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Hi All,

I hope everyone had a great Christmas and NY!

Name is Ted, based in Devon, UK in my mid thirties. I live 100 metres from the sea so looking to practise without the risk of hitting anyone or anything, when the weather is slightly less windy.

Today I ordered a DJI Avata, with some extras which will hopefully arrive in the next week or so. I am still after a DJI FPV Remote Controller 2, as they are out of stock and will hopefully be restocked soon. Not a fan of the motion sensor controller that comes with the Avata.

I have a passion for flying, skydiving and photography so thought I would focus on drones.

I would like to think I am sensible enough, so I am following all the rules set out by the CAA, with regards to the licensing, getting my Flyer-ID, A2 licence using the DroneAssist app for planning etc, Drone Observer etc.

Great website for info so thanks everyone!

Cheers
Ted
 
Welcome to the forum.
Please and do be sure you have read our guidelines.
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 . Thumbswayup
 
Welcome to the forum! :)
 
Today I ordered a DJI Avata,

Welcome from the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, USA. We have a Member's Map in the Upper Right of the Title Bar. Click on "Members" and then Click on "Member's Map…" Check it out and you might find some new flying friends.


You night want to also check out one of our Sister Forum…


But in the meantime, since you live in the UK, there are specific laws and rules for you to follow, please check to ensure these are current.


Even if you may have flown Drones before, here is some Good Old Fashion Advice…

You paid a lot of money for that Drone, put your phone number on it. If your drone gets lost or stuck in a tree and it finally comes down when you are not around, give the finders an opportunity to contact you so it can be returned.

Now, for the Fun Part, But do not let the excitement of the moment get the best of you. When you are going out to fly, do it slowly and deliberately. Get used to a set procedure and even practice it.

There are so many things I could write but these are the highlights that I feel need mentioning.

First off, do not fly it over the water until you can fly it over the land without crashing it… otherwise, you had better be a strong swimmer…

Plug in your phone/tablet into your controller; turn on the Controller and DJI Fly App (if it does not start on its own…). On the Drone, open the front legs, then open the back legs, then remove the Gimbal Cover.

The Gimbal is the most delicate item on the Drone and banging or bumping can damage it. I also fastened a short "Remove Before Flight" ribbon to the cover so it's more noticeable and I do not forget to remove it…

Turn on the drone and watch it come to "life." Watching the Gimbal go through its self-check is almost like watching a kitten or puppy opening its eyes for the first time…

Place the drone down (preferably on a Landing Pad) while it finishes its self-test (collecting satellites, etc…).

Check your battery status (Phone, Drone, and Controller), check the Signal Strength, by now the Controller should have reported it updated the Home Point.

Lift off, 4-5 feet (1-1/2 meters) or so, hover a bit, check the controls (move the drone a bit forward, back, left, right, yaw left and right). By now, your Controller will probably report again, Home point Updated.

If you go out in a rush and race thru your start up and take off before the drone has finished it prep, it may update its Home Point over that pond or that old tree you are flying over and in your excitement, you'll fly the drone long past it Low Battery point and when it engages Return to Home and lands in the pond or in a tree; it will be all on you…

Now go have fun, learn to fly the drone by sight before you try to fly it out a distance depending on the video feed, FPV.

I would also advise you to use YouTube and watch a lot of the Videos on flying and setting up the Drone. When it is too dark, too cold, or too wet, you can "fly it vicariously" through YouTube. Also watch some of the Blooper Drone Videos and learn how not to fly your "New Baby."

Below is the link to all of the downloads offered by DJI for the Avata, including the User Manual.

After you read the Manual, read it again, you will be surprised what you missed the first time and you will be better prepared for that first "scary moment…"


Happy Droning…
 
Greetings from Birmingham Alabama USA, welcome to the forum! We look forward to hearing from you!
 
Welcome to Mavic Pilots! :) Enjoy the forum!Thumbswayup
 
Hi All,

I hope everyone had a great Christmas and NY!

Name is Ted, based in Devon, UK in my mid thirties. I live 100 metres from the sea so looking to practise without the risk of hitting anyone or anything, when the weather is slightly less windy.

Today I ordered a DJI Avata, with some extras which will hopefully arrive in the next week or so. I am still after a DJI FPV Remote Controller 2, as they are out of stock and will hopefully be restocked soon. Not a fan of the motion sensor controller that comes with the Avata.

I have a passion for flying, skydiving and photography so thought I would focus on drones.

I would like to think I am sensible enough, so I am following all the rules set out by the CAA, with regards to the licensing, getting my Flyer-ID, A2 licence using the DroneAssist app for planning etc, Drone Observer etc.

Great website for info so thanks everyone!

Cheers
Ted
Welcome! This forum has be invaluable to me. I am the only one I know who flies a drone so I come here to learn everything. The members have been kind and helpful. Follow the rules and ask for help. There is much wisdom and knowledge here.
 
Thank you all for the warm welcome, very kind of you.

I must admit, I am a little confused about the rules of regulations with Drones with my drone which is 420g in weight. Obviously I don’t want to break the law and I am happy to do any licences needed but I don’t get what I actually need and what’s preferred!

I was thinking of doing both the GVC course and A2 CofC course - like this - Combined A2 CofC & GVC Drone Training Course

Other than those 2 courses, is there anything else to actually do ignoring my actual pilot registration etc?

I live by the sea so I’m keen on getting some really nice coastal shots away from people/buildings. However, I also work right next to Buckingham Palace and would love to get say parts of Mayfair or Knightsbridge on film etc, so I know that will need plenty of planning ahead, if at all possible!

I am doing lots of reading between work but it’s all very messy in terms of guidelines from the CAA.
 
Hi Ted, Welcome to the forum from Chicago the Windy City.
FLY SAFE & FLY SMART
 
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I am doing lots of reading between work but it’s all very messy in terms of guidelines from the CAA.
It's only complicated it your read everything and then try to do everything at once…

I included the following link in my previous posting but I'm posting it again… It's simple, do it step by step, once you finished the first step, then do the next step…


I'm a Yank, not a local Brit who knows the law, so understand this; I am no expert, but even I can read the rules…

You must register before flying most drones or model aircraft outdoors in the UK.

There are two requirements and you may need to meet both: if you’ll fly, you must pass a theory test to get a flyer ID… if you’re responsible for a drone or model aircraft, you must register for an operator ID
You can get both your flyer ID and operator ID at the same time at the following link…


Good luck!
 
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It's only complicated it your read everything and then try to do everything at once…

I included the following link in my previous posting but I'm posting it again… It's simple, do it step by step, once you finished the first step, then do the next step…


I'm a Yank, not a local Brit who knows the law, so understand this; I am no expert, but even I can read the rules…

You must register before flying most drones or model aircraft outdoors in the UK.

There are two requirements and you may need to meet both: if you’ll fly, you must pass a theory test to get a flyer ID… if you’re responsible for a drone or model aircraft, you must register for an operator ID
You can get both your flyer ID and operator ID at the same time at the following link…


Good luck!
I understand that bit easily, but the actual guidance from the CAA is very messy and a few grey areas. I now have the licence and operator ID, which took minutes.

If you go line by line, 80% makes complete logical sense but some of it just isn't crystal clear hence lots of people fly illegally without knowing. I'm guessing majority flying illegally, don't actually care.
 
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