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Top Kid Friendly Drones For 2020 Reviews

The best kids drones are easy to fly, with simple controls that can be picked up in seconds, and are often much, much cheaper than pro-level drones and more beginner-focused cheap drones. They make thrilling Christmas gifts and birthday presents, and, depending on the model you choose, some can be safely flown indoors and outdoors, while others are best flown outside exclusively.

If you’re a parent or guardian reading this, we suspect your little ones have seen your pricey camera drone in action and are desperate to fly it themselves. Quite rightly so, you’re probably nervous about handing over the controls to a minor, but luckily the Mini drones below $100 for Kids offer plenty of great features.

These types of smaller quadcopters, including toy drones, are some of the cheapest on the market. As such, they usually focus on just a few key features – as opposed to the bells and whistles of top-end models such as the DJI Mavic Air – but this makes them ideal for little flyers.

What can kids do with drones for fun?

For starters, Because most kids are interested in anything that can fly, flip or goes fast. A new toy drone is a great way to get your kids outside for some fun and fresh air. Not only can they do flips in the air, with a decent onboard camera and they can get some awesome video they can check out later and show to their friends.

Just doing basic tricks like figure 8’s, corkscrews and flips can be great fun. Use the drone to explore areas that are difficult, or impossible, to reach on foot. Drone racing with their friends is very popular. Set up an obstacle course, to challenge their skills. Lift and set games -Picking up a certain payload and then flying back to the pilot. It can be a fun challenge to make small landing pads and try to land on them. These are just a few of the things kids can do with remote-controlled quadcopters, but I’m sure they can come up with some more ways to improve their skills.

  • Altair 818 Hornet Beginner Drone

The Altair 818 Hornet was made with kids in mind: it has one-button take-off and landing, so it is easy to begin and end your flights. It also has altitude control, making it easier to maintain a certain height while flying. This drone comes with three controller skill settings, so you can start on the easiest setting and work your way up. It has a long flight time, offering 15 minutes of flight. The Altair 818 Hornet is also safe to use inside.

  • GoolRC Scorpion T36 Mini

The GoolRC T36 Mini is a kid’s drone that looks pretty toy-like. That makes it appealing to younger children in particular. Despite this, it’s still a fun craft for anyone at the entry-level. Because it’s a mini lightweight RC quadcopter it’s perfect for the indoor environment. It’s also ready to fly (RTF) right out of the box. The makers recommend a minimum operating age of 14 years.

  • Potensic A20 Mini Drone

The Potensic A20 Mini Drone has round propeller guards to prevent injury to your child as well as damage to the drone. It has an emergency stop button to land safely, and one-button take-off and landing. This drone also has an altitude control function for stable flight outdoors or indoors. It has 3 adjustable flight modes speed levels, so you can start slow while you learn to fly this drone.

  • Holy Stone HS170 Predator Mini RC

This nifty little quadcopter is a perfect drone for kids and anyone else at the entry-level. It’s from the mini category of smaller drones which means it’s about the same size as an adult’s hand. What we have here is a fast and fun quadcopter for youngsters. The manufacturer’s recommended minimum age is 14 years. It means adults should supervise younger kids who want to fly.

CPR, Dogs, Heimlich Maneuver

Canine CPR, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

 How to Do Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) on Dogs

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Dogs

As much as we try to protect our dogs, accidents do happen. So, it is important to be as prepared as reasonably possible. One way to be prepared is to know how to give cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

CPR is an emergency technique used to help someone whose heart and/or breathing has stopped. Although somewhat modified, the same techniques used for people – rescue breathing and chest compressions – can be used to help treat an animal in distress.

The first lesson to know about CPR is that it doesn’t restart a stopped heart. The purpose of CPR, in both humans and animals, is to keep them alive until the heart begins beating on its own or a cardiac defibrillator can be used. In people, about 15 percent of those getting CPR actually survive. In animals, CPR is frequently unsuccessful, even if performed by a trained veterinarian. Even so, attempting CPR will give your pet a fighting chance.

The ABCs of CPR for Dogs

In both humans and dogs, you must follow the ABCs: airway, breathing and circulation, in that order. If you suspect your pet is in distress, immediately look at his posture. Note the presence of blood, vomit or feces; his breathing pattern and other bodily sounds; and any materials, such as possible poisons, around him.

It is vital to know for sure that your pet isn’t breathing or doesn’t have a pulse before beginning CPR; it is dangerous to apply CPR to an animal (or a person, for that matter) if he is breathing normally and has a pulse.

Look for the chest rising and falling or place a mirror in front of his nose and watch for condensation. When checking for a pulse, remember that animals do not have a distinct carotid (neck) pulse. To determine if the heart is still beating, place your hand on the left side of the chest.

How to Do Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) on Dogs

Click on the video below to see the demonstration on how to perform CPR on your dog.

Airway

If your dog has stopped breathing, check to see if the throat and mouth are clear of foreign objects. Be careful about placing your fingers inside the mouth. An unresponsive dog may bite on instinct. If the airway is blocked, do the following:

  • Lay your pet down on his side.

  • Gently tilt the head slightly back to extend the neck and head, but be very careful: Do not overextend the neck in cases of neck trauma.

  • Pull the tongue out of your pet’s mouth.

  • Carefully use your fingers to sweep for any foreign material or vomit from the mouth. Unlike CPR for humans, you can reach into the airway to remove foreign objects.

  • If necessary, perform the Heimlich maneuver.

Breathing

If your dog is breathing, allow him to assume the position most comfortable for him. If he isn’t breathing, make sure the airway is open, and begin rescue breathing. Again, remember that even an unresponsive dog may bite on instinct.

  • Make sure the neck is straight without overextending.
  • For medium to large dogs, you will be performing mouth-to-nose breathing. Close the mouth and lips by placing your hand around the lips and holding the muzzle closed.
  • Place your mouth over the dog’s nose. For dogs under 30 pounds, cover the mouth and lips with your mouth. Your mouth will form a seal.
  • Exhale forcefully. Give four or five breaths quickly.
  • Check to see if breathing has resumed normally. If breathing hasn’t begun or is shallow, begin rescue breathing again.
  • For dogs over 30 pounds, give 20 breaths per minute.
  • For dogs less than 30 pounds, give 20 to 30 breathes per minute.Now check for a heartbeat. If no heartbeat is detected, begin cardiac compressions with rescue breathing.

Circulation

For most dogs, chest compressions are best done with the animal lying on his side on a hard surface. For barrel-chested dogs such as bulldogs and pugs, CPR is best done with the animal on his back.

Make sure your dog is on a hard surface. The sidewalk or ground should work. If the animal is on a soft area, chest compressions will not be as effective.

For small dogs (less than 30 pounds)

  • Place your palm or fingertips over the ribs at the point where the raised elbow meets the chest.
  • Kneel down next to the dog with the chest near you.
  • Compress the chest about 1 inch at a rate of twice per second. (Small animals have higher heart rates than people so compressions need to be more rapid.)
  • Begin 5 compressions for each breath. After 1 minute, stop and check for a heartbeat. Continue if the beat has not resumed.For dogs 30 to 100 pounds
  • Kneel down next to the animal with the back near you.
  • Extend your elbows and cup your hands on top of each other.
  • Place your cupped hands over the ribs at the point where the raised elbow meets the chest.
  • Compress the chest 2 to 3 inches at a rate of 1.5 to 2 times per second.
  • Begin 5 compressions for each breath. Check for a heartbeat after 1 minute and continue if none is detected.For dogs over 100 pounds
  • Perform CPR as you would for large pets.
  • Compress the chest about once per second.
  • Apply 10 compressions for each breath. Check for a heartbeat after 1 minute and continue if none is detected.Perform CPR until you have reached a veterinary hospital. After 20 minutes, however, the chances of reviving a dogl are extremely unlikely.

Diana Ruth Davidson, Chief Pet Officer and Managing Nanny, Westside Dog Nanny

We offer pet services such as:  Pet Sitting,  In-Home Dog Boarding, Dog Walking, Overnights in Your Home, Doggie Day Care.

Diana@WestsideDogNanny.com
310 919 9372

CPR, Dogs, health

How to Do Dog CPR: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

How to Do Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) on Dogs

 

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Dogs

As much as we try to protect our dogs, accidents do happen. So, it is important to be as prepared as reasonably possible. One way to be prepared is to know how to give cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

CPR is an emergency technique used to help someone whose heart and/or breathing has stopped. Although somewhat modified, the same techniques used for people – rescue breathing and chest compressions – can be used to help treat an animal in distress.

The first lesson to know about CPR is that it doesn’t restart a stopped heart. The purpose of CPR, in both humans and animals, is to keep them alive until the heart begins beating on its own or a cardiac defibrillator can be used. In people, about 15 percent of those getting CPR actually survive. In animals, CPR is frequently unsuccessful, even if performed by a trained veterinarian. Even so, attempting CPR will give your pet a fighting chance.

The ABCs of CPR for Dogs

In both humans and dogs, you must follow the ABCs: airway, breathing andcirculation, in that order. If you suspect your pet is in distress, immediately look at his posture. Note the presence of blood, vomit or feces; his breathing pattern and other bodily sounds; and any materials, such as possible poisons, around him.

It is vital to know for sure that your pet isn’t breathing or doesn’t have a pulse before beginning CPR; it is dangerous to apply CPR to an animal (or a person, for that matter) if he is breathing normally and has a pulse.

Look for the chest rising and falling or place a mirror in front of his nose and watch for condensation. When checking for a pulse, remember that animals do not have a distinct carotid (neck) pulse. To determine if the heart is still beating, place your hand on the left side of the chest.

How to Do Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) on Dogs

Click on the video below to see the demonstration on how to perform CPR on your dog.

Airway

If your dog has stopped breathing, check to see if the throat and mouth are clear of foreign objects. Be careful about placing your fingers inside the mouth. An unresponsive dog may bite on instinct. If the airway is blocked, do the following:

  • Lay your pet down on his side.
  • Gently tilt the head slightly back to extend the neck and head, but be very careful: Do not overextend the neck in cases of neck trauma.
  • Pull the tongue out of your pet’s mouth.
  • Carefully use your fingers to sweep for any foreign material or vomit from the mouth. Unlike CPR for humans, you can reach into the airway to remove foreign objects.
  • If necessary, perform the Heimlich maneuver.

Breathing

If your dog is breathing, allow him to assume the position most comfortable for him. If he isn’t breathing, make sure the airway is open, and begin rescue breathing. Again, remember that even an unresponsive dog may bite on instinct.

  • Make sure the neck is straight without overextending.
  • For medium to large dogs, you will be performing mouth-to-nose breathing. Close the mouth and lips by placing your hand around the lips and holding the muzzle closed.
  • Place your mouth over the dog’s nose. For dogs under 30 pounds, cover the mouth and lips with your mouth. Your mouth will form a seal.
  • Exhale forcefully. Give four or five breaths quickly.
  • Check to see if breathing has resumed normally. If breathing hasn’t begun or is shallow, begin rescue breathing again.
  • For dogs over 30 pounds, give 20 breaths per minute.
  • For dogs less than 30 pounds, give 20 to 30 breathes per minute.Now check for a heartbeat. If no heartbeat is detected, begin cardiac compressions with rescue breathing.

Circulation

For most dogs, chest compressions are best done with the animal lying on his side on a hard surface. For barrel-chested dogs such as bulldogs and pugs, CPR is best done with the animal on his back.

Make sure your dog is on a hard surface. The sidewalk or ground should work. If the animal is on a soft area, chest compressions will not be as effective.

For small dogs (less than 30 pounds)

  • Place your palm or fingertips over the ribs at the point where the raised elbow meets the chest.
  • Kneel down next to the dog with the chest near you.
  • Compress the chest about 1 inch at a rate of twice per second. (Small animals have higher heart rates than people so compressions need to be more rapid.)
  • Begin 5 compressions for each breath. After 1 minute, stop and check for a heartbeat. Continue if the beat has not resumed.For dogs 30 to 100 pounds
  • Kneel down next to the animal with the back near you.
  • Extend your elbows and cup your hands on top of each other.
  • Place your cupped hands over the ribs at the point where the raised elbow meets the chest.
  • Compress the chest 2 to 3 inches at a rate of 1.5 to 2 times per second.
  • Begin 5 compressions for each breath. Check for a heartbeat after 1 minute and continue if none is detected.For dogs over 100 pounds
  • Perform CPR as you would for large pets.
  • Compress the chest about once per second.
  • Apply 10 compressions for each breath. Check for a heartbeat after 1 minute and continue if none is detected.Perform CPR until you have reached a veterinary hospital. After 20 minutes, however, the chances of reviving a dogl are extremely unlikely.

 

Diana Ruth Davidson, Chief Pet Officer and Managing Nanny, Westside Dog Nanny

We offer pet services such as:  Pet Sitting,  In-Home Dog Boarding, Dog Walking, Overnights in your home, Doggie Day Care.

Diana@WestsideDogNanny.com
310 919 9372