You know that feeling when the weather finally cooperates, and you get to take your birds out for some much-needed sky time? Yeah, that’s finally been my past week, pure aerial bliss! Between sunset flights with the Mini 3 Pro and my first ever flight with the DJI Neo using the motion controller, it’s been a week of high-flying fun. Let’s talk about it!
Golden Hour Magic with the Mini 3 Pro
You can never go wrong with golden hour flights, especially over a peaceful forest lake. I took the Mini 3 Pro out on a sunset walk with the kids, and wow, did the shots deliver. The soft light kissing the landscape, the calm water reflecting the last moments of daylight, this, people, is exactly why we fly! If you haven’t flown at golden hour lately, do yourself a favor and get out there. Trust me, your SD card will thank you later.
First Impressions: DJI Neo & Motion Controller
Now, onto the real adventure: my maiden flight with the DJI Neo and the motion controller. First flights are always a mix of excitement and mild panic (because let’s be honest, it’s either smooth flying or an unintentional stress test for the prop guards.) (and let's be even more honest, the panic wasn't mild!). Spoiler alert: No crashes, but definitely a learning curve!
Using the motion controller is a whole different experience—kind of like guiding a spaceship with a flick of the wrist. It’s intuitive, but it takes a bit of practice to trust your instincts. After a few minutes, though, I was weaving through open spaces like I was in a sci-fi movie. If you’ve been on the fence about FPV-style flying, the Neo might just be your perfect entry point. It sure was for me! But more about that in a seperate post later on!
Takeaways from the Week
- Sunset flights = must-do. The Mini 3 Pro proved once again why it’s my go-to for cinematic drone photography On the Go! I still prefer the images of my Air2s, but it's a lot more hassle to take along, and the Mini 3 Pro does always deliver.
- The Neo + motion controller combo is wild. It’s an entirely different way to fly, and I can see why FPV pilots swear by it.
- More flying, less excuses. A week of good weather reminded me how much I need to get out and fly more.
What about you? Anyone else taking advantage of some good weather lately? Or maybe you’ve had your own maiden voyage with the Neo or another new drone? Drop your experiences in the comments, I’d love to hear how your flights have been going!
🚀 Fly safe, fly smart, and keep chasing those epic shots! 🚀