Any other DRONE PILOTS around?

[christopher]

Just recently upgraded from my OLD DJI Mavic Pro to a DJI AIR-3 for this coming season.
Curious to know if there are any other drone users on the forum to chat with.

 

[ippielb]

I've been flying DJI drones since my DJI Phantom 3 Pro, i run a DJI Mavic 2 Pro right now, but am looking to upgrade to the Cinematic model of the new mavic drone that should be getting released this fall i believe.

 

[ATVPT]

I have been using drones for quite some time. It is a hoot in the mountains. Got to love follow me mode, eh.

 

[christopher]

I've been flying DJI drones since my DJI Phantom 3 Pro, i run a DJI Mavic 2 Pro right now, but am looking to upgrade to the Cinematic model of the new mavic drone that should be getting released this fall i believe.

There is SO MUCH speculation as to what we are going to see next.
The AIR-4
The Mavic-4 Pro
Ect

And now that the DJI Ban appears to have CRASHED and BURNED on Friday, things are looking up

 

[christopher]

I have been using drones for quite some time. It is a hoot in the mountains. Got to love follow me mode, eh.

Ya, my goal this month is to learn some of the tracking features and how to lay in a pre-planned course using Waypoints so I can fly it totally hands free.

 

[christopher]

Got the drone registered yesterday
Got myself cleared through the FAA "Trust" program last night
And got a set of "registration decals" for the drone ordered.

Found a cool Drone WRAP I want to put on her, BRIGHT NEON GREEN for snow ops.

 

[ATVPT]

It has been too hot here to ride right now, but I have been playing with the follow me feature and it works really cool. You should try it our sledding.

 

[christopher]

Picked up a SLEDRAX case and LinQ rack as well.

Sledrax Model 1

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[christopher]

It has been too hot here to ride right now, but I have been playing with the follow me feature and it works really cool. You should try it our sledding.

Make no mistake about it, that is very much my plan.
Want to incorporate some aerials into my daily snow reports for Island Park.

 

[christopher]

The big ticket item is to pass the FAA Part 107 test for commercial flight.

https://www.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators

I plan on giving this a try.

Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot License Course - Pilot Institute

This Part 107 course is 15 hours and it has everything you need to pass the drone license test. Plus it comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

pilotinstitute.com

 

[ATVPT]

I just did that test, easy peasy. It wasn't required before when I registered my drone.

One tip is always update your return to home when you are flying and traveling.

If your battery runs low it will automatically go to where you preset your return to home, and that maybe miles back down the trail, just saying.

 

[zal]

What is your suggestion for a beginner drone?

 

[ATVPT]

What is your suggestion for a beginner drone?

I personally like DjI, so i looked on their web site for sales. I got mine as a bundle, because of the extra batteries. I run aftermarket propellers on mine, they seem more quiet. Having extra batteries is very important because you don't get as much flight time as you think. https://store.dji.com/selection/camera-drones
There are a bunch of entry level drones out there DjI, and others. You have to look at flight time, what camera it has, etc..

 

[christopher]

I just did that test, easy peasy. It wasn't required before when I registered my drone.

PART 107 was EASY PEASY??
I would have guessed that was not the case.
I have my regular pilots license for Fixed Wing, and guessed part 107 was going to be somewhat similar.

 

[christopher]

What is your suggestion for a beginner drone?

I would totally buy a cheap used one and see if you fall in love with it or not.
Anything from DJI is pretty solid at this point.
Just go one generation back and they should be CHEAP by comparison to a new one.

that said the MINI is mighty popular.
You can get a brand new MINI for under $300

 

[christopher]

What is your suggestion for a beginner drone?

here ya gone.
$200 and your in the game

DJI Mini 2 - 4K HD Video Recording Aerial Drone - EXCELLENT | eBay

Working everything in good condition.

www.ebay.com

Make no mistake
The newer models have LOTS of improved features and are totally worth the extra cost.
But most of us don't start out on a Turbo Sled as our first ride!

 

[ATVPT]

PART 107 was EASY PEASY??
I would have guessed that was not the case.
I have my regular pilots license for Fixed Wing, and guessed part 107 was going to be somewhat similar.

I used to fly also. Been all over the Arctic, Northwest Territories, Northern Canada, and even FLA. I flew out of Jacksonville for awhile, before moving to Michigan. You got this Chris!

 

[ATVPT]

Turbo sled, not me

 

[christopher]

Turbo sled, not me View attachment 422164

LIAR!!!!!!!
I see that GLORIOUS SNORKEL!!!!!!!!!

 

[ATVPT]

Busted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!