New and Learning

[msinger]

Welcome to the forum @sarahb

A few useful things to get you started:

• The current Air 3 manual can be downloaded here (it doesn't come in the box).
  
  
• You can find other commonly used downloads on the Air 3 downloads page.
  
  
• This video covers all the basics of the Air 3.
  
  
• Your drone batteries will last longer if you use and maintain them like this.
  
  
• The drone records flight data each time you fly. You can decrypt and view those flight logs with these tools.

 

[sarahb]

Welcome to the forum @sarahb

A few useful things to get you started:

• The current Air 3 manual can be downloaded here (it doesn't come in the box).
  
  
• You can find other commonly used downloads on the Air 3 downloads page.
  
  
• This video covers all the basics of the Air 3.
  
  
• Your drone batteries will last longer if you use and maintain them like this.
  
  
• The drone records flight data each time you fly. You can decrypt and view those flight logs with these tools.

Thank you for the information. I have read the manual and feel comfortable in my understanding of the drone and application. I plan to do a lot of practicing over the weekend.

 

[sarahb]

Have you had any experience flying a bird with a remote?

No. This is my first drone.

Is this "DJI Air 3" brand new?

Yes. I ordered it directly from DJI with care refresh.

Always stay away from Mavic Magnets

I was confused until I saw the little tree . Yes, I am aware that trees and other obstacles need to be considered.

 

[sarahb]

welcome to the hobby

Thank you for the welcome. I looked at your website. But I read that the Air 3 stiches panoramas itself. Is this not true?

 

[sarahb]

It will mess with the compass on the drone, after take-off your ok, it's just during startup is no good.

I do not understand what you're saying.

 

[RodPad]

I do not understand what you're saying.

Check out these two links..

A short explanation of compass function, calibration and errors.

BACKGROUND The aircraft compass is often misunderstood, both in terms of function and purpose, but it is important to understand what the compass measures, why, and what happens to that information. At the most basic level the purpose of the compass is to measure the earth’s magnetic field in...

mavicpilots.com

Mavic Flight Log Retrieval and Analysis Guide

With the introduction of the Mavic Mini there has been a noticeable uptick in the number of posts requesting help with lost or crashed aircraft. While there is plenty of help and advice available on this forum, and detailed guidance and options on several other websites, I thought that perhaps a...

mavicpilots.com

Rod ..

 

[LoudThunder]

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.

Member Map

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[Kendallfordguy]

Welcome from Wisconsin!

 

[sarahb]

Check out these two links..

A short explanation of compass function, calibration and errors.

BACKGROUND The aircraft compass is often misunderstood, both in terms of function and purpose, but it is important to understand what the compass measures, why, and what happens to that information. At the most basic level the purpose of the compass is to measure the earth’s magnetic field in...

mavicpilots.com

Mavic Flight Log Retrieval and Analysis Guide

With the introduction of the Mavic Mini there has been a noticeable uptick in the number of posts requesting help with lost or crashed aircraft. While there is plenty of help and advice available on this forum, and detailed guidance and options on several other websites, I thought that perhaps a...

mavicpilots.com

Rod ..

I mean no offense, but why didn't you just post this to begin with?

 

[RodPad]

Not a problem,
This started from this post.

New and Learning

Hello everyone. I just purchased the DJI Air 3. So far I have unpacked everything, charged the batteries and watched a bunch of YT videos. I plan to fly it over the weekend. If you have anything that can help me, I'd be very appreciative.

mavicpilots.com

Tell me if I'm mistaken.

Rod ..

 

[sarahb]

Not a problem,
This started from this post.

New and Learning

Hello everyone. I just purchased the DJI Air 3. So far I have unpacked everything, charged the batteries and watched a bunch of YT videos. I plan to fly it over the weekend. If you have anything that can help me, I'd be very appreciative.

mavicpilots.com

Tell me if I'm mistaken.

Rod ..

You're NOT mistaken, I didn't understand what KB9Radio said, and you kinda butted in and my reply to you was meant for him. Please disregard.

 

[SpitFire]

Greeting; from Chicago the Windy City, welcome to the forum.
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