Hello all pilots, new guy here! I'm in Lancaster PA and have a Mini SE arriving tomorrow! Can't wait to get it going! I will be doing the TRUST this weekend and plan to get the 107 shortly. I've been learning with a Holy Stone F181, lol fun! Can't wait to learn so much here from you guys!
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Skywatcher2001
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Welcome from the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, USA. I fly a Mini 2 and I know the excitement you are going through…
We have a Member's Map in the Upper Right of the Title Bar, Tap "Members", Tap "Member's Map" Members map
Even in Pennsylvania, there are a couple of Legal Things you may need to do…
You will need to get your TRUST Certificate. You can get that at the Pilot Institute Web Site (FREE…) . If your Drone weighs less than 250-grams (0.55 pounds) and you are flying under The Exception for Recreational Flyers, you are not required to register your Drone. I registered my Mini 2 because the TRUST Certificate and FAA Registration established me as a "certified" Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Flyer.
Link to the Pilot Institute Web Site (FREE…) FAA TRUST Online Portal for Recreational Drone Operators - Pilot Institute
Link to the FAADroneZone (Optional for Drones under 250-Grams…) FAADroneZone
And specific to Pennsylvania… Drone Laws in Pennsylvania (2022) - UAV Coach
Now, for some Good Old Fashion Advice…
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.
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, and 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 Gimbal 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 kitten or puppy 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 (5-Bars), number of satellites (at least 10) and by now the Controller should have reported it updated the Home Point.
Lift off, 4-5 feet (1-1/2 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, first-person view (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 SE. You will also find the 47-page User's 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…"
DJI Mini SE - Download Center - DJI
Happy and Safe Droning…
Xenomorph UK
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Welcome to the forum, great bunch of people, friendly and helpful.
Welcome to the forum from the beautiful woods of Maine!
Welcome to the forum from the outback of Australia, looking forward to your input on the forum.
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Thanks everyone for the warm welcomes and the info. I have much to learn, and excited to go down this path. I will take my time and learn all that I can! I did take the TRUST exam this morning and passed!
Welcome from Lancaster. I have been flying sUAS and part 61 for a long time. We could fly sometime. I live in Marticville just south of Lancaster. Let me know
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I hope you will find our site helpful and look forward to any input , photo's/video's you might post .
Don't be shy and ask anything if you can't find it by searching .
Greetings from Birmingham Alabama, welcome to the forum!
RkyMtnHigh
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Welcome to the forum from the mountains of Colorado! My wife grew up in Hershey and I used to drive an air freight delivery truck in Lancaster. Been there more times than I can count. Beautiful area to get some drone footage! Happy and safe flying!
Welcome to the forum. We look forward to your participation and your view of the world.
Welcome from Happy Valley! If you are ever up this way, give a shout! #WeAre 
Hi Pepperbr, That would be great! Heading out to the Franklin and Marshall soccer fields for the first flight! I down you way often at the southern Lancaster County Farmers and sportsmans association!
RkyMtnHigh, thanks for the well wishes! I know that area out there also, my sister has a condo on one of the mountains in Breckenridge!
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