Hello from Massachusetts

[classGairspace]

I am literally waiting for my first drone to arrive. The dji mini 3 pro will be delivered today. I am studying for the Part 107 test. I have to say this is the first purchase I have made that has brought exaggerated excitement along with pure dread and fear. As an older man I have had my share of anxiously awaiting the next tech. This hobby is awesome in so many ways. It combines tech with photography and art. Along with education and learning. I recently put together a precheck list and maintenance page in preparation. I also might add. Finding MavicPilots and all that it offers is quite amazing.

 

[dirkclod]

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[old man mavic]

welcome to the forum

 

[GFields]

Greetings from Birmingham Alabama, welcome to the forum!

 

[MA2 317]

Hello fom the Crossroads of America classGairspace

Welcome to the Forum.

 

[Skywatcher2001]

Welcome to the forum . . .

 

[LoudThunder]

I am literally waiting for my first drone to arrive. The dji mini 3 pro will be delivered today. I am studying for the Part 107 test.

Welcome from the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, USA. I fly a Mini 2, We have a Member's Map in the Upper Right of the Title Bar.

Members map

mavicpilots.com

To Fly a Drone in the USA, there are a couple of Legal Things you may need to do…

Until you acquire your Part 107 license, you will need to get your TRUST Certificate. You can get that at the Pilot Institute Web Site (FREE…). And until you start flying under the part 107, you will be flying under The Exception for Recreational Flyers, you are not required to register your Drone. I would not recommend you register your drone until you acquire your Part 107. (only because you might have to do it twice otherwise…).

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

Get your FAA TRUST Certificate of Completion to legally fly drones for recreational reasons in the United States.

trust.pilotinstitute.com

Link to the FAADroneZone (Optional for Drones under 250-Grams…)

FAADroneZone

faadronezone.faa.gov

Since you live in Massachusetts, there are specific laws and rules for you to follow, please check to ensure these are current.

Drone Laws in Massachusetts - [Updated July 14, 2022]

Drones are allowed in Massachusetts for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA and local regulations. Read on for details.

drone-laws.com

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 Mavic 3 Pro. You will also find the 69-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 Mavic 3 - Download Center - DJI

At DJI Download Center, Learn aboutDJI Mavic 3

www.dji.com

Happy and Safe Droning…

 

[Kendallfordguy]

Welcome from Wisconsin!

 

[howardK]

Howdy from the Houston Texas area from a former masshole. I grew up in Needham, summers in Hull and graduated the Mass Maritime Academy in 1981-go bucs! Fly safely and enjoy.

 

[Drone Master]

Welcome to Mavic Pilots! Enjoy the forum!

 

[Laborous]

Welcome to the forum from the beautiful woods of Maine!

 

[MassCoyote]

Welcome from Central Massachusetts

 

[Chetk7677]

Welcome from central Florida.

 

[wjkrysak]

Welcome to the forum. We look forward to your participation and your view of the world.

 

[msinger]

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[Volatus Drones]

Very well put and welcome to the forum!

 

[Xenomorph UK]

Welcome to the forum, great bunch of people, friendly and helpful.

 

[Gagey52]

Welcome to the forum from the outback of Australia.
Regards

 

[Steel63]

Greetings from Florida and welcome to the forum

 

[Aerial-Pixel]

I am literally waiting for my first drone to arrive. The dji mini 3 pro will be delivered today. I am studying for the Part 107 test. I have to say this is the first purchase I have made that has brought exaggerated excitement along with pure dread and fear. As an older man I have had my share of anxiously awaiting the next tech. This hobby is awesome in so many ways. It combines tech with photography and art. Along with education and learning. I recently put together a precheck list and maintenance page in preparation. I also might add. Finding MavicPilots and all that it offers is quite amazing.

Welcome to Mavic Pilots from Dayton Ohio USA! Fly safe and have fun!