Brand new pilot dji mini 2

[pbell17389]

Hello, I am a new pilot for my mini 2. With the current laws and having to have the drone in site while flying it, the dji mini 2 is really hard to see when you fly it out aways. Can someone give me some pointers or maybe external lights. Thanks

 

[dirkclod]

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[pbell17389]

Thank you so much

 

[Steel63]

Greetings from ? Florida ? and welcome to the forum . that's why I sold my mini i could not see it very well but the drone was amazing to fly maby some strobs would help you good luck.?

 

[MA2 317]

Hello from the Crossroads of America pbell17389.

Can someone give me some pointers or maybe external lights.

Here are a few sites that may help you get started.

Keep in mind, anything you add to the mini 2 will put it over the 249g limit and may need FAA registration.

Strobe lights...

Firehouse Technology

motorcycle speakers

www.firehousetechnology.com

Strobe light holders...

Home

Products by drone pilots for drone pilots. In 2013 we started Aerial-Pixel as a drone photography and videography service. Since then we have grown to also provide vinyl graphics, apparel and 3D printed products for the drone industry.

www.aerial-pixel.com

Another option is to put a bright skin on the aircraft.

Decal Girl...

DecalGirl | Custom Skins, Wraps, Cases, and Sleeves for Your Gadgets!

Founded in 2003, DecalGirl has helped trendy shoppers personalize and protect millions of consumer electronic devices with full-color skins, cases & sleeves.

www.decalgirl.com

WrapGrade...

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www.wrapgrade.jp

Good luck and Welcome to the Forum. ?

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[pbell17389]

Greetings from ? Florida ? and welcome to the forum . that's why I sold my mini i could not see it very well but the drone was amazing to fly maby some strobs would help you good luck.?

Thank you so much and it is amazing.

 

[Prop Wash]

Glad to have you -Thanks for joining us @ MP!!

I've been looking at the skins @MA2 317 pointed out. I think the gray tends to blend with stuff. I tend to lose mine when it's in front of a tree and I look down at the screen then back up. Takes me a couple of seconds to relocate it.

Being from Colorado, you should be able to get some great videos!!

 

[Drone Master]

Welcome to Mavic Pilots! Enjoy the forum!

 

[MARK (LI)]

I have a hard time keeping my eye on mine, too....I just added strobes for daytime flying...I think the green stands out better ...but one of the things you want to do is be mindful of how Return to Home works, have it set up properly, and make sure that you have the return altitude set high enough and stay away from any overhead obstructions when launching..if you can't find it...hit RTH and listen for it to approach...then stop it and guide it in manually

 

[pbell17389]

Glad to have you -Thanks for joining us @ MP!!

I've been looking at the skins @MA2 317 pointed out. I think the gray tends to blend with stuff. I tend to lose mine when it's in front of a tree and I look down at the screen then back up. Takes me a couple of seconds to relocate it.

Being from Colorado, you should be able to get some great videos!!

Thank you so much. Lol, once I get more relaxed flying this drone, there are so many possibilities with video and single

 

[old man mavic]

welcome to the forum

 

[wjkrysak]

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

 

[pbell17389]

welcome to the forum

Thank you

 

[mrjohnc1]

Welcome from Ohio!

 

[vindibona1]

Welcome to the forum.
IMO strobes are essential as I can barely see my drones past 400' during the day without them. Testing with my 20/20 vision I can usually track them out to 1600' with strobes. If you're going to fly at night they are required. At night I have been able to visually track my strobes out to 10,000 ft with unobstructed view over a lake. I doubt that you will want to send your Mini 2 out that far, but I think some have done it.

If you're going to have one strobe I recommend the Firehouse ARC V. You'll have to mount it creatively but it can be done. I usually fly with an ARC V or ARC II on the bottom and smaller red/green strobes currently on front arms, but will shortly try front and back for orientation. It doesn't hurt to put leg extensions on even if you don't mount on the bottom.

 

[pbell17389]

Welcome from Ohio!

Thank you Mrjohnc1

 

[pbell17389]

Welcome to the forum.
IMO strobes are essential as I can barely see my drones past 400' during the day without them. Testing with my 20/20 vision I can usually track them out to 1600' with strobes. If you're going to fly at night they are required. At night I have been able to visually track my strobes out to 10,000 ft with unobstructed view over a lake. I doubt that you will want to send your Mini 2 out that far, but I think some have done it.

If you're going to have one strobe I recommend the Firehouse ARC V. You'll have to mount it creatively but it can be done. I usually fly with an ARC V or ARC II on the bottom and smaller red/green strobes currently on front arms, but will shortly try front and back for orientation. It doesn't hurt to put leg extensions on even if you don't mount on the bottom.

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Thank you so much. I ended up buying a firehouse arc v. I also decided to buy a skin. Florescent green. I shouldn't lose it now.lol

 

[eaglesurfing]

Welcome to the forum and enjoy.

 

[pbell17389]

Welcome to the forum and enjoy.

Thank.you for having me

 

[careless]

Welcome from Kentucky USA