Hello from Central Oregon

[BRAAPZ]

Newb drone pilot here in Central Oregon.
Just passed my 107 two days ago, looking forward to where that takes me.
Only drones I own so far are the Neo and Air3S, A3S is on the table, haven't even flown it yet...
less than an hour total time on the sticks so far, only recorded one flight when my son and I stopped by Salt Creek Falls near our home and grabbed some footage with the Neo.
Looking forward to getting the A3S up in the air and getting some footage. Snowing here last 2 days, should make for some nice scenic shots, being so new and uncomfortable on the sticks, I'm a bit apprehensive to take the A3S just yet.

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[MA2 317]

Hello from the Crossroads of America BRAAPZ

Just passed my 107 two days ago,

Congratulations!

Snowing here last 2 days, should make for some nice scenic shots,

Ugh.

I know the snow will be here soon for us mid-westerners.

I'm still raking leaves.

I'm a bit apprehensive to take the A3S just yet.

Take your time. Low & slow.

Welcome to the Forum.

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[LoudThunder]

Just passed my 107 two days ago, looking forward to where that takes me.

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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Great video, but be careful when flying near waterfalls, the falling water can create and air drafts that can pull your drone into the falls, and once it starts, it's very hard to stop… and it can happen ever so fast and you might not notice it as you watch the falling water…

Congratulations on getting your Part 107. The best part of my 107 certification is that I can fly in my yard… L L . . .

I live in a Class D Airspace heavy area, an Air Force base, and airport, and an Army Post. And the areas overlap my home… With my part 107, I get to fly where my Rec Pilot friends cannot get an authorization…

Take advantage of all it has to offer, not must for work, but for fun…

The maps shows my home turf…

 

[msinger]

Welcome to the forum @BRAAPZ!

After flying many DJI consumer drones since 2016 (I own most all of them), here's what I recommend you do (at the minimum) to get started with your DJI drone:

• Before attempting to fly, watch some videos on YouTube.com to learn more about your drone. Search for something like "Mini 2 Beginner's Guide" (replace "Mini 2" with your drone model).
  
  
• Read the DJI manual (available in the "Products" section of the DJI Download Center) from beginning to end (maybe a few times). You're certainly not going to remember everything, but it'll give you a good understanding of the available features and capabilities of your drone. And then you can go back to the manual or YouTube videos when you need to take a deeper dive into a specific topic.
  
  
• Don't power on your drone or take off when within about 20 feet of any magnetic metal objects (like your car or rebar in concrete sidewalks). See more on compass interference in this compass calibration guide.
  
  
• Before taking off, always review the drone settings in DJI Fly (or the app you're using) to ensure everything is set as expected. If you do plan on flying near any obstacles, ensure the RTH altitude is set properly in case your drone needs to automatically return back to the home point mid-flight.
  
  
• Never take off before DJI Fly (or the app you're using to fly) audibly mentions or shows the home point has been set. The drone will attempt to fly back to the home point location automatically if it loses connection with the remote controller, so it's crucial to ensure that location has been set prior to takeoff.
  
  
• DJI drones have a lot of awesome automated flight features. Use them with caution and never assume they are always going to function as expected (always be ready to take control if needed).
  
  
• Sensors are great and they can help prevent your drone from crashing into obstacles. They are not foolproof though. Never rely on them 100% or assume they are going to work perfectly in all flight conditions -- or react the same way when flying in similar conditions from past flights.
  
  
• Find a flat, wide open place to practice (free of people, trees, and all other obstacles). It's pretty hard to crash a DJI drone into the ground, so you'll likely have the best success if that's your only obstacle. Continue flying in this location (or similar locations) until you're able to control your drone without thinking about it (like riding a bike).
  
  
• Make sure you can easily see your drone at all times (required by law in most countries). After removing all nearby obstacles, nearly everyone who crashes/loses a drone is either not watching it with their eyes or cannot clearly see where it's located.
  
  
• The screen is chock-full of great information. Use it as a reference (sparingly) as you do when looking at your dashboard while driving a car. It's also a great tool for framing the perfect photo or getting your drone in just the right spot before hitting record. If you're mostly staring at the screen while flying, you'll probably have no idea where your drone is located.
  
  
• Don't fly in sport mode until you're comfortable controlling your drone. You don't want to get into a situation where you need to maneuver quickly and aren't quite sure which stick to move (another reason not to practice near obstacles).
  
  
• DJI batteries require special care that is unlike other batteries you commonly use. To prevent any damage to your DJI batteries, follow the tips in this DJI battery maintenance & storage guide.
  
  
• DJI drones record a lot of useful information in the TXT flights. The logs are helpful for things like troubleshooting issues you experienced during a flight, locating a lost drone, and many other things. The TXT files can be found on your phone/tablet or remote controller (if it has a screen). See these instructions for more details. And then you'll need a tool like my free online DJI log viewer or Flight Reader (keeps your flight logs offline) to decrypt and access/view the data within.