Mavic Mini — Does the low weight, give me minimal issues with fly zones?

[AdzU5A]

Hello All, first post here.

I used to fly a Phantom 1 for work/video projects way back when DJI/Consumer drones were somewhat new. Because of this, there were never really any regulations.

Since then, I've looked into getting something for personal use, but I live very close to no-fly zones and was always put off spending the money, if it meant I can't use it, for example, to film my daughter and I playing in the local park.

I've also looked at the possibility of providing "drone" services when clients ask. I work as a video editor and mostly working on the standard talking head videos — but I've always pushed drone shots away as the who certification steps are expensive and I am not sure I can justify that, on the off chance I need to get an external shot of a clients warehouse or manufacturing plant. I normally point people towards certified drone specialists.

I guess I'm asking two questions here, possibly in the hope that the new Mavic Mini, will provide me with something that I can take and fly anywhere — without needing to worry about flyzones, etc.

Thanks in advance.

Regards,

Adam.

 

[Accel]

Interested in seeing what everyone has to say.
My guess is that zone restrictions are enforced regardless of size and weight.
Where in VA?

 

[DanMan32]

The only reprieve you get from FAA is not having to register for hobbyists.
The Mini has geofencing, and right now not equipped to unlock.

Part 107 isn't that expensive for a business. Mini would not be exempt from registering in this case.

Lots of topics on this issue.

 

[Flytelandon]

Hello All, first post here.

I used to fly a Phantom 1 for work/video projects way back when DJI/Consumer drones were somewhat new. Because of this, there were never really any regulations.

Since then, I've looked into getting something for personal use, but I live very close to no-fly zones and was always put off spending the money, if it meant I can't use it, for example, to film my daughter and I playing in the local park.

I've also looked at the possibility of providing "drone" services when clients ask. I work as a video editor and mostly working on the standard talking head videos — but I've always pushed drone shots away as the who certification steps are expensive and I am not sure I can justify that, on the off chance I need to get an external shot of a clients warehouse or manufacturing plant. I normally point people towards certified drone specialists.

I guess I'm asking two questions here, possibly in the hope that the new Mavic Mini, will provide me with something that I can take and fly anywhere — without needing to worry about flyzones, etc.

Thanks in advance.

Regards,

Adam.

No its just the same as mavic pro etc, cant do anything yet, the mini operates the same way in the nfz, wait till mid January, maybe this lite wait kids toys will have upgrades like maybe restrictions of 50ft nfz so its not enjoying itself in the case

 

[chriscuk]

And you can easily disable the geo fencing if you're a competent flyer but you just loose your GPS at the same time.

 

[Shanie Boy]

And you can easily disable the geo fencing if you're a competent flyer but you just loose your GPS at the same time.

How would you disable the GPS on a Mavic Mini?

 

[chriscuk]

How would you disable the GPS on a Mavic Mini?

Just completely block the sensor with foil. I think you'll have a hard limit if sub 20m if you don't have GPS though. Maybe even more like 10m