Hello, new to the drone community, I just bought a used DJI Mini SE and I am looking froward to learn about the hobby.
Greetings from London
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Greetings from Birmingham Alabama USA, welcome to the forum! We look forward to hearing from you!
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Welcome to the forum! 
Here are some things to help you get started with your drone:
Here are some things to help you get started with your drone:
- Download the DJI manual for your drone here (it doesn't come in the box). The manual is packed with lots of useful tips and will give you a better understanding of your drone's features.
- Check out this getting started guide for some tips not found in the DJI manual.
- Your drone batteries will last longer if you use and maintain them like this.
- Practice flying outdoors in a wide open location that's free of all obstacles. Don't attempt to fly inside your house or in other confined locations.
- The drone records flight data each time you fly. You can decrypt and view those flight logs with these tools.
- Check out MavicHelp.com for commonly used accessories you might need.
UKFlighterpilot
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Hey fellow UKer! I recently bought a dji mini 3 Pro and joined this forum, lots of great people here with great advice and help!
Happy flying!
Happy flying!
Greetings Mate, welcome to the forum from the outback of Australia.
Regards
Regards
Another Brit, DJI Mini 3 Pro owner. Hoping to get out tomorrow to use it to fire up the propellers for the first time. Weather in the UK has been crap for a month.Rain and wind or just wind or just rain.
Welcome aboard anyway!
Welcome aboard anyway!
Welcome to the forum. We look forward to your participation and your view of the world.
Welcome, Lafayette, to the forum from Hauptmann in North Texas!
You'll love the flexibility of vantage points an aerial camera platform affords--you'll get shots and videos you could only dream of before! I fly a Mavic 2 Pro now, but will soon be upgrading to the Mini 3 Pro.
Our more than 150,000 members worldwide enjoy helping each other get the most out of our hobby. Many of the questions you'll have will have already been addressed, and are easy to search. New questions? Just ask!
Glad to have you with us!
Rich R (aka Hauptmann)
You'll love the flexibility of vantage points an aerial camera platform affords--you'll get shots and videos you could only dream of before! I fly a Mavic 2 Pro now, but will soon be upgrading to the Mini 3 Pro.
Our more than 150,000 members worldwide enjoy helping each other get the most out of our hobby. Many of the questions you'll have will have already been addressed, and are easy to search. New questions? Just ask!
Glad to have you with us!
Rich R (aka Hauptmann)
LoudThunder
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Welcome from the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, USA. We have a Member's Map in the Upper Right of the Title Bar. Click on "Members" and then Click on "Member's Map…" Check it out and you might find some new flying friends.
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mavicpilots.com
Since you live in the UK, there are specific laws and rules for you to follow, please check to ensure these are current.
Overview : Flying drones and model aircraft | UK Civil Aviation Authority
Find out what you need to know and do when you fly drones or model aircraft in the UK
Even if you may have flown Drones before, here is some Good Old Fashion Advice…
You paid a lot of money for that Drone, put your phone number on it. If your drone gets lost or stuck in a tree and it finally comes down when you are not around, give the finders an opportunity to contact you so it can be returned.
Now, for the Fun Part, But do not let the excitement of the moment get the best of you. When you are going out to fly, do it slowly and deliberately. Get used to a set procedure and even practice it.
There are so many things I could write but these are the highlights that I feel need mentioning.
Plug in your phone/tablet into your controller; turn on the Controller and DJI Fly App (if it does not start on its own…). On the Drone, open the front legs, then open the back legs, then remove the Gimbal Cover.
The Gimbal is the most delicate item on the Drone and banging or bumping can damage it. I also fastened a short "Remove Before Flight" ribbon to the cover so it's more noticeable and I do not forget to remove it…
Turn on the drone and watch it come to "life." Watching the Gimbal go through its self-check is almost like watching a kitten or puppy opening its eyes for the first time…
Place the drone down (preferably on a Landing Pad) while it finishes its self-test (collecting satellites, etc…).
Check your battery status (Phone, Drone, and Controller), check the Signal Strength, by now the Controller should have reported it updated the Home Point.
Lift off, 4-5 feet (1-1/2 meters) or so, hover a bit, check the controls (move the drone a bit forward, back, left, right, yaw left and right). By now, your Controller will probably report again, Home point Updated.
If you go out in a rush and race thru your start up and take off before the drone has finished it prep, it may update its Home Point over that pond or that old tree you are flying over and in your excitement, you'll fly the drone long past it Low Battery point and when it engages Return to Home and lands in the pond or in a tree; it will be all on you…
Now go have fun, learn to fly the drone by sight before you try to fly it out a distance depending on the video feed, FPV.
I would also advise you to use YouTube and watch a lot of the Videos on flying and setting up the Drone. When it is too dark, too cold, or too wet, you can "fly it vicariously" through YouTube. Also watch some of the Blooper Drone Videos and learn how not to fly your "New Baby."
Below is the link to all of the downloads offered by DJI for the Mini SE, including the User Manual.
After you read the Manual, read it again, you will be surprised what you missed the first time and you will be better prepared for that first "scary moment…"
DJI Mini SE - Download Center - DJI
Learn and download DJI Mini SE related apps, software, and manuals at the DJI Download Center
Fly On and Fly Safe…
Maybe we could get together at some point and exchange tips. I’m planning to go to Richmond park.
Yeah that would be good, I’ll follow you.
Not in London a lot, I live in East Anglia but happy to sort something out soon.
Thank you for writing this welcome message, Loud Thunder and thank you for all those advices.Welcome from the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, USA. We have a Member's Map in the Upper Right of the Title Bar. Click on "Members" and then Click on "Member's Map…" Check it out and you might find some new flying friends.
Member Map
Since you live in the UK, there are specific laws and rules for you to follow, please check to ensure these are current.
Overview : Flying drones and model aircraft | UK Civil Aviation Authority
Find out what you need to know and do when you fly drones or model aircraft in the UKregister-drones.caa.co.uk
Even if you may have flown Drones before, here is some Good Old Fashion Advice…
You paid a lot of money for that Drone, put your phone number on it. If your drone gets lost or stuck in a tree and it finally comes down when you are not around, give the finders an opportunity to contact you so it can be returned.
Now, for the Fun Part, But do not let the excitement of the moment get the best of you. When you are going out to fly, do it slowly and deliberately. Get used to a set procedure and even practice it.
There are so many things I could write but these are the highlights that I feel need mentioning.
Plug in your phone/tablet into your controller; turn on the Controller and DJI Fly App (if it does not start on its own…). On the Drone, open the front legs, then open the back legs, then remove the Gimbal Cover.
The Gimbal is the most delicate item on the Drone and banging or bumping can damage it. I also fastened a short "Remove Before Flight" ribbon to the cover so it's more noticeable and I do not forget to remove it…
Turn on the drone and watch it come to "life." Watching the Gimbal go through its self-check is almost like watching a kitten or puppy opening its eyes for the first time…
Place the drone down (preferably on a Landing Pad) while it finishes its self-test (collecting satellites, etc…).
Check your battery status (Phone, Drone, and Controller), check the Signal Strength, by now the Controller should have reported it updated the Home Point.
Lift off, 4-5 feet (1-1/2 meters) or so, hover a bit, check the controls (move the drone a bit forward, back, left, right, yaw left and right). By now, your Controller will probably report again, Home point Updated.
If you go out in a rush and race thru your start up and take off before the drone has finished it prep, it may update its Home Point over that pond or that old tree you are flying over and in your excitement, you'll fly the drone long past it Low Battery point and when it engages Return to Home and lands in the pond or in a tree; it will be all on you…
Now go have fun, learn to fly the drone by sight before you try to fly it out a distance depending on the video feed, FPV.
I would also advise you to use YouTube and watch a lot of the Videos on flying and setting up the Drone. When it is too dark, too cold, or too wet, you can "fly it vicariously" through YouTube. Also watch some of the Blooper Drone Videos and learn how not to fly your "New Baby."
Below is the link to all of the downloads offered by DJI for the Mini SE, including the User Manual.
After you read the Manual, read it again, you will be surprised what you missed the first time and you will be better prepared for that first "scary moment…"
DJI Mini SE - Download Center - DJI
Learn and download DJI Mini SE related apps, software, and manuals at the DJI Download Centerwww.dji.com
Fly On and Fly Safe…
I have a US plane pilot license so I am familiar with NOTAMS and other regulations.
I did pass my Proprietor and Flyer ID certifications this weekend. Only need to label my drone and I will be ready to go. Good tip on putting my phone number on it.
Looking forward to learn and exachange a lot in the forum.
PakNheat380
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Welcome to the forum from the beautiful woods of Maine!
Welcome aboard and good luck in finding somewhere to fly in the City. Not an easy task but sure you’ll find some places. Happy flying.
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