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[Sunny Coast Mini 2]

Welcome from another Sunny Coaster in Noosa.
Great hobby and lots of opportunities for flying around here.
Take time to with flying the bird before focusing on the photography to reduce the stress!
Enjoy the forum

Thank you. Yes, I think manual flight is critical to survival of the Mini so that's first order of business.

 

[MAvic_South_Oz]

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Thank you. Got to learn a lot....

Small steps.
Learn to fly well first, then the intricacies of photos / video.
(Take a first flight photo by all means, always good to remember that.)

I have found 3 things are great for new pilots.

1. Reading the general, crash analysis, and specific aircraft (Mini 2) forums here.
2. Search YouTube for DJI Mini 2 first flight, DJI Mini 2 settings, later on DJI Mini 2 camera settings.
3. Download the full manual, print it if desired, but read it when you forget how to do something, a few times at least to soak it in, save it to PDF on your device is good to refer to in the field.

https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/DJI_Mini_2/20210222/DJI_Mini_2_User_Manual_EN.pdf

First flights in a nice open area, no trees, plenty of flat grass like an empty park or oval.
Beginner mode is good to start off, most won't stay on that too long, maybe half an hour then onto normal flight mode.
Leave sports mode for a little while, or with great care.

Enjoy.

 

[4006448]

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Thanks mate.... Lots of flying at North Lakes? Good options up at Caloundra.

Some areas. Need to be mindful of the Redcliffe airport. Around Lake Samsonvale - just hard at times to find somewhere without people.

 

[Sunny Coast Mini 2]

Some areas. Need to be mindful of the Redcliffe airport. Around Lake Samsonvale - just hard at times to find somewhere without people.

Ha, I live under one of the Caloundra airstrip flight paths, so geo zone unlocking has become a habit. Lots of space at the Passage but I'm not going near water yet..

 

[micinqld]

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Ha, I live under one of the Caloundra airstrip flight paths, so geo zone unlocking has become a habit. Lots of space at the Passage but I'm not going near water yet..

Love flying over the water.
No trees!
As my little mishap at Mapleton Falls

testifies

 

[SpitFire]

Welcome to the forum from Chicago the Windy City.
You have received info that will benefit you in the future. Fly Safe.

 

[Sunny Coast Mini 2]

Love flying over the water.
No trees!
As my little mishap at Mapleton Falls

testifies

OK, hadn't thought of it like that. Got to learn to fly via the screen and build some trust. No trees may be a good idea too...

 

[Sunny Coast Mini 2]

Welcome to the forum from Chicago the Windy City.
You have received info that will benefit you in the future. Fly Safe.

Thanks. Advice has been excellent.

 

[4006448]

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Ha, I live under one of the Caloundra airstrip flight paths, so geo zone unlocking has become a habit. Lots of space at the Passage but I'm not going near water yet..

Over water will be fine, my advice while getting accustomed is to fly with plenty of altitude for safety.