# Hello from Kingston-upon-Hulli **URL:** \ **Category:** Introductions\ **Created:** [1 September 2025 22:36 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/hello-from-kingston-upon-hulli/101537 "2025-09-01T22:36:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Exnavydavy](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/exnavydavy/32/214536_2.png) [@Exnavydavy](https://greyarro.ws/u/Exnavydavy)\ **Post date:** [1 September 2025 22:36 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/hello-from-kingston-upon-hulli/101537/1 "2025-09-01T22:36:56Z")
Hi everyone, new to all this… “myself”, I guess, just like many, thought buying a drone and flying it would be a simple task. So off I set and paid hundreds of pounds for a high-end piece of kit. That was in mid 2023… I took it out the box…set it all up…flew it for all of 10 (yes ten) minutes…and that is as far as I’ve got. Perhaps a litttle too wary of losing something so costly or just plain chicken…I’m not quite sure…just need somewhere quiet and a guiding hand…any and all support will be greatly accepted…thank you Exnavydavy ---
**Author:** ![DeanoG60](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/deanog60/32/60175_2.png) [@DeanoG60](https://greyarro.ws/u/DeanoG60)\ **Post date:** [1 September 2025 23:46 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/hello-from-kingston-upon-hulli/101537/2 "2025-09-01T23:46:27Z")
Hi @Exnavydavy and welcome to Grey Arrows 👋🏻 * * * Looking for Public Liability Insurance? Then look no further, we offer £5,000,000 worth of cover to our [Insured Members](https://dronescene.co.uk/drone-public-liability-insurance). Details of our insurance can be found at: > **[Hobbyist, Commercial and Business Drone Insurance](https://dronescene.co.uk/drone-public-liability-insurance)** > > Check out the benefits of our £5,000,000 Public Liability Insurance cover - Fly safer, fly smarter! * * * Looking for recommendations of places to fly? Check out our interactive map on [Drone Scene](https://dronescene.co.uk/) and please feel free to add locations of your own too 😃 > **[Where To Fly Your Drone in the UK](https://dronescene.co.uk/)** > > Find great new places to fly your drone in the UK and share your favourite flying locations with other hobbyists. * * * Interested in upgrading your level of [membership](https://dronescene.co.uk/membership) of our Club? Read about all the [benefits of Silver and Gold membership](https://dronescene.co.uk/membership) at: > **[Drone club membership and £5m Public Liability Insurance](https://dronescene.co.uk/membership)** > > Whether you are an experienced pilot or just starting your aerial journey, our insurance coverage ensures that you can fly worry-free, knowing you're protected from potential legal and financial claims. * * * Wondering whether you can fly a particular model of drone under particular circumstances? Check out [Good 2 Go](https://dronescene.co.uk/good2go) where you’ll soon find the answer 😊 > **[Good 2 Go - Can I fly my drone here?](https://dronescene.co.uk/good2go/start)** > > Take this short Q&A to determine whether you can fly your drone under particular circumstances. * * * Have you seen our [Members Map](https://dronescene.co.uk/membersmap)? You may find some members living near you. > **[Members Map](https://dronescene.co.uk/membersmap)** > > View a map of club members to see who lives nearby and organise some local meet-ups! Feel free to [add yourself to the members map](https://greyarro.ws/t/members-location-map-a-guide/3652) too! * * * Flying a drone is great fun but sometimes you feel the need to have a purpose for doing so and the #Challenges category provides some great reasons for you to fly. There are regular challenges which are open to all, that attract members of all abilities. Support, advice and constructive criticism is freely available; still photography, video and the techniques for editing both are involved in the challenges. Suggestions, for subjects or for complete challenges, are always welcome - take a look in the #Challenges category for more information. * * * We’re a well established club with many knowledgeable members so it’s very likely that any issues you come across will have been discussed here before. Our discussion forum has [very powerful search features](https://greyarro.ws/search) which should help you find what you need but if you get stuck you can post a new question in the #Questions & Answers category. Our Associates are able to enjoy a lot of great services for free but our [Members](https://dronescene.co.uk/membership) are eligible for a whole lot more! Read all the details about our [Membership Benefits](https://dronescene.co.uk/membership#Benefits)? And finally, if you are new to drones and wondering what it’s all about, have a look at [Resources for a beginner](https://greyarro.ws/t/resources-for-a-beginner/68167). Welcome once again! ---
**Author:** ![Seadog](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/seadog/32/241770_2.png) [@Seadog](https://greyarro.ws/u/Seadog)\ **Post date:** [2 September 2025 04:46 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/hello-from-kingston-upon-hulli/101537/3 "2025-09-02T04:46:15Z")
Hi from sunny Blackpool ---
**Author:** ![milkmanchris](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/milkmanchris/32/237713_2.png) [@milkmanchris](https://greyarro.ws/u/milkmanchris)\ **Post date:** [2 September 2025 04:55 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/hello-from-kingston-upon-hulli/101537/4 "2025-09-02T04:55:59Z")
Hello and welcome, I’m not a million miles away in Selby/Goole Maybe pop along to Barton and say hi in a couple of weeks > [@Meetup at Humber Bridge (Barton Foreshore), North Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and the Humber at 06:30 on Sunday, 21st September 2025](https://greyarro.ws/t/meetup-at-humber-bridge-barton-foreshore-north-lincolnshire-yorkshire-and-the-humber-at-06-30-on-sunday-21st-september-2025/101261): > > I’m organising a meetup at [Humber Bridge (Barton Foreshore)](https://dronescene.co.uk/meetup/humber-bridge-barton-foreshore/29) smiley When: Sunday, 21st September 2025 Start time: 06:30 Approximate end time: 12:30 Suitable for drone types: Camera Drones & FPV Drones Can you join us? If so, hit the relevant button to register your interest and be kept up to date:       [[I'll be there!]](https://dronescene.co.uk/meetup-will-attend-update?action=add&id=29)     [[Thinking about it]](https://dronescene.co.uk/meetup-might-attend-update?action=add&id=29) Additional notes: Annual Humber Bridge meet, start at Barton Foreshore, ample parking and toilet facilities and a cafe that opens at 1000hrs S… ---
**Author:** ![Raider](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/raider/32/240402_2.png) [@Raider](https://greyarro.ws/u/Raider)\ **Post date:** [2 September 2025 06:15 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/hello-from-kingston-upon-hulli/101537/5 "2025-09-02T06:15:44Z")
Welcome to the group 👍 ---
**Author:** ![SeaHunter](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/seahunter/32/16011_2.png) [@SeaHunter](https://greyarro.ws/u/SeaHunter)\ **Post date:** [2 September 2025 07:07 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/hello-from-kingston-upon-hulli/101537/6 "2025-09-02T07:07:51Z")
Hi @Exnavydavy and welcome to GADC. ---
**Author:** ![Onanist](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/onanist/32/88334_2.png) [@Onanist](https://greyarro.ws/u/Onanist)\ **Post date:** [2 September 2025 07:49 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/hello-from-kingston-upon-hulli/101537/7 "2025-09-02T07:49:46Z")
Hi Dave @Exnavydavy and welcome to GADC 👍 👍 ---
**Author:** ![NylonTieFighter](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/nylontiefighter/32/225929_2.png) [@NylonTieFighter](https://greyarro.ws/u/NylonTieFighter)\ **Post date:** [2 September 2025 08:17 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/hello-from-kingston-upon-hulli/101537/8 "2025-09-02T08:17:59Z")
Hi @Exnavydavy from just across the river in Healing nr Grimsby! ---
**Author:** ![Exnavydavy](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/exnavydavy/32/214536_2.png) [@Exnavydavy](https://greyarro.ws/u/Exnavydavy)\ **Post date:** [2 September 2025 08:44 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/hello-from-kingston-upon-hulli/101537/9 "2025-09-02T08:44:32Z")
Thank you ---
**Author:** ![Exnavydavy](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/exnavydavy/32/214536_2.png) [@Exnavydavy](https://greyarro.ws/u/Exnavydavy)\ **Post date:** [2 September 2025 08:44 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/hello-from-kingston-upon-hulli/101537/10 "2025-09-02T08:44:50Z")
Thank you ---
**Author:** ![Exnavydavy](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/exnavydavy/32/214536_2.png) [@Exnavydavy](https://greyarro.ws/u/Exnavydavy)\ **Post date:** [2 September 2025 08:45 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/hello-from-kingston-upon-hulli/101537/11 "2025-09-02T08:45:22Z")
Thank you ---
**Author:** ![Jhdee](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/jhdee/32/12763_2.png) [@Jhdee](https://greyarro.ws/u/Jhdee)\ **Post date:** [2 September 2025 15:30 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/hello-from-kingston-upon-hulli/101537/12 "2025-09-02T15:30:56Z")
Hi Dave @Exnavydavy - welcome to GADC 👍 👍 👍 ---
**Author:** ![CutThroatJake](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/cutthroatjake/32/229143_2.png) [@CutThroatJake](https://greyarro.ws/u/CutThroatJake)\ **Post date:** [2 September 2025 19:15 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/hello-from-kingston-upon-hulli/101537/13 "2025-09-02T19:15:00Z")
Hi, @Exnavydavy welcome ex navy myself. Not too far away in Leven. ---
**Author:** ![johnb78](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/johnb78/32/180905_2.png) [@johnb78](https://greyarro.ws/u/johnb78)\ **Post date:** [2 September 2025 21:24 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/hello-from-kingston-upon-hulli/101537/14 "2025-09-02T21:24:52Z")
Hi @Exnavydavy and welcome to the GADC site ---
**Author:** ![TheLittleRedJen](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/thelittleredjen/32/214344_2.png) [@TheLittleRedJen](https://greyarro.ws/u/TheLittleRedJen)\ **Post date:** [2 September 2025 21:46 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/hello-from-kingston-upon-hulli/101537/15 "2025-09-02T21:46:56Z")
I’m very new to this too Dave. I was so nervous the first time I took to the controls. Taking it really steadily and trying things out in a really safe open space worked well for me. I looked at the criteria the CAA use for their A2 Certificate of Competence test, and worked through that: trying things out with the aircraft between about 5-30m off the ground, in a flat open space, with no obstacles nearby, and light winds. And it worked! My confidence has grown a lot. I’m still cautious, I rarely use ‘Sport’ mode, and stick to ‘Cine’ much of the time, especially when I’m over the area I want to photograph. But confidence comes with practice. It’s natural to feel a bit apprehensive taking several hundred pounds in to the air, knowing one error could transform it into worthless junk, but I feel this nervousness is a strength, which will help keep you from making mistakes. Welcome, good luck, and happy flying! ---
**Author:** ![FoleyMrs](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/foleymrs/32/239305_2.png) [@FoleyMrs](https://greyarro.ws/u/FoleyMrs)\ **Post date:** [13 September 2025 11:39 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/hello-from-kingston-upon-hulli/101537/16 "2025-09-13T11:39:22Z")
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