Hello from Northampton, UK

[SJT]

I've had the Mavic 3 days and loving it. (when the rain stops)

 

[msinger]

Welcome to Mavic Pilots!

 

[dirkclod]

Welcome to DronePilots newest forum SJT .

 

[Anthony]

I've had the Mavic 3 days and loving it. (when the rain stops)

Welocome Welcome

 

[LuvMyTJ]

It is a pleasure to welcome you to the Mavic Pilots forum.
I hope that you will be able to use the forum to further your safety knowledge and for the exchange of innovative ideas and as a resource for
current developments in Mavic quadcopter’s. Read the manual a few times and watch lots of Youtube videos on the subject to give yourself a good start.
Enjoy!

 

[Skids]

I'm Northampton too. Where do you fly normally?

 

[Barabus]

Hi SJT and Skids [emoji106]
I'm also from Northamptonshire and took charge of my Mavic only last week. First drone and had a couple of nervy little flights !
Looking forward to better weather and getting in some flight time.


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[SJT]

I'm Northampton too. Where do you fly normally?

Hi Skids,

I've been flying on Hunsbury Hill mainly although today I was down by the Nene between Midsummer Meadow and the A45.

 

[r4nd0m]

Hello mate, little further down the road in MK here ...

 

[xpower180]

Bedford here! Seems a few of us in the same (ish) area...

 

[r4nd0m]

Bedford here! Seems a few of us in the same (ish) area...

Looks like it - where do you fly?

 

[xpower180]

So far I've flown in the Dunstable, Bedford & Milton Keynes areas.
On the 'to-do' list are Stowe Monument Gardens, Salcey Forest and the river Nene...when the weather improves!!


via iPhone

 

[mo_miah]

Im from Northampton UK too
new to drones, but dont actually own a mavic yet
anyone in Northampton up for a meet?

 

[Bunny Too]

I've had the Mavic 3 days and loving it. (when the rain stops)

Howdy from Wyoming @SJT , welcome to the community, plenty of fine folk and excellent information here.

 

[Tommytucka]

Welcome to the wonderful world of the Mavic, from Manchester!

 

[deltamike]

Welcome to the forum SJT,


I hope you find the following information useful.


To protect yourself in the case of an accident, insurance is a good idea. e.g. (BMFA) British Model Flying Association (UK). It costs £33 at the time of writing. Click on the link to view their web site :-

Members Insurance

You can also insure your UAV against damage : -

Drone Insurance - Phantom Flight School

The next thing to do is join a flying club to learn the ropes. Its more than likely there will be members only too glad to help out with advice or find someone near you who has a Phantom.

The golden rule :- Always get permission from the landowner to take off and land.

After some time, something to aim for is :-

Multi-Rotor –

You might like to try the following apps. The first one shows UK airspace and includes NOTAMS.

UK AirspaceAVOID for Pilots – Android Apps on Google Play and :- No Fly Drones

One item that I have found to be of great help is a clear coloured strobe light. I affixed mine to the rear of my P3 and it is easily seen in daylight for some distance. It helps greatly to determine orientation.

STROBON Cree® Standalone - Flytron



If you are going to carry out any flights you can register the area you will be operating at with dates, times and the grid reference to the RAF who will issue a NOTAM to relevant agencies. Their number is Low Flying Ops 0800 515 544.


The grid reference can be found on :-


Grid Reference Finder




If you have any questions try doing a search first by clicking the magnifying glass top right. You might find your question has already been asked and it will save you a lot of time. If you can’t find an answer, then just post the question. If you want to check your spelling, put your cursor over the word with a red line under it, click once right and choose the correct spelling. We are only to happy to help.


Enjoy the forum.

 

[Aerial-Pixel]

Welcome to MavicPilots! We have been under constant rain here in Ohio, USA, anxious for it to let up a bit. Fly safe and have fun!

 

[FL1H1]

I'm Northampton too. Where do you fly normally?

I'm in Northampton as well, only had my Mavic 11 days now and out of those 11 days, I think I've had 9 of rain, so I'm still learning. I fly Delapre Park as its almost always quiet. Just thought I'd say hello to local owners.

 

[ElizaBibb]

Hey all! I have just joined and am living in Northampton UK! Looking for different places to fly my Mavic to make and practise