Hey all from a wet and windy UK

[jazzyj]

Hi all,

Toying with the idea of getting a Drone... Yawn, I'm sure you've all heard that 000 times.

I've read up on the drone code and the updated laws I think I know enough to be dangerous.

Mini 2 seems a better bet given its swerve of the regulations, but the Air 2 is clearly a much better unit, obstacle ovoidance seems handy for newbies, no?

I live in Haslemere, Surrey and would love to know if any bods on here live close by and find themselves with enough locations to fly, without stepping the wrong side of the law. I'd love to see some in action and what can be done around where I live. Anyone close?

Its all hypothetical at the moment, I love the idea of it, but presently am unsure to take the plunge given the seemingly limited spots to fly it (more so with the MA2, but also to some extent with the MM2).

Thoughts opinions and comments welcome.

Jamie

 

[Thomas B]

Get the MA2 from the choices you list. For wind resistance if nothing else.

 

[Deleted member 103366]

Welcome from slightly NW of you, not a nice day at all today.

 

[old man mavic]

@jazzyj welcome to the forum hi Jamie,the Mini 2 will give you more scope from the point of view ,as to where you can fly ,and the flymore combo is a very good way to get into the hobby ,if you want to benefit from the better performance, and number of auto flying modes then the MA2 is the one to go for, with the proviso, that to benefit fully ,you will need to pass the A2 C of C course ,on top of the Flyer ID test and drone registration for the Mini2

 

[Deleted member 133794]

Welcome and enjoy ? what ever you choose from Basingstoke ??

 

[Phantomrain.org]

Welcome to the Forum : We to second the Air 2 over the Mini 2 for to many reasons to list.

Phantomrain.org
Gear to fly your Mini 2 or Air 2 in the Pouring Rain / Snow

 

[slup]

Hi there & welcome to the forum ?

MA2 or MM2 ...

 

[eaglesurfing]

MA2

Welcome to the forum and enjoy.

Please share your pictures, videos and knowledge about your drones.

 

[MA2 317]

Hello from the Hoosier Heartland jazzyj

Looks like you're getting good advice already. ?

Welcome to the Forum.

 

[jazzyj]

Choices choices. Can you still enjoy the MA2 with the new regs? Appreciate it all depends on your location etc.

 

[dirkclod]

Welcome to the forum.
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.

 

[Mavikhan]

WELCOME ABOARD!

 

[THE CYBORG]

Hi jazzyj Welcome to Mavic Pilots.

 

[mrjohnc1]

Welcome!

 

[wjkrysak]

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

 

[Steel63]

Greetings from ? Florida

 

[Macmad]

Welcome jazzyj, I am sure you will obtain a lot of information and advise about both drones on here,

 

[msinger]

Welcome to the forum!

obstacle ovoidance seems handy for newbies, no?

Not so much. It's usually better for newbies to fly in wide open locations. When doing that, there will be no obstacles to crash into.

 

[Kendallfordguy]

Welcome from Wisconsin!

 

[Laborous]

Welcome to the forum from the beautiful woods of Maine!