TL:DR Eyup everybody .
Sorry for probably the longest ever introduction
New user/owner here from South Yorkshire .
I have been an R/C enthusiast for many years (But never too seriously).
Mainly cars/trucks/buggies etc (Ground based) but with the occasional foray into toy drones bumping off TV’s and light fittings. I still can’t fly the damn things with any great effect . LOL.
I finally took the plunge and bought my first “real” drone last week . A DJI Mini 2 (Are we allowed to call it a Mavic Mini 2 still ?)
Without trying to come across as a “Goody two shoes” .
I would like to be a considerate drone user and continue to promote the sport and enjoy it for as long as possible . The last thing I want to do is damage the sport or “Drone operator” reputations by flying in inappropriate locations or at inappropriate times . I hear all too often from “so called drone operators” that “it doesn’t matter” or “who cares anyway” when licenses and laws/and restrictions get mentioned.
You know the type I’m sure ? These are NOT what or who I would consider “Drone operators” . I find it highly inconsiderate and extremely annoying to say the least. Not to mention the irreparable damage the these people do to the sport .
Rant over .
Therefore I have been trying to do due diligence by watching (repeatedly) some UK Drone based channels for information on what is /is not allowed under the new CAA regulations.
I came here under the recommendation of Ian in London’s channel
This video in Particular.
Consequentially I have signed up to Drone Scene . Awesome I might add . And I have barely used it for anything but my local area at this point.
Progress so far . . .
I have downloaded the DJI app to my phone .
Charged the batteries and controller .
Taken the stickers off the drone .
LOL Only joking I won’t be breaking things down that far .
Going to hopefully get airborne sometime this weekend , weather permitting .
After registering things , insurance and getting certified etc
Again apologies for the long post . I will hopefully be back with some moderately stunning legal footage fairly soon . Either that or I’ll be asking about the cheapest way to repair a totalled drone .
Thanks for your time .
Happy flying .
Fattrucker