Apprehensive but excited noob in Wales!

[Polite]

Well, I'm just about to hit the button on purchasing a Mini 2 (fly more pack)... my first ever drone. It's part of the annual ritual which involves my wife asking me what I want for Christmas, me telling her, and her then asking me to get it as she doesn't know a. what it is, b. where to get it and c. how to 'work the internet'. It does somewhat ruin the surprise, but as least it isn't an electric toothbrush or socks.?

Actually, I've been eyeing a drone for some time. I enjoy taking photos and video and use them frequently as I have a fishing blog and write odd articles for a few fishing mags in the UK too. Having a small, portable drone will literally bring a while new angle on things. Obviously there's a hint at the particular element of hazard there... water! Man, I'm already nervous and I haven't even bought the **** thing yet. All my other photographic and video kit is waterproof and usually tethered to me like mittens to a toddler, so I couldn't lose any of it if I wanted to. This however, is going to be a whole new ball-game!

I'm no doubt going to have an awful lot of questions so I hope you'll bear with me! First things first...is it worth finding somewhere that'll actually give beginner lessons?

 

[Jay241]

Welcome to the forum. I'll take that mini over toothbrush or socks as well.

 

[Steel63]

Greetings from ? Florida

 

[Heindrich1988]

Welcome from China

First things first...is it worth finding somewhere that'll actually give beginner lessons?

You don't need to pay for lessons. DJI drones are designed for mass consumer markets, especially the newer drones designed to fly on the DJI Fly app (Mini, Mini 2 and Air 2).

There's loads of great information on YouTube you can check out. You can pretty much watch demonstrations of all the key features before ever taking flight yourself. Find a big empty field for your first few flights and you'll be fine.

 

[MA2 317]

Hello from the Hoosier Heartland Polite.

I think you'll enjoy the Mini 2.

The Mavic Air 2 was my upgrade from a Spark a few months ago, but the Mini 2 wasn't around.


Welcome to the Forum.

 

[THE CYBORG]

Hi Polite Welcome to Mavic Pilots.
New flyer advice,
Wide open space.
Slow & easy
Power-lines & trees are evil.
Don't expect RTH (Return To Home) to save you especially if you are under trees.
Don't forget to read the manual
Download Mini 2 manual HERE
Most of all have FUN

 

[Malcx]

Welcome!

Take it low and slow.
Know your limits - accidents happen when you get over confident.
Keep away from people and those %^& trees and you'll be fine (as long as you follow the drone code)

Most importantly make the most of the little good weather we'll have over the next few months and practice loads!

Now get on and press that "buy" button!

 

[old man mavic]

welcome to the forum ,i live about 13 miles from you near Caerphilly and would be more than happy to give you some flying lessons for free there are some great spots very close to where i live to get some tree free flying in ,if you are interested ,send me a message in conversations and we can exchange info

 

[Malcx]

welcome to the forum ,i live about 13 miles from you near Caerphilly and would be more than happy to give you some flying lessons for free there are some great spots very close to where i live to get some tree free flying in ,if you are interested ,send me a message in conversations and we can exchange info

OMM offering free lessons is something you certainly should take up!

 

[wjkrysak]

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

 

[old man mavic]

over the last few years i have helped several people into the hobby ,and of course it was simpler then, now even if they dont yet have a drone of their own, then they still need to do the test to get their flier ID to fly my drones ,its just nice to have someone there when you first start off to advise and encourage a new flier and as far as i am concerned if it helps someone from crashing their new drone then its worth it

 

[Polite]

over the last few years i have helped several people into the hobby ,and of course it was simpler then, now even if they dont yet have a drone of their own, then they still need to do the test to get their flier ID to fly my drones ,its just nice to have someone there when you first start off to advise and encourage a new flier and as far as i am concerned if it helps someone from crashing their new drone then its worth it

Hugely reassuring! I'll be taking out the insurance nonetheless... ?

 

[dirkclod]

Welcome to the forum.
I hope you will find our site helpful and look forward to any input , photo's/video's you might post .
Don't be shy and ask anything if you can't find it by searching .

 

[old man mavic]

talking of insurance if you join a group like the BMFA or FPVUK then part of their membership is a third party insurance cover that comes with membership well worthwhile to cover you if you should damage persons or property

 

[Polite]

talking of insurance if you join a group like the BMFA or FPVUK then part of their membership is a third party insurance cover that comes with membership well worthwhile to cover you if you should damage persons or property

Crikey - there's a lot to think about! Thanks.

 

[Deleted member 133794]

Welcome and enjoy ? from Basingstoke UK

 

[Jeff2020]

Well, I'm just about to hit the button on purchasing a Mini 2 (fly more pack)... my first ever drone. It's part of the annual ritual which involves my wife asking me what I want for Christmas, me telling her, and her then asking me to get it as she doesn't know a. what it is, b. where to get it and c. how to 'work the internet'. It does somewhat ruin the surprise, but as least it isn't an electric toothbrush or socks.?

Actually, I've been eyeing a drone for some time. I enjoy taking photos and video and use them frequently as I have a fishing blog and write odd articles for a few fishing mags in the UK too. Having a small, portable drone will literally bring a while new angle on things. Obviously there's a hint at the particular element of hazard there... water! Man, I'm already nervous and I haven't even bought the **** thing yet. All my other photographic and video kit is waterproof and usually tethered to me like mittens to a toddler, so I couldn't lose any of it if I wanted to. This however, is going to be a whole new ball-game!

I'm no doubt going to have an awful lot of questions so I hope you'll bear with me! First things first...is it worth finding somewhere that'll actually give beginner lessons?

Go out and have FUN!!!

 

[Polite]

That's it - its a done-deal...the order is placed! Now I just have to hope I don't fly it straight through the windscreen of a Bugatti Veyron owned by the world's best personal litigation lawyer on day one. ?

 

[leyman65]

The mini 2 looks awesome! And we are lucky enough to have no shortage of places to fly (wales)

 

[Drone Master]

Welcome to Mavic Pilots! Enjoy the forum!