Lessons learned

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Hi everyone, just some thoughts on my first few weeks flying quads.

It is an expensive interest
It is extremely technical
It is unforgiving if you dont set everything up exactly by the numbers
You will crash
I wish I had joined forums like this one and checked out Youtube


My first quad was a V303, flew well but broke down 3 times so was returned
Second was Twister Quattro X - flew 2-3 times, lost a prop at around 3 meters. Sold for parts
Next was a Blade Glimpse XL - great machine, performed well and still is, but wanted better video
Then came a mint condition Dji P2 Vision plus. Loved it, great video, but managed to scrape camera
off on low branch - camera written off, only $150 for a Dji Standard.
Right now I am very happy with the P3S

Before I started flying again

Installed Carbon Fibre camera protector
Installed prop guards

Set up the following Check list.
Lens cap off
Lens clean
Camera lock removed
SD card installed
Mobile brightness high
Tx On
Switches up
Aircraft on
Connect wifi to aircraft
Start Go app
Calibrate compass
Check home point location
Install and check props tight
Check aircraft status
General inspection.
Area clear
Recording on


Obviously it doesnt cover all Dji models, but it is a good base.
I know there are Check lists with dozens of items, but I believe this one covers the basic things
for a successful flight, and is something to use on every first takeoff

I hope this might help save a quad or two, especially if you are new like me (Been flying rc planes
for 30 yrs

One last comment - if you are new to quads/rc buy yourself a Blade Nano QX - it hovers like it has gps
and some hours on that will really get your orientation skills

Thanks,and Happy Flying

EDIT: Sorry, meant to say that the camera was over $700 to replace, a new P3S only $150 more
Thanks
 
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