New pilot and new member

[RDHarris]

Hi everyone.... Just picked up a new Mavic mini and now have 3 minutes of successful flight time in my logbook. Looking forward to learning from you all.

 

[TreeHugger]

You came to the right place! Welcome, the forums here are fantastic.

 

[Rattydude77]

Welcome to the forum best advice low and slow and fly safe and dont forget to have fun

 

[Tufargon]

Welcome to the forum best advice low and slow and fly safe and dont forget to have fun

Sounds like BBQ's I usually go to. mmmmmmmmmmm

 

[vindibona1]

Welcome! This group will get you going full tilt in no time. Amazing folks here.

 

[Drone Master]

Welcome to Mavic Pilots! Enjoy the forum!

 

[dirkclod]

Welcome to the forum.
I hope you will find our site helpful and look forward to any input , photo's/video's you might post .
Don't be shy and ask anything if you can't find it by searching . ?

 

[Hauptmann]

Welcome to our forum, RD Harris, from Hauptmann in Texas, USA.

You'll find that the Mini almost flies itself. This can lead to overconfidence. Try to be conservative at first, and expand your horizons gradually. The Mini, at only 249 grams, doesn't handle wind as well as the heavier drones do. On windy days it's best to fly the Mini so that you have a tail wind on the way back.

Read your manual (link below), and practice using "Find My Drone". Chances are you'll crash and perhaps lose your drone. Don't wait 'til that happens to try to learn under stress in less than ideal conditions. We have over 100,000 members from around the world--I seem to remember a few in Prairieville--who will help you learn your new hobby! Ask for help when you need it. Share your work when you can!

Glad you've joined us!
https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/Mavic_Mini/20200212/Mavic_Mini_User_Manual_v1.0_EN.pdf

 

[old man mavic]

welcome to the forum

 

[BjornBehr]

Welcome, enjoy the mini as your 3minutes turns to 3 Hours, 3 Days, 3 Months and 3 Years (and many more)

 

[THE CYBORG]

Hi RDHarris Welcome to Mavic Pilots.

New flyer advice.
Wide open space.
Slow & easy
Power-lines & trees are evil.
Don't forget to read the manual
Download Mini manual HERE

 

[mrjohnc1]

Welcome!

 

[SpitFire]

Welcome to the forum fromChicago the Windy City.
Somebody already mentioned about reading Manuel, know how your RTH works, know find my drone features. It has limitations , in that it is only good as the last point were a connection between the controller and the the drone existed but it’s a good starting point. As a tracker to find your lost drone. And, find my drone will only work if the MM is still powered on. So, it’s good to fly safely, have a check list, maintain your drone, making sure it’s air worthy. Be very careful with high winds, flying in winds in excess of the design limits of the aircraft, Manu pilots. Have lost drone the first day out, never to be seen again.

 

[msinger]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[Aerial-Pixel]

Hi everyone.... Just picked up a new Mavic mini and now have 3 minutes of successful flight time in my logbook. Looking forward to learning from you all.

Welcome to Mavic Pilots from Dayton Ohio USA! Enjoy your new Mavic Mini, Fly safe and have fun!