Hello from the UK

Sava001006 · Dec 27, 2016

Hello, fellow pilots

Just got a Phantom 3 Advance off the folks for Christmas, I had a quick fly with the beginners mode on, on Christmas day but did not get chance to fly the next day due to the windy weather. But today I have managed to have a good fly, I'm lucky that my house backs onto fields so I can fly from my own yard. I managed to grab a couple of photos too

First Flight by Josh Savage, on Flickr

msinger · Dec 27, 2016

Welcome to Phantom Pilots!

grin factor · Dec 27, 2016

Greetings & welcome to the forum

meridklt · Dec 27, 2016

Nice film but you need to be aware that in the CAA Drone Law your not allowed to fly within 150m of a congested area or fly over a built up area.

Sava001006 · Dec 27, 2016

meridklt said:
Nice film but you need to be aware that in the CAA Drone Law your not allowed to fly within 150m of a contgested area or fly over a built up area.

thank you for the heads up I must have read the US law when it come to the does and don'ts

ryanshelton · Dec 27, 2016

Whereabouts are you based?

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SteveyB · Dec 27, 2016

The BMFA (British Model Association) web site is a good place to start.
The British Model Flying Association > Info > Know the Law
Suggest you become a member (£33 a year) as this will give you public liability insurance as well - up £25m

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Sava001006 · Dec 27, 2016

ryanshelton said:
Whereabouts are you based?

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im in Doncaster, yourself?

Sava001006 · Dec 27, 2016

SteveyB said:
The BMFA (British Model Association) web site is a good place to start.
The British Model Flying Association > Info > Know the Law
Suggest you become a member (£33 a year) as this will give you public liability insurance as well - up £25m

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thank you

I used to be a member a few years ago as I used to fly planes, I will have a look

thank you for your help

ryanshelton · Dec 27, 2016

Sava001006 said:
im in Doncaster, yourself?

Ah the delightful Donny. Derby for me.

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dirkclod · Dec 27, 2016

Welcome to the forum Sava .
I hope you will find our site helpful and look forward to any input , photo's/video's you might post .
Don't be shy and ask anything if you can't find it by searching .
This bunch here are the smartest you will find anywhere

inkytog · Dec 27, 2016

I just joined the model flying thing for the insurance alone. Until I get the commercial license its totally worth it. Thanks for the tip.

dcam · Dec 27, 2016

Hi from Australia,I have the same phantom 3 Asvanced

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Gaffzilla · Dec 28, 2016

Hi Josh, I'm in sunny Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire. I have a phantom 4. Just had my first bump, very little damage thankfully, but I will be staying well clear of trees from now on, I don't think the obstacle avoidance sees them widen they've no leaves on. Love the photos.

Have fun, Gareth [emoji846]

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SteveyB · Dec 28, 2016

I'm sorry to be a pain again, lovely video but do check the rules and laws of flying close to buildings (Article 95 para c) See above in this post

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ryanshelton · Dec 28, 2016

Gaffzilla said:
Hi Josh, I'm in sunny Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire. I have a phantom 4. Just had my first bump, very little damage thankfully, but I will be staying well clear of trees from now on, I don't think the obstacle avoidance sees them widen they've no leaves on. Love the photos.

Have fun, Gareth [emoji846]

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I work for a company who have their head office/factory in Cleckheaton.

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Pothole · Dec 28, 2016

Welcome along. I got my first drone just before Christmas. Just been sent this link which is quite good for restricted areas etc
Drone Assist | Dronesafe
I'm located in Kent, not sure how many other members are local to me