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  1. Saadman1

    Hello from Bangladesh

    Hey everyone, Just picked up a Mavic Air from Bangkok last week and brought it to Bangladesh. Its my first drone ever and I'm loving it. Checking out plenty youtube videos before taking it for a good flight. Hope I can get some support from you guys if I need to know anything. Have a good day!
  2. Tanushiheadbash

    What I have learned in my first few weeks

    Well, I have had my Mavic Air about a month all in now, and doing my best to get out with it at every opportunity. Unfortunately with the weather over the last few weeks that's not actually that much.(About 2 and a half hours total flying time) Nonetheless I have learned a few things. My...
  3. D

    Visuo XS809HW vs EACHINE E58 - Beginner Drone?

    I am looking for a beginner drone with altitude hold. I initially narrowed down my choices to Single SYMA X5C-1 and JJRC H31. However, neither one has altitude hold. I then learned about Visuo XS809HW and EACHINE E58. Visuo is bigger and Eachine is smaller. Which one would you recommend?
  4. P

    23 Mavic Pro Essential Gear 4K60 – Quick Backpack & Accessories List (Platinum, Alpine)

    I’ve had the Mavic for months now and have acquired some accessories that I find essential when filming. Here’s a short video of what’s in my kit, including fitting everything in the backpack I have chosen. A bunch of these items should be on sale right now until the next couple of weeks! If...
  5. P

    23 Mavic Essential Gear Kit 4K60 – Short Backpack/Accessories List (Platinum, Alpine)

    After having used the Mavic for 9 months, I made a quick video of gear/accessories that I carry (and believe are important) when out filming. A bunch of these should be on sale for a week or two! If you’re free, also check out my cinematic drone tutorials for beginners (71 basic moves, multiple...
  6. P

    Tutorial: Beginner Wedding Cinematic Moves (Venue/Entourage)

    I just did a quick beginner wedding drone tutorial. It’s got 22 moves with controls used and a few tips as well. I hope you find it useful!
  7. P

    Humble Home 4K

    Simply sharing a short video of our home, all shot with the Mavic. Thanks for looking!
  8. heo3480

    Most common Drone Pilot mistakes

    Have you crashed your Mavic and why? This is our countdown of the most common drone pilot mistakes. If you as a new pilot avoid these, you have a good chance of saving your bird :-)
  9. M

    First flight(s), problems and solving them

    Hi, and pardon my french. English is not my native language, but I hope this makes some sense... I'm just writing my story here, I hope it helps someone who might have same issues. I bought my MP fly more combo last thursday and I was anxious to get it in the air. Before buying MP, I had been...
  10. The_Skyman23

    Sending a shoutout from Boston MA, USA!

    Hey everyone! Just signed up to the forum to get to know the Mavic community! I am part 107 certified licensed commercial flight in the US. Currently working on a larger portfolio piece as to market myself, but I've been making little 30 second teasers for my social media outlets. Here's a...
  11. A

    My first ever Mavic Pro Flight.

    Well this is not even close to how amazing most of you guys first videos are but it is my first flight with the mavic pro!!
  12. V

    Newbie check in from Nr Wakefield UK

    Hi All, Just a quick hello from here in the UK having just picked up a MP and hoping to be here for a while (crashes or fly away permitting ;) ) I'm looking for places to fly around the Wakefield./Leeds/Barnsley area to lose my training wheels and have found that you can fly in Pontefract Park...
  13. FantasticMrF

    Is the Mavic for beginners?

    Im not yet a mavic owner, im extremely interested in buying one and became a member of this website to assure myself before i make such a decision. my one question however, is the mavic appropriate for a beginner?
  14. D

    Hello from New Hampshire

    Just took delivery charged all three batteries and RC controller Just figured out how to turn the controller and drone on (One short followed by One long press of power buttons) No GPS indoors so I had to switch out of beginner mode to verify operation of drone. NO flying today.. need to...
  15. Nash

    Hey Everyone from Amalfi Coast, Italy

    Hey Everyone! I'm Nash, I'm 19, and I've recently bought a Mavic Pro. It's really nice to meet people with same interests so I'll briefly introduce myself and my "drone history": I've always been really into RC helicopters and planes in general, but it's only been a little over a year since I...
  16. M

    [HELP] BUY or not the Mavic pro

    I'm really interested in the Mavic pro but I have never had a drone so I'm afraid of getting tired of the drone after a few uses. I would like to have your opinion, if you were afraid to buy it for the same reasons / if you do not get bored at all with etc ... THANK U for your help ! :)
  17. Recklessfxdf

    Hello from Central/ Jersey Shore--- New Jersey

    Hi Everyone! I am new to this hobby and I figured joining a forum will help me meet people and stay current on trends within the drone world. I am from central NJ and I love traveling and photography so the Mavic pro was a perfect fit. I ordered my drone last night and ordered some accessories...
  18. P

    hi from Christchurch - New Zealand

    hi there i know nothing about drones ,bought some funny little thing and then tried to fly it using Utube videos then a friend had a go and thought there was something up with it anyways he showed me a video on the mavic and then i went and flew a guys phantom 4 and i realised i was wasting...
  19. F

    Never flew a drone before until now...

    I never flew a drone but was so keen to get my hands on a mavic. After a lot of research how to get settings just right i shot this after some small practice in my yard. So approximately 1 hour practice in... Best purchase ever!!!