I have taken the leap, purchased a few weeks ago the Mavic Air 2 used from someone that never used it. Been learning to fly it, so much to learn. I registered it so I am legal for now.
Hello from Michigan
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Greetings from Birmingham Alabama USA, welcome to the forum! We look forward to hearing from you!
MA2 317" data-source="post: 1541178" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch">Thank you here to learn, figured what better place than from users.
Greetings and thank you.
MA2 317" data-source="post: 1541178" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch">Thank you, I am in the hunt for an ipad now, I see that you use the mini4. I need a bigger screen myself as my old eyes need something bigger than my iphone. Now do I want to spend for the mini or get the 10" ipad and insight? thanks
I used a mini 4 with the Spark and a little but with the MA2.
The Go Fly app was labor intensive on the mini 4 resulting in "High CPU usage" errors. It never quit but the screen was hard to see in the daylight, even with a four sided hood.
I've since purchased a Tripltek 7"PRO and satisfied with it. (Android OS)
Tripltek makes an 8 and now a 9, that has the brightest screen in the industry.
It's not cheap, and it's heavy, but it's the best for flying during bright days.
Brightest Smartphone/Tablet on the Market | Tripltek
Brightest Smartphone and Tablet on the market TRIPLTEK.COM
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Welcome to our forum, from Hauptmann, in Hurst, 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.
We have over 150,000 members—many, many from your part of the Midwest--who enjoy helping each other get the most out of our hobby. Most of the questions you'll come up with will've already been addressed, and are easy to search. If you have NEW questions, just ask!
I attached a couple of links below, which will help make learning piloting and photo/video skills easy.
BTW, I'd like to spend some time in Michigan. Only been to Detroit so far. Want to attend the Detroit Auto Show, and to drive around the state, especially the upper peninsula. Maybe next year.
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.
We have over 150,000 members—many, many from your part of the Midwest--who enjoy helping each other get the most out of our hobby. Most of the questions you'll come up with will've already been addressed, and are easy to search. If you have NEW questions, just ask!
I attached a couple of links below, which will help make learning piloting and photo/video skills easy.
BTW, I'd like to spend some time in Michigan. Only been to Detroit so far. Want to attend the Detroit Auto Show, and to drive around the state, especially the upper peninsula. Maybe next year.
Glad to have you with us!
Rich R (aka Hauptmann)
Welcome to the forum. We look forward to your participation and your view of the world.
LoudThunder
Part 107 Licensed
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
mavicpilots.com
As a New Drone Pilot, there are a couple of Legal Things you may need to do…
You wrote that you registered your Drone, So your Drone is now legal, but you did not write that you had your TRUST Certificate. This you need if "YOU" really want to "be Legal…"
If you have not already done so, you will need to get your TRUST Certificate. You can get that at the Pilot Institute Web Site (FREE…) .
Link to the TRUST Certificate at the Pilot Institute Web Site (FREE…)
FAA TRUST Online Portal for Recreational Drone Operators - Pilot Institute
Get your FAA TRUST Certificate of Completion to legally fly drones for recreational reasons in the United States.
trust.pilotinstitute.com
If you are considering acquiring your Part 107 License, here is a link to get you going…
Online Ground School: Aviation Classes - Pilot Institute
Pilot Institute offers courses on drones and airplanes from world-class experts. Pass the Part 107 or Private Pilot exam and take to the skies.
pilotinstitute.com
Since you live in Michigan, there are specific laws and rules for you to follow, please check the link below for all the Rules and Laws that are in effect in your neck of the woods and it also links you to some of the Best Places to Fly in your area… Also, if you travel on vacation, visit friends, and relatives in other parts of the country, check back here so you do not run afoul of the law.
Drone Laws and Best Places to Fly in Every US State - Pilot Institute
pilotinstitute.com
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, 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 Mavic Air 2, 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…
Greetings mate, welcome to the forum from the outback of Australia.
Regards
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PakNheat380
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Thank you for the thoughtful information, hmmm The Trust certificate is something that I didn't know. I did register it but will look into the Trust, thanks for the helpful link. I have spend the last couple of week going real slow, been learning how to fly and watching plenty of videos. I am so nervous about everything, but I am getting it ever so slowly. I printed off the manual and have been reading it, great advice, so many features on this Mavic Air 2 well at least to this newbie. Appreciate your links to the members will check that out. Happy safe flying.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
As a New Drone Pilot, there are a couple of Legal Things you may need to do…
You wrote that you registered your Drone, So your Drone is now legal, but you did not write that you had your TRUST Certificate. This you need if "YOU" really want to "be Legal…"
If you have not already done so, you will need to get your TRUST Certificate. You can get that at the Pilot Institute Web Site (FREE…) .
Link to the TRUST Certificate at the Pilot Institute Web Site (FREE…)
FAA TRUST Online Portal for Recreational Drone Operators - Pilot Institute
Get your FAA TRUST Certificate of Completion to legally fly drones for recreational reasons in the United States.
If you are considering acquiring your Part 107 License, here is a link to get you going…
Online Ground School: Aviation Classes - Pilot Institute
Pilot Institute offers courses on drones and airplanes from world-class experts. Pass the Part 107 or Private Pilot exam and take to the skies.
Since you live in Michigan, there are specific laws and rules for you to follow, please check the link below for all the Rules and Laws that are in effect in your neck of the woods and it also links you to some of the Best Places to Fly in your area… Also, if you travel on vacation, visit friends, and relatives in other parts of the country, check back here so you do not run afoul of the law.
Drone Laws and Best Places to Fly in Every US State - Pilot Institute
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, 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 Mavic Air 2, 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…
Thank you more great content to watch and learn from thanks! Northern Michigan is where God was born, lol it is beautiful especially with the seasons. No mountains but we have lots of lakes and wonderful open country. Much appreciated
Are you a Yooper?
I've snowmobiled in the upper and lower parts years ago.
You are correct, beautiful areas to be found.
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