Hello friends! I'm brand new here on mavicpilots.com, and brand new to drones in general. Just bought a dji mini-3 pro. I've flown it a few times and am currently studying to take the FAA Part 107 test. I'm a software engineer by profession and I'm passionate about photography.
Hello From The Texas Hill Country
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dirkclod
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Welcome to the forum.
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Please and do be sure you have read our guidelines.
I hope you will find our site helpful and look forward to any input , photo's/video's you might post .
Don't be shy and ask anything if you can't find it by searching .
Hello from the Crossroads of America ttim_mcdaniel.
Have you taken the TRUST test yet?
It's a free no fail test that should be taken and keep a copy with you when you fly.
Good luck and welcome to the Forum.
Have you taken the TRUST test yet?
It's a free no fail test that should be taken and keep a copy with you when you fly.
Good luck and welcome to the Forum.
MA2 317" data-source="post: 1454697" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch">Indeed I did. Took it before my drone even arrived. I've also completed the part 107 course by pilot institute. Just reviewing the material again before I schedule the test. I haven't registered with the FAA yet, but I'll need to do that soon - my fly more kit plus arrives Friday and I'll be over 250g with the plus batteries.Hello from the Crossroads of America ttim_mcdaniel.
Have you taken the TRUST test yet?
It's a free no fail test that should be taken and keep a copy with you when you fly.
Good luck and welcome to the Forum.
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.
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you have already been given the head-up on your legal requirements, but since you live in Texas, there are specific laws and rules for you to follow, please check to ensure these are current.
Drone Laws in Texas [Updated September 20, 2024]
Drones are allowed in Texas for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA and local regulations. Read on for details.
drone-laws.com
You might also want to check out this latest posting on our Forum…
Texas drone law overturned after judge rules for NPPA in federal lawsuit
March 29, 2022 - A federal judge overturned the state of Texas’ stringent drone restrictions today, holding that it was an unconstitutional violation of the First Amendment. https://nppa.org/sites/default/files/NPPA%20vs%20McCraw.pdf...
mavicpilots.com
Now, for some Good Old Fashion Advice…
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
Happy, Safe and Legal Droning…
Thanks so much for the welcome and tips. I'm especially glad to hear about the court overturning the "surveilance" provisions in the Texas law. That made me very nervous, and I took it as very limiting, especially since so many parks and other areas of interest are off limitsWelcome from the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, USA. We have a Member's Map in the Upper Right of the Title Bar.
Members map
you have already been given the head-up on your legal requirements, but since you live in Texas, there are specific laws and rules for you to follow, please check to ensure these are current.
Drone Laws in Texas [Updated September 20, 2024]
Drones are allowed in Texas for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA and local regulations. Read on for details.
You might also want to check out this latest posting on our Forum…
Texas drone law overturned after judge rules for NPPA in federal lawsuit
March 29, 2022 - A federal judge overturned the state of Texas’ stringent drone restrictions today, holding that it was an unconstitutional violation of the First Amendment. https://nppa.org/sites/default/files/NPPA%20vs%20McCraw.pdf...
Now, for some Good Old Fashion Advice…
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 Centerwww.dji.com
Happy, Safe and Legal Droning…
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Howdy from a bit east of you in the Houston Texas area. Fly Safely and have fun
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Welcome to the Forum from Chicago then Windy City.
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Chetk7677
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Welcome to the forum. We look forward to your participation and your view of the world.
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DaveS
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Hello from Longview, TX! We'll expect to see many great videos or photos from you in the future since Texas Hill Country is so beautiful and there are so many interesting vistas.
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