the mini 2 is my first drone and i was fascinated watching videos about flying in the rain. Im curious does it give you the feeling of being a little invincible? I wanna feel like Superman!
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Greetings from Birmingham Alabama USA, welcome to the forum! We look forward to hearing from you!
My greetings from the island of Oahu, Hawaii! (Im actually from Guam, USA)
Welcome to the forum. We look forward to your participation and your view of the world.
Hello from the Crossroads of America SonofFred.
You don't have X-ray vision so keep the mini 2 in VLOS and it's not waterproof for flying in the rain.
But you can add a little protection with one of these.
Mavic Mini 2 and Mavic Mini 1 - Wet Suit | Phantom Rain
I don't fly in the rain but I have one for my Mavic air 2 just in case it does.
Good luck and welcome to the Forum.
You don't have X-ray vision so keep the mini 2 in VLOS and it's not waterproof for flying in the rain.
But you can add a little protection with one of these.
Mavic Mini 2 and Mavic Mini 1 - Wet Suit | Phantom Rain
I don't fly in the rain but I have one for my Mavic air 2 just in case it does.
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There is a funny Superman clip that used a drone to make it.
I will look for it, when I find it I will post it here.
Unless somebody is quicker!
Rod.
There is a funny Superman clip that used a drone to make it.
I will look for it, when I find it I will post it here.
Unless somebody is quicker!
Rod.
Welcome, personally I'd leave flying in the rain for the moment. You have a flying box that is full of ventilation holes and electronic wizardry. I don't think water and 'naked', powered electronics mix very well.
That's just my thoughts, others may feel differently but at the end of the day it's your drone, your wallet and your choice.
That's just my thoughts, others may feel differently but at the end of the day it's your drone, your wallet and your choice.
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Stay out of the rain without a suit and with a pair of goggles I feel just like superman !!!
@SonofFred firstly welcome to the forum
as others have mentioned flying in the rain or indeed in moisture laden air, is not really a good idea
water and electronics do not good bedfellows make
as others have mentioned flying in the rain or indeed in moisture laden air, is not really a good idea
water and electronics do not good bedfellows make
Welcome to our forum, from Hauptmann, in Hurst, Texas!
You'll love the flexibility of vantage points an aerial camera platform affords--you'll get shots and videos you could only dream of before! I fly a Mavic 2 Pro now, but will soon be upgrading to the Mini 3 Pro.
We have over 150,000 members—many from Hawaii--who enjoy helping each other get the most out of our hobby. Most of the questions you'll have will’ve already been addressed, and are easy to search. If you have NEW questions, just ask!
I attached a couple of links below, which will make learning piloting and photo/video skills easy. They specifically refer to the Mini 3 Pro, but his “moves” apply to any drone (DJI, anyway).
Glad to have you with us!
Rich R (aka Hauptmann)
You'll love the flexibility of vantage points an aerial camera platform affords--you'll get shots and videos you could only dream of before! I fly a Mavic 2 Pro now, but will soon be upgrading to the Mini 3 Pro.
We have over 150,000 members—many from Hawaii--who enjoy helping each other get the most out of our hobby. Most of the questions you'll have will’ve already been addressed, and are easy to search. If you have NEW questions, just ask!
I attached a couple of links below, which will make learning piloting and photo/video skills easy. They specifically refer to the Mini 3 Pro, but his “moves” apply to any drone (DJI, anyway).
Glad to have you with us!
Rich R (aka Hauptmann)
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.
Member Map
mavicpilots.com
Just remember, Superman can fly through Trees, your Mini 2 cannot...
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 you are flying under The Exception for Recreational Flyers, you are not required to register your Drone.
When I first started flying I registered my Mini 2 because the TRUST Certificate and FAA Registration established me as a "certified" Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot.
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
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.
pilotinstitute.com
Since you live Hawaii, 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.
Drone Laws and Best Places to Fly in Every US State - Pilot Institute
pilotinstitute.com
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 2, 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…"
Fly On and Fly Safe…
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