Introduce Yourself!

[LoudThunder]

I am a beginner with drones ,

Welcome from the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, USA.

Since you live in Jordan, there are specific laws and rules for you to follow, please check to ensure these are current.

Drone Laws in Jordan [Updated August 12, 2023]

According to CARC, drone use is allowed in Jordan, subject to CARC regulations. Read on for more details.

drone-laws.com

Even if you have flown Drones before, here is some Good Old Fashion Advice…

You paid a lot of money for that Drone, put your phone number on it. If your drone gets lost or stuck in a tree and it finally comes down when you are not around, give the finders an opportunity to contact you so it can be returned.

Now, for the Fun Part, But do not let the excitement of the moment get the best of you. When you are going out to fly, do it slowly and deliberately. Get used to a set procedure and even practice it.

There are so many things I could write but these are the highlights that I feel need mentioning.

Plug in your phone/tablet into your controller; turn on the Controller and DJI Fly App (if it does not start on its own…). On the Drone, open the front legs, then open the back legs, and then remove the Gimbal Cover.

The Gimbal is the most delicate item on the Drone and banging or bumping can damage it. I also fastened a short "Remove Before Flight" ribbon to the cover so it's more noticeable and I do not forget to remove it…

Turn on the drone and watch it come to "life." Watching the Gimbal go through its self-check is almost like watching a puppy or kitten opening its eyes for the first time…

Place the drone down (preferably on a Landing Pad) while it finishes its self-test (collecting satellites, etc…).

Check your battery status (Phone, Drone, and Controller), check the Signal Strength, by now the Controller should have reported it updated the Home Point.

Lift off, 6 feet (2-meters) or so, hover a bit, check the controls (move the drone a bit forward, back, left, right, yaw left and right). By now, your Controller will probably report again, "Home point Updated."

If you go out in a rush and race thru your start up and take off before the drone has finished it prep, it may update its Home Point over that pond or that old tree you are flying over and in your excitement, you'll fly the drone long past it Low Battery point and when it engages Return to Home and lands in the pond or in a tree; it will be all on you…

Now go have fun, learn to fly the drone by sight before you try to fly it out a distance depending on the video feed, FPV.

I would also advise you to use YouTube and watch a lot of the Videos on flying and setting up the Drone. When it is too dark, too cold, or too wet, you can "fly it vicariously" through YouTube. Also watch some of the Blooper Drone Videos and learn how not to fly your "New Baby."

Fly On and Fly Safe…

 

[GFields]

Dear members ,
I am a beginner with drones , otherwise I wanted to reach out to inform you that I am new to the world of drones and I am eager to gain a comprehensive understanding of this field. My ultimate goal is to integrate my knowledge of drones with the realm of cybersecurity, specifically in aviation, and become a proficient aviation cybersecurity auditor.

I would greatly appreciate any guidance or recommendations you can provide regarding resources, communities that can help me achieve my goal. I am particularly interested in learning about the technical aspects of drones and the cybersecurity challenges associated with them.

Thank you in advance for your assistance, and I look forward to learning from the experienced members of the DronePilots.community.

Greetings from Birmingham Alabama USA, welcome to the forum! We look forward to hearing from you!

 

[Shatha Alrousan]

Welcome from the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, USA.

Since you live in Jordan, there are specific laws and rules for you to follow, please check to ensure these are current.

Drone Laws in Jordan [Updated August 12, 2023]

According to CARC, drone use is allowed in Jordan, subject to CARC regulations. Read on for more details.

drone-laws.com

Even if you have flown Drones before, here is some Good Old Fashion Advice…

You paid a lot of money for that Drone, put your phone number on it. If your drone gets lost or stuck in a tree and it finally comes down when you are not around, give the finders an opportunity to contact you so it can be returned.

Now, for the Fun Part, But do not let the excitement of the moment get the best of you. When you are going out to fly, do it slowly and deliberately. Get used to a set procedure and even practice it.

There are so many things I could write but these are the highlights that I feel need mentioning.

Plug in your phone/tablet into your controller; turn on the Controller and DJI Fly App (if it does not start on its own…). On the Drone, open the front legs, then open the back legs, and then remove the Gimbal Cover.

The Gimbal is the most delicate item on the Drone and banging or bumping can damage it. I also fastened a short "Remove Before Flight" ribbon to the cover so it's more noticeable and I do not forget to remove it…

Turn on the drone and watch it come to "life." Watching the Gimbal go through its self-check is almost like watching a puppy or kitten opening its eyes for the first time…

Place the drone down (preferably on a Landing Pad) while it finishes its self-test (collecting satellites, etc…).

Check your battery status (Phone, Drone, and Controller), check the Signal Strength, by now the Controller should have reported it updated the Home Point.

Lift off, 6 feet (2-meters) or so, hover a bit, check the controls (move the drone a bit forward, back, left, right, yaw left and right). By now, your Controller will probably report again, "Home point Updated."

If you go out in a rush and race thru your start up and take off before the drone has finished it prep, it may update its Home Point over that pond or that old tree you are flying over and in your excitement, you'll fly the drone long past it Low Battery point and when it engages Return to Home and lands in the pond or in a tree; it will be all on you…

Now go have fun, learn to fly the drone by sight before you try to fly it out a distance depending on the video feed, FPV.

I would also advise you to use YouTube and watch a lot of the Videos on flying and setting up the Drone. When it is too dark, too cold, or too wet, you can "fly it vicariously" through YouTube. Also watch some of the Blooper Drone Videos and learn how not to fly your "New Baby."

Fly On and Fly Safe…

Unfortunately, I do not own any type of drones. However, I am eager to learn about the nature of this invention in order to further my career in the field of cybersecurity, specifically in the aviation industry. This knowledge will allow me to gather crucial information and insights to understand my future aspirations.

 

[Shatha Alrousan]

Greetings from Birmingham Alabama USA, welcome to the forum! We look forward to hearing from you!

so kind from you , thanka alot I am eager to learn about the nature of this invention in order to further my career in the field of cybersecurity, specifically in the aviation industry. This knowledge will allow me to gather crucial information and insights to understand my future aspirations. So wait your helps for that

 

[LoudThunder]

Unfortunately, I do not own any type of drones.

To further your studies, you need to acquire a drone, and not a toy. Drones that have GPS. I have a DJI Mini 2, its cost today is under $400 US, and its telemetry, speed, altitude, direction, my location, etc… is transmitted and received by its controller up to 10km under good circumstances. The authorities have equipment that is sensitive enough to pick up my transmission for many, many more kilometers. If you want it to intercept sensitive and encrypted traffic using a drone, you will need to add additional electronics to it… But that is beyond the scope of this forum.

If you are not in a college level information technology curriculum, majoring in cyber security, then you need to be. Self-study will take you only so far…

Good Luck!

 

[Ruka]

Bonjour à tous, je m'appelle Ruben Rodrigues, je suis d'origine portugaise et je vis en Suisse, plus précisément à Genève. Je suis un télépilote professionnel reconnu par la Direction générale de l'aviation civile. Je serai ravi d'échanger avec vous dans quatre langues si nécessaire.

 

[GFields]

Bonjour à tous, je m'appelle Ruben Rodrigues, je suis d'origine portugaise et je vis en Suisse, plus précisément à Genève. Je suis un télépilote professionnel reconnu par la Direction générale de l'aviation civile. Je serai ravi d'échanger avec vous dans quatre langues si nécessaire.

Hello everyone, my name is Ruben Rodrigues, I am of Portuguese origin and I live in Switzerland, more precisely in Geneva. I am a professional remote pilot recognized by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. I will be happy to exchange with you in four languages if necessary.
Greetings from Birmingham Alabama USA, welcome to the forum! We look forward to hearing from you!
If possible use English while posting in the forum. Thanks and again, welcome!

 

[rbrodt]

Howdy all!

I'm a longtime R/C plane and heli driver, but newbie drone pilot with a Holy Stone HS720-4K FA3NXAWRW9
My main interests are in still and video recordings of Colorado mountain vistas and hiking trails.
Anyone on this forum in the Monument, CO area?

Cheers,
Bob

 

[GFields]

Howdy all!

I'm a longtime R/C plane and heli driver, but newbie drone pilot with a Holy Stone HS720-4K FA3NXAWRW9
My main interests are in still and video recordings of Colorado mountain vistas and hiking trails.
Anyone on this forum in the Monument, CO area?

Cheers,
Bob

Greetings from Birmingham Alabama USA, welcome to the forum! We look forward to hearing from you!

 

[Sdennison]

Ruko FIM 11 G2 Pilot. Been flying for almost a year. Use my drone with my job a lot, we do inspection services.

 

[GFields]

Ruko FIM 11 G2 Pilot. Been flying for almost a year. Use my drone with my job a lot, we do inspection services.

Greetings from Birmingham Alabama USA, welcome to the forum! We look forward to hearing from you!

 

[Neil Luna]

I am a beginner drone pilot. I have a DJI Mavic 2 Pro, which I purchased in October 2018. It is the best camera I have ever had. I am looking forward to learning and sharing my experiences with other drone pilots.

 

[clackey]

I am a beginner drone pilot. I have a DJI Mavic 2 Pro, which I purchased in October 2018. It is the best camera I have ever had. I am looking forward to learning and sharing my experiences with other drone pilots.

MIght consider heading over to our MavicPilots.com as we have a great mavic community there.

 

[Neil Luna]

MIght consider heading over to our MavicPilots.com as we have a great mavic community there.

I am a member of MavicPilots as well. Thank you.

 

[elkillian]

I am new to drone flying. I have a Holy Stone HS120D. To say I know very little about flying one of these is like saying water is wet and the sky is blue. I have watched some videos on flying this drone, and I have got it up and going however when I hit the auto takeoff and auto return nothing happens. I am wondering if there is a setting that I don't have right or if I am not holding my mouth right or what. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[GFields]

I am new to drone flying. I have a Holy Stone HS120D. To say I know very little about flying one of these is like saying water is wet and the sky is blue. I have watched some videos on flying this drone, and I have got it up and going however when I hit the auto takeoff and auto return nothing happens. I am wondering if there is a setting that I don't have right or if I am not holding my mouth right or what. Any help would be appreciated.

Greetings from Birmingham Alabama USA, welcome to the forum! We look forward to hearing from you!

 

[LoudThunder]

I am new to drone flying. I have a Holy Stone HS120D.

Welcome from the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, USA.

I fly a DJI Mini 2 and I do not have any knowledge about Holy Stone HS120D. However, I would advise you to do some serious searching on YouTube and on Google…

To get you started, here is what I believe is the most comprehensive video on your drone… It's over an hour and a half long so make yourself a cup of coffee, get comfortable, and click the "Watch Later" icon on the top right so you always save this link…

And here is the link to the User Manual. After you read the Manual, read it again, you will be surprised what you missed the first time and you will be better prepared for that first "scary moment…"

HOLY STONE HS120D INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE MANUAL Pdf Download

View and Download Holy Stone HS120D instructions for use manual online. HS120D drones pdf manual download.

www.manualslib.com

As a New Drone Pilot, there are a couple of Legal Things you may need to do…

If you have not already done so, you will need to get your TRUST Certificate. You can get that at the Pilot Institute Web Site (FREE…) . If your Drone weighs less than 250-grams (0.55 pounds) and you are flying under The Exception for Recreational Flyers, you are not required to register your Drone.

When I first started flying I registered my Mini 2 because the TRUST Certificate and FAA Registration established me as a "certified" Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot.

Link to the TRUST Certificate at the Pilot Institute Web Site (FREE…)

FAA TRUST Online Portal for Recreational Drone Operators - Pilot Institute

Get your FAA TRUST Certificate of Completion to legally fly drones for recreational reasons in the United States.

trust.pilotinstitute.com

Link to the FAADroneZone (Optional Registration for Drones under 250-Grams…)

https://faadronezone.faa.gov/#/

If you are considering acquiring your Part 107 License, here is a link to get you going…

Pilot Institute: Drone and Airplane Pilot Courses - Aviation Made Easy

Pilot Institute offers courses on drones and airplanes from world-class experts. Pass the Part 107 or Part 61 exams and take to the skies.

pilotinstitute.com

Since you live in Georgia, there are specific laws and rules for you to follow, please check the link below for all the Rules and Laws that are in effect in your neck of the woods and it also links you to some of the Best Places to Fly in your area… Also, if you travel on vacation, visit friends, and relatives in other parts of the country, check back here so you do not run afoul of the law.

Drone Laws and Best Places to Fly in Every US State - Pilot Institute

pilotinstitute.com

Even if you have flown Drones before, here is some Good Old Fashion Advice…

You paid a lot of money for that Drone, put your phone number on it. If your drone gets lost or stuck in a tree and it finally comes down when you are not around, give the finders an opportunity to contact you so it can be returned.

Now, for the Fun Part, But do not let the excitement of the moment get the best of you. When you are going out to fly, do it slowly and deliberately. Get used to a set procedure and even practice it.

There are so many things I could write but these are the highlights that I feel need mentioning.

Plug in your phone/tablet into your controller; turn on the Controller and DJI Fly App (if it does not start on its own…). On the Drone, open the front legs, then open the back legs, then remove the Gimbal Cover.

The Gimbal is the most delicate item on the Drone and banging or bumping can damage it. I also fastened a short "Remove Before Flight" ribbon to the cover so it's more noticeable and I do not forget to remove it…

Turn on the drone and watch it come to "life." Watching the Gimbal go through its self-check is almost like watching a puppy or kitten opening its eyes for the first time…

Place the drone down (preferably on a Landing Pad) while it finishes its self-test (collecting satellites, etc…).

Check your battery status (Phone, Drone, and Controller), check the Signal Strength, by now the Controller should have reported it updated the Home Point.

Lift off, 6- feet (2-meters) or so, hover a bit, check the controls (move the drone a bit forward, back, left, right, yaw left and right). By now, your Controller will probably report again, Home point Updated.

If you go out in a rush and race thru your start up and take off before the drone has finished it prep, it may update its Home Point over that pond or that old tree you are flying over and in your excitement, you'll fly the drone long past it Low Battery point and when it engages Return to Home and lands in the pond or in a tree; it will be all on you…

Now go have fun, learn to fly the drone by sight before you try to fly it out a distance depending on the video feed, FPV.

I would also advise you to use YouTube and watch a lot of the Videos on flying and setting up the Drone. When it is too dark, too cold, or too wet, you can "fly it vicariously" through YouTube. Also watch some of the Blooper Drone Videos and learn how not to fly your "New Baby."

Fly On and Fly Safe…

 

[Hootz]

Hi, my name is Hootan and I live in beautiful Sydney in Australia.
I’ve been flying drones for almost 2yrs as a hobby and I’m starting to change direction and set up a building (high rise or commercial buildings) inspection company and do it as an actual job.

 

[GFields]

Hi, my name is Hootan and I live in beautiful Sydney in Australia.
I’ve been flying drones for almost 2yrs as a hobby and I’m starting to change direction and set up a building (high rise or commercial buildings) inspection company and do it as an actual job.

Greetings from Birmingham Alabama USA, welcome to the forum! We look forward to hearing from you!

 

[LoudThunder]

I’m starting to change direction and set up a building (high rise or commercial buildings) inspection company and do it as an actual job.

Welcome from the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, USA.

Good luck with this. This is a hard business to get stated in and it might take some time to establish yourself. After you get all your credentials to fly in a commercial operation (if you do not have them already) You might want to volunteer (intern) for a commercial outfit to learn the ins and outs…

Also consider all the other niche sectors of the drone market: Public Safety, Oil & Gas, Federal Government, Insurance, Broadcast Media, Construction & Engineering, Agriculture, Mapping & Modeling, Roads & Railways.

So, you might not be self-employed but a full time employee for a Big Business that has more jobs than yu can imagine…

Go online and check out the big commercial operations and they might even have videos of their work to show perspective customers and you can learn from what they do… You might even want to do some offer to do some pro-bono (free) work to get the necessary experience and some work of mouth recommendations.

View YouTube videos on the How-tos, and where-for of the business.

Local colleges might even be of help, and municipal agencies in your local town or city might have advice.

Good Luck and don't be a stranger…