Hi from a newbie in Bournemouth

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HI Kas,
I am also a newbie 76 male from Charminster, Bournemouth and I have just bought my first drone which is a DJI Phantom 3 Professional. But I Have yet to fly it as it has to be set up and it seems to be a little bit technical for me.As I didn’t have a manual.But I printed one off the computer so I am still trying to read up on how to set it up.I have 3 Helicopters also which I have flown as well. I wish you luck with your drone. Kind Regards Gordon { Flashgordon 1 }

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Hi Gordon / @Flashgordon - and welcome to GADC! :+1:

If you haven’t already, take a look at the Map of Members and you’ll see there are a few other members in your neck of the wood. (I’m not far away in Southampton.)

(Don’t forget to add yourself to that map :+1: : How to add yourself to the Members Map )

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Hi Kaz

I’m Phil, I;m 64 in a couple of weeks and also from Bournemouth. I am in India right now but get back late on Tuesday.

I haven’t been flying for long, although it will soon be a year, amazing how the time goes by. I have a Mavic Pro which I got second hand, I have had some adventures around Bournemouth, mostly at Hengistbury Head until I was told flying a drone was not allowed. I was down near the visitor centre and easily visible, but up the top at the Mudeford end is probably a better place to fly from.

I got a few nice flights in Goa while I have been in India, I have published a few panorama shots, but the video will not be done till I get home, the screen on my laptop is a bit small for editing work.

We could arrange to meet some time after I get back, I live on the Christchurch side of Southbourne.

Take care, and hope to see you soon.
Phil

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Hi

That sounds like a great plan.

Let me know when you are over your jet lag - we can touch base then. Have a save journey back. Would love to hear about your travels in Goa too!

Kaz

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@Kaz
Hi, yeah I’ll get in touch here on Friday maybe to see when we could get together.
Take care.

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your only 10min up the road then i been doing models for years but drones about a year now found them to be 1 of the easiest to learn to fly (on gps) no erratic moves and you’ll soon have the hang of it. If you need a hand get in touch

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Welcome Kaz
Blimey the south coast is gonna be a crowded air space with all the drones :joy::crazy_face:

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Hi

Thank you for the welcome… yes, there does seem like a lot of people in this area :slight_smile: x

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Hi Kaz welcome to the mad house. They are all a good bunch on here. Very helpful but totally nuts :rofl::rofl::rofl:

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Hi Kaz

Sorry I have not been in touch. I got back from India and spent most of the next morning on the toilet, Delhi belly strikes again. I have recovered now, but feel quite frustrated as the weather has been perfect for flying, but I daren’t leave my room, and on top of that my mobility scooter batteries died over the winter, my fault as I didn’t leave them on a trickle charge.

I have ordered new batteries which should be here tomorrow or Thursday, I use it for going to Hengistbury Head, Christchurch areas. I have a bit of a mobility issue which means I can’t walk too far.

Anyway I am just about back to normal so wanted to get in touch, my number is 07450234606, you can call, text or WhatsApp me. We could meet somewhere for a coffee or something. I do some voluntary support work on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons, otherwise I am free the rest of the time, so let me know when and where we could get together.

Take care
Phil

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Are you sure you want to post your mobile number on a public post?

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