I agree with your sentiment,I am in Coffs harbour NSW, joined today as I wish to find out about drones. Which to buy,how to fly and where.I live more than 6 kilometres from the airport so should be good to fly here.would like to hear from anyone local.Cheers.
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North has had its go, now Sydney regions turn.
Hope you all get out of it ok, already many billions of damage up north.
So did you have a drone before the M3 ?
Certainly the camera is going to be a boon for aerial photographers.
Sydney has been rained on for weeks. Not as much as further North, but still a lot of flooding In Western Sydney.
This is my first drone. Until the M3 arrived, it didn’t look like a serious camera platform, but now it’s looking good. I have used Hasselblads for many years and am hoping for the same sort of image. Here’s my website, hopefully with drone images soon. Www.jeff-grant.com
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Belmore wouldn’t be high on my priority list. You obviously aren’t from Sydney. That looks a lot worse than it really is. All the orange ones are take care, and often cover helipads at hospitals. I would never go near them. I am more interested in the coastlines in Sydney.
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Most orange zones are flyable, some on airport outskirts have height restrictions, others like heliports are usually fly with caution, land if you become aware of manned aircraft entering the airspace.
The harbour is almost entirely a no fly, but there are a few patches of areas out towards the heads that you can sneak in.
At least when I looked a fair while ago.
Opensky is good to look these up and read what it says applies for areas you pin drop.
The harbour is almost entirely a no fly, but there are a few patches of areas out towards the heads that you can sneak in.
At least when I looked a fair while ago.
Opensky is good to look these up and read what it says applies for areas you pin drop.
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Pete from Melbourne here. Curious to hear others thoughts. Crashed my Mavic Pro and have received a quote for repair being $550. They offered me a trade in price of $125 for damaged drone, remote and three batteries.
Would you think it’s better to pay the repair cost (they actually replace) or simply buy a new one and take the $125. I was thinking of the mini 3 pro. Thanks for your thoughts. Cheers
Pete from Melbourne here. Curious to hear others thoughts. Crashed my Mavic Pro and have received a quote for repair being $550. They offered me a trade in price of $125 for damaged drone, remote and three batteries.
Would you think it’s better to pay the repair cost (they actually replace) or simply buy a new one and take the $125. I was thinking of the mini 3 pro. Thanks for your thoughts. Cheers
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I'd go for the new drone & mini 3 pro seems good option.
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Hi Pete, welcome to the forum.
Quite an exy repair, was that a cost for DJI or other repairer ?
And yeah about what a decent 2nd hand setup would be at a cheap buy.
I too would do the trade in, although I love my M1P, I think the Minis are coming along ok, and who flies in strong winds anyway ?
Personally, if I was looking to buy now, I think I'd be looking for clearing Mini 2 flymore, be some good deals starting to come out and it is a pretty tidy unit for photos and video.
Of course the Mini 3 Pro has that flight time, so . . .
*** Tell you what, if the batteries and remote are good, I'd take the package for $200 if you like.
Have been thinking about getting a 2nd controller for when I let others have a fly of mine, set up the slave / master thing with dual controllers so I can take over instantly if they are losing control.
Could possibly use some of the remaining M1P parts one day if I ever crash mine too.
My son lives Melb, so could arrange for a drop off /pick up and cash payment easily.
Send me a PM (Conversation) if you are keen, just hover over my avatar near username, and click 'Start conversation'.
I spend my time between Tumbarumba and Avalon. I'm pleased to say that I have the Mavic 3 Fly More kit and am very happy with it. I bought it because it is the first drone that has a serious stills camera. I have no interest in video at all. Here's my site that even has one drone image in the recent stuff - www.jeff-grant.com
Hi there, I am also from Adelaide (Athelstone) and have been flying my Mavic Pro for 5 years now. I recently had to replace the first of my batteries recently, and the second one is starting to swell so will be retiring that fairly soon. 'Air Jordan' above mentions that he lives in Brighton and is within 5.5km of the airport, so I checked my "Open Sky" app and it indicates that anything South of Hulbert St is ok to fly in (including Brighton Jetty). You will get a warning that you are in an area where helicopters fly so need to look out for them - but flying with care is ok.
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About same time on the M1P as myself then, can’t seem to kill this bird !
Still on original flymore batteries and no discernible difference in flight times, no swelling, and no overheating while charging or flying.
Best model batteries DJI ever made.
I’m south of town, but always good to see other SA pilots pop up.
Hi folks!
Saying G'day from South-East Brisbane, QLD!
Just joined this forum a few days ago - researching my first DJI drone purchase so picking folks brains on this forum! Choice between DJI Mini SE vs Mini 2 with latter winning right now
cheers
George
Saying G'day from South-East Brisbane, QLD!
Just joined this forum a few days ago - researching my first DJI drone purchase so picking folks brains on this forum! Choice between DJI Mini SE vs Mini 2 with latter winning right now
cheers
George
Hi folks!
Saying G'day from South-East Brisbane, QLD!
Just joined this forum a few days ago - researching my first DJI drone purchase so picking folks brains on this forum! Choice between DJI Mini SE vs Mini 2 with latter winning right now
cheers
George
G'day and welcome from Gladstone QLD
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the mini 2 is the better drone, but the mini SE is a very good deal and just as good for a beginner.Hi folks!
Saying G'day from South-East Brisbane, QLD!
Just joined this forum a few days ago - researching my first DJI drone purchase so picking folks brains on this forum! Choice between DJI Mini SE vs Mini 2 with latter winning right now
cheers
George
Where abouts are you located. Where are you shopping?
o and welcome to the forum. On most days its a great place to be, kinda like Sunny Bris
Im a little excited tonight, picking up my Mav 3 tomorrow
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