Hi from the peak district and debyshire dales

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Hi im tottaly new to drones. Done the online theory test and registered as an operator. Today my new (to me) drone arrived. A mavic air 1st version secondhand. Seemed to be a good place to start learning and the ability to progress without having to upgrade i live on a small holding (14 acres) on side of a vally looking out over kinder scout and lantern pike. So atleast i have access to space to fly easily enough? Is there any sims recomended to try and train before trying to fly?. Ant tips? A little intimidated buy the thought of immediately chrasshing it! Probably going to watch vids for a day or 2 first.

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Hi James and welcome to GADC :+1: :+1:

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Hi @LostBoi73 and welcome to Grey Arrows :wave:t2:

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 :+1:t2:

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.

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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 :blush:

Welcome once again!

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Hi James - welcome to GADC :+1: :+1: :+1:

Wouldn’t really worry about a sim - they are really intended for FPV drones which are a lot more difficult to fly. The Mavic Air is a good solid drone and, as are all DJI drones, very easy to fly.
Pick yourself a wide open space with no trees around and just have a gentle fly around without going to high or too far. Always take off with the drone facing away from you - the controls are then normal. With the drone facing you - the controls are reversed - you’ll get the hang of it :+1: :+1: :+1:

Have a look at this video - loads on YT - it gives a good starting point :+1: :+1: :+1:

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Hi James, welcome from the Black Country.
If you have any problems let me know and I’ll come up one day and fly with you for a couple of hours.

John

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These picks are taken from my land appart from the dog 1 wich is taken from farm track adjacent to our place

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Looks great. Envious of you having your own land to fly on in such a good location.

Watch out for those overhead wires though!

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Welcome, having grown up in the peaks, i love it. Grew up in Glossop. Some stunning scenery .

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@stevesb Ah just over the hill lol. Id love to do the helicopter ride from the pub at the top

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Yup @Yith must admit they bother me but you have to work with what you got

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Some great shots there, especially with the mist in the valley.

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