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[Gnc]

Hi all newbie from UK,never had drones,I've seen dji advertised 10k transmission, 12k transmission range,which 2 me wud 5k out 5k in,surely the batteries wud run out well b4 then or it wud get lost half way, thx hello

 

[MA2 317]

Hello from the Crossroads of America Gnc.

Welcome to the Forum.

 

[PakNheat380]

Welcome to the forum from NW Montana

 

[LoudThunder]

Hi all newbie from UK,

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.

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The range is not intended to act as a challenge to fly the most distance, but to ensure you know that there is very strong signal to control the drone. But there are plenty of YouTube video of folk (violating the law in most countries but fly the drone long out of sight…

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

Overview : Flying drones and model aircraft | UK Civil Aviation Authority

Find out what you need to know and do when you fly drones or model aircraft in the UK

register-drones.caa.co.uk

Even if you 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.

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, and 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 puppy or kitten 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, 6 feet (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."

Fly On and Fly Safe…

 

[Felix le Chat]

Hi all newbie from UK,never had drones,I've seen dji advertised 10k transmission, 12k transmission range,which 2 me wud 5k out 5k in,surely the batteries wud run out well b4 then or it wud get lost half way, thx hello

Welcome from a bit further down the road.

When they advertise 'transmission range', DJI means how far the control signal can transmit a good, reliable link between the drone and the controller before it gets patchy and then fails altogether.

It doesn't mean that you can send it off on a mental long-range jolly. You are prohibited by Aviation Law from doing so. Two of the basic rules of flying a drone being:

a) No higher than 400 feet off the ground you're standing on... and...

b) No further away from you than the limit to which you can see the drone with your unaided eyes.

 

[Laborous]

Welcome to the forum from the beautiful woods of Maine,USA!
There’s many knowledgeable members who are willing to help you with any questions you might have. Search the forums using keywords and if you don’t find an answer, post your questions and I’m sure you’ll get a quick response!
Fly safe, enjoy and stay safe!

 

[Kendallfordguy]

Welcome from Wisconsin!

 

[GFields]

Greetings from Birmingham Alabama USA, welcome to the forum! We look forward to hearing from you!

 

[sarahb]

Welcome!

 

[sarahb]

Welcome