Hello all
I’m Emma, proud owner of a DJI mini SE which I plan to use for photography. I’m based in South Devon so would love to know of any recommended places. I understand Dartmoor is a no-go (not going to lie, I’m gutted but I understand why). Also happy to take advice, tips and recommendations. Loving what the mini can do so far.
Hi Emma,
Welcome to GADC, you are in a good place to find out more about using your drone, ask all the questions you like we are a friendly bunch 
Hi @EmSca and welcome to Grey Arrows 
Have you seen our members map? (Click the burger-menu in the top right) You may find some pilots living near you. Feel free to add yourself to the members map too 
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-and-answers category.
Looking for recommendations of places to fly? Check out our interactive map on Drone Scene - be sure to log in to gain access to the full suite of features and map layers:
And please feel free to add locations of your own too.
Please also take a moment to look at the Membership Levels section on our FAQ as we’re quite different to other clubs and you’ll be eligible for some rather exclusive club discounts as your membership level increases 
Welcome once again!
Don’t be put off, there are more places you can fly a drone than can’t.
As @milkmanchris suggests, check out Drone Scene for some inspiration and try a few searches here in the Where to fly your drone in the UK category.
Hi Emma and welcome to GADC 
Welcome Emma to GADC 
Feel free to join the @group-southwest via https://greyarro.ws/g
I fly often in the South West.
Hi Emma
Welcome to GADC
I have family in Devon (and I used to live there)
Try Norman Lockyer observatory at sidmouth. I got some nice pics there. Don’t be tempted to fly down into the valley though (unless you can see we’ll) as when I was there, a big helicopter flew in the valley and I was looking down onto the rotas (panicked me a little) but I was actually over the observatory so all good.
For Dartmoor, I’ve been to belstone and then walked past Bernard’s acre onto the moor to fly kites (before I got drone) I think that could be nice on a good day and I think it’s outside of the flight restriction zone.
Happy flying.
Welcome Emma you’ll love it here, so many helpful people. I have the same problems with the new forest. If you know someone on Dartmoor or a pub landlord lets you take off and land your all good. I love staying near Totnes and going down to Dartmouth and popping it up over the ferries. Also burge island is a good one. If in doubt footpaths are your friend for take off and landing.
Hi Emma - welcome to GADC
Hello Emma welcome to the group you’ll have lots of fun and good scenery to take flying down here .
Wasn’t really aware not allowed to fly over Dartmoor…flown in a few great locations but have always been careful where and when etc.
Just enjoy Emma and have fun while being careful and respectful, joining GADC already says you are!
Welcome
I am in Weston super Mare . Fly a Snaptain SP 500
Been to north Dartmoor recently and flew my Mini 2 near Haytor rocks and also over the clapper bridge at Postbridge. Only restrictions on Altitude Angel was near the prison, the firing ranges and glider site near Tavistock.
Hi, I was born in Plymouth, don’t live there now, but visit occasionally. I’ve flown Plymouth Hoe, Mount Batten Pier, Hooe Lake, Burgh Island, East Portlemouth (Salcombe), Saltash Bridge, Calstock Viaduct and Brentor (Nr Tavistock). I also have quite a list of places I want to fly in the future, both in South Devon and Cornwall.
Best of luck.
You can - just be aware of your TOAL location in case the land is run by the NT for example.
Of course, always careful re TOAL but have to admit to once or twice TOAL landing from NT areas BUT quiet ones without causing anyone or anything issues.