Newbie from Tamworth.

Introductions
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Hi everyone. I’m new to this group and also to drones, I’ve been a keen photographer since the late 70’s (that shows I’m old) but have recently bought a Potensic Atom the one with the 3 axis gimbal and am hoping that it will give me a different aspect to my photography. I have already got a flyer I.D. and an Operator I.D. and insurance with Coverdrone but there is still so much I need to learn to feel confident in actually ‘taking off’, so any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

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Hi Richard @Richie265 and welcome to GADC :+1: :+1:

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Hi welcome :+1:

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Welcome to GADC Richard :+1:

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Welcome ot the forum Richard :slight_smile:

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welcome mate lots of us local to Tam
look forward to your flights

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Hi Richard, welcome from just down the road in Walsall.

If you’re nervous and got the first flight shakes, let me know and I’ll hold your hand for a couple of hours (not literally) until you think you’ve got it.

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Thanks Hotrodspike, I may well take you up on that offer, when the weather breaks. :+1:

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No problem mate, come on over to Walsall Arboretum, big field, plenty of room, no hassle at all.

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Hello and welcome.

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could this evolve into a group meet up?
I could do with a few tips being new!

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Let’s just say, if the weather’s good and I’ve got some batteries charged, I’ll be there. I don’t mind helping anybody out, just let me know if/when you need some assistance.

John

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Welcome @Richie265 Richard to the madhouse, you’ll love it here. Like @Hotrodspike John, @Chip and a few others have said there are a few of us in the Midlands and @Foley Russ has organised a few meets in Great Barr. I’m sure he’ll continue going fwd if the weather improves :+1:

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Hi Richard - welcome to GADC :+1: :+1: :+1:

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Welcome to the group :+1:

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Hi Richard welcome to the club

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Hi there

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Hi Richie,
Don’t worry about take off and landing it’s the rest you need to be careful of
go to a large open space and just practice you will be ok.

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Welcome