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  1. J

    So Illegal

    Sorry, my mistake, I meant the pilot of the drone. Apologies for the mistake. Had a late night and the eyes and fingers are not cooperating at the moment!!!! Once again, please accept my apologies.
  2. J

    So Illegal

    I think that inconsiderate and ill considered are possibly understatements in this case. The OP obviously never for one second stopped to consider the consequences for those of us who really are striving to fly responsibly and legally. One isn't sure whether to feel mad or sad over this...
  3. J

    What's Your Mavic Mini Experience?

    In South Africa, where I live, the Mavic Mini fly more combo cost 9000 earning units (in our case rands) and this, for someone like me who's pretty much skint is a huge bundle of cash. I would have dearly loved to buy something more premium, but the mini allowed me to indulge in a hobby that...
  4. J

    Poll: Mavic Mini v500 firmware update how much issue-free users?

    Unfortunately too much rain and wind to fly since the update. Will monitor once I get back into the air.
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    How many MM owners have been trouble free?

    I've lusted after a drone for 6,5 years, and finally got my MM in January of this year. I spent months prior to taking delivery reading up on everything that I could about the drone. Understanding the limitations of what is, after all, a relatively low cost and therefore relatively low spec...
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    How many MM owners have been trouble free?

    Owned since mid January, not done much flying, but flying well within my limitations, being a first time pilot. No problems at all.
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    Hello from KZN in South Africa.

    What a privilege to be a part of this world wide community, joined by our common passion. I'm a brand new owner and pilot, who's no longer in the first flush of youth, as well as being a total tech. dummy. Fortunately I've recently become the very happy owner of a Mavic Mini, which really...
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    Mavic South Africa

    I'm from Sea Park on the South Coast. (Near Port Shepstone.) Just got my first drone (Mavic Mini) a week ago. Big learning curve for me!