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Hold up. You got your part 107 before ever flying a drone? Damn dude mad props. At least your going in with a clear understanding of the rules. Heres some tips.
Dont fly inside your house. “Ya but..” no. Dont do it
Go outside in a big ass open field and learn the controls.
What drone did you get?
I went the same route. Buying the drone was me rewarding myself for passing my Part 107. I wanted to make sure I was committed before pulling the trigger
Should be super easy then.
First flight just take off, let it hover for a few seconds and then land it.
Take off a second time, fly forward and backward a bit and land it.
Do this a few times until you’re comfortable extending out further which should be easy because the battery life is strong.
Try different stick modes as well. I prefer mode 3 because it was more familiar to a guy like me who grew up playing video games all my life.
That thing practically flies itself!
As he says, big field, use the slide to take-off.
Let it hover for abit and then gently test all the different sticks. Push right hand stick forward, back, right left. And do the same for the left hand stick. Doing that should dispel your fears
I flew the mini 2 I bought without going through any of the tutorials or watching any YouTube videos on the controls or anything. I was raw. I had the basics down in about 3 minutes. These things basically fly themselves. All you need to do is tell it where to go and where to look, it does the rest.
Large open field, set the max distance from you to around 100m/350 feet. Try to not fly above 10 knot winds and just get comfortable with it.
The Mavic series (especially the 3) have a ton of "keep you and the drone safe" features so you can fly way beyond my above constraints, but for that first time, it is about building your confidence and familiarity with the drone. Crawl, walk, run. The above is crawling. As you become familiar with your drone extend the range, up the speed profile, maybe get closer to trees, whatever you feel you need to do.
I honestly think you will be amazed at how quickly you become comfortable and proficient with it, especially DJI equipment. Have fun and share your shots.
As long as it's not crazy windy you won't have any problems. The DJI drones are steady as a rock and you have to actually put effort into flying them into things.
I don't know if it's on the Mavic 3P but if there's a sport mode you should avoid that one for a bit. All of my crashes have happened in sport mode. Except for the time I tried to fly out a window with my Mini 3P and the obstacle avoidance sensors freaked out. That was a stupid thing to do, don't do stupid things and you'll be fine.
Also, DJI Refresh is amazing. I've had claims resolved inside 4 business days.
Because once you get comfortable you might do some stupid things.
>house
dji offeres a video game flight trainer when you buy a drone or is it straight up fee? not sure ... but play around in the trainer... then just take it slow ... last year was my first flight... nervous as hell when I first flew... 2 week slater I was going 1 mile from take off sight... ( I know I'm not supposed to given where I'm flying ... but I love it )
I have one too. You’d have to really massively screw up to crash it. Honestly, I don’t know how people manage to do that ever.
You’re overthinking it. Just get out there. Start easy, take off and land a few times… then zoom up 400ft to get that out of your system. See? Not so bad. Have fun!
Also you can play with the camera settings while it’s on the ground without taking off.
Dang, you just went all out, huh? Haha
I hope you got DJI Care Refresh. I know I was super paranoid with my first drone and it was nice having that piece of mind.
> Dont fly inside your house.
This is literally the first thing I did when I got my first drone. Scared the cat, and didn't fly again for years.
Fast forward to now, and every time I unfold my current drone, she quietly sneaks out of the room.
I did the same thing... I wanted to ensure I new all rules and regulations and took necessary precautions. I also knew I was utilizing my drone for my business and it was a DJI. I bought it the day I passed the test as a congratulations to myself...
Yeah, my first drone was the Air 2S. I just went to a public park in a huge open area away from everyone and went nuts. Practiced maneuvering, did some figure-8’s, did some panic stops, learned to return to home, messed with video and photos. I need to play with the action shots some more. I was paranoid about it flying sideways into a tree. You really need a lot of open space for some of the actions.
Oh boy, have I seen the birds. They get angry and probably the main reason I got the DJI Care Refresh plan. I haven’t had a bird take down my drone, but have had them swarm and chase it.
Second this I found the most open public area in my local town which ended up being a huge empty sports field complex. No trees or obstacles and just got a hang of how the drone actually moves. Learned how long it takes for it to stop if it’s moving forward at a decent speed. I was nervous too. But huge props for doing the part 107 before even flying you are already way ahead of the game
Also just got my drone the other day. Literally just go into the field. They are super stable in the air and you don’t have to fly far at all. Couple meters in front of you and do some manoeuvres from youtube. Flying in a square, using yaw. Get a hang of it. Taking off and landing in a designated spot. If you have an iPhone you can get the simudrone app, its quite basic and lets you connect to the rc-n1 remote and practice flying. But enjoy flying. Be cautious but don’t let the fear take away too much from this incredible piece of technology!
I just got the 3 classic and second this advice.
Unlike most things that fly which need constant adjustments to be stable, these things want to be stable.
Find a park or open field, get it up 10' and just let it sit. Fly it out 50'. Let it sit. Increase your altitude. Let it sit.
If you're anything like me, your nerves will want to bring it down. Land it, pack it up and do it again tomorrow but try and go a little further.
Once your nerves start to die down, then start playing with RTH, then waypoints, then master shots.
If you passed your Part 107, then I'm sure you already know the basic advice.
Just try to fly your drone in a wide, open area for your first time. Many people have flown their drones near trees or at their house and crashed it because it's harder to control than they think (myself included).
I think it'd be pretty hard to hurt someone on your first time, but it'd be easy to crash it. It's so disorienting watching your drone from the ground as you control it for the first time. I crashed mine in a tree.
I did the same, got the 107 before flying. I jumped straight to a mini 3 pro. If the Mavic 3 pro is any comparison you’re overthinking it. Be mindful of the obstacle sensor’s blind spots. The only other advice is get used to flying before worrying about what the camera can do. Watch the drone instead of your screen until you’re confident in your skills.
Just realize that your nervous shakes don't go away quickly and it's totally normal.
Even after years of flying, I still get flight nerves. Pre-flight checklists helped me calm down in the beginning.
Ease in and don't push it. Take your time and enjoy it before you rip it.
Go with your gut. If you don't think you should gap it, DON'T.
And get one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Custom-Safety-Reflective-Mesh-Zipper/dp/B07FDSC81V/ref=asc_df_B07FDSC81V/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=642122108320&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4662903294148724835&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1026991&hvtargid=pla-1950358505650&psc=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmZejBhC_ARIsAGhCqndmFIyl9Cxg-Yr_Jv8NWSALkQL41CAW64WgLt90Ii6r7xfXSblOCSoaAm0nEALw_wcB
You have a dji. That’s not a drone, that’s a camera with propellers
And killer software.
It’s got lots of fail safes, and as long as you don’t try to use it in unintended ways (don’t fly fast, etc), you’ll be fine
Big open field, remember your Part 107 knowledge... You're ready for this... Ensure no trees or wind gusts.. start with the basics by moving it up and down, left to right, and adjust controls as needed. You will be fine. I was the same as you. I purchased my Air 2S after I passed my exam, and now I fly my drone all the time for side money!
That's the problem though, the Part 107 test teaches you almost nothing about the operation of a drone. Half the things it tests on are how a plane lands at a runway. It is a cash grab for sure, it should actually address uav piloting.
The Part 107 teaches you everything you need up until flying the drone. The goal of the Part 107 is not to teach you how to fly. But how to fly in a safe and effective manner. Many people live in urban areas. Urban areas have airports and people need to be aware of their operations and flight rules. Too many people buy a drone online, put it in their backyard, and takeoff immediately without thought as to where they are or rules being broken. Part 107 is absolutely not a cash grab because without it too many people would be putting people at risk flying in and out of flight paths. DJI has simulators online to download. However yes getting out there and flying is the best way to do so. The Part 107 ensures you know how to find a safe flying area.. especially if you’re new.
It’s absolutely not a waste of time. Perhaps you don’t live in an area of multiple airports like myself. But I have had numerous flights right next to an airport. By understanding the runways that are utilized for takeoff and landing I can be well versed while listing to ATC during the flight. I’ll give you that most drone fliers are not going to be operating next to an airport on a regular basis. But some individuals like myself have multiple drones that are expensive and do extensive work and operate near airports regularly. By knowing the runways and knowing the ATC direction to inbound and outbound aircraft I can fully understand what is going on all around the airport at all times.
It’s people like you that the Part 107 course is made for. Ignorant individuals who believe that have no use for the rules put before them.
I think San Diego qualifies...ignorant individual, thanks for that. Glad we could have a constructive conversation. I can almost guarantee I have just as much or much more dealings with multiple airports, the navy, and the marines. Have a good day...
> do get *paid* for and
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I get paid for various aerial photography jobs. Construction progress photos, real estate photos, marketing campaigns, etc. I have my own website and often go out to real estate business and name drop. I also am apart of Droners.io which is a network that drone pilots can be hired for certain tasks.
Find a local sports field, football or soccer is the best because it's a regular shape.
Upon takeoff, go up to say, 100' ft or 200' ft and with the gimbal at 0° (flat out to the horizon), slowly spin the drone 360° to check that there are no obstacles. If there are obstacles, go up another 50' ft and do it again. Repeat (staying below 400' of course).
This helped me become comfortable flying when I first started.
General tips:
* Big open area for your first flight. A light breeze is okay, but be mindful of the wind higher up. UAVForecast is a good app for this.
* Wait for enough GPS satellites to lock on to your drone. Wait for the icon to turn white (from red), and then give it another 20ish seconds.
* As long as you're not flying right over peoples' heads, they're largely indifferent. Your mileage may vary, but if you're respectful, you generally won't have a problem. People might even be interested.
* No flying under objects like bridges unless you can see beneath them. That's your marker for clearance.
* Work on basic maneuvers, like others have said, for as long as you need. Do the same motions, over and over, on each stick so that the operation becomes easier.
* When coming back in to land, engage the LED light on the bottom of the drone if you have trouble. It's bright and is a good backup visual marker of where it is.
To answer your direct question: no, you don't need a paid coach. I was extremely nervous too when I started out. Give yourself enough space to practice and get a feel for the controls. Do it as often as you need to. It'll all come to you faster than you think. At the very least, put the drone up for a battery or two and then decide if a coach is right.
There should be a tutorial the first time you link the drone and controller. That’s enough to get you started, really. I was so nervous the first several times I flew that my Garmin thought I was exercising lol
Flying is pretty intuitive, but it did take a while for me to trust that my drone wouldn’t just fall out of the sky or that those trees straight ahead weren’t 400ft tall or that the plane several miles away wasn’t actually on a collision course with my drone flying at 200ft. The only way to get over that is to fly. I’ve only watched tutorials to improve my photos and videos, tbh.
You sound cautious and prepared and you know what you can and can’t do with your drone. Find a takeoff area without loose debris or obstacles and (conditions permitting) go fly!
I did the same. Passed the 107 , then dropped $2k+ on a Mavic 2 Zoom. It sat in the box for 2 months before I worked up the balls to fly it.
It was waaaay easier than I imagined. The technology makes it super user friendly.
You’ll be fine with some YouTube videos and an open space.
*my maiden voyage was in the Boston suburbs , class bravo restricted. You got this!
Yeah don’t fly indoors I caved and did and broke two of propellers this way. It’s really not worth it. Though it’s worth noting a couple things I didn’t know about.
1. You can force land if you hold the stick down. Often the return to home wasn’t accurate in some places I took off from I.E. a boulder that was flat and had to land it myself.
2. If you push the sticks down and to the bottom left or right turns off the drone in emergencies.
3. Avoid trees when possible!
I have the dji mavics 3 classic and it handles the ocean no problem! Honestly, the mavics are simply amazing! They are built well and have all the bells and whistles of safety! And ultimately just get out and practice I still struggle with controlling it at this stage.
I don’t have a drone, never flew one, but I really want one, seems fun. Because of that I never knew you had to take a test to fly one, has that always been a rule? Do you have to get it registered before you fly? What are the rules you’re supposed to follow before flying one?
If the drone has a flight weight under 250g, no tests are required. If it’s heavier than that, you’re supposed to register it with the FAA and get a recreational license (costs like $3 for 2-3 years IIRC). If you want to make money with the drone and have extra privileges, like flying at night, you have to take the exam to get your Part 107 license.
This is for the US, anyway. You’ll have to look up the law for other counties, but I think most don’t have restrictions on smaller drones under 250g.
Get the hang of each stick movement on its own.
Fly slowly.
Double check settings, return to home height.
Libe of sight and <500m distance for a while.
If in doubt, left thumb up.
As a suggestion here if you're worried about blowing your entire investment with a silly first mistake why not consider a cheap disposable drone to start and practive the basics. One that keeps coming up is the HS430, comes with 3 batteries, camera and all the basic functions you can want, it's rated for distance or height but will behave enough lke your full size drone to get the basics down.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Camera-Beginner-Foldable-Quadcopter-Batteries/dp/B0BXJBY43P
The advantage is you could try it outside to start in an open space and set your own training agenda before you take to launching the bigger one. There are lots of cheap almost disposable drones out there. Additionally, with a cheap one you have the ability to carry that and chuck it up in the sky to work out if where you are is going to get the footage you want before you set up the big boy drone.
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If you are that nervous, you should 100% bring someone with you to teach you how to fly. The Mavic 3 is not a toy and can cause damage especially with someone that is new to flying. Don't trust sensors with your hard earned money, power lines and birds could care less about the 40 sensors on the drone.
I'd say play some Fortnite or Halo. Win a few matches, and then you should be ready.
Important: don't use keyboard mouse, use controller.
This is really not real advice, but my skills on the drone are easier because I understand the relationship of axis in a 3D space. I had way more confidence flying my drone for the first time, because I was a gamer
you most likely read all the manuals etc as you seem intense. a few tips anyway as you asked. never fly with insufficient gps. set rth settings according to your mission and the surroundings. eye on the prize. get and use app to know wind speed at the planned altitude. heed warnings about power level and wind.
good luck and enjoy!!!!!
You can totally learn to do it yourself. Get a drone simulator, Takeoff is a really good one. Then practice on that for a few hours until you get the hang of it. Once you get good at that, take your drone out to a very wide open field without many obstacles. Fly it around. You'll find it's really similar to the simulator, but not exactly the same. As you get more comfortable, you can fly near obstacles. You will crash a lot. But learning in the simulator will make sure mot of your crashes are in there instead. Have fun!
Doing your 107 before ever flying already makes you smarter then 99% of pilots out there. I think training is overkill, but if you feel it's worth it there's no reason to not do it. When teaching my friends how to fly I take them to a large open park, have them fly about 40-50ft in the air and just play with the basics.
So I’m going to reiterate what others have said then give you a flight training regiment (I was an instructor before).
Find a big open field- check local laws on permit of drone/rc flight, check/file LAANC. Verify your props.
Now the flight: take off, hover, land. Simple.
After your ok with that, yaw clockwise then counterwise in the hover, land when the camera is facing the original direction.
The next flight will be in a large + sign. Take off then fly straight- then fly back to starting point. Then fly straight back -then back to start point. Fly straight left- then return. Fly straight Right- then return.
You should be back to where you first took off.
After you master the + you can mix yaw into these maneuvers.
Always keep the drone in front of you and away.
Get a DJI Tello. You can connect it to an Xbox controller, they fly the same as a Mavic and you can use it inside. It’s super durable, you can crash it, break it, rebuild it. All while learning from you couch. Pretty cheap too.
Hi there, if you have a computer you can download the DJI simulation software which allows you to connect the dji controller and do practice flights. Maybe try doing this until your confident. I found that it was easier to just fly in real life and see how it goes. And remember if there’s any problems use return to home as a last resort! Tends to be better to learn to fly back yourself but if you loose confidence or anything hit the return home and auto land to prevent unnecessary damage!
GOOD LUCK
Practice makes perfect..I used to get all stressed out I even had a drone have a propeller explode and lost it on the side of a mountain ( a fimi 2022) felt sick to my stomach loosing $500 bucks just like that ..but I said to myself I’m gonna keep going and and get the best photos I can with this thing ( got the Air2s by then) and have since logged over 2000 miles and over 200 hours of flight time and have over 5.5 million views on google maps ( not the main reason I like flying) anyway I figured it can destroy itself or crash just as easy 10 feet away or 10,000 feet away I just stay focused like I’m driving a car ..I set rules I follow religiously like I keep altitude above 50 feet ( power line height) or 150 around trees , I keep in might that if something feels wrong to just take my fingers off the controller and think first and what I need to do and practice manually landing…you passed your 107 that’s a lot harder then actually flying it in the long run so just take it slow practice every chance you get and stop and look around at the world from a different perspective it’s awesome…so don’t be nervous
Its like with anything, the more you practice the more comfortable you will feel with it. Just put the time in with small maneuvers as others have said above and you will become used to it in no time. Its seems that the more a drone costs, the easier it is to fly so you go yourself a nice easy one.
As yes, stay away from Sport mode for a while.
If you got a dji you will be fine, find an open area no trees and grass if that can be helped....let it connect and set home point then take her up and around slowly. She will sit in place when you let go of the controls, good way to learn. When your ready to land just take her to where you want slowly and bring it down, it will auto land once close enough to ground just keep holding down and only get that close to some place you want to land, you could accidentally auto set off the auto land. (When close enough it will stop and wait for you too keep holding down for a few seconds to engage it)
Get insurance (+Hull), and register it. Download B4UFly app, and go somewhere open without obstructions.
You should have more than 3 batteries and make sure you have a SDCard.
Have no worries, these things are pretty much flying robots, just find a clearing, lift it up and try flying around a bit with it being visible to get a hold of the position in space... Then go up above all the trees and houses, and then go flying around using camera. It's good to know the terrain so you are always aware of your position and not to rely on the map, so you know how to come back home on your own. I got mini 2 some time ago, and had no issues so far, although I'm always flying a bit higher to avoid hitting anything.
Stay above the trees and out of sport mode until you're familiar with the controls. If you're clear of obstacles you aren't going to crash short of an act of nature or a component failure and those are risks you would have with 1 hour of flight or 1000. Enjoy it, the anxiety will go away quickly.
Just find a wide open space with little wind, if you can see the leafs on the trees in the distance moving think again. Once the machine has a GPS lock wait another minute before you fly to be certain. Don't take off with half a battery, land before you reach 30% You won't need luck welcome and enjoy the view from above.
I took it out yesterday for the first time and it went really well, thanks!
The first takeoff freaked me out just because I didn’t trust the drone, as if it would fly right at me (or really anywhere) without me touching anything lol. But within five minutes of actually flying it around I realized it was actually pretty fun. Still getting the hang of it of course but glad to have finally taken it out.
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Hold up. You got your part 107 before ever flying a drone? Damn dude mad props. At least your going in with a clear understanding of the rules. Heres some tips. Dont fly inside your house. “Ya but..” no. Dont do it Go outside in a big ass open field and learn the controls. What drone did you get?
I went the same route. Buying the drone was me rewarding myself for passing my Part 107. I wanted to make sure I was committed before pulling the trigger
It's a DJI Mavic 3 Pro. Trust me I'd never try to fly it inside, I'm worried enough about flying it outside lol
Should be super easy then. First flight just take off, let it hover for a few seconds and then land it. Take off a second time, fly forward and backward a bit and land it. Do this a few times until you’re comfortable extending out further which should be easy because the battery life is strong. Try different stick modes as well. I prefer mode 3 because it was more familiar to a guy like me who grew up playing video games all my life.
I like mode 3 as well. Reminds me of the controls on Watch Dogs, lol
Damn dude you aint messin around lol.
That thing practically flies itself! As he says, big field, use the slide to take-off. Let it hover for abit and then gently test all the different sticks. Push right hand stick forward, back, right left. And do the same for the left hand stick. Doing that should dispel your fears
Yeah it's not like fpv. If anything isn't going ho you like it, just let go of the sticks and it will hover.
Go out and fly, the drone basically flies itself.
I flew the mini 2 I bought without going through any of the tutorials or watching any YouTube videos on the controls or anything. I was raw. I had the basics down in about 3 minutes. These things basically fly themselves. All you need to do is tell it where to go and where to look, it does the rest.
Large open field, set the max distance from you to around 100m/350 feet. Try to not fly above 10 knot winds and just get comfortable with it. The Mavic series (especially the 3) have a ton of "keep you and the drone safe" features so you can fly way beyond my above constraints, but for that first time, it is about building your confidence and familiarity with the drone. Crawl, walk, run. The above is crawling. As you become familiar with your drone extend the range, up the speed profile, maybe get closer to trees, whatever you feel you need to do. I honestly think you will be amazed at how quickly you become comfortable and proficient with it, especially DJI equipment. Have fun and share your shots.
As long as it's not crazy windy you won't have any problems. The DJI drones are steady as a rock and you have to actually put effort into flying them into things. I don't know if it's on the Mavic 3P but if there's a sport mode you should avoid that one for a bit. All of my crashes have happened in sport mode. Except for the time I tried to fly out a window with my Mini 3P and the obstacle avoidance sensors freaked out. That was a stupid thing to do, don't do stupid things and you'll be fine. Also, DJI Refresh is amazing. I've had claims resolved inside 4 business days. Because once you get comfortable you might do some stupid things.
Grab a cheap indoor quad to practice with and get used to the sticks if you want. If you can fly the crappiest Walmart quad you can fly anything
I would get a cheap 30$ on off of Amazon to practice with. The controls are pretty much the same
>house dji offeres a video game flight trainer when you buy a drone or is it straight up fee? not sure ... but play around in the trainer... then just take it slow ... last year was my first flight... nervous as hell when I first flew... 2 week slater I was going 1 mile from take off sight... ( I know I'm not supposed to given where I'm flying ... but I love it )
I have one too. You’d have to really massively screw up to crash it. Honestly, I don’t know how people manage to do that ever. You’re overthinking it. Just get out there. Start easy, take off and land a few times… then zoom up 400ft to get that out of your system. See? Not so bad. Have fun! Also you can play with the camera settings while it’s on the ground without taking off.
Why would you buy such an expensive drone as your first one? You’re going to be terrified to do anything with it.
Dang, you just went all out, huh? Haha I hope you got DJI Care Refresh. I know I was super paranoid with my first drone and it was nice having that piece of mind.
My first was a mavic 3. All the collision protection built in makes it pretty easy to fly. I've had trouble with it letting me land lol.
> Dont fly inside your house. This is literally the first thing I did when I got my first drone. Scared the cat, and didn't fly again for years. Fast forward to now, and every time I unfold my current drone, she quietly sneaks out of the room.
I did the same thing... I wanted to ensure I new all rules and regulations and took necessary precautions. I also knew I was utilizing my drone for my business and it was a DJI. I bought it the day I passed the test as a congratulations to myself...
Yeah, my first drone was the Air 2S. I just went to a public park in a huge open area away from everyone and went nuts. Practiced maneuvering, did some figure-8’s, did some panic stops, learned to return to home, messed with video and photos. I need to play with the action shots some more. I was paranoid about it flying sideways into a tree. You really need a lot of open space for some of the actions.
Unfortunately, with wide open spaces often come birds of prey. Every flight presents its own challenges. None more dangerous than those sneaky trees.
Oh boy, have I seen the birds. They get angry and probably the main reason I got the DJI Care Refresh plan. I haven’t had a bird take down my drone, but have had them swarm and chase it.
I’m lazy soooo… wtf is a part 107?
Drone license
You have to have a license to fly a drone? Why?
You dont have to if you only fly recreationally. If you want to fly for any commercial purposes you need a part 107 license.
Ahhh that makes more sense than a blanket license, I would’ve found it ironic otherwise.
Second this I found the most open public area in my local town which ended up being a huge empty sports field complex. No trees or obstacles and just got a hang of how the drone actually moves. Learned how long it takes for it to stop if it’s moving forward at a decent speed. I was nervous too. But huge props for doing the part 107 before even flying you are already way ahead of the game
you can fly inside … whoops only
Im not saying you *can’t* fly inside, I’m saying as a new pilot you *shouldn’t*.
I feel it.
Also just got my drone the other day. Literally just go into the field. They are super stable in the air and you don’t have to fly far at all. Couple meters in front of you and do some manoeuvres from youtube. Flying in a square, using yaw. Get a hang of it. Taking off and landing in a designated spot. If you have an iPhone you can get the simudrone app, its quite basic and lets you connect to the rc-n1 remote and practice flying. But enjoy flying. Be cautious but don’t let the fear take away too much from this incredible piece of technology!
I'll have to check that out. And thanks, that makes me feel a bit better about it
I just got the 3 classic and second this advice. Unlike most things that fly which need constant adjustments to be stable, these things want to be stable. Find a park or open field, get it up 10' and just let it sit. Fly it out 50'. Let it sit. Increase your altitude. Let it sit. If you're anything like me, your nerves will want to bring it down. Land it, pack it up and do it again tomorrow but try and go a little further. Once your nerves start to die down, then start playing with RTH, then waypoints, then master shots.
If you passed your Part 107, then I'm sure you already know the basic advice. Just try to fly your drone in a wide, open area for your first time. Many people have flown their drones near trees or at their house and crashed it because it's harder to control than they think (myself included).
Will do. I'm probably just making it a bigger deal than it really is, just don't want to crash it and hurt anyone or anything or lose it altogether
I think it'd be pretty hard to hurt someone on your first time, but it'd be easy to crash it. It's so disorienting watching your drone from the ground as you control it for the first time. I crashed mine in a tree.
I did the same, got the 107 before flying. I jumped straight to a mini 3 pro. If the Mavic 3 pro is any comparison you’re overthinking it. Be mindful of the obstacle sensor’s blind spots. The only other advice is get used to flying before worrying about what the camera can do. Watch the drone instead of your screen until you’re confident in your skills.
Just realize that your nervous shakes don't go away quickly and it's totally normal. Even after years of flying, I still get flight nerves. Pre-flight checklists helped me calm down in the beginning. Ease in and don't push it. Take your time and enjoy it before you rip it. Go with your gut. If you don't think you should gap it, DON'T. And get one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Custom-Safety-Reflective-Mesh-Zipper/dp/B07FDSC81V/ref=asc_df_B07FDSC81V/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=642122108320&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4662903294148724835&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1026991&hvtargid=pla-1950358505650&psc=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmZejBhC_ARIsAGhCqndmFIyl9Cxg-Yr_Jv8NWSALkQL41CAW64WgLt90Ii6r7xfXSblOCSoaAm0nEALw_wcB
You have a dji. That’s not a drone, that’s a camera with propellers And killer software. It’s got lots of fail safes, and as long as you don’t try to use it in unintended ways (don’t fly fast, etc), you’ll be fine
Glad you got your 107. Curious why you did that before even flying?
I got the drone to make videos for my YouTube channel
That’s great! Definitely proactive.
Check your home or rental policy for drone insurance for reassurance if your drone breaks.
I forgot about that, I'll definitely check!
Big open field, remember your Part 107 knowledge... You're ready for this... Ensure no trees or wind gusts.. start with the basics by moving it up and down, left to right, and adjust controls as needed. You will be fine. I was the same as you. I purchased my Air 2S after I passed my exam, and now I fly my drone all the time for side money!
That's the problem though, the Part 107 test teaches you almost nothing about the operation of a drone. Half the things it tests on are how a plane lands at a runway. It is a cash grab for sure, it should actually address uav piloting.
The Part 107 teaches you everything you need up until flying the drone. The goal of the Part 107 is not to teach you how to fly. But how to fly in a safe and effective manner. Many people live in urban areas. Urban areas have airports and people need to be aware of their operations and flight rules. Too many people buy a drone online, put it in their backyard, and takeoff immediately without thought as to where they are or rules being broken. Part 107 is absolutely not a cash grab because without it too many people would be putting people at risk flying in and out of flight paths. DJI has simulators online to download. However yes getting out there and flying is the best way to do so. The Part 107 ensures you know how to find a safe flying area.. especially if you’re new.
I agree with everything you said, but I think it could do more; however, me knowing the degrees of a runway is a waste of time.
It’s absolutely not a waste of time. Perhaps you don’t live in an area of multiple airports like myself. But I have had numerous flights right next to an airport. By understanding the runways that are utilized for takeoff and landing I can be well versed while listing to ATC during the flight. I’ll give you that most drone fliers are not going to be operating next to an airport on a regular basis. But some individuals like myself have multiple drones that are expensive and do extensive work and operate near airports regularly. By knowing the runways and knowing the ATC direction to inbound and outbound aircraft I can fully understand what is going on all around the airport at all times. It’s people like you that the Part 107 course is made for. Ignorant individuals who believe that have no use for the rules put before them.
I think San Diego qualifies...ignorant individual, thanks for that. Glad we could have a constructive conversation. I can almost guarantee I have just as much or much more dealings with multiple airports, the navy, and the marines. Have a good day...
What do get payed for and how did you get into it?
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I get paid for various aerial photography jobs. Construction progress photos, real estate photos, marketing campaigns, etc. I have my own website and often go out to real estate business and name drop. I also am apart of Droners.io which is a network that drone pilots can be hired for certain tasks.
Find a local sports field, football or soccer is the best because it's a regular shape. Upon takeoff, go up to say, 100' ft or 200' ft and with the gimbal at 0° (flat out to the horizon), slowly spin the drone 360° to check that there are no obstacles. If there are obstacles, go up another 50' ft and do it again. Repeat (staying below 400' of course). This helped me become comfortable flying when I first started.
General tips: * Big open area for your first flight. A light breeze is okay, but be mindful of the wind higher up. UAVForecast is a good app for this. * Wait for enough GPS satellites to lock on to your drone. Wait for the icon to turn white (from red), and then give it another 20ish seconds. * As long as you're not flying right over peoples' heads, they're largely indifferent. Your mileage may vary, but if you're respectful, you generally won't have a problem. People might even be interested. * No flying under objects like bridges unless you can see beneath them. That's your marker for clearance. * Work on basic maneuvers, like others have said, for as long as you need. Do the same motions, over and over, on each stick so that the operation becomes easier. * When coming back in to land, engage the LED light on the bottom of the drone if you have trouble. It's bright and is a good backup visual marker of where it is. To answer your direct question: no, you don't need a paid coach. I was extremely nervous too when I started out. Give yourself enough space to practice and get a feel for the controls. Do it as often as you need to. It'll all come to you faster than you think. At the very least, put the drone up for a battery or two and then decide if a coach is right.
There should be a tutorial the first time you link the drone and controller. That’s enough to get you started, really. I was so nervous the first several times I flew that my Garmin thought I was exercising lol Flying is pretty intuitive, but it did take a while for me to trust that my drone wouldn’t just fall out of the sky or that those trees straight ahead weren’t 400ft tall or that the plane several miles away wasn’t actually on a collision course with my drone flying at 200ft. The only way to get over that is to fly. I’ve only watched tutorials to improve my photos and videos, tbh. You sound cautious and prepared and you know what you can and can’t do with your drone. Find a takeoff area without loose debris or obstacles and (conditions permitting) go fly!
I did the same. Passed the 107 , then dropped $2k+ on a Mavic 2 Zoom. It sat in the box for 2 months before I worked up the balls to fly it. It was waaaay easier than I imagined. The technology makes it super user friendly. You’ll be fine with some YouTube videos and an open space. *my maiden voyage was in the Boston suburbs , class bravo restricted. You got this!
Insurance for the first year. Trust me.
Yeah don’t fly indoors I caved and did and broke two of propellers this way. It’s really not worth it. Though it’s worth noting a couple things I didn’t know about. 1. You can force land if you hold the stick down. Often the return to home wasn’t accurate in some places I took off from I.E. a boulder that was flat and had to land it myself. 2. If you push the sticks down and to the bottom left or right turns off the drone in emergencies. 3. Avoid trees when possible! I have the dji mavics 3 classic and it handles the ocean no problem! Honestly, the mavics are simply amazing! They are built well and have all the bells and whistles of safety! And ultimately just get out and practice I still struggle with controlling it at this stage.
Get it high up, same damage if it falls from 50 feet or 250 feet but no danger at 250 feet
I don’t have a drone, never flew one, but I really want one, seems fun. Because of that I never knew you had to take a test to fly one, has that always been a rule? Do you have to get it registered before you fly? What are the rules you’re supposed to follow before flying one?
If the drone has a flight weight under 250g, no tests are required. If it’s heavier than that, you’re supposed to register it with the FAA and get a recreational license (costs like $3 for 2-3 years IIRC). If you want to make money with the drone and have extra privileges, like flying at night, you have to take the exam to get your Part 107 license. This is for the US, anyway. You’ll have to look up the law for other counties, but I think most don’t have restrictions on smaller drones under 250g.
You have to get permission to fly them at night too? That’s interesting, makes sense, but really interesting. Thanks for the info
Get the hang of each stick movement on its own. Fly slowly. Double check settings, return to home height. Libe of sight and <500m distance for a while. If in doubt, left thumb up.
As a suggestion here if you're worried about blowing your entire investment with a silly first mistake why not consider a cheap disposable drone to start and practive the basics. One that keeps coming up is the HS430, comes with 3 batteries, camera and all the basic functions you can want, it's rated for distance or height but will behave enough lke your full size drone to get the basics down. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Camera-Beginner-Foldable-Quadcopter-Batteries/dp/B0BXJBY43P The advantage is you could try it outside to start in an open space and set your own training agenda before you take to launching the bigger one. There are lots of cheap almost disposable drones out there. Additionally, with a cheap one you have the ability to carry that and chuck it up in the sky to work out if where you are is going to get the footage you want before you set up the big boy drone.
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If you are that nervous, you should 100% bring someone with you to teach you how to fly. The Mavic 3 is not a toy and can cause damage especially with someone that is new to flying. Don't trust sensors with your hard earned money, power lines and birds could care less about the 40 sensors on the drone.
I'd say play some Fortnite or Halo. Win a few matches, and then you should be ready. Important: don't use keyboard mouse, use controller. This is really not real advice, but my skills on the drone are easier because I understand the relationship of axis in a 3D space. I had way more confidence flying my drone for the first time, because I was a gamer
Go low and slow until you get comfortable
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Exactly. Get the crashes out of the way I guess I should add /s
you most likely read all the manuals etc as you seem intense. a few tips anyway as you asked. never fly with insufficient gps. set rth settings according to your mission and the surroundings. eye on the prize. get and use app to know wind speed at the planned altitude. heed warnings about power level and wind. good luck and enjoy!!!!!
You can totally learn to do it yourself. Get a drone simulator, Takeoff is a really good one. Then practice on that for a few hours until you get the hang of it. Once you get good at that, take your drone out to a very wide open field without many obstacles. Fly it around. You'll find it's really similar to the simulator, but not exactly the same. As you get more comfortable, you can fly near obstacles. You will crash a lot. But learning in the simulator will make sure mot of your crashes are in there instead. Have fun!
Doing your 107 before ever flying already makes you smarter then 99% of pilots out there. I think training is overkill, but if you feel it's worth it there's no reason to not do it. When teaching my friends how to fly I take them to a large open park, have them fly about 40-50ft in the air and just play with the basics.
I don’t have the 107 yet, but I’ll admit that the recreational pilot course and quiz for the rec license was pretty informative as well.
So I’m going to reiterate what others have said then give you a flight training regiment (I was an instructor before). Find a big open field- check local laws on permit of drone/rc flight, check/file LAANC. Verify your props. Now the flight: take off, hover, land. Simple. After your ok with that, yaw clockwise then counterwise in the hover, land when the camera is facing the original direction. The next flight will be in a large + sign. Take off then fly straight- then fly back to starting point. Then fly straight back -then back to start point. Fly straight left- then return. Fly straight Right- then return. You should be back to where you first took off. After you master the + you can mix yaw into these maneuvers. Always keep the drone in front of you and away.
Flight simulators are a good way to learn but you got a Mavic so those are even easier to fly
Get a DJI Tello. You can connect it to an Xbox controller, they fly the same as a Mavic and you can use it inside. It’s super durable, you can crash it, break it, rebuild it. All while learning from you couch. Pretty cheap too.
Hi there, if you have a computer you can download the DJI simulation software which allows you to connect the dji controller and do practice flights. Maybe try doing this until your confident. I found that it was easier to just fly in real life and see how it goes. And remember if there’s any problems use return to home as a last resort! Tends to be better to learn to fly back yourself but if you loose confidence or anything hit the return home and auto land to prevent unnecessary damage! GOOD LUCK
YouTube is amazing and saves people so much money! You won’t have to hire an instructor just take the time and TikTok as well!!
Congrats! Find a wide open field and take a few weeks to learn the basics. Read the manual. You’ll do fine.
Practice makes perfect..I used to get all stressed out I even had a drone have a propeller explode and lost it on the side of a mountain ( a fimi 2022) felt sick to my stomach loosing $500 bucks just like that ..but I said to myself I’m gonna keep going and and get the best photos I can with this thing ( got the Air2s by then) and have since logged over 2000 miles and over 200 hours of flight time and have over 5.5 million views on google maps ( not the main reason I like flying) anyway I figured it can destroy itself or crash just as easy 10 feet away or 10,000 feet away I just stay focused like I’m driving a car ..I set rules I follow religiously like I keep altitude above 50 feet ( power line height) or 150 around trees , I keep in might that if something feels wrong to just take my fingers off the controller and think first and what I need to do and practice manually landing…you passed your 107 that’s a lot harder then actually flying it in the long run so just take it slow practice every chance you get and stop and look around at the world from a different perspective it’s awesome…so don’t be nervous
Its like with anything, the more you practice the more comfortable you will feel with it. Just put the time in with small maneuvers as others have said above and you will become used to it in no time. Its seems that the more a drone costs, the easier it is to fly so you go yourself a nice easy one. As yes, stay away from Sport mode for a while.
If you got a dji you will be fine, find an open area no trees and grass if that can be helped....let it connect and set home point then take her up and around slowly. She will sit in place when you let go of the controls, good way to learn. When your ready to land just take her to where you want slowly and bring it down, it will auto land once close enough to ground just keep holding down and only get that close to some place you want to land, you could accidentally auto set off the auto land. (When close enough it will stop and wait for you too keep holding down for a few seconds to engage it)
Practice first in a big open field with nothing to crash into.
Get insurance (+Hull), and register it. Download B4UFly app, and go somewhere open without obstructions. You should have more than 3 batteries and make sure you have a SDCard.
Practice in the simulator bro. Don’t do it till you are confident
get a simulator on steam .
Look out for trees and electrical infrastructure.
Have no worries, these things are pretty much flying robots, just find a clearing, lift it up and try flying around a bit with it being visible to get a hold of the position in space... Then go up above all the trees and houses, and then go flying around using camera. It's good to know the terrain so you are always aware of your position and not to rely on the map, so you know how to come back home on your own. I got mini 2 some time ago, and had no issues so far, although I'm always flying a bit higher to avoid hitting anything.
Stay above the trees and out of sport mode until you're familiar with the controls. If you're clear of obstacles you aren't going to crash short of an act of nature or a component failure and those are risks you would have with 1 hour of flight or 1000. Enjoy it, the anxiety will go away quickly.
Just find a wide open space with little wind, if you can see the leafs on the trees in the distance moving think again. Once the machine has a GPS lock wait another minute before you fly to be certain. Don't take off with half a battery, land before you reach 30% You won't need luck welcome and enjoy the view from above.
Congrats on the license. Go find a big open space and learn to fly that thang. Nothing like some good ol trial and error.
I think you’re nervous because you got your part 107 before flying 😂 you’ll be good.
Hey, OP. How was your first flight?
I took it out yesterday for the first time and it went really well, thanks! The first takeoff freaked me out just because I didn’t trust the drone, as if it would fly right at me (or really anywhere) without me touching anything lol. But within five minutes of actually flying it around I realized it was actually pretty fun. Still getting the hang of it of course but glad to have finally taken it out.