New Pilot Checking in from Ottawa, CA

[Anneegy]

Hi everyone. I just bought my MM last week thinking I could use a new hobby despite not having any experience flying a drone. But after doing some reading on the rules & regulations, I'm not sure if I can fly my drone anymore. Feeling demotivated right now. Any advice?

 

[MA2 317]

Hello from the Hoosier Heartland Anneegy.

Welcome to the Forum.

 

[Thomas B]

Welcome to the forum from the deserts of Arizona! Enjoy.

 

[Lastrexking]

Welcome to the forum

 

[old man mavic]

welcome to the forum

 

[zeusfl]

Hi everyone. I just bought my MM last week thinking I could use a new hobby despite not having any experience flying a drone. But after doing some reading on the rules & regulations, I'm not sure if I can fly my drone anymore. Feeling demotivated right now. Any advice?

Welcome to the forum. You can fly the MM without problem as long as you follow the regulations. Basically, keep the drone in the line of sight, do not fly over 400 ft. The altitude varies depending on the zone. Can be 150 if you are near an airport etc.. Do not be afraid and enjoy you Mini.

 

[EyesWideShut]

Hi everyone. I just bought my MM last week thinking I could use a new hobby despite not having any experience flying a drone. But after doing some reading on the rules & regulations, I'm not sure if I can fly my drone anymore. Feeling demotivated right now. Any advice?

Welcome to the forum. In the Transport Canada UAV regulations the benefit of the Mavic Mini (<250 grams) is that it's classified as a micro UAV and no license is required. See the info at the bottom of the attached photo Basically in Canada the only restriction is "Don't be Stupid". Don't fly to endanger aircraft or people. See Don Joyce's great video on sub 250g in Canada.

Hope this helps. Fly safe and enjoy your MM.

 

[dirkclod]

Welcome to Mavic Pilots .
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 .

 

[Tony McDrone]

Hello Anneegy, welcome to the forum. Greetings from California.

Enjoy your new view of Ottawa!

 

[wjkrysak]

Welcome to the forum. I also enjoy flying a MM. We look forward to your participation and your view of the world.

 

[THE CYBORG]

Hi Anneegy Welcome to Mavic Pilots.
New flyer advice,
Wide open space.
Slow & easy
Power-lines & trees are evil.
Don't expect RTH (Return To Home) to save you especially if you are under trees.
Don't forget to read the manual
Download Mini manual HERE
Most of all have FUN

 

[msinger]

Welcome to the forum!

But after doing some reading on the rules & regulations, I'm not sure if I can fly my drone anymore

Which rules and regulations are you referring to?

 

[Steel63]

Yes go fly you should be fine ? greetings from ? Florida

 

[Platinum 4 ever]

Hi everyone. I just bought my MM last week thinking I could use a new hobby despite not having any experience flying a drone. But after doing some reading on the rules & regulations, I'm not sure if I can fly my drone anymore. Feeling demotivated right now. Any advice?

Welcome and no worries... just get out and have fun with your mm... the authorities have bigger fish to catch... just use common sense and try to stay warm up there [emoji41]

 

[Deleted member 93449]

Welcome!

The rules have become more convoluted over the years and it appears that trend will continue. Hopefully you can find some open spaces where there are minimum requirements to enjoy your new drone.

 

[Drone Master]

Welcome to Mavic Pilots! Enjoy the forum!

 

[mrjohnc1]

Welcome!

 

[Laborous]

Welcome to the forum from the beautiful woods of Maine!

 

[Chetk7677]

Welcome from Central Florida.

 

[Mario McFly]

Welcome to the forum, you can fly easily in ottawa check it on the map for the airport and plce you can fly. attach is the Canadian map that you can refer for any NFZ or anything

https://nrc.canada.ca/en/drone-tool/flightMap.php