First drone flight

[CrankyDrone]

Hi

My local park was quiet today so I took my Mavic for it's maiden flight. It was a short 5 minute flight as I packed up when I heard approaching kids but I now know how easy it is to fly the thing, in beginner mode at least.

I used to fly rc aircraft in the late 90's and gave it up after some expensive mistakes so I am happy to be flying something that can hover and take care of itself whilst I am learning.

It's slow in beginners mode but I will resist the urge to turn it off until I have hours rather than minutes of flight time logged.

 

[Just_nick]

I'll tell you right now, you really don't need to use beginner mode. Just fly the drone where it's above anything it can hit and you'll be fine.

 

[FL1H1]

Hi

My local park was quiet today so I took my Mavic for it's maiden flight. It was a short 5 minute flight as I packed up when I heard approaching kids but I now know how easy it is to fly the thing, in beginner mode at least.

I used to fly rc aircraft in the late 90's and gave it up after some expensive mistakes so I am happy to be flying something that can hover and take care of itself whilst I am learning.

It's slow in beginners mode but I will resist the urge to turn it off until I have hours rather than minutes of flight time logged.

I often start in beginner mode as a sort of check flight, pretty much ensures it knows its home point is where I'm flying it, not where I last flew it. On Facebook I've just read yet another post that read something like pressed RTH and it flew off, wtf happened?? He forgot to reset the home button - so it returned to where he last flew it!! I've had a great day flying a long the River Nene today, just recharging batteries now. See you soon if the weather stays fine. Got tripod mode sussed today but need some new sunglasses and a screen holder and shade, well holder, shade arrived yesterday.

 

[daisy-girl]

It's slow in beginners mode but I will resist the urge to turn it off until I have hours rather than minutes of flight time logged.

Good -- make that excellent -- decision!

 

[CrankyDrone]

I often start in beginner mode as a sort of check flight, pretty much ensures it knows its home point is where I'm flying it, not where I last flew it. On Facebook I've just read yet another post that read something like pressed RTH and it flew off, wtf happened?? He forgot to reset the home button - so it returned to where he last flew it!! I've had a great day flying a long the River Nene today, just recharging batteries now. See you soon if the weather stays fine. Got tripod mode sussed today but need some new sunglasses and a screen holder and shade, well holder, shade arrived yesterday.

Reset the Home button.

I'll remember that.

 

[sberfield]

Best thing about the Air for me is that if I get flustered I can let go of the sticks and the quad just stops and sits there in the air until I get my act together.

 

[FL1H1]

Best thing about the Air for me is that if I get flustered I can let go of the sticks and the quad just stops and sits there in the air until I get my act together.

Yup, pro does this as well mind you

 

[sberfield]

Yup, pro does this as well mind you

I assume so - this is my first commercial quad after several years of not flying. Used to build my own and I really appreciate these units' friendliness.

 

[Jameslavis]

Dig into the checks to perform before you fly. Especially compass facing , ensuring gps lock, etc. That way you don’t end up like other new fliers and post a lost story! Helped me