Hi all,
I’m new to drones and all that it entails. I have no previous experience of flying. I will be using for work, surveying buildings mostly, so doing the A2 CofC test next week. I have my flyer & operator ID’s and joined Drone Cover too. Just sorting out Insurance for work! Learning where to fly for practice & leisure is interesting. I went for the Mini 3 Pro with standard battery as seemed to be the best option out there.
Hi @MikeProcter and welcome to Grey Arrows 
Have you seen our members map? (Click the burger-menu in the top right) You may find some pilots living near you. Feel free to add yourself to the members map too 
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-and-answers category.
Looking for recommendations of places to fly? Check out our interactive map on Drone Scene - be sure to log in to gain access to the full suite of features and map layers:
And please feel free to add locations of your own too.
Please also take a moment to look at the Membership Levels section on our FAQ as we’re quite different to other clubs and you’ll be eligible for some rather exclusive club discounts as your membership level increases 
Welcome once again!
Hi Mike and welcome to GADC 
Hi Mike - welcome to GADC
Hi Mike, welcome from the Black Country.
Thanks all for your welcome. lots of learning to do. The Mini 3 Pro is an amazing pice of kit! I flew it in Northampton in 2 places today for work inspecting roofs. One area was okay, the other was restricted. As I was only going up below roof level having risk assessed etc It seemed safe to fly. There was a message on screen etc. Very useful. I am amazed how competent it is in the breeze we have today.