New member in Dumfries

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Hello everyone! I’m 64 years young and live just north of Dumfries. I’ve just joined having bought my first drone (DJI Mini 3) a couple of days ago. Been doing a lot of research and got my Flyer ID and Operator ID. I’m a bit apprehensive about my first flight so I’ve been watching a lot of YouTube videos on safe take-offs and landings so I become as familiar with controls and things as far as possible before venturing out.

I must say, the Club and the website look absolutely terrific with so much advice and information, and the included insurance is an amazing plus-point. I’m looking forward to being a member and learning more about drone flying. All the best, Alan.

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Hi @Bigfoot22 and welcome to Grey Arrows :wave:t2:

Try not to worry too much about the first flight, it’s always daunting!

If you can, find a big open space and head out early to avoid distractions.

Looking for recommendations of places to fly? Check out our interactive map on Drone Scene and please feel free to add locations of your own too :smiley:

Wondering whether you can fly a particular model of drone under particular circumstances? Check out Good 2 Go where you’ll soon find the answer :blush:

Have you seen our Members Map? You may find some members living near you.

Feel free to add yourself to the members map too!

Flying a drone is great fun but sometimes you feel the need to have a purpose for doing so and the Challenges category provides some great reasons for you to fly.

There are regular challenges which are open to all, that attract members of all abilities. Support, advice and constructive criticism is freely available; still photography, video and the techniques for editing both are involved in the challenges. Suggestions, for subjects or for complete challenges, are always welcome - take a look in the Challenges category for more information.

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 & Answers category.

And finally, if you are new to drones and wondering what it’s all about, have a look at Resources for a beginner.

Welcome once again!

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Hi there @Bigfoot22 and welcome to the GADC. You have come to the right place for any help and advice you need. You have picked a great starter drone.

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Good afternoon @Bigfoot22 Alan welcome along enjoy :+1:

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wttf

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Hi Alan @Bigfoot22 - welcome to GADC :+1: :+1: :+1:

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Yeah! I slashed my knees sat in front garden trying to land it between my legs, and to make it interesting whilst avoiding overhanging bushes. :smiling_face_with_sunglasses:

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Hi Alan @Bigfoot22 and welcome to GADC :+1: :+1:

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Hi Alan @Bigfoot22 and welcome aboard the GADC community

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Just take it easy mate
Fly on open fielda for now… DJI is a very good drone and it is very stable also
So don’t be concerned about wind, exept if is quite strong …

But just let him fly… play with it

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