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    Pilots With A Fear Of Heights

    So glad it's not just me!!@Michael Ainsworth, I will try sitting down, thank you!
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    Brit In Chicago

    Lakefront is fine, and unless he lives near O'Hare or Midway airports then his neighborhood should be too. I am amazed at how relaxed Chicago is for "leisure" drone flying!
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    Brit In Chicago

    The lakefront? Or his neighborhood?
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    Pilots With A Fear Of Heights

    I'm the same as you with planes and enclosed buildings not bothering me, so being triggered by my drone was a bit of a surprise!
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    Pilots With A Fear Of Heights

    Yes, this is what I try to do (the same tactic I used when I stupidly thought a hot air balloon flight wouldn't trigger my vertigo.....I only survived by watching the scenery through my camcorder viewfinder :D )
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    Hi from North Yorkshire! First flight today.....amazed by Mini2!

    ...but what if he flew it while out on a walk?? (taps nose)
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    Pilots With A Fear Of Heights

    Ok, so I am aware I could get laughed out of this forum here lol, but does anyone else who flies drones and has a fear of heights get the same vertigo feeling while flying as I do (the kind of feeling they'd get if they were ascending a high ladder?!!) It's such a weird, unexpected and...
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    Hi from North Yorkshire! First flight today.....amazed by Mini2!

    Welcome from another newbie! Whereabouts in North Yorkshire are you? So much wonderful countryside and coastline for you to fly over!
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    Brit In Chicago

    Nice to e-meet you! Where have you flown so far? I find Northerly Island is good because there is usually no one around!
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    Mini 2 winter temperatures

    That's the kind of answer I was hoping for!!! :) Thank you!
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    Brit In Chicago

    Hi, I'm a hobbyist photographer and I got a Mavic Mini for Christmas so thought I'd join this forum. I'm from Middlesbrough, England originally, but now find myself in Chicago. I can't believe the freedom you have over here to fly drones in the middle of a big city and I've seen some great...
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    Mini 2 winter temperatures

    New member, just joined after Googling about flying my Mavic Mini in cold weather. It seems some people have had success, but has anyone been brave (stupid!) enough to fly when it's -13C outside??? I'm in Chicago, frozen Lake Michigan looks awesome, but I don't fancy walking out onto it to...