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Mrktn
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A big welcome to the forum from the UK!
You’ll need to get an operator and flyer ID, the latter by passing an online test on the CAA website. Flyer ID is free as is the test, operator ID renews yearly (currently £11.13).
A2 COC not strictly necessary if recreational flyer. Can get Article 16 operational authorisation by becoming a FPV UK member, which includes public liability insurance.
Nice drone btw, some good deals as prices have dropped recently in advance of the Mavic 4 Pro release.
You’ll need to get an operator and flyer ID, the latter by passing an online test on the CAA website. Flyer ID is free as is the test, operator ID renews yearly (currently £11.13).
A2 COC not strictly necessary if recreational flyer. Can get Article 16 operational authorisation by becoming a FPV UK member, which includes public liability insurance.
Nice drone btw, some good deals as prices have dropped recently in advance of the Mavic 4 Pro release.
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Welcome to the forum @Gavw71! 
Here are some A2 CofC resources to check out:
- Commercial Drone Training (CDT): Offers an online A2 CofC course priced at £99, allowing you to become a qualified drone pilot in less than a day from your own home.
- Coptrz: Offers a CPD-certified A2 CofC training course for £97, including online modules, virtual classrooms, and personalized support from their training team.
- Drone Pilot Academy: Provides a one-day A2 CofC course, including theoretical instruction and hands-on flying to reinforce lessons. The course is priced from £325 + VAT.
- Heliguy: Offers a flexible, on-demand online A2 CofC training course with live support from instructors. The course includes remote theory exams and lifetime support.
- UAVHub: Provides an online A2 CofC 'Fast-Track' course for £99, featuring on-demand video learning, mock exams, and a remotely invigilated theory examination.
Welcome to the forum, from Hauptmann in Hurst, Texas!
Mrktn, thanks for the welcome and the advice - it's good to know that the A2 CoC may not be necessary - I'll look further into the Article 16 route. With regards to the FPV membership, would you recomend the bronze or silver membership?
I've just ordered a Mavic 3 Pro Fly More Combo from WEX - I was going to hold out for the Pro 4 but I think the cameras on the 3 will be more than adequate for my ability.
msinger, thanks for the advice. It's been mentioned that I may be ok without A2 CoC under Article 16, so I'm going to check up on that. I'll only be using the drone for landscape photography.Welcome to the forum @Gavw71!
Here are some A2 CofC resources to check out:
- Commercial Drone Training (CDT): Offers an online A2 CofC course priced at £99, allowing you to become a qualified drone pilot in less than a day from your own home.
- Coptrz: Offers a CPD-certified A2 CofC training course for £97, including online modules, virtual classrooms, and personalized support from their training team.
- Drone Pilot Academy: Provides a one-day A2 CofC course, including theoretical instruction and hands-on flying to reinforce lessons. The course is priced from £325 + VAT.
- Heliguy: Offers a flexible, on-demand online A2 CofC training course with live support from instructors. The course includes remote theory exams and lifetime support.
- UAVHub: Provides an online A2 CofC 'Fast-Track' course for £99, featuring on-demand video learning, mock exams, and a remotely invigilated theory examination.
Many thanks for all the greetings - it's really appreciated.
LoudThunder
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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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Since you live in the UK, there are specific laws and rules for you to follow, please be sure to follow all the requirements that theh other members have already pointed out
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, and 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 puppy or kitten 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, 6 feet (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
Fly On and Fly Safe…
Thanks for the welcome and the tips Loadthunder - it's actually the Mavic 3 Pro I've ordered but I guess the process still applies regardless - I like to form routines for most things I do, as you tend not to forget things that wayWelcome 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
Since you live in the UK, there are specific laws and rules for you to follow, please be sure to follow all the requirements that theh other members have already pointed out
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, and 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 puppy or kitten 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, 6 feet (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
Fly On and Fly Safe…
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Welcome to the forum from the beautiful woods of Maine, USA!
There’s many knowledgeable members who are willing to help you with any questions you might have. Search the forums using keywords and if you don’t find an answer, post your questions and I’m sure you’ll get a quick response!
Fly safe, enjoy and stay safe!
There’s many knowledgeable members who are willing to help you with any questions you might have. Search the forums using keywords and if you don’t find an answer, post your questions and I’m sure you’ll get a quick response!
Fly safe, enjoy and stay safe!
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Greetings From Chicago the Windy City, welcome to the forum.
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