Above the ocean is better then commuting beneath it.

[RC21284148]

So late to check in and say hello but anyone who is retired knows that you have more things to do then when working full time with the difference being there is more that you wish to do on your own terms. Having had more than one retirement, one from the US Navy Nuclear Missile Submarine Service and the other from civilian life as a technician and finally as a photographer.

So why drones? Well I love photography and aviation although I don't care for heights. Airplanes are fine both riding in and piloting them but standing at the edge of the Grand Canyon with tripod, camera and gusty winds can be challenging. Of course you cannot fly drones over such places but using a drone can be rewarding in places you can fly.

Anyway, glad to be here with the rest of the members to share and learn from the different experiences.

 

[PanoVolo]

Welcome

 

[DJ Wes]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[RodPad]

"but anyone who is retired knows that you have more things to do then when working full time"

OMG!

I thought I was retired 1/1/2021, I don't know what happens, I'm getting less stuff done around the home since then.
Tell me if this fits, I tell people my wife and I are 9 - 5 (5 Am 9 Pm). and never what day of the week it is. .

So what are thinking about flying?
These members will help!

BTW, Welcome to the Forum!!

Rod ..

 

[MA2 317]

Hello from the Crossroads of America

RC21284148

mavicpilots.com

Thank you for your service.

Welcome to the Forum.

 

[Kendallfordguy]

Welcome from Wisconsin!

 

[orionshooter]

So late to check in and say hello but anyone who is retired knows that you have more things to do then when working full time with the difference being there is more that you wish to do on your own terms. Having had more than one retirement, one from the US Navy Nuclear Missile Submarine Service and the other from civilian life as a technician and finally as a photographer.

So why drones? Well I love photography and aviation although I don't care for heights. Airplanes are fine both riding in and piloting them but standing at the edge of the Grand Canyon with tripod, camera and gusty winds can be challenging. Of course you cannot fly drones over such places but using a drone can be rewarding in places you can fly.

Anyway, glad to be here with the rest of the members to share and learn from the different experiences.

Ahoy shipmate - U.S.S. Kinkaid DD965

Roger that on post retirement time - every day is Saturday, except for Sunday

 

[PakNheat380]

Welcome to the forum from NW Montana

 

[Talldiver]

Welcome to the forum from Northwest New Jersey. My father told me the same thing about getting less done than working full-time, and I just laughed. Now that I am retired, I can relate. There is just so much to do and accomplish.

 

[wjkrysak]

Welcome to the forum. We look forward to your participation and your view of the world.

 

[HoozierDroneDaddy]

Welcome to the forum from Northwest New Jersey. My father told me the same thing about getting less done than working full-time, and I just laughed. Now that I am retired, I can relate. There is just so much to do and accomplish.

There is just so much to do and accomplish.
ADD
Lay around, relax, go fishing, hunting, watch movies, play with the dog, etc. etc.. LoL

 

[RC21284148]

"but anyone who is retired knows that you have more things to do then when working full time"

OMG!

I thought I was retired 1/1/2021, I don't know what happens, I'm getting less stuff done around the home since then.
Tell me if this fits, I tell people my wife and I are 9 - 5 (5 Am 9 Pm). and never what day of the week it is. .

So what are thinking about flying?
These members will help!

BTW, Welcome to the Forum!!

Rod ..

Hi Rod, I failed to mention I fly a Mavic-2 Pro with the smart controller, it still commands some good reviews and works well for me although I do have occasional gimbal issues which I need to address.

I don't know where the time goes and you are right, I often lose track between the days, items needing attention to include the dreaded "To Do" list that the wife seems to keep populated but that's alright she retires shortly and I have a list of my own although it will probably get the same immediate attention as hers does. One thing I do though, on occasion I take a do nothing day, it helps to keep you on track of what day it is and the list will still be there ... trust me Rod.

Thanks for the welcome

Roy

 

[RC21284148]

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Hello from the Crossroads of America

RC21284148

mavicpilots.com

Thank you for your service.

Welcome to the Forum.

Thank you much, you are very kind.

 

[RC21284148]

Ahoy shipmate - U.S.S. Kinkaid DD965

Roger that on post retirement time - every day is Saturday, except for Sunday

Hi Onionshooter,

So very true, it becomes a blur at times. You got to see the sunrises and sunsets which must have been spectacular at times, too bad no drones back then eh? I did 9 patrols in the North Atlantic and 4 in the South Pacific and to be honest with you when the weather was bad bad bad, I was pleased to be under the surface. However when you do a career in the Navy it is sad to have to take the wife on a cruise so you can see the ocean. It simply doesn't seem right.

 

[RC21284148]

There is just so much to do and accomplish.
ADD
Lay around, relax, go fishing, hunting, watch movies, play with the dog, etc. etc.. LoL

Fishing !!! It has been so long I forgot what a fish looks like. However my brother in law convinced me to get a license and join him on his boat this year.

 

[Laborous]

Welcome to the forum from the beautiful woods of Maine!

 

[RC21284148]

Welcome to the forum from the beautiful woods of Maine!

Laborous,

Where in Maine? I was in York for a year while going through submarine refit at Portsmouth Shipyard in Kittery but lived in York. If you prefer not exact location that is fine, just curious how close neighbors we may have been.

 

[LoudThunder]

So late to check in and say hello but anyone who is retired knows that you have more things to do then when working full time with the difference being there is more that you wish to do on your own terms.

Welcome from the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, USA. We have a Member's Map in the Upper Right of the Title Bar. Click on "Members" and then Click on "Member's Map…" Check it out and you might find some new flying friends.

Member Map

mavicpilots.com

You do not sa how long you've had a drone so… As a New Drone Pilot, there are a couple of Legal Things you may need to do…

If you have not already done so, you will need to get your TRUST Certificate. You can get that at the Pilot Institute Web Site (FREE…). Your Drone weighs more than 250-grams (0.55 pounds), and even while you are flying under The Exception for Recreational Flyers, you are required to register your Drone.

Link to the TRUST Certificate at the Pilot Institute Web Site (FREE…)

FAA TRUST Online Portal for Recreational Drone Operators - Pilot Institute

Get your FAA TRUST Certificate of Completion to legally fly drones for recreational reasons in the United States.

trust.pilotinstitute.com

FAA TRUST Online Portal for Recreational Drone Operators - Pilot Institute
Get your FAA TRUST Certificate of Completion to legally fly drones for recreational reasons in the United States.
trust.pilotinstitute.com trust.pilotinstitute.com

Link to the FAADroneZone (Optional Registration for Drones under 250-Grams…)

FAADroneZone

faadronezone-access.faa.gov

If you are considering acquiring your Part 107 License, here is a link to get you going…

Online Ground School: Aviation Classes - Pilot Institute

Pilot Institute offers courses on drones and airplanes from world-class experts. Pass the Part 107 or Private Pilot exam and take to the skies.

pilotinstitute.com

Since you live in California, there are specific laws and rules for you to follow, please check the link below for all the Rules and Laws that are in effect in your neck of the woods and it also links you to some of the Best Places to Fly in your area… Also, if you travel on vacation, visit friends, and relatives in other parts of the country, check back here so you do not run afoul of the law.

Federal Drone Laws in the United States (FAA) - Pilot Institute

44809 is an exemption from Part 107 drone laws. This means that drone pilots fly under Part 107 drone rules by default unless they meet all 9 of the requirements to fly under 44809, the exception for limited recreational operations of unmanned aircraft. You can read more about these requirements...

pilotinstitute.com

Even if you have flown Drones before, here is some Good Old Fashion Advice…

You paid a lot of money for that Drone, put your phone number on it. If your drone gets lost or stuck in a tree and it finally comes down when you are not around, give the finders an opportunity to contact you so it can be returned.

Now, for the Fun Part, But do not let the excitement of the moment get the best of you. When you are going out to fly, do it slowly and deliberately. Get used to a set procedure and even practice it.

There are so many things I could write but these are the highlights that I feel need mentioning.

Plug in your phone/tablet into your controller; turn on the Controller and DJI Fly App (if it does not start on its own…). On the Drone, open the front legs, then open the back legs, then remove the Gimbal Cover.

The Gimbal is the most delicate item on the Drone and banging or bumping can damage it. I also fastened a short "Remove Before Flight" ribbon to the cover so it's more noticeable and I do not forget to remove it…

Turn on the drone and watch it come to "life." Watching the Gimbal go through its self-check is almost like watching a puppy or kitten opening its eyes for the first time…

Place the drone down (preferably on a Landing Pad) while it finishes its self-test (collecting satellites, etc…).

Check your battery status (Phone, Drone, and Controller), check the Signal Strength, by now the Controller should have reported it updated the Home Point.

Lift off, 6- feet (2-meters) or so, hover a bit, check the controls (move the drone a bit forward, back, left, right, yaw left and right). By now, your Controller will probably report again, Home point Updated.

If you go out in a rush and race thru your start up and take off before the drone has finished it prep, it may update its Home Point over that pond or that old tree you are flying over and in your excitement, you'll fly the drone long past it Low Battery point and when it engages Return to Home and lands in the pond or in a tree; it will be all on you…

Now go have fun, learn to fly the drone by sight before you try to fly it out a distance depending on the video feed, FPV.

I would also advise you to use YouTube and watch a lot of the Videos on flying and setting up the Drone. When it is too dark, too cold, or too wet, you can "fly it vicariously" through YouTube. Also watch some of the Blooper Drone Videos and learn how not to fly your "New Baby."

Below is the link to all of the downloads offered by DJI for the Mavic 2, including the User Manual.

After you read the Manual, read it again, you will be surprised what you missed the first time and you will be better prepared for that first "scary moment…"

Mavic 2 - Download Center - DJI

At DJI Download Center, Learn aboutMavic 2

www.dji.com

Fly On and Fly Safe…

 

[RC21284148]

Welcome from the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, USA. We have a Member's Map in the Upper Right of the Title Bar. Click on "Members" and then Click on "Member's Map…" Check it out and you might find some new flying friends.

Member Map

mavicpilots.com

You do not sa how long you've had a drone so… As a New Drone Pilot, there are a couple of Legal Things you may need to do…

If you have not already done so, you will need to get your TRUST Certificate. You can get that at the Pilot Institute Web Site (FREE…). Your Drone weighs more than 250-grams (0.55 pounds), and even while you are flying under The Exception for Recreational Flyers, you are required to register your Drone.

Link to the TRUST Certificate at the Pilot Institute Web Site (FREE…)

FAA TRUST Online Portal for Recreational Drone Operators - Pilot Institute

Get your FAA TRUST Certificate of Completion to legally fly drones for recreational reasons in the United States.

trust.pilotinstitute.com

FAA TRUST Online Portal for Recreational Drone Operators - Pilot Institute
Get your FAA TRUST Certificate of Completion to legally fly drones for recreational reasons in the United States.
trust.pilotinstitute.com trust.pilotinstitute.com

Link to the FAADroneZone (Optional Registration for Drones under 250-Grams…)

FAADroneZone

faadronezone-access.faa.gov

If you are considering acquiring your Part 107 License, here is a link to get you going…

Online Ground School: Aviation Classes - Pilot Institute

Pilot Institute offers courses on drones and airplanes from world-class experts. Pass the Part 107 or Private Pilot exam and take to the skies.

pilotinstitute.com

Since you live in California, there are specific laws and rules for you to follow, please check the link below for all the Rules and Laws that are in effect in your neck of the woods and it also links you to some of the Best Places to Fly in your area… Also, if you travel on vacation, visit friends, and relatives in other parts of the country, check back here so you do not run afoul of the law.

Federal Drone Laws in the United States (FAA) - Pilot Institute

44809 is an exemption from Part 107 drone laws. This means that drone pilots fly under Part 107 drone rules by default unless they meet all 9 of the requirements to fly under 44809, the exception for limited recreational operations of unmanned aircraft. You can read more about these requirements...

pilotinstitute.com

Even if you have flown Drones before, here is some Good Old Fashion Advice…

You paid a lot of money for that Drone, put your phone number on it. If your drone gets lost or stuck in a tree and it finally comes down when you are not around, give the finders an opportunity to contact you so it can be returned.

Now, for the Fun Part, But do not let the excitement of the moment get the best of you. When you are going out to fly, do it slowly and deliberately. Get used to a set procedure and even practice it.

There are so many things I could write but these are the highlights that I feel need mentioning.

Plug in your phone/tablet into your controller; turn on the Controller and DJI Fly App (if it does not start on its own…). On the Drone, open the front legs, then open the back legs, then remove the Gimbal Cover.

The Gimbal is the most delicate item on the Drone and banging or bumping can damage it. I also fastened a short "Remove Before Flight" ribbon to the cover so it's more noticeable and I do not forget to remove it…

Turn on the drone and watch it come to "life." Watching the Gimbal go through its self-check is almost like watching a puppy or kitten opening its eyes for the first time…

Place the drone down (preferably on a Landing Pad) while it finishes its self-test (collecting satellites, etc…).

Check your battery status (Phone, Drone, and Controller), check the Signal Strength, by now the Controller should have reported it updated the Home Point.

Lift off, 6- feet (2-meters) or so, hover a bit, check the controls (move the drone a bit forward, back, left, right, yaw left and right). By now, your Controller will probably report again, Home point Updated.

If you go out in a rush and race thru your start up and take off before the drone has finished it prep, it may update its Home Point over that pond or that old tree you are flying over and in your excitement, you'll fly the drone long past it Low Battery point and when it engages Return to Home and lands in the pond or in a tree; it will be all on you…

Now go have fun, learn to fly the drone by sight before you try to fly it out a distance depending on the video feed, FPV.

I would also advise you to use YouTube and watch a lot of the Videos on flying and setting up the Drone. When it is too dark, too cold, or too wet, you can "fly it vicariously" through YouTube. Also watch some of the Blooper Drone Videos and learn how not to fly your "New Baby."

Below is the link to all of the downloads offered by DJI for the Mavic 2, including the User Manual.

After you read the Manual, read it again, you will be surprised what you missed the first time and you will be better prepared for that first "scary moment…"

Mavic 2 - Download Center - DJI

At DJI Download Center, Learn aboutMavic 2

www.dji.com

Fly On and Fly Safe…

 

[RC21284148]

Welcome from the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, USA. We have a Member's Map in the Upper Right of the Title Bar. Click on "Members" and then Click on "Member's Map…" Check it out and you might find some new flying friends.

Member Map

mavicpilots.com

You do not sa how long you've had a drone so… As a New Drone Pilot, there are a couple of Legal Things you may need to do…

If you have not already done so, you will need to get your TRUST Certificate. You can get that at the Pilot Institute Web Site (FREE…). Your Drone weighs more than 250-grams (0.55 pounds), and even while you are flying under The Exception for Recreational Flyers, you are required to register your Drone.

Link to the TRUST Certificate at the Pilot Institute Web Site (FREE…)

FAA TRUST Online Portal for Recreational Drone Operators - Pilot Institute

Get your FAA TRUST Certificate of Completion to legally fly drones for recreational reasons in the United States.

trust.pilotinstitute.com

FAA TRUST Online Portal for Recreational Drone Operators - Pilot Institute
Get your FAA TRUST Certificate of Completion to legally fly drones for recreational reasons in the United States.
trust.pilotinstitute.com trust.pilotinstitute.com

Link to the FAADroneZone (Optional Registration for Drones under 250-Grams…)

FAADroneZone

faadronezone-access.faa.gov

If you are considering acquiring your Part 107 License, here is a link to get you going…

Online Ground School: Aviation Classes - Pilot Institute

Pilot Institute offers courses on drones and airplanes from world-class experts. Pass the Part 107 or Private Pilot exam and take to the skies.

pilotinstitute.com

Since you live in California, there are specific laws and rules for you to follow, please check the link below for all the Rules and Laws that are in effect in your neck of the woods and it also links you to some of the Best Places to Fly in your area… Also, if you travel on vacation, visit friends, and relatives in other parts of the country, check back here so you do not run afoul of the law.

Federal Drone Laws in the United States (FAA) - Pilot Institute

44809 is an exemption from Part 107 drone laws. This means that drone pilots fly under Part 107 drone rules by default unless they meet all 9 of the requirements to fly under 44809, the exception for limited recreational operations of unmanned aircraft. You can read more about these requirements...

pilotinstitute.com

Even if you have flown Drones before, here is some Good Old Fashion Advice…

You paid a lot of money for that Drone, put your phone number on it. If your drone gets lost or stuck in a tree and it finally comes down when you are not around, give the finders an opportunity to contact you so it can be returned.

Now, for the Fun Part, But do not let the excitement of the moment get the best of you. When you are going out to fly, do it slowly and deliberately. Get used to a set procedure and even practice it.

There are so many things I could write but these are the highlights that I feel need mentioning.

Plug in your phone/tablet into your controller; turn on the Controller and DJI Fly App (if it does not start on its own…). On the Drone, open the front legs, then open the back legs, then remove the Gimbal Cover.

The Gimbal is the most delicate item on the Drone and banging or bumping can damage it. I also fastened a short "Remove Before Flight" ribbon to the cover so it's more noticeable and I do not forget to remove it…

Turn on the drone and watch it come to "life." Watching the Gimbal go through its self-check is almost like watching a puppy or kitten opening its eyes for the first time…

Place the drone down (preferably on a Landing Pad) while it finishes its self-test (collecting satellites, etc…).

Check your battery status (Phone, Drone, and Controller), check the Signal Strength, by now the Controller should have reported it updated the Home Point.

Lift off, 6- feet (2-meters) or so, hover a bit, check the controls (move the drone a bit forward, back, left, right, yaw left and right). By now, your Controller will probably report again, Home point Updated.

If you go out in a rush and race thru your start up and take off before the drone has finished it prep, it may update its Home Point over that pond or that old tree you are flying over and in your excitement, you'll fly the drone long past it Low Battery point and when it engages Return to Home and lands in the pond or in a tree; it will be all on you…

Now go have fun, learn to fly the drone by sight before you try to fly it out a distance depending on the video feed, FPV.

I would also advise you to use YouTube and watch a lot of the Videos on flying and setting up the Drone. When it is too dark, too cold, or too wet, you can "fly it vicariously" through YouTube. Also watch some of the Blooper Drone Videos and learn how not to fly your "New Baby."

Below is the link to all of the downloads offered by DJI for the Mavic 2, including the User Manual.

After you read the Manual, read it again, you will be surprised what you missed the first time and you will be better prepared for that first "scary moment…"

Mavic 2 - Download Center - DJI

At DJI Download Center, Learn aboutMavic 2

www.dji.com

Fly On and Fly Safe…

Thank you for your input, I do have the Trust certificate and am currently enrolled for the part 107 certification. I have a Mavic 2 Pro with Smart Controller and was a certified pilot in fixed wing aircraft but am no longer current ... who can afford an airplane? Sadly not me but I still enjoy aviation outside of drone activities often flying jump seat with the USAF. None the less I hope to continue to gain knowledge here and contribute when I can because this is something that was not available just 1/2 a decade ago. You young guys are lucky, I wish I had your options long ago. In the words of Gen Chuck Yeager who I had the privilege to know many years ago ... Press On!

Thanks everyone.