Hi All
My drone should be being delivered today so looking to build my flying experience.
I’m a full time writer and photographer and have wanted to add a drone to my repertoire for some time.
Unfortunately my home is not that far from Gloucestershire Airport so I’m looking for some open space not too far away that I can use to practice.
Any suggestions would be gratefully received…
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Hi @YellowHound and welcome to GADC. Lots of help available on here and sure someone local will pop along to help . What drone are you having delivered today?
A DJI Mavic 4 Pro.
Looked seriously at the Mini 5 Pro and the Air3S but decided on the Mavic 4.
Going to be a steep learning curve…
I do have an effectively unused Yuneec Typhoon in my garage (long story!) and completed the first part of what was the required CAA approval programme at the time - quite some time ago! (a very intensive theory course and exam…).
Hi @YellowHound and welcome to GADC 
I just purchased a Mavic 3 Pro to go with my Mini 5 Pro and Neo 2. Different drones for different situations Let us know how you get on with with the Mavic 4, It’s a steep learning curve at the beginning isn’t the typhoon 6 rotor
Yes, a large hexacopter. Got to see if I can sell but I can’t believe it’s worth much. Should have sold it many moons ago.
I’ve got a spare Bedroom full of stuff I should have sold years ago. 
Hi @YellowHound - welcome to GADC
Hi from sunny Blackpool
Hello, yellowhand.
I’m a starter too.
I’m based in the Gloucester Brockworth area.
I have found some spots to fly.
Painswick beacon is. Nice play to fly.
We are lucky we have a lot of nice areas around us.
I’m not far from you - in Up Hatherley.
My main priority is to find a nice large open space without a lot of visitors - just need a large field so I can practice.
Any ideas?
Here are are sone of the places i have been.
Open Spaces Near Upton St. Leonards
Painswick Beacon (approx. 5-10 minutes drive): Highly recommended for 360-degree views of the Severn Vale and the Forest of Dean. It provides ample open, elevated space for takeoff and landing.
**Barrow Wake Viewpoint (near Birdlip):**Offers panoramic views of the Cotswold countryside.
Drakestone Point (Stinchcombe Hill): A ridge with open grassland providing extensive views over the Severn Vale.
Local Open Fields: There are numerous public bridleways and footpaths surrounding Upton St. Leonards; however, always ensure you have access rights and are not flying within 50m of buildings, people, or livestock.
Also i use app Drone Assist
Brilliant - thank you.
Your welcone your not far from me at all blimey.
What about Leckhampton Hill, View Point, or Devil’s Chimney?
All good suggestions - thanks!
But for practice I want a really quiet location - if possible of course.
Time to get my maps out…
It may sound silly to hire a dog field; they are cheap and closed off, and no one is around. We have a few by us.