Hello all, new Senior pilot!

[Gorocky]

Hello all,
Newbie senior pilot from Utah.
Always wanted to learn how to fly and now that I'm retired and having to isolate with this Pandemic got a lot of time to learn my new hobby. Woohoo!

 

[old man mavic]

welcome to the forum

 

[Mavic Mac]

Welcome to the forums - a lot of good info here. So, take a look around and hope you enjoy some of the fine photography and information posted by the members.

Also, if you haven't done so yet, consider getting the AirMap and KittyHawk apps. I also suggest this Visualize it: See FAA UAS Data on a Map

 

[Gorocky]

Welcome to the forums - a lot of good info here. So, take a look around and hope you enjoy some of the fine photography and information posted by the members.

Also, if you haven't done so yet, consider getting the AirMap and KittyHawk apps. I also suggest this Visualize it: See FAA UAS Data on a Map

Thank you!

 

[TreeHugger]

Welcome @Gorocky !
What will you be flying?

 

[Gorocky]

Welcome @Gorocky !
What will you be flying?

Mavic Mini.

 

[Mavic Mac]

@Gorocky - You're welcome - glad to have you as a member. If you check out the poll HERE on which age bracket you are in you will see over 42% of the members are over 60 yoa and over 75% are over 40 yoa so don't let your young age make you hesitate from asking questions

 

[Gorocky]

@Gorocky - You're welcome - glad to have you as a member. If you check out the poll on which age bracket you are in you will see over 42% of the members are over 60 yoa and over 75% are over 40 yoa so don't let your young age make you hesitate from asking questions

Thanks! ??

 

[dirkclod]

Welcome to the forum.
I hope you will find our site helpful and look forward to any input , photo's/video's you might post .

 

[Gorocky]

Welcome to the forum.
I hope you will find our site helpful and look forward to any input , photo's/video's you might post .

Thank you!

 

[Hauptmann]

Welcome to our forum, Gorocky, from Hauptmann in Texas!

You'll find that the Mini almost flies itself. This can lead to overconfidence. Try to be conservative at first, and expand your horizons gradually. The Mini, at only 249 grams, doesn't handle wind as well as the heavier drones do. On windy days it's best to fly the Mini so that you have a tail wind on the way back.

Read your manual (link below), and practice using "Find My Drone". Chances are you'll crash and perhaps lose your drone. Don't wait 'til that happens to try to learn under stress in less than ideal conditions.

We have over 100,000 members from around the world--including many in Utah--who will help you learn your new hobby! Ask for help when you need it. Share your work when you can!

Glad you've joined us!
https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/Mavic_Mini/20200212/Mavic_Mini_User_Manual_v1.0_EN.pdf

 

[Gorocky]

Welcome to our forum, Gorocky, from Hauptmann in Texas!

You'll find that the Mini almost flies itself. This can lead to overconfidence. Try to be conservative at first, and expand your horizons gradually. The Mini, at only 249 grams, doesn't handle wind as well as the heavier drones do. On windy days it's best to fly the Mini so that you have a tail wind on the way back.

Read your manual (link below), and practice using "Find My Drone". Chances are you'll crash and perhaps lose your drone. Don't wait 'til that happens to try to learn under stress in less than ideal conditions.

We have over 100,000 members from around the world--including many in Utah--who will help you learn your new hobby! Ask for help when you need it. Share your work when you can!

Glad you've joined us!
https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/Mavic_Mini/20200212/Mavic_Mini_User_Manual_v1.0_EN.pdf

Thank you!

 

[mrjohnc1]

Welcome my friend!!

 

[Kendallfordguy]

Welcome from Wisconsin!

 

[playstation]

Welcome to the forum. enjoy

 

[wjkrysak]

Welcome to the forum. You will find plenty of support and assistance here. We look forward to your contribution and your view of the world.

 

[Dale D]

Hello all,
Newbie senior pilot from Utah.
Always wanted to learn how to fly and now that I'm retired and having to isolate with this Pandemic got a lot of time to learn my new hobby. Woohoo!

YOU, my friend are a youngster!

I am 82 (September 9) and have been flying since 3 years ago. I envy your youth.

 

[hiflyer201]

You picked the perfect hobby and you're in a perfect location to use it I would say. Post pictures!

 

[Thomas B]

Welcome to the forum from the deserts of Arizona! Enjoy.

 

[Drone Master]

Welcome to Mavic Pilots! Enjoy the forum!