New Canadian P3A Owner

MadMeathead · Aug 22, 2015

Greetings from central Alberta.

After much whining and snivelling, she who controls the cash let me pick up my drone today. Got the batts charged, the iPad mini set up , and went out and got half an hour in running the batts down to 50%

Still playing on the noob tether. That's alright though considering I completely skipped the "learn to fly on a cheap drone first" advice. Low and slow for a while for me.

Fun though. I now understand why a fellow from the UK's advice was...

"batts.... Get lots and lots of batts"

III% Streve · Aug 22, 2015

Good to see someone else joining the party! AND having a good time at it!

timz5011 · Aug 22, 2015

Waves to the Norherner... from a top the Worlds Tallest Tepee in SE Alberta

Norm Walker · Aug 22, 2015

Just ordered a P3 and was thinking that at least one spare battery would be the go.

III% Streve · Aug 22, 2015

I bought 3 and 2 chargers. Seems the magic number would be 4 and 2 for an almost limitless day of flying.

thestone11 · Aug 22, 2015

Welcome! I am from Edmonton.

Norm Walker · Aug 22, 2015

Thanks man,
It's a long way from here.

MadMeathead · Aug 22, 2015

thestone11 said:
Welcome! I am from Edmonton.

Morinville here.

MadMeathead · Aug 22, 2015

Aaand... So much for the noob tether. Uploading video now. No fancy editing, no music added. Just a flight around the fish and game pond with a short trip to a skate park.

Jbundy63 · Aug 22, 2015

Welcome and congratulations! Happy droning and safe flying!

acherman · Aug 22, 2015

I ordered with one spare battery. DJI took their time shipping it, so I ordered 2 from a dealer, then another, then got the original wet, so I'm at 4 now. Still lots of flight time. Have fun. It only gets more addicting.

bobmyers · Aug 22, 2015

I have 5 and I have about 2 to 2.5 hours total time including between flight breaks-- also an inverter in the vehicle can keep me going a full day. Once I get out, I don't want to go home

Welcome to the Forum--

MadMeathead · Aug 22, 2015

Here is my first youtube video... next step... figure out proper editing and sound.

Cacc · Aug 22, 2015

I hope she gives you extra money for all the accessories you will want once you start flying more! Welcome to the air!

RedHotPoker · Aug 22, 2015

Welcome to the forum and Extended Phantom Family.
There are a number of us here, from Edmonton and surrounding communities. Enjoy your time here, and flying your new bird. ;-)

RedHotPoker

bobmyers · Aug 23, 2015

MadMeathead said:
Here is my first youtube video... next step... figure out proper editing and sound.

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