I bought an old Vivitar Skyview drone (unused) at an auction. It sat for a few years. Finally I figured out the GPS thing and got it up in the air. It was so old that there was no app for it. I decided I had to either drop my hobby before it even started or upgrade. I upgraded to a DJI Mini 4 Pro. I've only had it a couple of weeks. I'm nervous about damaging it or losing it.
Hi from high in Utah
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Hello from the Crossroads of America jwanderson88.
If you haven't done it yet, you should take the TRUST test and keep a copy with you when you fly.
It's a free no fail test that's easy to take that covers the basics of flying a drone.
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Good luck with your future flights and welcome to the Forum.
If you haven't done it yet, you should take the TRUST test and keep a copy with you when you fly.
It's a free no fail test that's easy to take that covers the basics of flying a drone.
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.
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Good luck with your future flights and welcome to the Forum.
It took me a while to get comfortable flying. You'll never crash if you don't fly but why have the drone if you don't fly?
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. 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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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 while you are flying under The Exception for Recreational Flyers, you are not required to register your Drone.
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
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 trust.pilotinstitute.com
Link to the FAADroneZone (Optional Registration for Drones under 250-Grams…)
FAADroneZone
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.
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Since you live in Utah, 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.
Federal Drone Laws in the United States (FAA) - Pilot Institute
44809 is an exemption from Part 107 drone laws. This means that drone pilots fly under Part 107 drone rules by default unless they meet all 9 of the requirements to fly under 44809, the exception for limited recreational operations of unmanned aircraft. You can read more about these requirements...
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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 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 4 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 4 Pro - Download Center - DJI
At DJI Download Center, Learn aboutDJI Mini 4 Pro
Fly On and Fly Safe…
careless
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Welcome to the forum from the beautiful woods of Maine!
There’s many knowledgeable members willing to help you with any questions you have. Search the forum 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 and stay safe!
There’s many knowledgeable members willing to help you with any questions you have. Search the forum 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 and stay safe!
PakNheat380
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Welcome to the forum from NW Montana
Welcome to the forum. We look forward to your participation and your view of the world.
I've been flying for years, and I still get a bit nervous every time I take off. I'm OK with that, because I use it to make certain I've done all my preflight checks and fly carefully.
As others have mentioned, there are legal requirements for flying which you should comply with.
The best way to overcome nervousness is to practice in a spot where there are no hazards. Somewhere wide open (no trees, buildings, wires, and so on) with no people around. It might be a bit boring, but when you are developing muscle memory for the controls you don't want excitement. Once you don't need to think "which joystick controls height?" you can venture to more interesting places.
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As you gain experience with the drone your confidence will increase. You can also get coverage from DJI that will cover loss and damage.
Welcome to the forums from the bowels of California!
Welcome to the forums from the bowels of California!
Greetings from Birmingham Alabama USA, welcome to the forum! We look forward to hearing from you!
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