Hey Everybody

[GPD038]

This is Gary from Springfield Ohio. Just got a new Mavic Air 2 for Christmas. Have not yet taken it for a maiden flight but if the weather cooperates, tomorrow should be good. A couple of newbie questions; While I will mostly be using this for recreational purposes -we do a lot of camping during the summer months- I do intend to use it occasionally for my small Environmental Business for things like inspecting roofs or taking aerial photos of buildings. So I suppose I'll need a 107. So can I register the MA2 with the FAA and fly it recreationally now and then get the 107 before I use it for business? Thanks

 

[Lastrexking]

Welcome to the forum, Gary.

 

[Tony McDrone]

Welcome to the forum, and greetings from San Diego.

You are free to fly recreationally until you’ve obtained your Part 107. Fly safe.

 

[Drone Master]

Welcome to Mavic Pilots! Enjoy the forum!

 

[MA2 317]

Hello from the Hoosier Heartland GPD038.

Nice to meet you Gary. ?

So can I register the MA2 with the FAA and fly it recreationally now and then get the 107 before I use it for business? Thanks

Yep.

Register as a hobbyist now and that number can be used on all of the drones you own.

Once you have obtained your Part 107, you'll have to register each aircraft and the numbers will be different for each.

Your aircraft can still be used for fun as well as business depending on your intentions.

Welcome to the Forum.

 

[Mavikhan]

WELCOME ABOARD!

 

[old man mavic]

welcome to the forum

 

[wjkrysak]

Welcome to the forum. I also fly an MA2 and have plenty of fun. We look forward to your participation and your view of the world.

 

[Thomas B]

Welcome to the forum from the deserts of Arizona! Enjoy.

 

[mrjohnc1]

Welcome!

 

[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 .

 

[Rchawks]

Hello Gary, You'll find yourself visiting this site daily, sooo much to learn here. Welcome to your new hobby!

 

[Kendallfordguy]

Welcome from Wisconsin!

 

[Steel63]

Greetings from ? Florida yes regester you're drone place you're faa # on you're drone and you're good to go

 

[Chetk7677]

Welcome from central Florida.

 

[Laborous]

Welcome to the forum from the beautiful woods of Maine!

 

[msinger]

Welcome to the forum!

Just got a new Mavic Air 2 for Christmas

Here are some things to help you get started with your Mavic Air 2:

• The current Mavic Air 2 manual can be downloaded here (it doesn't come in the box). Other important documents can be found on the Mavic Air 2 downloads page.
  
  
• Check out this getting started guide for some tips not found in the Mavic Air 2 manual.
  
  
• This video covers all the basics of the Mavic Air 2.
  
  
• 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.