Brand new pilot in Gilbert, AZ

[Verxion]

I just got my Mavic Mini flying today and live in the Gilbert area.
-Verxion

 

[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]

welcome to the forum

 

[Capt KO]

HiFlorida ? welcome
I hope you have had a chance to read here prior to flying. Some great advice for new pilots. You can use the search function here to find the appropriate topic. Have fun, fly safe.

And, Don’t Panic! Learn everything about RTH, winds, and using maps.

 

[Thomas B]

Welcome to the forum from the deserts of your home state. Enjoy.
Pm me. I’m about 2 miles north of the reservation end of the Santans. We should meet up for flying.
Also be sure to read the full 60 page manual from DJI. Only available online. Scroll down a bit on the linked page below for that an other good stuff.

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www.dji.com

 

[IndianaDrones]

You still flying @Verxion?

 

[Hauptmann]

Welcome to our forum, Verxion, from Hauptmann in Texas, USA.

You'll find that the Mini almost flies itself. This can lead to overconfidence. Try to be conservative at first, and expand your horizons gradually. The Mini, at only 249 grams, doesn't handle wind as well as the heavier drones do. On windy days it's best to fly the Mini so that you have a tail wind on the way back.

Read your manual (link below), and practice using "Find My Drone". Chances are you'll crash and perhaps lose your drone. Don't wait 'til that happens to try to learn under stress in less than ideal conditions. We have over 100,000 members from around the world--including some in Gilbert, AZ--who will help you learn your new hobby. Ask for help when you need it. Share your work when you can!

Glad you've joined us!
https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/Mavic_Mini/20200212/Mavic_Mini_User_Manual_v1.0_EN.pdf