[robbo]

Ok, so props on and attempted a hover. Its a bit wet so am under the back pergola, not much space, up, down, left or right. Tried to just idle on the ground and gradually increase power for a low hover. Well that didnt work, the throttle just kept increasing without any stick input. Fortunately I was doing a test powerup first with one hand holding it down the other on the throttle, so it didnt actually jump up. I wasnt expecting this, felt a bit dangerous in the small space I had. I'm going to put it away till it dries up a bit hopefully later, and go down to the park, with a bit more space (and safety margin) for that first flight.

Did some research, from what I have read this is actually normal, as the quad is inevitably UN-level from when I calibrated it on my table, so it's straight away trying to right itself and putting power on... another lesson learned on the journey. If I jump into the air quickly is probably the way to do it... but I want some space around me to try that first time.

Update-->
Ok all good, a couple of flights round the front yard, just had to get it in the air, and it was all stable. Mostly just hovered it, back fwd, left, right, to get the feel of its sensitivity... fun fun... now just got to get better in LOS flying.