Hey all, new to the drone world, but I flew a few cheapies, then upgraded to DJI mini 2 , and it was really a great experience. I hail from Hamilton, Ontario, and i definitely enjoy building new drones from parts, and all the headaches it brings...
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Well Thanks , MA2 317, I do love America, and Indiana seems like a real nice state from what I have seen.
Well thanks for having me.i do enjoy the hobby, and thanks for the welcome
LoudThunder
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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.
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Since you live in Canada and since you've had some cheapie drones, you may not be aware that there are specific laws and rules for you to follow, please check to ensure these are current.
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, and 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…"
DJI Mini 2 - Download Center - DJI
Learn and download DJI Mini 2 related apps, software, and manuals at the DJI Download Center
Fly On and Fly Safe…
Wh
Thanks for the tips , lol I have already lost one battery due to crash in water, I was surprised that it survived, currently i am assessing whether to rebuild battery, I have already jail broke it, (legal up here), and I actually have a drone pilots license, in Canada no rfid identity chip, and little to no enforcement where I live. But I hear there is talk of bringing some type of program like that in. I bought the drones to be a better electrician as I am a millwright and have good electrical knowledge, but not best and this is a really good way to learn with interest.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
Since you live in Canada and since you've had some cheapie drones, you may not be aware that there are specific laws and rules for you to follow, please check to ensure these are current.
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, and 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…"
DJI Mini 2 - Download Center - DJI
Learn and download DJI Mini 2 related apps, software, and manuals at the DJI Download Centerwww.dji.com
Fly On and Fly Safe…
Welcome to the forum from a retired electrician. I learned a lot from all of my fellow tradesmen over the years. Have fun with the drones. Check out a Yuneec H920 for size. It is a millwright’s drone.
Welcome to Mavic Pilots! 
Enjoy the forum!
Enjoy the forum!
careless
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That's is definitely a big drone, how do they handle? I like the idea of hoisting a medium format Pentax z into the air , and the price was kinda reasonable I was surprised. And can It be hot rodded?
PakNheat380
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Welcome to the forum from NW Montana
Greetings from Birmingham Alabama USA, welcome to the forum! We look forward to hearing from you!
Montana is such a beautiful state, I can only imagine the shots that are possible in that state, I have seen huge glacial erratics driving through on highway 2. Thanks for the warm welcome
Welcome to the forum from the beautiful woods of Maine!
Love Maine, from what I have seen Acadia is a beautiful place ,can you drone inside?
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