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    New Firmware update 28/03/23

    Yes,the problem seems to have been fixed, firmware 1.02.0600 was available on the RC this morning - 'Fixed some minor bugs'.
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    New Firmware update 28/03/23

    There's a problem somewhere. I have the same issue and tried the updates. With the drone switched on its firmware updates but the RC does not, it thinks it's up to date with the previous version. Numerous other people have mentioned the same problem in the forums and on YouTube. Apparently DJI...
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    time to move on

    Good luck OMM in whatever you're moving on to. Your comments have always been thoughtful and helpful. Sad to see a fellow UK member departing.
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    Is this real or a stolen idea?

    Total scam, hold on to your money. He'll be offering Brooklyn Bridge for sale next.
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    Choosing subjects to capture?

    Things that appear 'ordinary' from ground level can look great from above, even something as simple as a car park. And, choose the time of day to best effect too. I saw a great picture on another forum a couple of weeks ago of, unusually, an industrial estate. The photographer uploaded a photo...
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    Flying Over Monuments in Edinburgh and Glasgow

    Look on the bright side, the bad weather keeps the midges away. 🪰🪰
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    How to Fly a Drone for Dummies.

    Believe me, there are plenty that do :rolleyes:
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    Aligator vs. Drone

    All discussed previously on several threads almost a year ago.
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    Mini 2 Ballygally along the Giant Causeway route, Northern Ireland

    @Yorkshire_Pud It doesn't look like there's anything missed, that's a comprehensive list you've put together. There is so much brilliant scenery there it's hard to pick a favourite. Bishop's Gate and Mussenden Temple are National Trust but they can't do much if you TOAL from nearby public...
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    Mini 2 Ballygally along the Giant Causeway route, Northern Ireland

    Carrick-a-Rede was closed for a long time during the covid restrictions but has now reopened, however, unlike pre-covid trips where you could just turn up and buy a ticket, you now have to book online before you go. You can obtain drone footage from the Portnareevy Car Park viewpoint just up the...
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    Mini 2 Ballygally along the Giant Causeway route, Northern Ireland

    The hills surrounding the Linford Road carpark that @Yorkshire_Pud refers to is referred to locally as Sallagh Braes. It was also a Game of Thrones location and some of the old GOT huts are still there. I've donw some hiking there had the Mavic Pro and the Mavic 2 Pro up - it's a great open...
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    Art from 1969 imitates (drone) life, today.

    Some more trivia...they also appeared together in 'Space:1999', a series I remember from my youth.
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    Best way to land the mini 3 pro?

    There really isn't a problem if you have more than an ounce of sense, and if you haven't, as Phil Esterhaus would say "Let's be careful out there".
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    Best way to land the mini 3 pro?

    This is the method I use: Hold your hand flat and as you descend toward it the drone will detect your hand as an object and briefly ascend, but if you continue to hold the stick down it will accept your controller input and gently land on your hand, then after a second or two (stick still held...
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    Are drones legal in West Suffolk?

    Have a look at Drone Scene, which is UK specific, in particular the 'Good 2 Go' tab, which will allow you to check your own circumstances.