I bought my first drone this month - May, and bought it second-hand, but BNIB - fully sealed. I got my hands on a DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo with RC, 3 batteries, bag, spare props, etc. It set me back £340, but I don’t think that’s a bad price given the condition.
I’ve done a few flights, and captured a few photos… nothing spectacular, but just getting to grips with flying, controls, etc.
Had a quick look over this community forum and have to say, I think I’m going to like it here. There looks to be a lot of very helpful, knowledgable people on here, and I look forward to learning from you, chatting with you, and just generally benefitting from what looks to be a great community.
Couple of questions, if I may…
Thoughts on the drone I went for, and the price paid? Suitable for recreational use for a first-timer?
Membership to this community… worth shelling out the £25 for Gold Membership? I’m thinking the insurance benefit alone is probably worth it, no?
Any top tips for newbies?
Thanks in advance for your time, advice, and looking forward to getting to know folks!
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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.
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And finally, if you are new to drones and wondering what it’s all about, have a look at Resources for a beginner.
North Riding for me too, all be it the very southern edge of it
Join up to @group-yorkshumber for details of meet ups in the area, there is a quite an active grop of us that meets up regularly, both in gods own county, we also venture over the pennines to see our friends in the North West
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