Newbie in Warwickshire

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Hello All.

I’ve begun my drone ownership and flying journey. I’ve always been interested in photography and flying a drone is always fun. However, a big reason for me also getting a drone is to join up with my Dad in flying too. He’s had drones for years now and I’ve saved up my pennies to be able to join him.

At the weekend we both did Chesterton Windmill and had a great time - except Dads mini 3 pro lost focus and we can’t seem to get it back!!

Anyway, just here to say hi and I look forward to chatting and contributing in the future.

Thank you all

Jamie.

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Hi Jamie @Bengdis and welcome to GADC :+1: :+1:

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Hi @Bengdis and welcome to Grey Arrows :wave:t2:

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Welcome once again!

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Good evening @Bengdis Welcome along :+1:

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Hello from Walsall Jamie @Bengdis and welcome to the GADC group

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Hi @Bengdis - welcome to GADC :+1: :+1: :+1:

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Hi from sunny Blackpool

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Nice to see Chesterton Windmill with it’s sails back on. When was the image taken?

I flew there a few years back just before the storm took the sails.

oh and welcome to GADC, from Bedworth :+1:t2:

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Wow. Some great footage you’ve got there.

This was taken on 10/8/25. The sails were replaced about 4 months back now.

I see you’re in Bedworth, any other locations nearby you recommend?

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Hi and welcomevto the group. Is your dad a member on here too?

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Check the links above for:

I’ve added a few good local locations on there :slightly_smiling_face:

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Hi Foley. No he isn’t. The website might be a stretch too far for him, but I’ll show him to see what he thinks.

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Hi there @Bengdis and welcome to the GADC

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Welcome, I was at Chesterton Windmill on Monday, but it was far too busy with people at the windmill and the farmer was ploughing the field right by the windmill so I need to go back and complete the mission asap.

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