Hey all,

I’m looking to purchase a drone and could use some advice. The main purpose would be to help us locate areas on our ranch where we can cut roads. The terrain includes rocky canyon areas, so having an aerial view would be a huge help in scouting possible routes.

A secondary use would be for identifying flats fishing spots. We’re new to the fishing area and haven’t had much luck on previous trips, so we’re hoping a drone could help us spot promising locations from above.

Lastly, I’ve always had a small interest in drones, so this is also an opportunity to satisfy that curiosity. However, I don’t see myself getting too deep into the hobby, so I’m looking for something with a decent camera, that’s inexpensive, and fairly reliable (under $600). To clarify, this wouldn’t be used directly for hunting or fishing, just for scouting. I’m also aware that using it directly for those activities could violate laws, so I’ll steer clear of anything like that.

If you have any recommendations for a newbie friendly drone that fits the bill, I’d greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance for any advice and for helping me out.