I’m officially joining the drone community after getting my hands on a DJI Mini 5 Pro. The catch? I’ve never flown one in my life!
I’ve been trying to research London’s flight rules, but the sheer volume of information out there has my head spinning. I want to make sure I’m doing everything by the book, so I’d incredibly appreciate any tips from the local experts here to help me get started safely.
If anyone is planning a local meetup or wants to link up, count me in. Enjoy the beautiful weather, everyone!
Best,
Harry
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How difficult can it be to find one person to clear for takeoff with? I love the view from up here, but it’s getting lonely in the clouds. I need a co-pilot to make these weekend flights official.
The Grid:
Where: Romford, Dagenham, and surrounding East London spots.
When: Whenever the weather cooperates and the batteries are charged.
If you’ve got a drone, a fully charged pack, and want to capture some epic footage together, let’s connect. Drop me a line and let’s make it happen.
Welcome @ChillRaven83 to GADC. Don’t forget if you haven’t already, you must register with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and get your Operator ID and then take the test to get your Flyer ID. Then and only then are you legal and able to fly a drone in public areas.
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I would strongly recommend getting on the simulator. I put in around 5-7 hours before I took my drone out for it’s first light. While you don’t need to use the SIM, it put my mind at rest as I knew how to take off and how to operate it, rather than thinking I did because I watched some YouTube videos.
