Newbie saying hello in Edinburgh

Hello, I am based in Edinburgh and have recently been gifted a Quinux H8 drone. Got my Operator and Flyer ID sorted, now just need to get outdoors for my first flight.
I managed to download the Drone Assist app so I can see no-fly areas nearby which seems useful, will check out the “resources for a beginner” thread on here also, meantime any other tips would be much appreciated - if anyone knows of a group that meets in/around Edinburgh please let me know, checked out meetup.com but didn’t find anything.

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Hi @The_1701 and welcome to Grey Arrows :wave:t2:

Check out the Meetups category for things happening in your area and please do feel free to organise a local meet yourself :smiley:


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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.

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Welcome once again!

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Good afternoon @The_1701 welcome along :+1:

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Hi You have great weather, with little wind to practice right now. I live in Peebles, so if you ever want to meet up in the Lothians let me know. If this is your first time with a drone, might be best to stay away from the usual tourist sights in Edinburgh until you get used to flying. I have a mini 4 pro and used to have a mini 2. so if you want to meet up let me know, before the weather turns lol

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Hi @The_1701 and welcome to GADC :+1: :+1:

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welcome

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Hi @The_1701 - welcome to GADC :+1: :+1: :+1:

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Hi @The_1701 and welcome aboard the GADC community

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Hi from Fife.

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Welcome to the group

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Welcome from the north of Scotland @The_1701

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Hello from the other side of the central belt :slight_smile: :wave:

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Welcome. :smiley:

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Hi welcome to gadc 1701 im in Edinburgh