We have our annual boat parade coming up this Saturday night and I thought I might take the drone up and get some shots either video or stills. I would appreciate any input on camera settings to do this event.
Phil H.
Phil H.
Of course you are not allowed to fly at night? But if I were do it in a non-legal form, I would say, you better have someone that is lighting up the area, because your Drone isn't a good film maker at night.We have our annual boat parade coming up this Saturday night and I thought I might take the drone up and get some shots either video or stills. I would appreciate any input on camera settings to do this event.
Phil H.
If he is flying recreationally, then flying at night is allowed, provided he has anti-collision lighting and follows other guidelines (such as not flying over unprotected people, etc).Of course you are not allowed to fly at night?
Thanks, guys. I am a licensed Commercially rated pilot. Basically going to hover the craft about 30 feet above me to capture the boat parade.If he is flying recreationally, then flying at night is allowed, provided he has anti-collision lighting and follows other guidelines (such as not flying over unprotected people, etc).
Are you sUAS rated? If not, then your flights are all recreational and you should go out and enjoy your night flying. Even if you have an sUAS rating, you can still fly as a hobbyist (just don't monetize your video!) Have fun!Thanks, guys. I am a licensed Commercially rated pilot. Basically going to hover the craft about 30 feet above me to capture the boat parade.
Great thanks for the info. No money on this one, just for fun.Are you sUAS rated? If not, then your flights are all recreational and you should go out and enjoy your night flying. Even if you have an sUAS rating, you can still fly as a hobbyist (just don't monetize your video!) Have fun!
So, to answer your original question, for stills, I would bracket your exposures (using the AEB-5 setting). This will increase your chances of a properly exposed night shot. For both video and stills, display the histogram and ensure that you don't have any blown-out hightlights (make sure nothing touches the right side of the histogram).
You're welcome.Great thanks for the info. No money on this one, just for fun.
Phil