Hi all, I’m John. I’m retired and I live in Llanelli, south Wales.
I bought a Mavic Mini back in 2020 just before the COVID lockdowns started That and subsequently having to look after some elderly relatives meant that I had little time or opportunity to use it. Circumstances have now changed and I’m trying to get back into more regular flying.
At the moment I’m mainly using it for still photography as a means of getting alternative viewpoints to my usual camera. I’m also trying to get back into doing some photogrammetry ( creating 3D images from photographs ). An example from a while back here - https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/quarry-face-8af73878455949a58846d55c8f5bff91
I particularly appreciate the “where to fly” list and hopefully can add some information here in the future.
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 which should help you find what you need but if you get stuck you can post a new question in the Questions & Answers category.
And finally, if you are new to drones and wondering what it’s all about, have a look at Resources for a beginner.
That and subsequently having to look after some elderly relatives meant that I had little time or opportunity to use it. Circumstances have now changed and I’m trying to get back into more regular flying.
