Good Evening from the Fraser Valley, BC

[Trill136]

Hello,

New 'drone driver' here.

Just purchased a Mavic Pro "fly more combo". Still in the box 'cause I am trying to figure out how to get in the house without SWMBO seeing it!!!

I am trying to find some tips, tricks, editing type stuff so that I can get a bit informed before 'powering up' and possibly wrecking something.

Looking forward to some good runs with this little guy!

 

[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/PLATINUM MANUAL: https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/mavic/Mavic Pro User Manual V2.0-.pdf
*MAVIC AIR MANUAL: https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/Mavic Air/20180213/Mavic Air User Manual_v1.2.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 .

 

[Trill136]

Thanks guys,
Man, been 40 years since I was in New York!!

 

[LuvMyTJ]

Thanks guys,
Man, been 40 years since I was in New York!!

You didn't miss anything.

 

[msinger]

Welcome to Mavic Pilots!

I am trying to find some tips, tricks, editing type stuff so that I can get a bit informed before 'powering up' and possibly wrecking something.

Here are some items you might find useful:

• Mavic Manual & Release Notes (the manual does not come in the box)
• DJI GO Manual
• Firmware Update Instructions
• Tips for Avoiding Common Pilot Mistakes
• Tips for Avoiding a Crash
• Worldwide Drone Regulations
• MavicHelp.com (lots of Mavic tips & accessories)

 

[Drone Master]

Welcome!

 

[Trill136]

Welcome to Mavic Pilots!


Here are some items you might find useful:

• Mavic Manual & Release Notes (the manual does not come in the box)
• DJI GO Manual
• Firmware Update Instructions
• Tips for Avoiding Common Pilot Mistakes
• Tips for Avoiding a Crash
• Worldwide Drone Regulations
• MavicHelp.com (lots of Mavic tips & accessories)

Thanks, I will check them all out prior to powering up.
Never fails though, open the box and one set of blades is missing!

 

[msinger]

open the box and one set of blades is missing!

You should have 5 pair (10 props).

 

[Trill136]

You should have 5 pair (10 props).

You are correct. 5 pairs. I was just surprised when I opened the box and , very gently, lifted out the body. There was a set on the lower arms and none on the top. Just surprised is all.

And thanks very much for the quick and accurate response.

I am planning on buying the protectors and more blades anyway, so really not a big deal.

 

[lolo780]

Another BC flyer, welcome!

 

[Gunglejim]

Hello,

New 'drone driver' here.

Just purchased a Mavic Pro "fly more combo". Still in the box 'cause I am trying to figure out how to get in the house without SWMBO seeing it!!!

I am trying to find some tips, tricks, editing type stuff so that I can get a bit informed before 'powering up' and possibly wrecking something.

Looking forward to some good runs with this little guy!

Hi from another BC'er and welcome to becoming a drone flier and you're in for a treat. Love mine. Hope you find some good nearby places for you to fly.
Found a good place to look for info was YouTube

 

[Trill136]

Thanks 'Gungle'.

I go through Chase, on fishing trips, once or twice a year.
I will try to get in touch if I am up there this summer.

 

[Bunny Too]

Hello,

New 'drone driver' here.

Just purchased a Mavic Pro "fly more combo". Still in the box 'cause I am trying to figure out how to get in the house without SWMBO seeing it!!!

I am trying to find some tips, tricks, editing type stuff so that I can get a bit informed before 'powering up' and possibly wrecking something.

Looking forward to some good runs with this little guy!

Howdy from Wyoming @Trill136 , welcome to the community, plenty of fine folk and excellent information here.

 

[Gunglejim]

Thanks 'Gungle'.

I go through Chase, on fishing trips, once or twice a year.
I will try to get in touch if I am up there this summer.

Cool. Where about do you gp to fishing? Lots of beautiful places here to fly the drone, I just need to find the time to do so. LOL Couple more years to retirement and will have all the time I need.

 

[Trill136]

Well, dropped in to the store, on the way home from work, and bought another battery and another set of props.
Looking at getting the filter set.
Any thoughts on the prop guards? I think I would like a set of those.

Jim, I might not get up that way this summer. I want to do a trip up to the 100 Mile House area. I am doing a trip to Tunkwa for the C'mid hatch. I also have a trip planned to Grand Forks to drift the Kettle and Granby rivers.

 

[Gunglejim]

Have read that those prop guards don't do well in wind or breeze, also take some time out of the flight as well, so I've never bothered. Just got the PolarPro 6 pc. filter set and haven't had a chance to try them out yet. They come highly recommended to better the quality of the video and cut back on glare/sun lens effect.

100 Mile House area has all kinds of lakes and a great place to take a drone for some good video ops. Myself I prefer the smaller lakes and fly fishing them

 

[Aerial-Pixel]

Welcome to MavicPilots from Dayton Ohio! Enjoy the Mavic Pro! Fly safe and have fun!

 

[Trill136]

Thanks for the greetings.

Still at the 'charging batteries and controller' stage.

I have watched, and saved to watch later, many YouTube vids.
Sometimes I would just like to see something to read. I like reading instructions etc.
Often more than I enjoy watching vids.

I am definitely not planning on much more than the basic 'soft' flights until I feel very comfortable.

 

[Gunglejim]

You can go here and download the manuals for some reading along with other info.

Mavic Pro– Specs, FAQ, Tutorials and Downloads

I think you'll be surprised at how easy the Mavic Pro is to fly