Hi from Edmonton

[Leakywellie]

Just got my very first drone, a dji neo2 with n3 goggles and motion controller 3. Took it to the gym today and found flying with the motion3 was so strange. I'm used to flying planes with a regular stick transmitter. Only tried the goggles for few seconds because wearing them combined with the motion 3 was beyond me. Will have to get into a field and practice more with the motion 3 before ai try with the goggles. Migh5 consider getting an rc2 controller later in the year.
Cheers

 

[i own a neo]

Welcome to the forum @Leakywellie!

 

[RcHawks]

I hated using the MC3 at first, now that I’m used to it that’s the one I choose first for flying with my Goggles headset. Give yourself time to get used to it and you’ll find it gives you a much different feel to your flying.
I also spent many years flying planes using a standard transmitter so I know how that feels and what you’re saying.

 

[RcHawks]

Welcome BTW!

 

[Christian]

Hello. You can use the FPV RC 3

 

[NEO 317]

Hello from the Crossroads of America Leakywellie.

Nice to meet you.

Welcome to the Forum.

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[Chrislaf]

Welcome to the forum from Ontario.

Chris

 

[Leakywellie]

Hello. You can use the FPV RC

Hello. You can use the FPV RC 3

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that is one I will consider, thx

 

[JustDavid]

Greetings from central Indiana.

Googles and MC, for me, is the best way to fly. I sometimes have minor tremors in my hands and the fluid motion with the MC is easier for me

 

[GFields]

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

 

[Leakywellie]

I hated using the MC3 at first, now that I’m used to it that’s the one I choose first for flying with my Goggles headset. Give yourself time to get used to it and you’ll find it gives you a much different feel to your flying.
I also spent many years flying planes using a standard transmitter so I know how that feels and what you’re saying.

I think it is much easier for the younger ones who have grown up playing video games and using video goggles than old farts like me to use the n3 goggles and mc 3 controller. Now that spring is almost here in Alberta I'll be able to get out into the field and practice.
Cheers

 

[RcHawks]

I’m several years older than you, lol..I’ve been flying since the very early 80’s with a passion my wife always hated. It’s just something I’ve always had to do. Some hobbies are like just that. I like using all the different types of drones and controllers for something different and new to do. One thing I still haven’t jumped off into is the manual flying though using the FPV RC3 controller shown of which I do own. Never been a gamer as you said yourself.

 

[Leakywellie]

I'm hoping I can find someone near me in south east Edmonton who flies drones as well. For me the rc hobby has always been take a flight, BS, take a flight BS etc etc. go for coffee and BS a bit more

 

[WilliamDaugherty]

Welcome! I think flying an RC plane at an airfield is just about as far away from goggles and a motion controller as you could get. That's a hell of a transition, so I wouldn't be too hard on yourself. I've used the motion controller enough to understand it and to instruct others, but I vastly prefer 1) DJI RC2 for "normal" camera drone operations, and 2) the FPV RC3 and goggles for manual/acro flying. If the MC is your only option at the moment, you can just take it really slow and you will get the hang of it in short order.

If I may ask, what did you find difficult about the experience? Were you flying seated? I've coached a lot of folks by watching them on an iPad connected to the goggles while they were using the MC. One thing I see almost always: people try turning left by "turning" the controller rather than tilting it left/right. Another trick: slightly pulling the trigger lets you pan and tilt without moving. Once you are ready to move ahead, then you pull the trigger past the first stop...slowly. And lastly, you can always use the joystick (thumb normally) to move up/down or to yaw. This is handy if you get stuck.

Don't give up! Learning new things helps keep our old brains functional.

 

[Leakywellie]

Thanks for all your advice, you obviously understand the transition from flying fixed wing and a two stick Tx for 30 years to a drone with motion control can be a little difficult. Add to that I have never played video games or used goggles and I'm a product of the 50's.
My plan had been to sit on a ball park bench and try the goggles but that area was being used by lots of kids and I want to be extra cautious. I am slowly getting the hang of the mc3 but once in a while I totally mess up. I'll be flying with a buddy next week, he's bringing his mini3 pro so he can be a reliable spotter for me when I try the goggles for a full flight.
I'm not into doing holiday videos or scenic shots, long term I'd like to be able to fly fast through trees and avoid obstacles so I can join a group in the city that have a drone racing league.
Cheers

 

[Droning on and on...]

Make sure you sit down in a sturdy chair. It will make it easier.