# Newbie in Ipswich looking for a community **URL:** \ **Category:** Introductions\ **Created:** [18 April 2022 08:34 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/newbie-in-ipswich-looking-for-a-community/45142 "2022-04-18T08:34:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Efe](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/efe/32/92052_2.png) [@Efe](https://greyarro.ws/u/Efe)\ **Post date:** [18 April 2022 08:34 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/newbie-in-ipswich-looking-for-a-community/45142/1 "2022-04-18T08:34:43Z")
I just got a DJI mini 2 - really excited about it too! I’m still a little lost finding a designated area to fly especially since there’s really little information about this to find (everywhere looks okay). Is there a general rule of thumb for where flying? Either way, I am happy to travel the UK to areas where I can, which is the reason why I got a drone in the first place. Won’t mind a meet up with any other enthusiast. Currently in Ipswich living by the waterfront. ---
**Author:** ![OzoneVibe](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/ozonevibe/32/12764_2.png) [@OzoneVibe](https://greyarro.ws/u/OzoneVibe)\ **Post date:** [18 April 2022 09:17 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/newbie-in-ipswich-looking-for-a-community/45142/2 "2022-04-18T09:17:53Z")
Hi @Efe 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](https://greyarro.ws/t/members-location-map-a-guide/3652) 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](https://greyarro.ws/search) 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](https://dronescene.co.uk/) - be sure to log in to gain access to the full suite of features and map layers: > **[Where To Fly Your Drone in the UK](https://dronescene.co.uk/)** > > Find places to fly your Drone (UAV) in the UK and share your favourite flying locations with other hobbyists pilots. And please feel free to add locations of your own too. Please also take a moment to look at the [Membership Levels](https://greyarro.ws/faq#memberlevels) section on our [FAQ](https://greyarro.ws/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! ---
**Author:** ![Jhdee](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/jhdee/32/12763_2.png) [@Jhdee](https://greyarro.ws/u/Jhdee)\ **Post date:** [18 April 2022 09:21 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/newbie-in-ipswich-looking-for-a-community/45142/3 "2022-04-18T09:21:14Z")
Hi @Efe - welcome to GADC 👍 👍 👍 ---
**Author:** ![Efe](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/efe/32/92052_2.png) [@Efe](https://greyarro.ws/u/Efe)\ **Post date:** [18 April 2022 10:34 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/newbie-in-ipswich-looking-for-a-community/45142/4 "2022-04-18T10:34:36Z")
> [@OzoneVibe](#): > > rship level Thanks so much. Just added me to the map too. ---
**Author:** ![PingSpike](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/pingspike/32/7393_2.png) [@PingSpike](https://greyarro.ws/u/PingSpike)\ **Post date:** [18 April 2022 10:38 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/newbie-in-ipswich-looking-for-a-community/45142/5 "2022-04-18T10:38:20Z")
Hi from Wigan @Efe 👋🏻 > [@Efe](#): > > Is there a general rule of thumb for where flying? Avoid some of the flight-restricted airspace 🙂 Have a look around Drone Scene that @OzoneVibe linked to and experiment with the different map layers as it’s a great resource for viewing all the different airspace restrictions in one place. ---
**Author:** ![Efe](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/efe/32/92052_2.png) [@Efe](https://greyarro.ws/u/Efe)\ **Post date:** [18 April 2022 11:35 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/newbie-in-ipswich-looking-for-a-community/45142/6 "2022-04-18T11:35:29Z")
Thanks @PingSpike. Just to double check, I didn’t have to take the test or get a flyer’s ID to use the DJI mini 2 since it is under 250g, yes? ---
**Author:** ![DroneGeek](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/dronegeek/32/71523_2.png) [@DroneGeek](https://greyarro.ws/u/DroneGeek)\ **Post date:** [18 April 2022 11:54 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/newbie-in-ipswich-looking-for-a-community/45142/7 "2022-04-18T11:54:25Z")
Welcome @Efe to GADC 😀 ---
**Author:** ![Crackerjack](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/crackerjack/32/124673_2.png) [@Crackerjack](https://greyarro.ws/u/Crackerjack)\ **Post date:** [18 April 2022 12:00 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/newbie-in-ipswich-looking-for-a-community/45142/8 "2022-04-18T12:00:38Z")
Welcome to the forum. You need an operator ID because it’s under 250gm, not a toy and has a camera. Worth getting the flyer ID as well if you’re new to drones. > **[Register and take the test to fly | UK Civil Aviation Authority](https://register-drones.caa.co.uk/individual/register-and-take-test-to-fly)** > > Register and take the test to fly a drone or model aircraft legally in the UK. The test is free of charge. Get a flyer ID and operator ID for your unmanned aircraft. ---
**Author:** ![Efe](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/efe/32/92052_2.png) [@Efe](https://greyarro.ws/u/Efe)\ **Post date:** [18 April 2022 15:05 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/newbie-in-ipswich-looking-for-a-community/45142/9 "2022-04-18T15:05:21Z")
> [@Crackerjack](#): > > ll if you’re ne Done and Done. ---
**Author:** ![Brewster](https://greyarro.ws/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/ac8455/32.png) [@Brewster](https://greyarro.ws/u/Brewster)\ **Post date:** [19 October 2023 14:49 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/newbie-in-ipswich-looking-for-a-community/45142/10 "2023-10-19T14:49:12Z")
Hi there. I appreciate your post is over a year old but I have recently purchased a drone and it would be great to meet other enthusiasts in Ipswich. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Sparky](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/sparky/32/241788_2.png) [@Sparky](https://greyarro.ws/u/Sparky)\ **Post date:** [19 October 2023 15:12 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/newbie-in-ipswich-looking-for-a-community/45142/11 "2023-10-19T15:12:45Z")
Hi @Brewster, it looks as though you’re quite new here 👋🏻 Why not nip over to the #Introductions page, and say hello properly and tell us a bit about yourself. 👍🏻 ---
**Author:** ![DroneLeics](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/droneleics/32/150910_2.png) [@DroneLeics](https://greyarro.ws/u/DroneLeics)\ **Post date:** [19 October 2023 17:05 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/newbie-in-ipswich-looking-for-a-community/45142/15 "2023-10-19T17:05:33Z")
welcome @Efe ---
**Author:** ![Efe](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/efe/32/92052_2.png) [@Efe](https://greyarro.ws/u/Efe)\ **Post date:** [20 October 2023 06:11 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/newbie-in-ipswich-looking-for-a-community/45142/16 "2023-10-20T06:11:11Z")
Sure thing. Where in Ipswich are you? I usually fly at the park near the train station. You? ---
**Author:** ![Brewster](https://greyarro.ws/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/ac8455/32.png) [@Brewster](https://greyarro.ws/u/Brewster)\ **Post date:** [30 November 2023 14:05 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/newbie-in-ipswich-looking-for-a-community/45142/17 "2023-11-30T14:05:29Z")
Hi there. Sorry to take so long to reply. I need to start coming on here more often! I know the park you are talking about. I live very near there but I haven’t flown the drone there. I’ve been going to Chantry Park. Just thought I’d take advantage of the designated flying area while I’m still finding my wings. Have you been there? How often do you fly?