DAFlys Posted at 5-9 08:28
Pretty smooth for you first manual flight.   .

USER001 Posted at 5-9 09:01
Great! I am not confident enough so I'm still taking some simulator time.

BTW you do have a really big garden

A J Posted at 5-9 09:11
Take as much time as you need - you have nothing to prove and a drone to lose if you rush it so do it when you feel the time is right. I only intended to test it out today then resume n/s mode but I kind of took to it and once I gained my focus and composure it started to click very quickly so I did two full batteries in manual and never crashed. Obviously a long way to go but glad I did it and started the next step.

USER001 Posted at 5-9 10:19
My best M mode achievement is a simple ascent/descent. But I went straight back to S mode after less than 20sec.

A J Posted at 5-9 11:09
At least you did it  
Enable attitude limit in manual within the controller settings menu. Take the drone up to around 250' AGL in a light wind and empty field with no flight restrictions. Change to Manual mode, pitch the camera at 10 degrees so you fly slowly to start with then align the throttle stick to initiate manual and just take it from there making sure you balance both sticks in all 4 directions with micro adjustments and if you panic or think you're about to crash then press the pause button and the drone will instantly switch to normal and put the drone in a safe and stable hover.  Then fly back up and do it again and again until you are comfortable. You can not spin out of control with the attitude limited so it makes things easier to start with. No rush, no pressure but when you're ready you've got to at least try. Don't sit in the sim too long as trust me, it's not the same in the real world. And it's best to take off and land in normal and only switch to manual when high up so if things do wrong you have time to react.

Montfrooij Posted at 5-9 11:36
Nicely done!

USER001 Posted at 5-9 11:39
I will try that. Thanks for the advice.

A J Posted at 5-9 12:05
Cheers Monty - it ain't easy but ill keep at it

Montfrooij Posted at 5-9 12:06
I can understand that.
I would be super scared to lose the drone when I would fly low and fast like some do.

A J Posted at 5-9 12:07
That will come later - high and slow to start and with your finger on the pause button or you will crash.

Montfrooij Posted at 5-9 12:11
Absolutely.
No need to rush.

A J Posted at 5-9 12:13
This will take weeks fto click for sure

Montfrooij Posted at 5-9 12:15
Yeah, especially with some busy weeks ahead. So maybe even longer.

A J Posted at 5-9 12:18
Exactly mate - as and when

Montfrooij Posted at 5-9 12:22
I had a nice rhythm a couple of weeks ago here on the forum. Because of the big DIY job, I had to catch up about 2 months..... I did 2 or 3 days per day for some time and almost made it to the present time.
And then the busy times at work kicked in

A J Posted at 5-9 12:32
Impressive how you cram it all in mate! The forum takes a back seat to the more important things in life

Montfrooij Posted at 5-9 13:17
It's a juggle with time for sure.

DowntownRDB Posted at 5-9 13:21
Now that's what I call a very successful first manual flight.  That prep time and sim time really paid off but nothing beats the actual flying a gaining confidence.  Keep it up AJ.

A J Posted at 5-9 13:21
A lot of forward planning and organisation

Montfrooij Posted at 5-9 13:31
And going with the flow too.

A J Posted at 5-9 13:26
Thanks Rich. I planned doing so many flights with the RC3 then do more time in the sim etc etc but when I was out today in light winds with a beautiful blue sky it just felt right to at least test it. I expected to nose dive into the ground as soon as I switched over but I was pleasantly surprised. Clearly not as fluid as flying with my motion controller but this is far more complex and with mastering that complexity I will can take the hobby to the next level and beyond what the motion controller can offer. That's the aim anyway lol

A J Posted at 5-9 13:35
Projects like that are never predictable and will surely have countless set backs. I'm guessing the key is to have contingencies to compensate when that happens

DowntownRDB Posted at 5-9 13:38
You're spot on.  I think the whole reason for the MC3 was to make it easier for newbies.  If you wanted to do real acro you would need the RC3.  Just my thoughts and I could be wrong as I sometimes am.

Montfrooij Posted at 5-9 13:45
Indeed. We had a couple, but the main thing holding me back was the paying job.
But that's ok. We knew this was Plan B

A J Posted at 5-9 13:49
That finances the project but always gets in the way.

Montfrooij Posted at 5-9 23:56
Yes, fortunately I have a nice job, so I don't mind, but yeah.

A J Posted at 5-10 00:10
It's so important to enjoy your work

Montfrooij Posted at 5-10 00:12
Absolutely.
I always say I have the best job in the world. So no complaints here.

A J Posted at 5-10 00:19

A J Posted at 5-9 08:45
Thanks DA - I won't lie - I was a little nervous at times but so pleased I've taken the step. Hard but easier than I thought. I was prepared to crash today!

DAFlys Posted at 5-10 04:11
It certainly makes you concentrate more doesnt it.

Montfrooij Posted at 5-10 00:33
My third one, but I think this will be one for a long time.
13 yr already.

The Saint Posted at 5-10 06:57
That's beautiful, if my first manual flight goes half as well, I will be happy.

You guys are giving me inspiration to finally venture out and away from S-mode and try manual for the first time as well.

A J Posted at 5-9 12:06
You're welcome. Just enjoy it. Remember it's a hobby when all is said and done!