New DJI Mini 4 Pro owner in Middlesbrough

Introductions
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Hi everyone, first time drone owner here, based in Middlesbrough.

Just picked up a DJI Mini 4 Pro (arrived last night!), and completed the CAA registrations a couple days ago.

Been spending a lot of time learning about flying safely and legally, where permission might be required first, etc. Looks like a lot of areas around me are restricted (Forestry England/National Trust sites), so I’m glad I took the time to do some learning before flying for the first time – want to make sure I don’t upset anyone while having fun!

Have to say that these forums (and the Drone Scene maps) have been a huge help so far, so big thanks to all involved. Looking forward to learning more from you all.

So, where’s good in and around Teesside to fly? Roseberry Topping seems to be out due to it being a National Trust site, and it looks like Guisborough Forest and Captain Cook’s Monument require permission from Forestry England.

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Hi @unadopted welcome to GADC, a great place to get plenty of tips & advice enjoy.
Not too far from you, just up the A19 near Sunderland.

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Hi @unadopted and welcome to GADC :+1: :+1:

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

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Welcome once again!

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Hi @unadopted :wave:t2:

How did you find our little corner of the world?

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@PingSpike The Drone Scene map is what brought me here at first (which in turn, I was led to by the CAA).

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Hi @unadopted - welcome to GADC :+1::+1::+1:

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Welcome to the group, good choice of drone too :+1

If it’s anything like me i stumbled across it, but you won’t give me the key to get out :rofl:

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We should rebrand to the Hotel California Drone Club :smiley:

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My how did you find us story is pretty pants lol…

I just google’d drone clubs near me :rofl: and this was the top of the search box. So top marks to @PingSpike for getting his meta data on point :rofl:

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@ChrisM Good shout, I’d missed that. Thanks!

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Welcome to GADC @unadopted , fellow smoggy here and also new to the drone scene. With the bad weather and working away i haven’t had mine up much, but roseberry topping is on my to do list!

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Hi @unadopted I’m also in the Boro.
My channel on youtube is HERE

If you need any help give me a shout,
Mick.

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