My name is Steve. I’m from Newcastle upon Tyne. I got my first drone for Christmas from my daughter. I’m learning as much as I can about the drone world. Every night I trawl through drone videos on YouTube.
My only experiences of flying drone are my 2 outings with my drone which because its winter were too windy for my little toy. I will upgrade in time to a sub 250 DJI or similar that can better handle the wind. Mine is a cheaper fixed camera 4DRC F3. Certainly not as good as its advertising which my daughter took as gospel but OK to lean the basics on if I can get a near enough wind free day.
I look forward to chatting with you all.
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Hi Steve - welcome to GADC 
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Hi @steve_w and welcome to Grey Arrows 
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Welcome once again!
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I started with a Holystone 175D which had a poor Wi-Fi signal but was a great first drone to practice with until it flew away. I splashed out on a Dji mini 2 combo. Haven’t regretted it for a second. It’s a fabulous little drone and currently with few flying restrictions. I was at St James park recently for the FA cup match v Cambridge United. That would have made some fantastic footage were it legal to fly above crowds. By the way, Newcastle is a fabulous city. Can’t wait to go back.
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Yes that’s what I’m planning on doing once I have enough money which being on long term sick atm, won’t be for a while. I really fancy the mini 2
Same here Steve, the wife bought me the mini 2 and trawling through as many youtube videos on it. Nice to be part of the community
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Welcome to you too @Egg1982
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Hi Steve
Happy flying.
Jason
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Welcome @steve_w
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Hello Steve from windy Wiltshire
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The original mini is pretty cheap (in comparison) at the mo and will probably continue to drop in price. It’s still a cracking little machine and deffo shouldn’t be overlooked if you’re on a budget.
The SE has just come out too which is basically the original Mini but with the upgraded Mini 2 motors afaIk.
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@steve_w …Hi from South Shields
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Hi there. Another local user
Just seen on your profile your username is you old cb handle. Mine was beach boy. I am originally from Whitley Bay
@steve_w ….many years ago ! ……we used to drive to Whitley bay quite often to meet other breakers at the “ rocket pad “ car park
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Yeah the rocket pad opp the Briardene pub.