New Mavic Pro pilot from Essex, UK

Freesigner · Feb 23, 2018

darren6270 said:
I'm Upminster. Where in Essex are you located?

Hello Darren, I’m located in grays. So not that far from Upminster

mitchell.atheis · Feb 23, 2018

Notional trust parks are a no go but your okay most other places.

Been around tons of spots nearby where I live in Rayleigh with no problems. Hadleigh castle, Maldon promenade, canewdon and all around there as its very wide open and flat. Hanningfield reservoir when your confident enough to fly over water, and lots of small parks/fields

darren6270 · Feb 23, 2018

Freesigner said:
Hello Darren, I’m located in grays. So not that far from Upminster

Brilliant. I am hopefully heading to Grays Beach at somepoint over the weekend if it isn't too windy.

drw52jc · Feb 23, 2018

Freesigner said:
I am looking forward to flying it. And also looking to get some great footage and photos with it whilst in Malaysia and Borneo. That is a long way off yet being the best pilot ever lol, but nice to have that idea.
How long did it take you to master it?

Well I started off with many other toys drones to get acclimated with flying drones. I also have a DJI Spark and a few race drones. So for me it was a matter of getting used to the features. Still learning all the time. I just got my Mavic a month ago.
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Aerial-Pixel · Feb 23, 2018

Welcome to MavicPilots! Fly safe and have fun!

Freesigner · Feb 23, 2018

darren6270 said:
Brilliant. I am hopefully heading to Grays Beach at somepoint over the weekend if it isn't too windy.

Hello Darren, that sounds good to me and if it’s okay I can meet you there. Just let me know when over the weekend and time.

Damocles · Feb 24, 2018

Hi... based in East London also. Had my mavic about 10 months, tend to do most flying over at wanstead flats and go out to the coast weather permiting!. Would be great to meetup with other locals!..

Freesigner · Feb 24, 2018

Damocles said:
Hi... based in East London also. Had my mavic about 10 months, tend to do most flying over at wanstead flats and go out to the coast weather permiting!. Would be great to meetup with other locals!..

Hi Damocles, I know Wanstead, as I am originally from east London but now located in grays, Essex.
Yes it would be a good idea to meet with other Mavic Pro pilots.

pythonpete · Apr 7, 2018

hi
im in east tilbury very near grays

darren6270 · Apr 9, 2018

Up for this, i'm from Upminster but grew up just outside of Grays.

pythonpete · Apr 10, 2018

darren6270 said:
Up for this, i'm from Upminster but grew up just outside of Grays.

wher do you normaly fly Darren

darren6270 · Apr 11, 2018

I've not been out this year yet. Last year flew at a few local parks in Upminster, Brentwood, Country Park in Dagenham, Southend etc. Was trying to get down to Grays Beach but not managed it yet. Hopefully next few weeks if the weather picks up.
How about you?

pythonpete · Apr 11, 2018

Ive only had it a few months and been out twice just for a bit of a tester realy, ive spent the last 2 years flying and building race quads for fun and flying fpv , ive flown down by the sea wall in east tilbury which is nice , weve got miles of open land and some lakes , if you ever fancy coming over for a walk down to the sea wall let me know .

darren6270 · Apr 11, 2018

pythonpete said:
Ive only had it a few months and been out twice just for a bit of a tester realy, ive spent the last 2 years flying and building race quads for fun and flying fpv , ive flown down by the sea wall in east tilbury which is nice , weve got miles of open land and some lakes , if you ever fancy coming over for a walk down to the sea wall let me know .

Will be up for that in the next couple of months. Not been doen there for ages. What about Tilbury and Coalhouse Fort, are they Ok to fly around?

Occhioblu · May 23, 2019

Freesigner said:
Hello everyone,
I am a first time drone owner and so excited to a proud owner of my Mavic Pro. I’ve not yet taken it out to fly as still trying to Learn everything, where to fly in Essex if allowed. Do I need a licence etc.
I would welcome any tips you all might have.

Hi I am in southend. You only need a license if you will be using your drone for commercial purpose. The rules on fly drones have just been changed you can not fly within a 3 mile radius of any airport. Other than that as long as you have permission or is on public land and fly safely you can fly just about anywhere. I am currently studying for my commercial license and looking for areas to fly as the no fly zone almost covers the whole of southend. The Mavic is cool bit of kit get out and start flying
Good Luck