There are no signs displayed in the Memorial Park other than this one:
And this just says you need to get permission from Cov ATC (which I do)
And this just says you need to get permission from Cov ATC (which I do)
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Here’s a bit of advice, Start looking for reasons TO fly your drone, rather than reasons NOT TO fly your drone. You’ll have a far better time 
With a sub 250g drone you’re pretty much legal to fly anywhere. Avoid the Flight Restriction Zones (Or just make sure you call and seek permission first if you do want to fly inside the FRZ) And go fly 
I’ve flown my OG mavic Mini around Coventry Cathedral with no issues what so ever.
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Hi, Google “Coventry City Drone policy” apparently it applies to all Coventry parks
That is good advice, however being very new I am trying not to upset anyone. I’m sure I will be more relaxed when I start flying for real. My deadline for being reasonably confident is early Oct. As I intend to visit the Highlands with my drone. “So, new I am just about to open the Box with my new drone inside”
Nice photos
Thank you so much for your interest in my concerns regards being a new drone user. Everyone has been very positive, and I guess I need to get out there, once I get my head around the controller.
The most important thing to remember is that modern drones, like the Mini 4 Pro, are designed to hover precisely where they are when you provide no input to the controller.
So - slightest concern - just let go of the sticks and it will stay there whilst you catch your breath.
Thanks for sending your encouraging comments. The overall message is “get flying”
Cheers
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That sounds good, so if I faint, eventually it should in theory, land on my head! at least it may wake me up.
Thank you so much as I was not aware of that feature.
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Well - it shouldn’t even land … until the battery goes critical, and then it will do whatever the settings are for that situation. (Land or RTH … Return To Home … home being where you took off from, not your house 
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RTH is a very reassuring thing to have, and the drone will go into RTH mode if a) you press the RTH button when it is more than 20m away (distance not height) from the ‘home’ point, b) if signal is lost, or c) when it calculates battery is getting close to insufficient to return home; keep headwind in mind for this, though, fighting wind consumes battery a lot faster than a tailwind. If signal is lost it will automatically retrace it’s flight path for 50m and then go into RTH mode.
RTH is a bee line (shortest distance), route, and it is important to set the RTH height before flying. In this way you will be sure that the drone will rise to the set height and clear any intervening obstacles on it’s return flight. It then descends to hover in front of you, and waits for a control input from you, unless the battery is exhausted in which case it lands.
If you are are going to do a palm landing (advisable to keep the drone innards dust-free and dry), the drone will sense that ‘ground’ is close and rise, giving the impression that it’s trying to avoid you; keep the lh stick down to continue the descent and all will be well. An session of practice out on your patio should be sufficient to develop the skillset needed. Arm outstretched and palm upwards to avoid prop cuts, grab the body between thumb and fingers.
It is probably advisable to be aware of RTH’s capabilites but not to use it as the default method of recovery with low battery; this can lead to you developing bad flying habits with regard to battery. Battery condition is shown on your screen, but don’t push it!
You will also be able to pre-set height and distance limits in DJI Fly app, and will recieve warnings when you are approaching them. The app will also warn you to ‘land immediately’ if wind strength is making it difficult for it to hold course or position. I had such a warning at 380’ and found that dropping to 150’ was sufficient for the drone to regain control of itself.
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Come join us.
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What’s all this about?
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Thanks for the invite, however I have just returned the DJI combo Mini 4 Pro back to Amazon UK because I was unable to activate the RC 2 controller
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hello im very new to drone flying , i brought dji a mini pro 4 and its easy to fly
welcome
best regards mark hudson
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Hi Paul, why not come to the big meet in Corby this coming weekend ? I’m sure everyone would answer any questions you have and a few of us would let you have a go with a drone
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Sorry Mark, a little late with this reply. I did have a commitment when this event was scheduled as I was on holiday. Yes it would have been a good opportunity for me to get eyes on a real drone being flown. Also I had to return my Mini 4 Pro combo purchase due to dodgy firmware on the RC 2 Controller. That was an ordeal in it self.
Thanks for showing interest Mark. Kind regards Paul
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@hoochman did you get a replacement?
Just received DJI mini 4 pro, flew it once without any mishaps, wide open field helped "nothing to crash into.
Yes good advice to purchase the best you can afford. I was all this and that when trying to record, some video, so had to delete them. I was unable to cross a river with the drone just in case it fell out the sky, silly me. So today has given me some confidence that I should be a little more relaxed next time .
Thanks for your input
Paul
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I’d start with a DJI Neo worst case & you manage to destroy it & I believe that’ll be quite difficult to kill it. It’s £169 to replace unless you choose to buy the insurance £32 sheets for 2 years peace of mind, I’d say that’s the worst case scenario a great drone to learn on without investing a limb on !
hi hoochman
the more you fly the more confident you will be, practice and get use to the controls and learn when its time to return by watching your battery time , i brought a neo on the release day and im loving it so much fun
best regards mark hudson
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