Hi from the Scottish Borders, UK.

[Ospreywatcher]

I am a complete beginner after getting a surprise present of a Mavic Mini for my 70th birthday. I've managed to assemble the drone but am finding the whole thing a bit of a minefield now! I need to purchase a cheap and compatible phone or tablet to download the software required to get the thing flying.

 

[MA2 317]

Hello from the Crossroads of America Ospreywatcher.

Here is a site that has compatible devices that work with the app(s).

Best Tablets and Phones for DJI GO & DJI Fly (Updated Daily) | Phantom Help

Phantom Help is a site for help with DJI Phantom drones. Find the latest fixes, how-tos, guides, accessories, modifications, and more.

www.phantomhelp.com

Good luck shopping and welcome to the Forum. ?

 

[old man mavic]

@Ospreywatcher welcome to the forum,you will also need to download the manual from the DJI website and go through the registration process with DJI before you can fly the drone ,you will also need to register yourself as a drone (operator) owner with the CAA, which will give you a number that has to be displayed on the body of the drone ,plus it would also be in your interest to take the flyer ID exam from the CAA, which will give you a lot of useful info on flying your drone safely, the flyer ID is free and lasts 5 years, and the operator ID is at the moment £9 a year and is renewed annually,on the date of first application

 

[Droniac]

I am a complete beginner after getting a surprise present of a Mavic Mini for my 70th birthday. I've managed to assemble the drone but am finding the whole thing a bit of a minefield now! I need to purchase a cheap and compatible phone or tablet to download the software required to get the thing flying.

Pace yourself. Even one thing at a time. All will be worth the effort. Welcome from Long Island NY. Mavic Pilots is the Greatest forum ! Flysafe and Godspeed, Droniac

 

[Drone Master]

Welcome to Mavic Pilots! Enjoy the forum!

 

[Prop Wash]

From California, USA - Welcome to MP!! Glad to have you!

Nice little present to get for you birthday!! Scroll down the forum list - You'll find a forum full of others who fly the Mini!! Please ask questions. Lots of experienced pilots here who are willing to help pilots with less stick time!

 

[Ospreywatcher]

Thanks for all replies! It will possibly be a while before take off while I research the compatibility of different devices and acquaint myself with the software and the instruction manual.

 

[MARK (LI)]

Nice present.....you must be a good guy to get something that nice...is it a Mini...or Mini2...there are a few significant differences...don't get any ideas that you may be too old for it...if you notice it is mostly guys around our age on here ....hope you enjoy the fun in discovering how to fly a drone

 

[Ospreywatcher]

Nice present.....you must be a good guy to get something that nice...is it a Mini...or Mini2...there are a few significant differences...don't get any ideas that you may be too old for it...if you notice it is mostly guys around our age on here ....hope you enjoy the fun in discovering how to fly a drone

It's a Mini with extra batteries, blades and blade protectors though I understand attaching the protectors takes the weight above 250g so I will probably not be able to use them.

 

[MARK (LI)]

If you fly in the open....and not over people...you don't really need them

 

[DMD Cine Attic]

Welcome to the forum, welcome to the good place , greetings from British Columbia.

 

[hychewright]

Welcome to the forum from Sweet Home Alabama!

 

[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 . ?

 

[Kendallfordguy]

Welcome from Wisconsin!

 

[Kendallfordguy]

Welcome from Wisconsin!

 

[Laborous]

Welcome to the forum from the beautiful woods of Maine!

 

[Steel63]

Greetings from ? Florida ?stay safe and have fun flying

 

[GFields]

Greetings from Birmingham Alabama, welcome to the forum!

 

[Chetk7677]

Welcome from central Florida.

 

[SpitFire]

Welcome to the forum from Chicago the Windy City.
I just bought my MM2 last month, after listening to reviews for over a year.
And, I love it more then my two MP's. Have fun flying.