New Mini 2 Owner Questions

tekgirl02 · Dec 30, 2021

55Kevy said:
Welcome @tekgirl02 and congrats on the Mini2 which I also own and love to fly. The Pilot Institute video linked above is an excellent resource. I also recommend this video from UAV Coach: [Edit: welp, I apparently don't know how to attach a video. It's titled Use These 15 Drone Training Exercises to Learn How to Fly a Drone]

I've also learned a lot from YouTubers 51Drones, Jeven Dovey, and FlytPath.

Happy (and safe) flying!

Kevin

Thank you so much, Kevin! I love Jeven and now 51Drones. I’ll check out FlytPath and the video you recommended. I appreciate the advice…

tekgirl02 · Dec 30, 2021

Etdronehome said:
@tekgirl02

Lots of good advice already. The only thing I would add is to set your distances in the Safety section of the FLY app to very small numbers. This will keep the drone close in the event you get a little crazy with the sticks !

These are the settings I’m using with my M3 until I get used to it even though I’ve had a fair bit of flight time with a number of different drones including a Mini 2

Welcome to the forum and drone ownership.

Oh yeh don’t forget to breathe!!

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Thank you so much! I’ll definitely set my distances to small numbers at first! I appreciate you sharing your settings!

Paige

Etdronehome · Dec 30, 2021

tekgirl02 said:
Thank you so much! I’ll definitely set my distances to small numbers at first! I appreciate you sharing your settings!

Paige

Notice mine are in meters and I would suggest you start very close and adjust out as you progress. The drone just stops flying in whatever direction it hits the limit you set.

I would also recommend learning how to use your phones screen record function. My IPhone can also record sound so I can narrate a bit about what I’m doing. Nice to be able to review after the flight at your leisure.

Skwirl · Dec 30, 2021

Hi Tekgirl,
I had the same fears, just bought a mini 2 yesterday. I've been watching videos for a while, but you have to just do it, lol. I did find a vid from UAV coach on practicing control, I found it very good. Heres a link...

I did my 1st flight this morning, a little nerve racking but all went well. Heres what helped me. Pick a large area that you are extremely familiar with. I did my flight by the camera, I only watched the drone when landing.
Best advice I saw so far, if you get into trouble, let go of the control sticks. The drone just hovers then. Get composed and start again. Next would be to limit height and distance for initial flights. My next 2 flights went great, started moving around things. Slow and easy wins.
Heres a pic of learning area, the plywood is my landing pad....

Good luck and have fun.

tekgirl02 · Dec 30, 2021

Etdronehome said:
Notice mine are in meters and I would suggest you start very close and adjust out as you progress. The drone just stops flying in whatever direction it hits the limit you set.

I would also recommend learning how to use your phones screen record function. My IPhone can also record sound so I can narrate a bit about what I’m doing. Nice to be able to review after the flight at your leisure.

Yes I noticed

I know how to screen record, but I have never used the sound with it…I have an iPhone Pro Max 13.

Etdronehome · Dec 30, 2021

tekgirl02 said:
Yes I noticed I know how to screen record, but I have never used the sound with it…I have an iPhone Pro Max 13.

I have same phone. Works great.

Long press on record gets you this.

Make sure you record landscape

tekgirl02 · Dec 30, 2021

Thanks…will do

Gagey52 · Dec 30, 2021

So how did the first flight go Tekgirl02? Once you get the hang of it, you will wonder what the problem was.
Regards

tekgirl02 · Dec 30, 2021

I’ll let you know when I take my first flight

I’m sure it’s not as difficult as I’m imagining…I’m just a fanatic about learning to use whatever technology I have, in the right way

tekgirl02 · Dec 30, 2021

Clintoops said:
On YouTube 51drones just did a video just on this question .
He showed how to and what to practice for first time flyers

His video is amazing!!!

tekgirl02 · Dec 30, 2021

Clintoops said:
Like you I have yet to fly.
I'm reading all I can watching everything reading crash reports.
So I don't make same mistakes others have. Good luck

Good luck to you as well

Thank you

Gagey52 · Dec 31, 2021

tekgirl02 said:
I’ll let you know when I take my first flight I’m sure it’s not as difficult as I’m imagining…I’m just a fanatic about learning to use whatever technology I have, in the right way

Yes I know the feeling, I was the same when I started.

Clintoops · Dec 31, 2021

Your not alone in that.
I'm doing the same thing

BarbT · Dec 31, 2021

Congrats on your Mini 2! I have one and love it. I never flew in my house. Outside in a large, open area is great way to learn how to fly it.

MARK (LI) · Dec 31, 2021

You have already gotten some really valuable advice...if you can find someone else who flies already, it would be good if you can get them to accompany you on a few flights....one other thing would be to go into your settings and slow down all reactions for turns, gimbal, etc...it is easier to handle and takes better video....I have been flying almost a year...but not often and I still stick to days with virtually no wind, I still stick to wide open spaces, and I try to fly with someone else who is experienced...that is a big help in keeping an eye on the drone....become very familiar with how Return to home works and go have some fun...best of luck with it

howardK · Dec 31, 2021

Howdy from the Houston TX area. .I agree with the others about flying indoors, not good. Tomorrow is new years day and im sure lots of places will be closed which means many open parking lots. do a few out and backs. practice forward flying, backward flying and left/right flying. learn the feel of the controller so you know where your fingers are without having to look. with the drone hovering low (10-20 feet) practice the yaw right and left. get a feel as to how quick your drone responds to the commands.

I learned on "toy grade" drones and trashed a few of them. The Mavic line is a nice step up and frankly they are easier to fly then the toygrade as they have RTH and are much more stable. Enjoy and fly safely. Also get your TRUST certificate

tjp505 · Dec 31, 2021

Welcome to the forum .. I'm new on here as well .. if you keep an eye on the threads on here you will learn a lot!
It may have already been said above .. but apart from not flying indoors .. the two things I would advise:
1) Make sure you acquire planty of satellites before take off so that your GPS coordinates are accurate
2) After take off wait for the 'Homepoint recorded' message before attempting any serious manoeuvres

Happy flying

Barry4 · Dec 31, 2021

The best way to get to be a better drone pilot is by using it.

tekgirl02 · Dec 31, 2021

BarbT said:
Congrats on your Mini 2! I have one and love it. I never flew in my house. Outside in a large, open area is great way to learn how to fly it.

Thank you! That’s what I intend to do

tekgirl02 · Dec 31, 2021

tjp505 said:
Advice Welcome to the forum .. I'm new on here as well .. if you keep an eye on the threads on here you will learn a lot!
It may have already been said above .. but apart from not flying indoors .. the two things I would advise:
1) Make sure you acquire planty of satellites before take off so that your GPS coordinates are accurate
2) After take off wait for the 'Homepoint recorded' message before attempting any serious manoeuvres

Happy flying

Great advice!!! Thank you