Steve Clark - Surrey, near Reigate

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Quick intro: I’m quite a keen sailor who thought it would be good to get some special shots of myself on a yacht with family etc using a drone. Lots of research followed and I got a DJI Flip to make 100% sure this was the way forward. It is, I am pleased to say but now comes the hard work - flying, photo settings, light, composition, site selection and if that wasn’t enough - colour grading etc etc. And I’m loving it but at the same time, taking it steady so as to learn and improve my skill set. Got my eye on a DJI Air 3s - but not yet my friend, not yet :grinning_face:

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

Looking for recommendations of places to fly? Check out our interactive map on Drone Scene and please feel free to add locations of your own too :smiley:

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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.

Welcome once again!

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Ahoy Steve.

You can have some great shots form a yacht. Not mine ..

Just make sure you understand how return to home works offshore.

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A couple of threads highlighting some things to consider when launching from a boat .. Boat launching .. and .. Taking off from a boat

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Thanks for the welcome and advice.

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Morning Steve, welcome from the land locked Black Country

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Hey @SteveClark and welcome to GADC! Fellow Flip owner here :+1:

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Where abouts are you located, @SteveClark ?

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Hi Steve @SteveClark - welcome to GADC :+1: :+1: :+1:

Resistance is futile - get the Air 3S :man_shrugging: :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

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Located in sunny Surrey, near Reigate.

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Its on my list - once I’m more practiced and proficient :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

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Hi from sunny Blackpool

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Updated the thread title - it encourages those more local to you to come and say “Hi!”. :+1:

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Welcome to the group.

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Thank you :blush:

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Hi Seadog

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Hi there @SteveClark and Welcome to the GADC

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Thank you very much, looking forward to it :grin:

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Hi and ahoy

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