Drone Pics

[nordboy]

So, as crimbo has arrived, I bagged a DJI mini 3 with the DJI RC remote. Well happy, all charged, had quick 5 mins flight as it's been pissing it down with rain here all day.

Completed the CAA flyer ID and operator ID registrations.

I've bought the 2 yr DJI care refresh package as an extra and will probably get at least one spare battery, maybe two if I can stretch the budget.

[dobbo_]

I have the fly more bundle, I've never found I need the second or third battery. So you never know...

[nordboy]

dobbo_ said:

I have the fly more bundle, I've never found I need the second or third battery. So you never know...

Good to know, I'll probably get a spare battery though, then have a look at some accessories such as filters, propeller straps, maybe a rc lanyard. Have a case already so that's a start.

then find one or two apps to help start out with places to fly, drone assist? or others?

[mikef]

dobbo_ said:

I have the fly more bundle, I've never found I need the second or third battery. So you never know...

On the other hand I rarely go flying without using all three batteries (landing with 5 minutes reserve). One thing is, if I haven't flown for a couple of weeks and want to take a quick pic, I find the batteries can be down to 50% charge (not sure why that is, it was the same with my Mini 2)

[GetCarter]

mikef said:

On the other hand I rarely go flying without using all three batteries (landing with 5 minutes reserve). One thing is, if I haven't flown for a couple of weeks and want to take a quick pic, I find the batteries can be down to 50% charge (not sure why that is, it was the same with my Mini 2)

All DJI batteries are designed to start losing charge after 10 days - it's a way to keep them healthy.

[mikef]

Ah, that would be why, thanks

[slopes]

nordboy said:

Good to know, I'll probably get a spare battery though, then have a look at some accessories such as filters, propeller straps, maybe a rc lanyard. Have a case already so that's a start.

then find one or two apps to help start out with places to fly, drone assist? or others?

Drone assist is a good app to use

[JonnyWhitters]

Air Assist is also a good one to get. It’s an early warning system for any emergency aircraft that will be coming into your airspace.

I sometimes fly relatively close to a hospital with a helipad and while I can always see my drone, the air ambulance can swoop in and the rotor sound doesn’t always carry well to give me a heads up.

I like to know when the helicopter is in my “home zone” so I have plenty of time to lower it and avoid a potential incident.

[nordboy]

Great. I have drone assist and i'll download air assist as well.

[slopes]

Happy New Year everyone

[GetCarter]

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[mikef]

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mikef said:

Fantastic pic Mike

[mikef]

Oh cheers, that’s bracketed shots in the drone then HDR assembled in Photoshop

[JonnyWhitters]

Found out the other day that one of my drone pics had been used in the Daily Star for an article on crop circles. As they got the image from a stock photo site, I received the princely sum of 24 US cents... hahaha.

[Byker28i]

dobbo_ said:

I have the fly more bundle, I've never found I need the second or third battery. So you never know...

I tend to use a second battery if out and about sometimes. Plus I've had to throw one away, never charged past one light after a year of use.

[GetCarter]

I could probably have got this with a camera rather than a drone, but I would have gotten very wet feet. So much easier with a drone!

[Byker28i]

Anyone looked at their DJI fly report for 2023. Seems a little strange, it's listed I few for 10 mins in one place, when I've flown lots in multiple places/countries

[slopes]

GetCarter said:

I could probably have got this with a camera rather than a drone, but I would have gotten very wet feet. So much easier with a drone!

Byker - viewed mine and it all seems about right