New Pilot-Arizona

[ThatFlyGuy]

Greetings. I am a new Mavic Mini owner located in the Gilbert area of Arizona. I have already found a bunch of useful information on your forums. Looking forward to learning and getting my 107 license before my next drone upgrade.

 

[TreeHugger]

Arizona! Welcome. I was in Tolleson and moved to the Midwest some years back.

 

[Weazel]

Welcome!! Thanks just passed my Part 107 so good luck to you.

 

[Thomas B]

Welcome to the forum from the same deserts of Arizona! Enjoy
I’m in southern Gilbert near Greenfield and Power intersection, which is a great place to practice btw. Shout out sometime, maybe we can meet up for a flight.

 

[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, from Texas!

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--you get those in Arizona--it's best to fly the Mini so that you have a tail wind on the way back.

Read your manual, 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 several fellow Arizonans--some from Gilbert--among our membership, and over 120,000 more from around the world 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

 

[Steel63]

Greetings from ormond beach Florida

 

[ThatFlyGuy]

Thank you for all the greetings.

 

[Scowl]

Hi everyone. Aussie here. I hear a lot about the 107. What does it allow? What are the penalties for neglecting to obtain a 107? I am looking at paying AUD$4500 to be able to commercially fly drones over the public and at night with a weight max of 27kg i think. What is the cost of a 107?

 

[MA2 317]

I hear a lot about the 107. What does it allow?

Here's my thoughts...

To make money from aireal photography since the FAA controls the air space and the Government wants a piece of the action.

What are the penalties for neglecting to obtain a 107

I have read it could be thousands of dollars and / or imprisonment.

Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Regulations (Part 107) | Federal Aviation Administration

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules for small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or “drone,” operations cover a broad spectrum of commercial and government uses for drones weighing less than 55 pounds. Highlights of the rule, 14 CFR Part 107, follow. Operating Requirements Just as

www.faa.gov

What is the cost of a 107?

$160 USD pass / fail and is good for two years. I think drone registration is every three years.

 

[MA2 317]

Hello from the Hoosier Heartland ThatFlyGuy.

Welcome to the Forum.

 

[mrjohnc1]

Welcome!

 

[Buzzman]

Hello Arizona! Welcome to the forum. I'm a Mavic2 Pro pilot from Tucson and Pinetop/Lakeside, AZ. Just got a new Mavic2 Pro after a crash due to signal loss back in June. Great to be flying again. Right now, over some colorful forest valleys near Aspen, CO.

 

[old man mavic]

welcome to the forum

 

[wjkrysak]

Welcome to the forum. You will find plenty of support and guidance. We look forward to seeing the view of your world.