Newbie pilot & old man here, so just dropping in to say hi
So glad I joined Grey Arrows, & I am looking forward to getting to hopefully know some of you, & to getting out & about to begin my first real flight soon, as unfortunately for me being in Southampton, I live smack on in a red zone, so my flight practice is indoors only, but as soon as this weather gets a little better, I’ll be out & about with my wonderful Wife & also my drone pilot brother “Netleyneo” & I can’t wait…
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.
I too find that I appear to be stuck in between the Air ambulance for James Cook Hospital, the fire brigade and a garage in Middlesbrough. Everywhere I look is a no fly zone. However my local council gave me permission to fly within a local park and another near a local landmark. Granted I had to provide a flight plan and I submitted all of my details and evidence of insurance. But they were very helpful while I was still very much in training to master the drone.
