First timer, sort of...

[raiderep]

So I have now flown my mavic air 3 or 4 times and I'm getting the hang of it. These things, drones in general, are just amazing! I went and ordered my air first week of release and played with a hubsan h501s for a day or two before returning it as the firmware was very hard to manage, and I'm no beginner as I've been modding android and computers for quite a while. It was very fun to fly the hubsan the first few times and I learned some good lessons from it, like don't fly in the trees on your first flight or two! Both times I hit a tree as I lost orientation and second time broke a prop. After sending it back I must have watched at least ten drone videos a day for the week I waited for my new shiny toy. I finally tried sport mode today and when it dips like it does it is a rush! I am looking forward to flying drones for the rest of my life now, I'm hooked!

Thank you to all who have taken the time to post videos and comments in forums for a rookie like me to learn from, I am truly grateful!

 

[LuvMyTJ]

Hello,
It is a pleasure to welcome you to the Mavic Pilots forum.
I hope that you will be able to use the forum to further your safety knowledge and for the exchange of innovative ideas and as a resource for current developments in Mavic quadcopters.
Enjoy!
*MAVIC PRO MANUAL: https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/mavic/20171219/Mavic Pro User Manual V2.0.pdf
*MAVIC PRO PLATINUM MANUAL: https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/mavic/20171123/Mavic_Pro_User_Manual V1.8.pdf
*MAVIC AIR QUICK START GUIDE: https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/Mavic Air/Mavic Air Quick Start Guide v1.0 .pdf
*GO 4 APP MANUAL: DJI Go 4 Manual

 

[dirkclod]

Welcome to Mavic Pilots .
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 .

 

[AeroMirage]

Welcome aboard!
Your life will change now....

 

[msinger]

Welcome to Mavic Pilots!

 

[Bunny Too]

So I have now flown my mavic air 3 or 4 times and I'm getting the hang of it. These things, drones in general, are just amazing! I went and ordered my air first week of release and played with a hubsan h501s for a day or two before returning it as the firmware was very hard to manage, and I'm no beginner as I've been modding android and computers for quite a while. It was very fun to fly the hubsan the first few times and I learned some good lessons from it, like don't fly in the trees on your first flight or two! Both times I hit a tree as I lost orientation and second time broke a prop. After sending it back I must have watched at least ten drone videos a day for the week I waited for my new shiny toy. I finally tried sport mode today and when it dips like it does it is a rush! I am looking forward to flying drones for the rest of my life now, I'm hooked!

Thank you to all who have taken the time to post videos and comments in forums for a rookie like me to learn from, I am truly grateful!

Howdy from Wyoming @raiderep , welcome to the community, plenty of fine folk and excellent information here.

 

[drw52jc]

So I have now flown my mavic air 3 or 4 times and I'm getting the hang of it. These things, drones in general, are just amazing! I went and ordered my air first week of release and played with a hubsan h501s for a day or two before returning it as the firmware was very hard to manage, and I'm no beginner as I've been modding android and computers for quite a while. It was very fun to fly the hubsan the first few times and I learned some good lessons from it, like don't fly in the trees on your first flight or two! Both times I hit a tree as I lost orientation and second time broke a prop. After sending it back I must have watched at least ten drone videos a day for the week I waited for my new shiny toy. I finally tried sport mode today and when it dips like it does it is a rush! I am looking forward to flying drones for the rest of my life now, I'm hooked!

Thank you to all who have taken the time to post videos and comments in forums for a rookie like me to learn from, I am truly grateful!

Yes! Once your in your IN. I purchase 19 drones in just under a year. Still have a long ways to go...

 

[AeroMirage]

There is no cure for this addiction.......
Enjoy it!!!

 

[BluesDragon]

Welcome to the forums... one of the better places to lurk and learn!
Be safe and enjoy...

 

[raiderep]

So I want to thank you for the warm welcome but I come bearing bad news. I killed me mavic air today being the rookie I am. I was panning around a tree sideways and wasn't watching the drone close enough and it went into some branches. It almost came to rest then decided to tumble down and broke an arm almost clean off. Just wires hold it on now. Good news is I have the refresh care plan so it's boxed up and will be shipped out tomorrow. I am going to be even more careful now and maybe some time without wings will teach me a lesson.