Hi all. Thanks for having me.
I’m Dale from Huddersfield - UK, 64 year old retired due to illness. Seriously looking to get into Drone flying as a hobby and to get me out in the fresh air more. New to the drone scene and a total beginner but really interested and wanting to get into what seems to me to be an exciting hobby.
After researching and studying internet / youtube vids ( and my budget ) i took the plunge and bought a HS 720E. But it was'nt right, despite repeated reboots / calibrations, twice it flew off on it's own, i was with an experienced pilot at the time who managed to land it without any damage, and thankfully we were flying in a very large open field with no people, so no dramas, although i was very disappointed as it was my first flight.
Anyway i got a refund and got myself a Mini 2 combo pack after having a go with my friends who swears by them and yes i was impressed, so much smoother and responsive.
I also got myself a little HS 210 for flying indoors to “learn the ropes and controls” and have a bit of fun before i take the big one outside.
Anyone with tips about the Mini 2 is greatly appreciated.
I did both my registration and flying test on the CAA website today and got my numbers. Seemed straight forward enough, common sense really, but certainly learned a thing or two and found it quite interesting. It would be nice to get together with someone local to fly together if thats at all possible.
Well thats all i can think of for now, so thanks for reading and happy and safe flying.
Best wishes, Dale.
I’m Dale from Huddersfield - UK, 64 year old retired due to illness. Seriously looking to get into Drone flying as a hobby and to get me out in the fresh air more. New to the drone scene and a total beginner but really interested and wanting to get into what seems to me to be an exciting hobby.
After researching and studying internet / youtube vids ( and my budget ) i took the plunge and bought a HS 720E. But it was'nt right, despite repeated reboots / calibrations, twice it flew off on it's own, i was with an experienced pilot at the time who managed to land it without any damage, and thankfully we were flying in a very large open field with no people, so no dramas, although i was very disappointed as it was my first flight.
Anyway i got a refund and got myself a Mini 2 combo pack after having a go with my friends who swears by them and yes i was impressed, so much smoother and responsive.
I also got myself a little HS 210 for flying indoors to “learn the ropes and controls” and have a bit of fun before i take the big one outside.
Anyone with tips about the Mini 2 is greatly appreciated.
I did both my registration and flying test on the CAA website today and got my numbers. Seemed straight forward enough, common sense really, but certainly learned a thing or two and found it quite interesting. It would be nice to get together with someone local to fly together if thats at all possible.
Well thats all i can think of for now, so thanks for reading and happy and safe flying.
Best wishes, Dale.