Multirotor, multicopter and quadcopter discussion - The Drone thread

Looks like a decent upgrade to the Neo. Just a shame they didn't put a slightly bigger battery in it, looks like they had the space for it.

Don't think it'll make me upgrade from the Neo though. I can pop the neo in my pocket. This looks like it'll be too big for that.
 
Is anyone able to help with these new regulations coming in?

Have a Dji Mini 4k and have a operator ID and passed the flyer ID last year (believe this was optional as drone is sub 250g)

I believe if I keep up my operator ID I can fly the 4k without change to the end of 2026 but then I'll need to buy an additional device to broadcast an ID while flying but this will then make the drone heavier changing the class it's in as it will be over 250g?

If so it's a bit annoying they've pulled the rug on the the 'legacy' sub 250g class that many people would have bought to stay within the law in an easier fashion!
 
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Technically, yes. In practise, I suggest 99% of sub 250g drone flyers won’t know, care, or bother.
 
Feek said:
Technically, yes. In practise, I suggest 99% of sub 250g drone flyers won’t know, care, or bother.
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To be honest, as a Mini 2 owner I'm aware of the rules coming soon, but I don't really care and probably won't bother. I will enjoy my Mini 2 and it's freedom for as long I can, but I don't think I'll bother with another drone after this.
 
I've got three or four friends with various versions of the DJI Mini, not one of them cares about any regulations, they just bought them and fly them.
 
Had to renew my Flyer ID today which meant doing the 40 question test again, then I renewed my Operator ID as well and it gave me a new number which was a little frustrating as it's been the same for the last five years.
 
Been thinking of getting into FPV and building my own from scratch. The new laws coming in of me having to beam my position to government however is a little depressing...

Seems a little overkill for whizzing around an open field near me!
 
rexehuk said:
Been thinking of getting into FPV and building my own from scratch. The new laws coming in of me having to beam my position to government however is a little depressing...

Seems a little overkill for whizzing around an open field near me!
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It really sucks doesn't it. I've got a couple of DIY quads that I haven't flown for a few years and now I'm wondering what I even need to do to be legal!

Any Avata 2 fliers in here? I'm tempted to go down that path but I hear there is a new one on the horizon :confused:
 
Well, bought an avata 2 fly more kit last night for 700 quid - hopefully I don't regret it with the 360 imminent but I wanted the googles 3 anyway for putting together some DIY 04 builds
 
Pick up a resale/grade B Dji Mini 3 in 'like new' condition as a first drone, with the regular controller.

Appears to be brand new, result!

Couldn't believe how small it is (stop it).

Slightly regretted flying it round the dining and living room for its maiden flight.

Absolute carnage! Drone took off, done a lap, and landed on the worktop. Well impressed :D
 
I will get one I'm sure. Whether I get just the drone, or the bundle with goggles will depend on how good the head tracking is when in flight. The ability to look around while flying like the Antigravity A1 can do is what I'm after.
 
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Rilot said:
I will get one I'm sure. Whether I get just the drone, or the bundle with goggles will depend on how good the head tracking is when in flight. The ability to look around while flying like the Antigravity A1 can do is what I'm after.
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I still have the original Mavic Pro with the goggles and it's amazing, truly amazing.
 
Rilot said:
I will get one I'm sure. Whether I get just the drone, or the bundle with goggles will depend on how good the head tracking is when in flight. The ability to look around while flying like the Antigravity A1 can do is what I'm after.
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Im sure it will excel at that. Even the Avata 2 and goggles 3 combo is pretty good for head tracking
 
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