I took this with the Mini 3. Yes I edit in the 35 DNG before I stitch it, making it 420 MP.
Yes, a cheap Mini 3 is fine, no need for the Mavic.
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Here is the same photo, but in higher resolution on Google map : Google map link
I can't speak for the UK, though I suspect your laws are similar. In the US, it is legal, at least for now, to fly over privately owned property. However, the property owner has the right to prohibit you from taking off and landing on their...
While I've read that in some cities the parks might have a ban (and I respect that), you can simply move onto the street next to the park and you're presumably legal, as I've never heard of any US jurisdiction not allowing drone operation from a...
I looked it up after I left the park because I saw nothing saying drones weren't allowed and I wanted to be courteous and stay within the rules.
Having said that, I didn't choose BAD Santa because I'm a goody two-shoes. I can be quite the Arse...
Assuming they have a written policy the city can tell you that you can't be standing on city park property launching/controlling your drone but they have no legal way to keep you from flying over the property. They have no jurisdiction over air...