv.com/blog/how-high-long-far-can-you-fly-dji-avata-2/ Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0100 DJI Avata 2 range: 13 km (FCC) or 10 km (CE) on paper, about 23 minutes of flight time and a 5,000 m takeoff ceiling. What those numbers mean on a real flight. https://derafpv.com/blog/fpv-drone-camera-angle-beginners/ https://derafpv.com/blog/fpv-drone-camera-angle-beginners/ Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100 Which FPV camera angle should a beginner use: 15°, 20° or 30°? See what tilt changes, how to move up as you practise, and how to set it in Liftoff. https://derafpv.com/blog/fpv-vs-traditional-drone-real-estate-lagos/ https://derafpv.com/blog/fpv-vs-traditional-drone-real-estate-lagos/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100 How an FPV drone property tour compares with traditional aerial video for Lagos real estate, and what to know before choosing an FPV drone for property work. https://derafpv.com/blog/prepare-first-drone-flight-nigeria-ncaa-clearance/ https://derafpv.com/blog/prepare-first-drone-flight-nigeria-ncaa-clearance/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100 How to prepare for your first drone flight in Nigeria: NCAA requirements, NAMA coordination, site permission and a practical pre-flight checklist. https://derafpv.com/blog/how-much-does-fpv-cost-in-nigeria/ https://derafpv.com/blog/how-much-does-fpv-cost-in-nigeria/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100 FPV drone price in Nigeria: custom setup costs, the expenses beyond the drone itself, and why beginners should give DJI a serious look. https://derafpv.com/blog/drone-uav-training-schools-nigeria/ https://derafpv.com/blog/drone-uav-training-schools-nigeria/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100 Where to learn drone piloting in Nigeria: compare NCAA RPAS certification at ARCO and NCAT with surveying at Geoinfotech, NASENI, and creative flight training. https://derafpv.com/blog/can-you-fly-fpv-drones-without-license-nigeria/ https://derafpv.com/blog/can-you-fly-fpv-drones-without-license-nigeria/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100 Does flying a drone require a license in Nigeria? What NCAA rules say about registration, pilot licensing, indoor FPV drone flights and import paperwork. https://derafpv.com/blog/best-fpv-simulators-learn-flying-nigeria/ https://derafpv.com/blog/best-fpv-simulators-learn-flying-nigeria/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100 Compare the best FPV drone simulators in Nigeria: Uncrashed, Liftoff, VelociDrone, and TRYP FPV. Pricing in Naira, PC specs, controller setups, and practical advice. https://derafpv.com/blog/best-fpv-controllers-beginners-nigeria/ https://derafpv.com/blog/best-fpv-controllers-beginners-nigeria/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100 Best FPV drone controller for beginners in Nigeria: DJI Controller 3 vs RadioMaster Pocket and Boxer, how I got mine for ₦197k, and simulator setup.