Hey there!
I've been reading this forum for a little while now, having managed to resist the drone urge since Phantom 2 days.
Now with the Mavic Air, resistance almost seems futile.
I live in the UK, am a hobbyist photographer in to wildlife and landscape scenery etc, and am interested in the Air for hobbyist filming and photography.
I am currently on two weeks annual leave, first week just catching up on stuff around the house, but for my second week I'm thinking it's the perfect time to finally scratch the drone itch, and maybe even go somewhere with it.
I've assessed all the cons of the Air itself, and have decided that the biggest one (range) won't be an issue as I'd like to fly in fairly wild and remote areas, plus as I'd be learning I wouldn't be too keen for it to leave my sight etc.
The cost itself, I've decided that if I get it and don't like it etc., I'd sell it on for hopefully not much of a financial loss - certainly worth finally scratching this itch that I've had for years.
The main hurdle now seems to be finding a place that would be a good spot for a four-to-five day's holiday (walking, scenic getaway for general photography as well) plus drone-friendly.
I have to say, it's becoming a frustrating pattern of googling a picturesque country / region, only to find it's ruled out drone flight. I wouldn't particularly want to risk it, and getting it confiscated etc.
And surely the current laws are only a taste of what's to come - which has me questioning if this punitive atmosphere is really worth it after all. (I have to say, I can kind of see their point ... as awesome as a drone photo/video could be, it certainly would spoil some places if it became too frequent and common).
To keep costs down I would maybe only go somewhere in the UK (I've never visited Wales, maybe Snowdownia?) or Eastern Europe (Romania?).
Weather permitting. Regulations permitting.
So could I ask for people's opinion and help in trying to make a decision once and for all?
I know there are a few good 'where to fly' apps now, but what are people's general experience of actually being able to fly and capture footage as they wish? The agro they receive, brushes with the law etc?
Best scenic places in the UK that are allowed? Snowdonia etc? Romania?
As a hobbyist photographer I try to stick to the golden hour of sunrise, and I'd probably do the same for droning.
If anyone has any advice I'd really appreciate it. As I say this is something I've been considering for quite a while, but the final blocker to my eyes is just the punitive restrictions everywhere, which is just making me doubt if it really is worth it or not.
Thanks for any and all help received!
I've been reading this forum for a little while now, having managed to resist the drone urge since Phantom 2 days.
Now with the Mavic Air, resistance almost seems futile.
I live in the UK, am a hobbyist photographer in to wildlife and landscape scenery etc, and am interested in the Air for hobbyist filming and photography.
I am currently on two weeks annual leave, first week just catching up on stuff around the house, but for my second week I'm thinking it's the perfect time to finally scratch the drone itch, and maybe even go somewhere with it.
I've assessed all the cons of the Air itself, and have decided that the biggest one (range) won't be an issue as I'd like to fly in fairly wild and remote areas, plus as I'd be learning I wouldn't be too keen for it to leave my sight etc.
The cost itself, I've decided that if I get it and don't like it etc., I'd sell it on for hopefully not much of a financial loss - certainly worth finally scratching this itch that I've had for years.
The main hurdle now seems to be finding a place that would be a good spot for a four-to-five day's holiday (walking, scenic getaway for general photography as well) plus drone-friendly.
I have to say, it's becoming a frustrating pattern of googling a picturesque country / region, only to find it's ruled out drone flight. I wouldn't particularly want to risk it, and getting it confiscated etc.
And surely the current laws are only a taste of what's to come - which has me questioning if this punitive atmosphere is really worth it after all. (I have to say, I can kind of see their point ... as awesome as a drone photo/video could be, it certainly would spoil some places if it became too frequent and common).
To keep costs down I would maybe only go somewhere in the UK (I've never visited Wales, maybe Snowdownia?) or Eastern Europe (Romania?).
Weather permitting. Regulations permitting.
So could I ask for people's opinion and help in trying to make a decision once and for all?
I know there are a few good 'where to fly' apps now, but what are people's general experience of actually being able to fly and capture footage as they wish? The agro they receive, brushes with the law etc?
Best scenic places in the UK that are allowed? Snowdonia etc? Romania?
As a hobbyist photographer I try to stick to the golden hour of sunrise, and I'd probably do the same for droning.
If anyone has any advice I'd really appreciate it. As I say this is something I've been considering for quite a while, but the final blocker to my eyes is just the punitive restrictions everywhere, which is just making me doubt if it really is worth it or not.
Thanks for any and all help received!
