"Please allow me to introduce myself....." I am such a newbie that my umbilical cord has not even been cut yet.

[Rucnok2]

I am four flights in with one crash, recoverable. I wasn't sure this was the proper user group for DJI Mini 2, being mislead by the "Mavic" title, but is is! I am excited to learn and glean from these seasoned pilots.

Starter question: Line-of-sight is the current wisdom for flight, but that does not mean I have to see my drone, right? Even a two minute flight away is out of sight unless you have telescopic vision.

 

[wjkrysak]

Welcome to the forum. We look forward to your participation and your view of the world.

 

[MA2 317]

Hello from the Crossroads of America Rucnok2.

VLOS means what it says.

Visual Line Of Sight.

Yes you can look at your controls and telemetry but you should have your eyes on it when needed, and know the orientation of the aircraft as well.

Although the mini 2 may not have to be registered with the FAA, you should take the TRUST test and keep a copy with you when you fly.

FAA TRUST Online Portal for Recreational Drone Operators - Pilot Institute

Get your FAA TRUST Certificate of Completion to legally fly drones for recreational reasons in the United States.

trust.pilotinstitute.com

Welcome to the Forum.

 

[Drone Master]

Welcome to Mavic Pilots! Enjoy the forum!

 

[Skywatcher2001]

Welcome aboard pilot . . .

 

[Phantomrain.org]

Welcome to the Mini 2 Family, lots of inspiration for that drone here.

Gear to fly in the Rain. Land on the Water.
Phantomrain.org

 

[old man mavic]

welcome to the forum

 

[Gagey52]

Welcome to the forum from the outback of Australia, Rucnok2. Looking forward to your input on the forum.
My mini is more than 300 metres away and I’ve lost it. Age thing I guess.
Regards

 

[msinger]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[DavidT_ NZ]

I am four flights in with one crash, recoverable. I wasn't sure this was the proper user group for DJI Mini 2, being mislead by the "Mavic" title, but is is! I am excited to learn and glean from these seasoned pilots.

Starter question: Line-of-sight is the current wisdom for flight, but that does not mean I have to see my drone, right? Even a two minute flight away is out of sight unless you have telescopic vision.

Welcome aboard! You’re amongst friends who will be happy to help with advice. But it might pay to continue wearing your diapers for the first few flights ………

 

[Kendallfordguy]

Welcome from Wisconsin!

 

[Laborous]

Welcome to the forum from the beautiful woods of Maine!

 

[CorralesDan]

Welcome from New Mexico. I'm 77 and I added some lights to my drone. It gives me a few more feet of vision for what it's worth.

 

[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 .

 

[JoelP]

Welcome! If you follow the good advice from CorralesDan I suggest the Firehouse strobes which can be seen for 3 SM. You should keep an awareness of where your drone is to you at all times. It is most important to know what is in the airspace of where you are flying even if you lose sight of it. When you lose sight look in the general direction of where it should be and move your eyes horizontally in small increments of about 15-degrees every few seconds until you spot it. If you still don’t see it increase the altitude by 50 ft and try again.

 

[kalimah]

Welcome. Lots of great info here.

 

[Rex Peters]

I am four flights in with one crash, recoverable. I wasn't sure this was the proper user group for DJI Mini 2, being mislead by the "Mavic" title, but is is! I am excited to learn and glean from these seasoned pilots.

Starter question: Line-of-sight is the current wisdom for flight, but that does not mean I have to see my drone, right? Even a two minute flight away is out of sight unless you have telescopic vision.

Hey Rucnok2,
Welcome from Calgary . What I suggest is that you buy a colourful skin to put on your drone. It will immensely help see your drone much further. It sure has helped me and it still keeps the drone under 250 grams.
Cheers,
Rex

 

[buddb55]

Hello from Oswego, IL!

 

[GFields]

Greetings from Birmingham Alabama, welcome to the forum!

 

[wardtom084]

The most important thing to flying is altitude. You have trees at 200 feet?