Hi Chris and welcome. First thing when you get your shiny new toy is to register it with the relevant authority if it weighs more than 250 grams - then your legal. In UK this means an online multi- choice questionnaire where you have to score - from memory - 80% to pass. Like the theory test for a driving licence. My first flights were in a big, flat area of parkland which was pretty much obstacle free, where I was able to find my way round the controls without the danger of collision while keeping the drone in sight while the confidence built.
Enjoy