There's something about fireworks that make all this worth while, I will be pulling this one out of the box again Nov 5th.
2014 Fireworks @ Baltimore's Inner Harbor
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wkf94025 said:srandall25 said:
I agree with the absurdity of media coverage of the risks associated with attending a fireworks show. The Forbes thesis that a drone could deflect a mortar back at human beings is fairly ignorant of the components of momentum (mass and velocity). Much more likely outcome from a direct hit is a shower of small white plastic pieces.
Regarding 2014 being the last year, I think enlightened fireworks events in the future will hire a phantom + Lightbridge pilot, underwrite the possible loss of aircraft, and have a live feed on big screen (and streamed on the web?) filmed from in the middle of the show. The pyrotechs that put on our local show are anxious to get my footage of their fine work.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjqA7y1L3os
Kelly
Great video - can you please share what you had your camera settings at please? Auto white balance? ISO? etc. - thanks! And, did you black out the LEDs? Or not worry about it?
LiLPhantom said:
Not quite sure what video you were watching to prompt such a response? My aircraft was within plain view, LOS, less than 1500' away, hovering safely over open water, recording fireworks several hundred feet distant. FPV was used to aim the camera, and myself and several others were scanning the area for air traffic. How exactly was this "epic," dangerous, irresponsible, or harmful to the hobby? I'm glad you are able to use your birds for business, but myself and most of us here use our's for pleasure. I want to enjoy some fun & adventure capturing unique videos & photos I would otherwise never experience. No one wants to watch videos of grass growing. Have a drink, lighten up, get out there and have some fun.
D_Tshudy said:
I grafted the audio from my DVR on the ground to the image from the GoPro. Not perfect, but agree that the image without the sound track is missing something.
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjqA7y1L3os[/youtube]
@rrhansen -- I put black electrical tape over the front lights only. Though next time I will black out all four lights, as I flew under the hood (FPV+iOSD) the entire way until just before landing. And the tail lights were noticed by some friends in the grand stands. Not interested in being noticed, if I can help it. I shot the Hero3+ in 1080p/60fps, no filters, no low light, no raw, no post other than title and clipping.
@LilPhantom -- not everyone who filmed fireworks did so irresponsibly. Mine was planned days in advance with the fair board, the pryotechs, and at no time was I near the crowd. The only thing at risk was my quad and camera.
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All very well done. While I did the same thing on 7-4 eve, not as good as yours and when I saw THE fireworks video that was in the Forbes article, I felt like I was in kindergarten. BTW, that one is up to over 7mm views now and well deserved.
I grafted the audio from my DVR on the ground to the image from the GoPro. Not perfect, but agree that the image without the sound track is missing something.
@rrhansen -- I put black electrical tape over the front lights only. Though next time I will black out all four lights, as I flew under the hood (FPV+iOSD) the entire way until just before landing. And the tail lights were noticed by some friends in the grand stands. Not interested in being noticed, if I can help it. I shot the Hero3+ in 1080p/60fps, no filters, no low light, no raw, no post other than title and clipping.
@LilPhantom -- not everyone who filmed fireworks did so irresponsibly. Mine was planned days in advance with the fair board, the pryotechs, and at no time was I near the crowd. The only thing at risk was my quad and camera.
Kelly[/quote]
Very nice and all the better for the audio, as the Baltimore man said pity about no mic even though it would have the rotor whirr. Perhaps further back is better than closer for fireworks. When some explode just in half frame it's not so good. Very dramatic however obviously there is no wind forces from the fireworks blast or perhaos the gimbal irons that out as well.
@rrhansen -- I put black electrical tape over the front lights only. Though next time I will black out all four lights, as I flew under the hood (FPV+iOSD) the entire way until just before landing. And the tail lights were noticed by some friends in the grand stands. Not interested in being noticed, if I can help it. I shot the Hero3+ in 1080p/60fps, no filters, no low light, no raw, no post other than title and clipping.
@LilPhantom -- not everyone who filmed fireworks did so irresponsibly. Mine was planned days in advance with the fair board, the pryotechs, and at no time was I near the crowd. The only thing at risk was my quad and camera.
Kelly[/quote]
Very nice and all the better for the audio, as the Baltimore man said pity about no mic even though it would have the rotor whirr. Perhaps further back is better than closer for fireworks. When some explode just in half frame it's not so good. Very dramatic however obviously there is no wind forces from the fireworks blast or perhaos the gimbal irons that out as well.
Seriously though. What was wrong with the way DB shot the video and flew his Bird?[/quote]
A Local media wanted an interview on camera this morning, they got it over the phone, and they are focusing on only the craziness, and not of the productive engineering and other future benefits, Phantom Pilots and other multi rotor pilots need to show those productive videos more often and not the epic FPV oh look how beautiful-cool-and-close-I-flew videos. [/quote]
Well L-P it looks like they got their interview, pity it was with someone who's a COMPUTER tech with a P1. :roll:
This guy from Data Doctors spent the whole interview to say what boils down to "don't fly around anything or anyone as it's unsafe and bad". He insinuated that the only safe place to fly is out in the middle of nowhere taking pics of Cactus I guess.
He went on to talk about how it's understandable that people are worried about cameras on "drones" as an invasion of their privacy. http://www.azcentral.com/videos/news/lo ... /12353515/
What I wished he or SOMEONE would say is that the GoPro does not have zoom capabilities and so cannot "peep" in your windows unless directly outside of them and the noise generated by our quads makes it very evident that they are there. No stealth possible!
What "we" need to do is bust the myth that people have about what can be seen by our cameras and what can't be seen. I try to do that every time I talk with people by letting them know (or see first hand) that it looks like the view from a 10 story building unless I'm directly over an object and hovering very low.
A Local media wanted an interview on camera this morning, they got it over the phone, and they are focusing on only the craziness, and not of the productive engineering and other future benefits, Phantom Pilots and other multi rotor pilots need to show those productive videos more often and not the epic FPV oh look how beautiful-cool-and-close-I-flew videos. [/quote]
Well L-P it looks like they got their interview, pity it was with someone who's a COMPUTER tech with a P1. :roll:
This guy from Data Doctors spent the whole interview to say what boils down to "don't fly around anything or anyone as it's unsafe and bad". He insinuated that the only safe place to fly is out in the middle of nowhere taking pics of Cactus I guess.He went on to talk about how it's understandable that people are worried about cameras on "drones" as an invasion of their privacy. http://www.azcentral.com/videos/news/lo ... /12353515/
What I wished he or SOMEONE would say is that the GoPro does not have zoom capabilities and so cannot "peep" in your windows unless directly outside of them and the noise generated by our quads makes it very evident that they are there. No stealth possible!
What "we" need to do is bust the myth that people have about what can be seen by our cameras and what can't be seen. I try to do that every time I talk with people by letting them know (or see first hand) that it looks like the view from a 10 story building unless I'm directly over an object and hovering very low.
the NYC incident the same as this fireworks flight ??? How does one compute that ?LiLPhantom said:
LiLPhantom said:
LilPhantom - I'm a bit confused? You want to say that people are putting "nails in the coffin" posting videos like Dirty Bird but then you go on to say that you use your Phantom for business? What FAA authorization did you receive to use your Phantom for business? I'm pretty sure that they are still going after (albeit unsuccessfully) people using UAV's for business without proper licensing or approval. FAA restrictions say model aircraft may not be operated "by persons or companies for business purposes." Stop ruining it for everyone LilPhantom.... sheesh.
I need to correct that it is not DB's video as I just noticed that DB has 700 views and the one shown on the news cast was said to have over 8 million views. But it does look like a near carbon copy as far as flying almost right into the middle of the blast.
Now...if we had a better lens with possibly zoom, some wouldn't feel the need to fly around events where large crowds are concerned.
Also just so some of know, there is a organization who are determined to get multicopters shut down by way of the FAA. They are actually responsible for purposely flying copters in high target areas. They make themselves appear as normal hobbyist.
Now...if we had a better lens with possibly zoom, some wouldn't feel the need to fly around events where large crowds are concerned.
Also just so some of know, there is a organization who are determined to get multicopters shut down by way of the FAA. They are actually responsible for purposely flying copters in high target areas. They make themselves appear as normal hobbyist.
rrhansen said:
Thank you. The camera was in 1080p*30fps, full Auto mode. I did not adjust any settings. I was going to tape the front LEDs but I forgot my tape.
We've experienced the "Soup Nazi," the "RTFM Nazis," and now we have our very own "Mission Nazi!"
Effective immediately all Phantom pilots are required to file a formal "Mission Application/Request Form" with our resident Mission Nazi, Li'l Phantom, for pre-flight clearance & authorization of your proposed mission(s). It may be several weeks before hearing back, as Li'l Phantom is busy flying his bird commercially, in lieu of FAA restrictions banning the use of RC aircraft for such purposes. Nonetheless, when Li'l Phantom isn't scolding "rookies," blasting "know-it-alls," or blaming "You guys!" for destroying the hobby, he will respond and inform you if your mission(s) meets with his approval.
Effective immediately all Phantom pilots are required to file a formal "Mission Application/Request Form" with our resident Mission Nazi, Li'l Phantom, for pre-flight clearance & authorization of your proposed mission(s). It may be several weeks before hearing back, as Li'l Phantom is busy flying his bird commercially, in lieu of FAA restrictions banning the use of RC aircraft for such purposes. Nonetheless, when Li'l Phantom isn't scolding "rookies," blasting "know-it-alls," or blaming "You guys!" for destroying the hobby, he will respond and inform you if your mission(s) meets with his approval.
We dont get Inside Edition here in OZ, maybe on pay TV? So I just watched the story online. I had to laugh.
Quote: "A Phantom 2 Quadrocopter that can cost up to $10,000"..... FFS
Quote: "A Phantom 2 Quadrocopter that can cost up to $10,000"..... FFS
Double-D said:
The FAA isn't all that powerful. Not here in Texas. I wouldn't have bought the Quad if I knew I was breaking the law, until I read stuff like the ones below. And I don't mind breaking stupid laws, just more afraid of Federal ones.
http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/83 ... navpanes=0
http://motherboard.vice.com/read/commer ... udge-ruled
I think it's a great film DB and certainly debunks the myth that Phantoms are useless in low light. When viewed at 720p and full screen you can see the noise in the blacks quite clearly and that may have been helped by fixing the ISO to 400 but could introduce even more noise. ISO is meant to control the sensitivity of the sensor to light and not change the shutter speed but I honestly don't know how the camera operates despite having asked. Perhaps an ISO of 200 with an EV of +1.0 would have helped, but hindsight is a wonderful thing!
The music is Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, written to celebrate the Russian's victory over Napoleon, so nothing to do with 'Victory over the Poms' (thankfully!) and despite what the PC Police and general party-poopers are suggesting on here regarding your flight, I think flying at night is damned brave and I hope one day to responsibly do the same.
Good job and thanks for sharing this along with other helpful input. I appreciate the comments of members who have actually done things rather than those who just talk about it.
The music is Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, written to celebrate the Russian's victory over Napoleon, so nothing to do with 'Victory over the Poms' (thankfully!) and despite what the PC Police and general party-poopers are suggesting on here regarding your flight, I think flying at night is damned brave and I hope one day to responsibly do the same.
Good job and thanks for sharing this along with other helpful input. I appreciate the comments of members who have actually done things rather than those who just talk about it.
