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Greetings! Longtime photographer from Sweden, now added a Mini 4 Pro to my toolbox.

MWCarlsson

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Hello all!

Been a working photographer for over two decades, both in the UK and in Sweden, both stills and footage. Been wanting to add a drone to my equipment for many years now and when recently turning 50 that was made a reality. Thoroughly enjoying it, especially all the new "viewpoints" and "abilities", slowly overcoming my fear of doing something wrong and crashing/losing it - so far so good! Been a really crappy time to start using it as we've had a really harsh winter here in Sweden with frequent storms and high winds, so have really been put to the test from the get go!

Been consulting (reading) this forum for quite some time and thought it was about time to register and engage properly. Thank You for having me! :)

Best!
/Martin
 
Hello all!

Been a working photographer for over two decades, both in the UK and in Sweden, both stills and footage. Been wanting to add a drone to my equipment for many years now and when recently turning 50 that was made a reality. Thoroughly enjoying it, especially all the new "viewpoints" and "abilities", slowly overcoming my fear of doing something wrong and crashing/losing it - so far so good! Been a really crappy time to start using it as we've had a really harsh winter here in Sweden with frequent storms and high winds, so have really been put to the test from the get go!

Been consulting (reading) this forum for quite some time and thought it was about time to register and engage properly. Thank You for having me! :)

Best!
/Martin
Welcome from the midlands of England. Expect to end up obsessed, most of us do who step into this new territory (aerial instead of land photography)
 
Happy 50th and welcome to the forum! :)

A few useful things to get you started:
 
Hello from the Crossroads of America MWCarlsson.

Nice to meet you Martin. 🤝

Welcome to the Forum. :cool:

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Been wanting to add a drone to my equipment for many years now and when recently turning 50 that was made a reality

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.


Since you live in Sweden, there are specific laws and rules for you to follow, please check to ensure these are current.


Even if you 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, and 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 puppy or kitten 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, 6 feet (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 4 Pro, 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…"


Fly On and Fly Safe…
 
Happy 50th and welcome to the forum! :)

A few useful things to get you started:
Thank You for all the useful links - very much appreciated!

Best!
/M
 
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.


Since you live in Sweden, there are specific laws and rules for you to follow, please check to ensure these are current.


Even if you 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, and 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 puppy or kitten 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, 6 feet (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 4 Pro, 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…"


Fly On and Fly Safe…
Wow! What an initial super-informative response - VERY much appreciated.

Yes, Sweden is a "special" place to use drones. As I was "drooling" over drones for years but not allowing myself to get one, as well as being very inquisitive by nature, I think I was quite prepared for everything surrounding (administrative, laws and regulations etc.) using a drone, everything bar the actual flying. I'm easing my way into it, getting a handle on new things and functions step-by-step and always in a safe environment until I'm comfortable with it and used to how it works etc. Like it was just the other day that I "practised" hand launches and landings. So I take very little risk, it is to become an additional business/moneymaking tool, not a hobby or a toy, I'm not seeking excitements, granted it is a lot of fun to do/learn something new, but it is for the new abilities/vantagepoints it affords me.

I think the thing about Sweden that is the most different from many other countries is that we have to seek permission for pretty much all photos and videos, with a very few (useless) exceptions, before "spreading it" i.e. sending over to a client, uploading to social media, licensing to press etc. It is for national security reasons. As much as I understand it, it is a bit frustrating to work with a lag of 3-7 working weeks but it is what it is and hopefully it will get better/easier in the future (perhaps AI can speed up the process, review it faster). The Government Institution that deals with it have been great to work with, very helpful etc.

Anyway, thank you again - absolutely exemplary welcoming post - very much appreciated! I concur that the manual (and a new version just came out) is something that needs to be read over and over again, as well as be readily at hand for reference, as there is a lot to get to grips with!

Have a great day or evening! Best!
/M
 
Greetings from Birmingham Alabama USA, welcome to the forum! We look forward to hearing from you!
 
Welcome to the forum. We look forward to your participation and your view of the world.
 
To all of "you's". Told the wife that I was a bit taken aback by the welcome in this forum. I'm a member of many forums, been a working photographer for 20 yrs+ so a lot of photographer/business and associated forums, as well as a whole host of varied interests (I'm a curious monkey :) ) etc., even been (am?) an admin/moderator of some BUT the feeling of genuine welcome here, as well as the initial posts of excellent helpful information - just find that rare and in this day and age, with everything that goes on around us, felt/feels really good and positive. So BIG thank you to everyone, you made a "noob" actually feel genuinely welcome - much appreciated.

Best!
/M
 
@MWCarlsson

Wow! good intro?

Yes there is something different about these forums.
The mods are good, so are the members.
I think I'm one the best know goofy members.

Anyways..
#1 A good day can go bad really fast!
#2 Stay away from Mavic Magnets! 🌳 🌲👌

Also watch this thread.

BTW,
Welcome to the FORUM!!

Rod ..
 
@MWCarlsson

Wow! good intro?

Yes there is something different about these forums.
The mods are good, so are the members.
I think I'm one the best know goofy members.

Anyways..
#1 A good day can go bad really fast!
#2 Stay away from Mavic Magnets! 🌳 🌲👌

Also watch this thread.

BTW,
Welcome to the FORUM!!

Rod ..
What is "Mavic Magnet" if you don't mind me asking?

Best! /M
 

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