I purchased the DJI Mini 2 SE as my beginners drone recently. Although I am a licensed instrument rated private pilot, I am pursuing the Part 107 exam as a refresher course and to potentially be able to do some drone shots for others. Already have sights on getting the DJI Mini 4 Pro as my future Part 107 drone.
New drone pilot Saint Johns, Florida
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Welcome to the forum!
What's your experience flying a bird with a remote?
Rod ..
What's your experience flying a bird with a remote?
Rod ..
Hey Rod,
Many years ago I flew radio controlled planes and boats but that was a long time ago. My mini 2 SE is my first drone. I am flying it daily to pick up some skills. My name is Eddie
Planes was beyond me, trying turn around RC car in my driveway without crashing it. 
One day I seen somebody flying a thing with a camera on it, OMG.
After research I figured out he was flying a P2V
I was hooked!!
Rod .
One day I seen somebody flying a thing with a camera on it, OMG.
After research I figured out he was flying a P2V
I was hooked!!
Rod .
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Welcome to the forum @floridafeeger!
Don't forget the Plus batteries else RID won't be enabled and you'll also need to attach an external RID module (like the Holy Stone RID module).
Greetings from Birmingham Alabama USA, welcome to the forum! We look forward to hearing from you!
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Welcome from the Hudson Valley, NY.
Murph66
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Welcome Eddie from Co. Cork Ireland 
I too just started out with a Mini 2SE, it's a superb first drone, the technology inside for something so small is nothing short of amazing. There's a lot of people on here with a ton of knowledge, they've helped me a lot in just a month.
Have fun and best of luck
Murph
I too just started out with a Mini 2SE, it's a superb first drone, the technology inside for something so small is nothing short of amazing. There's a lot of people on here with a ton of knowledge, they've helped me a lot in just a month.Have fun and best of luck
Murph
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Welcome from the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, USA. We have a Member's Map in the Upper Right of the Title Bar. Click on "Members" and then Click on "Member's Map…" Check it out and you might find some new flying friends.
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Since you did not write if you have your TRUST Certificate yet nor how you are pursuing the part 107, I've included all info I have…
As a New Drone Pilot, there are a couple of Legal Things you may need to do…
If you have not already done so, you will need to get your TRUST Certificate. You can get that at the Pilot Institute Web Site (FREE…). Your Drone weighs less than 250-grams (0.55 pounds), and while you are flying under The Exception for Recreational Flyers, you are not required to register your Drone.
Link to the TRUST Certificate at the Pilot Institute Web Site (FREE…)
FAA TRUST Online Portal for Recreational Drone Operators - Pilot Institute
Get your FAA TRUST Certificate of Completion to legally fly drones for recreational reasons in the United States.
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FAA TRUST Online Portal for Recreational Drone Operators - Pilot Institute
Get your FAA TRUST Certificate of Completion to legally fly drones for recreational reasons in the United States.
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Link to the FAADroneZone (Optional Registration for Drones under 250-Grams…)
FAADroneZone
If you are considering acquiring your Part 107 License, here is a link to get you going…
Online Ground School: Aviation Classes - Pilot Institute
Pilot Institute offers courses on drones and airplanes from world-class experts. Pass the Part 107 or Private Pilot exam and take to the skies.
pilotinstitute.com
Since you live in Florida, there are specific laws and rules for you to follow, please check the link below for all the Rules and Laws that are in effect in your neck of the woods and it also links you to some of the Best Places to Fly in your area… Also, if you travel on vacation, visit friends, and relatives in other parts of the country, check back here so you do not run afoul of the law.
Federal Drone Laws in the United States (FAA) - Pilot Institute
44809 is an exemption from Part 107 drone laws. This means that drone pilots fly under Part 107 drone rules by default unless they meet all 9 of the requirements to fly under 44809, the exception for limited recreational operations of unmanned aircraft. You can read more about these requirements...
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Even if you have flown Drones before, here is some Good Old Fashion Advice…
You paid a lot of money for that Drone, put your phone number on it. If your drone gets lost or stuck in a tree and it finally comes down when you are not around, give the finders an opportunity to contact you so it can be returned.
Now, for the Fun Part, But do not let the excitement of the moment get the best of you. When you are going out to fly, do it slowly and deliberately. Get used to a set procedure and even practice it.
There are so many things I could write but these are the highlights that I feel need mentioning.
Plug in your phone/tablet into your controller; turn on the Controller and DJI Fly App (if it does not start on its own…). On the Drone, open the front legs, then open the back legs, then remove the Gimbal Cover.
The Gimbal is the most delicate item on the Drone and banging or bumping can damage it. I also fastened a short "Remove Before Flight" ribbon to the cover so it's more noticeable and I do not forget to remove it…
Turn on the drone and watch it come to "life." Watching the Gimbal go through its self-check is almost like watching a puppy or kitten opening its eyes for the first time…
Place the drone down (preferably on a Landing Pad) while it finishes its self-test (collecting satellites, etc…).
Check your battery status (Phone, Drone, and Controller), check the Signal Strength, by now the Controller should have reported it updated the Home Point.
Lift off, 6- feet (2-meters) or so, hover a bit, check the controls (move the drone a bit forward, back, left, right, yaw left and right). By now, your Controller will probably report again, Home point Updated.
If you go out in a rush and race thru your start up and take off before the drone has finished it prep, it may update its Home Point over that pond or that old tree you are flying over and in your excitement, you'll fly the drone long past it Low Battery point and when it engages Return to Home and lands in the pond or in a tree; it will be all on you…
Now go have fun, learn to fly the drone by sight before you try to fly it out a distance depending on the video feed, FPV.
I would also advise you to use YouTube and watch a lot of the Videos on flying and setting up the Drone. When it is too dark, too cold, or too wet, you can "fly it vicariously" through YouTube. Also watch some of the Blooper Drone Videos and learn how not to fly your "New Baby."
Below is the link to all of the downloads offered by DJI for the Mini 2 SE, including the User Manual.
After you read the Manual, read it again, you will be surprised what you missed the first time and you will be better prepared for that first "scary moment…"
Fly On and Fly Safe…
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