Hello from SoCal

[ForkCreative]

I’m a new pilot in the northern Los Angeles area flying a Mavic 3. Looking forward to meeting and flying with new people!

 

[BSauce955]

Welcome to the forum from the dry lakeless hills of Lake City FL. An irony... I know. If lakes grew here as much as your knowledge will, Lake City would become an ocean.

Welcome again!

 

[Bob in Savannah]

I’m a new pilot in the northern Los Angeles area flying a Mavic 3. Looking forward to meeting and flying with new people!

HEY!
Hello from Savannah, GA!

I have an uncle that lives on Hermosa Beach. Did I spell that right?
It's a tiny little beach house but he says it's worth a mint. lol..

I'm his only nephew.

 

[55Kevy]

Welcome from the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley.

 

[MA2 317]

Hello from the Crossroads of America ForkCreative

If you haven't done it yet, swing by the FAA and register the aircraft.

FAADroneZone

faadronezone-access.faa.gov

You should take the TRUST test too and keep a copy with you when you fly.

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

Good luck and welcome to the Forum.

 

[Drone Master]

Welcome to Mavic Pilots! Enjoy the forum!

 

[michaeldallen1]

Greeting from So. Orange County (Aliso Viejo - San Juan Capistrano)
We're not really neighbors, but you're the closest I've noticed on these forums.
Mike Allen - Mavic 3 Classic
3 weeks ago did a 4.7 mile flight each way from Dana Point Marina to San Clemente Pier and back.
Hoping you get some beautiful footage in Santa Clarita!

 

[Hauptmann]

I’m a new pilot in the northern Los Angeles area flying a Mavic 3. Looking forward to meeting and flying with new people!

Hey, MD1!
Welcome to the forum, from Hauptmann of North Texas.
Lots of help available for you. Just ask!

 

[GFields]

Greetings from Birmingham Alabama USA, welcome to the forum! We look forward to hearing from you!

 

[SeaPig]

Hello to you and welcome from Houston.
Enjoy the forum.

 

[LoudThunder]

I’m a new pilot in the northern Los Angeles area flying a Mavic 3

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…

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…) . If your Drone weighs less than 250-grams (0.55 pounds) and you are flying under The Exception for Recreational Flyers, you are not required to register your Drone.

When I first started flying I registered my Mini 2 because the TRUST Certificate and FAA Registration established me as a "certified" Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot.

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

Link to the FAADroneZone (Optional Registration for Drones under 250-Grams…)

FAADroneZone

faadronezone.faa.gov

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 California, 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 Mini 3 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…"

DJI Mini 3 Pro - Download Center - DJI

Learn and download DJI Mini 3 Pro related apps, software, and manuals at the DJI Download Center

www.dji.com

Fly On and Fly Safe…

 

[Gagey52]

I’m a new pilot in the northern Los Angeles area flying a Mavic 3. Looking forward to meeting and flying with new people!

Greetings mate, welcome to the forum from the outback of Australia. Look forward to your input.
Regards

 

[old man mavic]

welcome to the forum

 

[Kendallfordguy]

Welcome from Wisconsin!

 

[careless]

Welcome from Kentucky USA

 

[wjkrysak]

Welcome to the forum. We look forward to your participation and your view of the world.

 

[muabg]

I’m a new pilot in the northern Los Angeles area flying a Mavic 3. Looking forward to meeting and flying with new people!

Welcome from another Los Angeles based drone pilot

 

[SpitFire]

Welcome to the forum fro mChicago the Windy City.
FLY SAFE & FLY SMART

 

[twickers14]

Welcome aboard. Fly safe and have fun.

 

[msinger]

Welcome to the forum!

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.