Recent content by phutureproof

Well, from having never used a drone a week ago, I am now the owner of two: a Mavic 2 Pro and a Mini 2. Absolutely amazing tools. why did I buy both? Well, I started with the M2Pro as that is what we will be using professionally most of the time. However, there are many instances where using...

Well, I must say I am slightly 'miffed'. I visited Wolvercote Common (Port Meadow) on Sunday morning for my first flight. My research showed (via Google searches and using the NATS Drone Assist app etc) there were no restrictions. Weather was good. Not too many people about as it is quite a big...

Love the idea of the 'nonchalant' catch. Perhaps I'll get to that after my first battery dies ;-)

Good to read your findings. I too am new to this, so am soaking up as much info as I can. I'm in Oxford but will likely be visiting several places in the coming months.

Thanks for your reply. There is Oxford Airport to the north of Oxford, but the common falls out of that range. I think my nervousness comes from 1) this being my first drone and 2) google searches revealed comments/newsletters from disgruntled locals who had been complaining about the siting...

If you have the land owners/building owners permission, can you fly closer than 150m (horizontally) from their buildings? eg: if I want to fly my M2P near/over an industrial estate that my client owns, is that in the 'specific' or 'open' category? If the buildings are empty of people, does that...

Having just purchased a Mavic 2 Pro, I'm keen to find somewhere near that is big and empty enough for me to practice my flying skills. Can anyone confirm if Wolvercote Common in Oxford is OK for this? Google searches don't yield anything conclusive. Thank you Rich