Remember that your glider opens automatically once you drop to a certain height above ground, so aim for the lowest spot to avoid gliding prematurely.
You'll see plenty of Named Locations on the map, and although these places tend to have the most loot they're also where a majority of players will initially head. Unless you want to immediately get into a scrap, consider a landing spot a decent distance away from the battle bus route and somewhere not too built up, but always be on the lookout around you when gliding and be prepared to change destination if you spot other players aiming at the same area. Remember that your glider opens automatically once you drop to a certain height above ground, so aim for the lowest spot to avoid gliding prematurely.