# Newbie saying Hi **URL:** \ **Category:** Introductions\ **Created:** [10 April 2019 16:14 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/newbie-saying-hi/7091 "2019-04-10T16:14:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MK06UK](https://greyarro.ws/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/d6d6ee/32.png) [@MK06UK](https://greyarro.ws/u/MK06UK)\ **Post date:** [10 April 2019 16:14 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/newbie-saying-hi/7091/1 "2019-04-10T16:14:02Z")
Hello all, I’m fairly new to flying drones, I have recently sold my Phantom 3 Standard and made a slight upgrade in buying the Phantom 3 Advance, just waiting for the good weather to make my maiden flight with it. I made approximately 30 flights with my Standard, some were only brief and others were longer. Currently only using the drone for non commercial flights, however, if I can persuade my boss to pay for the CAA course I can then offer my services at my place of work for gutter inspections etc and talk him into buying a Mavic Enterprise. If anyone is local to me and can advise on some great locations I’d be very appreciative. Oxfordshire/Buckinghamshire boarders. Many thanks ---
**Author:** ![OzoneVibe](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/ozonevibe/32/12764_2.png) [@OzoneVibe](https://greyarro.ws/u/OzoneVibe)\ **Post date:** [10 April 2019 16:18 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/newbie-saying-hi/7091/2 "2019-04-10T16:18:44Z")
Hi, @MK06UK / Matthew, and welcome to GADC! **Firstly, I apologise that the system held your post for approval. Very strange, and the second time the system has done something strange in the last week, and I promise that you really are most welcome.** Quite a few members are also P3A owners, so if you have any questions ask away over on #questions-and-answers and someone with the relevant knowledge will be happy to offer advice. If you haven’t already, take a look at the [Map of Members](https://greyarro.ws/u/user-map?period=location) and you’ll see there are a few other members in your neck of the wood, some of whom I’m sure will come and say Hi… (Thanks for already adding your location to the system, and hence to that map. 👍 ) Also, if you’ve not seen it, check out our map of places where members have flown in the past … which, obviously, doesn’t necessarily mean they are still OK to fly and, as always, any pilot needs to check that everything’s OK before flying at any of them. > **[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. ---
**Author:** ![mickydd](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/mickydd/32/20318_2.png) [@mickydd](https://greyarro.ws/u/mickydd)\ **Post date:** [10 April 2019 16:39 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/newbie-saying-hi/7091/3 "2019-04-10T16:39:44Z")
Welcome Matthew 👍 ---
**Author:** ![Raider](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/raider/32/240402_2.png) [@Raider](https://greyarro.ws/u/Raider)\ **Post date:** [10 April 2019 17:02 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/newbie-saying-hi/7091/4 "2019-04-10T17:02:45Z")
Welcome Mathew, enjoy 👍 ---
**Author:** ![Rob](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/rob/32/13939_2.png) [@Rob](https://greyarro.ws/u/Rob)\ **Post date:** [10 April 2019 17:27 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/newbie-saying-hi/7091/5 "2019-04-10T17:27:11Z")
😉👍 ---
**Author:** ![shane9377](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/shane9377/32/9241_2.png) [@shane9377](https://greyarro.ws/u/shane9377)\ **Post date:** [10 April 2019 17:41 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/newbie-saying-hi/7091/6 "2019-04-10T17:41:13Z")
Hi .Matthew. I had the P3A for a couple of years and loved it . Wish i still had it to be honest . Great stable kit and great footage . One thing i liked most about it was the focus . No messing about like the Mavic . and also the good range i got . . Never ever had an issue with it . Happy flying . ---
**Author:** ![ash2020](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/ash2020/32/4638_2.png) [@ash2020](https://greyarro.ws/u/ash2020)\ **Post date:** [10 April 2019 20:15 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/newbie-saying-hi/7091/7 "2019-04-10T20:15:00Z")
Hi Matthew. Welcome. Great bunch of flyers here. ---
**Author:** ![ScottishYorkshireMan](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/scottishyorkshireman/32/3566_2.png) [@ScottishYorkshireMan](https://greyarro.ws/u/ScottishYorkshireMan)\ **Post date:** [10 April 2019 20:18 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/newbie-saying-hi/7091/8 "2019-04-10T20:18:11Z")
Welcome chap, good group here. Very knowledgable and helpful. ---
**Author:** ![MK06UK](https://greyarro.ws/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/d6d6ee/32.png) [@MK06UK](https://greyarro.ws/u/MK06UK)\ **Post date:** [10 April 2019 23:20 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/newbie-saying-hi/7091/9 "2019-04-10T23:20:42Z")
Many thanks for the welcome. I will certainly take a look around the site and become more familiar with it all and with the members. So far it’s seems a great forum 👍🏼 Keep up the good work. ---
**Author:** ![MK06UK](https://greyarro.ws/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/d6d6ee/32.png) [@MK06UK](https://greyarro.ws/u/MK06UK)\ **Post date:** [11 April 2019 10:03 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/newbie-saying-hi/7091/10 "2019-04-11T10:03:43Z")
Hi Shane, Thanks for the message, I certainly feel more confident with the P3A over the P3S. Although I had no issues with the Standard what so ever. The weather is looking perfect today so no reason as to why I can’t send the bird up and test her out. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![milkmanchris](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/milkmanchris/32/237713_2.png) [@milkmanchris](https://greyarro.ws/u/milkmanchris)\ **Post date:** [11 April 2019 14:39 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/newbie-saying-hi/7091/11 "2019-04-11T14:39:31Z")
> [@MK06UK](#): > > upgrade in buying the Phantom 3 Advance A contender for my high speed record on the leader board perhaps ;o) > [@Breaking the speed limit - How fast is your drone? Find out on our leaderboard!](https://greyarro.ws/t/breaking-the-speed-limit/3186): > > The [Drone Code](https://register-drones.caa.co.uk/drone-code) limits how high we can fly, along with how far (VLOS). What they don’t restrict, is how fast we can fly. So with that in mind, just a bit of fun, what’s the fastest you’ve ever flown your drone? grimacing Post as many entries as you like, no limit on how old the flight was (or how recent). Only one of each make/model aircraft will occupy the leaderboard slight_smile Entries must be screenshots of Airdata, DJI GO or whatever app your drone flies with that records / proves yo… Welcome to the club. ---
**Author:** ![MK06UK](https://greyarro.ws/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/d6d6ee/32.png) [@MK06UK](https://greyarro.ws/u/MK06UK)\ **Post date:** [12 April 2019 23:09 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/newbie-saying-hi/7091/12 "2019-04-12T23:09:16Z")
I managed to get 34.6 mph from my P3S. Yet to try the P3A. Will update you when I get to test it out. ![image](https://d1q8cepst0v8xp.cloudfront.net/original/2X/7/78cebfd2125f5ca13c5c16e687d663e918b7e59f.png) ---
**Author:** ![Kai](https://greyarro.ws/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/cc9497/32.png) [@Kai](https://greyarro.ws/u/Kai)\ **Post date:** [13 April 2019 12:00 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/newbie-saying-hi/7091/13 "2019-04-13T12:00:24Z")
Hi. I’ve just got a P3S any tips? Not flown it yet as I’m still sorting insurance. Cheers ---
**Author:** ![MK06UK](https://greyarro.ws/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/d6d6ee/32.png) [@MK06UK](https://greyarro.ws/u/MK06UK)\ **Post date:** [15 April 2019 20:04 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/newbie-saying-hi/7091/14 "2019-04-15T20:04:27Z")
Hi Kai, Make sure you are familiar with the controls and how to activate the return to home function. Make sure you are in a nice wide open area to practice.