I was looking through my older videos and I saw this one that I had never shared with you guys. Its my the first night video I shot when I got my Mavic. Hope you enjoy it.

the city looks amazing at night. Great video!

The clarity is unreal; Superb vid. Makes me want to book a flight straight to Miami and cool off with a Mojito !  

Any issues with the MP, switching to atti-mode with the low light ? or remained lock in gps throughout the course of flight.

nice!!! really cool

Very good video - quite amazed at the quality under low light.

Sportbike_Pilot Posted at 2017-9-29 18:02
Any issues with the MP, switching to atti-mode with the low light ? or remained lock in gps throughout the course of flight.

GPS signal is not affected by low light or night. You should have full satelites if flying with a clear view of the sky day or night.

Asainz320 Posted at 2017-9-29 20:52
GPS signal is not affected by low light or night. You should have full satelites if flying with a clear view of the sky day or night.

"GPS signal is not affected by low light or night."



Oh good to know. Haven't flown at night yet.

When I first got the Mavic and test flew in house for a very brief moment, low or weak light had it in atti-mode but then again no gps lock b/c I wasn't outside.

Very Nice video... the "flickering"/jumping in the beginning made me think my PC / Internet was acting up... past that the colors and light look amazing.
Are you using any ND filters on the drone? If so what ones?

Also I noticed you have a huge open area to fly in along the coast and Miami Beach... nice! Very ENVIOUS! (don't have that option here in N Indiana)
https://faa.maps.arcgis.com/apps ... 8e19806ebf6a06754ad

NICE, what were your settings like iso,color,style, etc?

Too bad I am not allowed to fly in the dark here in NL.
Can you?

I love doing night videos, it takes it to the next level.

Lucas775 Posted at 2017-9-30 08:58
I love doing night videos, it takes it to the next level.

Yeah I def think that's the next level I'd like to explore very soon.

Looks like we got a visitor in the building.

Sportbike_Pilot Posted at 2017-9-30 09:51
Looks like we got a visitor in the building.

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Lol!!

I do know its not recommended to fly at night, but its a recommendation, not a law. The FAA does not mention anything about night flying for recreational pilots. I have looked for this information many times. You will be able to find many sites talking about the night restrictions, but I really dont follow their rules since they're not the FAA.

Bob Brown Posted at 2017-9-30 04:19
Very Nice video... the "flickering"/jumping in the beginning made me think my PC / Internet was acting up... past that the colors and light look amazing.
Are you using any ND filters on the drone? If so what ones?

Hey Bob! Thank so so much! If you watch the video with headphones or with audio you will be able to see that the flickering/jumping is on purpose to match the music
I did not use any filters. Filters will not help you much when shooting at night since you have to try to get as much light as possible, not block any. A little bit of post processing of the colors, shadows and highlights was done in Premiere.

Asainz320 Posted at 2017-9-30 09:58
Lol!!

I do know its not recommended to fly at night, but its a recommendation, not a law. The FAA does not mention anything about night flying for recreational pilots. I have looked for this information many times. You will be able to find many sites talking about the night restrictions, but I really dont follow their rules since they're not the FAA.

I've also checked that with FAA site, nothing against flying at night (unless somebody finds it).
I would imagine that it's tricky with the low light but if you've got the skills, common-sense nearby and are responsible, pilot should be fine. I've haven't tried yet but I most def will in a secluded/open airspace.

Jos A Posted at 2017-9-30 04:19
NICE, what were your settings like iso,color,style, etc?

Thanks Jos! When shooting at night with the MP I have to keep the ISO as high as possible depending on how much ligh you will have available. For this shoot I used ISO 1600. I also use the manual mode to be able to set the frame rate to the lowest setting possible allowing the sensor to receive as much light as possible.

Asainz320 Posted at 2017-9-30 10:21
Thanks Jos! When shooting at night with the MP I have to keep the ISO as high as possible depending on how much ligh you will have available. For this shoot I used ISO 1600. I also use the manual mode to be able to set the frame rate to the lowest setting possible allowing the sensor to receive as much light as possible.

"shoot I used ISO 1600."

and looks like no noise at all.  Guess b/c it's in manual option.

Asainz320 Posted at 2017-9-30 10:14
Hey Bob! Thank so so much! If you watch the video with headphones or with audio you will be able to see that the flickering/jumping is on purpose to match the music
I did not use any filters. Filters will not help you much when shooting at night since you have to try to get as much light as possible, not block any. A little bit of post processing of the colors, shadows and highlights was done in Premiere.

"done in Premiere."

I was on the fence about Premiere and another one but you've made me a believer. Truly awesome SW.

fans17fb4e34 Posted at 2017-9-30 06:53
Hey Moron, FAA clearly clearly states No flying a night. Ruin it for everybody.

#dronepolice didn't took a minute....

Sportbike_Pilot Posted at 2017-9-30 10:20
I've also checked that with FAA site, nothing against flying at night (unless somebody finds it).
I would imagine that it's tricky with the low light but if you've got the skills, common-sense nearby and are responsible, pilot should be fine. I've haven't tried yet but I most def will in a secluded/open airspace.

Exactly! I fly at night not only because I like it better but also because I can keep an eye better on the Mavic than during the day. At night you can see those red LEDs very bright against the black sky and can spot the Mavic in a second. During the day this UAV gets lost very easily. When you look at your screen to line up the shot and then look up again the Mavic is gone and you have to take a minute to find it. There's also way less air traffic at night.

Sportbike_Pilot Posted at 2017-9-30 10:22
"shoot I used ISO 1600."

and looks like no noise at all.  Guess b/c it's in manual option.

Im really impressed at how well the Mavic handles high ISOs for video and photos.

ro_flyer Posted at 2017-9-30 10:32
#dronepolice didn't took a minute....

I usually dont really mind these characters, but that "Hey Moron" killed me.

Asainz320 Posted at 2017-9-30 09:38
Hey Stupid, show me where THE FAA states that I cannot fly at night for recreation and not commercial. Go on I'll wait... get the f out of here insulting people for no reason, you ignorant fker.

I'll sit here and wait with you @Asainz320   

Lucas775 Posted at 2017-9-30 11:18
I'll sit here and wait with you @Asainz320

Thanks Lucas! Im affraid it will be a long wait lol

Asainz320 Posted at 2017-9-30 11:59
Thanks Lucas! Im affraid it will be a long wait lol

Still waiting, probably reading the fine prints.........

Night Operations
14 CFR Part 107 prohibits operation of a small UAS at night defined in 14 CFR Part 1 as the time as the time between the end of evening civil twilight and the beginning of morning civil twilight , as published in the federal air almanac, and converted to local time.

fans17fb4e34 Posted at 2017-10-1 07:03
Night Operations
14 CFR Part 107 prohibits operation of a small UAS at night defined in 14 CFR Part 1 as the time as the time between the end of evening civil twilight and the beginning of morning civil twilight , as published in the federal air almanac, and converted to local time.

Thank you for confirming thats for Part 107, not related to recreational pilots. The rules for recreational pilots are very clear from the FAA:

Source: https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/fly_for_fun/

FAA Safety Guidelines
-Fly at or below 400 feet
-Be aware of airspace requirements and restrictions
-Stay away from surrounding obstacles
-Keep your UAS within sight
-Never fly near other aircraft, especially near airports
-Never fly over groups of people
-Never fly over stadiums or sports events
-Never fly near emergency response efforts such as fires
-Never fly under the influence of drugs or alcohol

Thats it! No mention of night flying. Please stop looking for what people are doing wrong and worry about you doing the right thing.

I have to mention also ... P107 pilots can CHOOSE to fly as a hobbiest if you are feeling left out.. Simply leave the card at home and don't take payment for your work. Very simple you too can fly at night! ;)

Bob Brown Posted at 2017-10-1 08:14
I have to mention also ... P107 pilots can CHOOSE to fly as a hobbiest if you are feeling left out.. Simply leave the card at home and don't take payment for your work. Very simple you too can fly at night! ;)

Yup! Exactly!! I believe there's a permit that allows for Part 107 pilots to fly at night as well.

24 hrs No fine print.

fans17fb4e34 Posted at 2017-10-1 10:01
24 hrs No fine print.

What does that mean?

Asainz320 Posted at 2017-10-1 11:31
What does that mean?

Means he has been reading for 24 hrs and still can't find anything not even in the fine print

Lucas775 Posted at 2017-10-1 13:11
Means he has been reading for 24 hrs and still can't find anything not even in the fine print

I just think that there's so much confusion with what laws apply to who that a lot of information out there is not very clear or accurate. I have seen sites saying that recreational pilots are not allowed to fly at night. The problem I have with that is that I cant find where the FAA, which is the complete law over all, mentions anything on their site about night flying for fun and not business.

Awesome work.

Bro where did you launch and land?? I live in Miramar and try to go out to wynwood, Miami beach, etc but always seem to hit a nfz due to Miami Intl, great work by the way I love night flying

Dremundo Posted at 2017-10-6 06:17
Bro where did you launch and land?? I live in Miramar and try to go out to wynwood, Miami beach, etc but always seem to hit a nfz due to Miami Intl, great work by the way I love night flying

For this one I took off from Watson Island near the MacArthur Causeway. There is an NFZ around Downtown but not because of MIA. There is a sea plane base right where the cruises park that creates that 5 mile NFZ, but I have contacted them before and I was told that as long as I dont fly right above them I was clear to fly there. On top of that they dont fly there at night so we're good. The Mavic gives the NFZ message but it's not a hard NFZ that would prevent you from flying. What you do need to check for is the Marlins Stadium. If they're having a game you will not be able to fly in downtown as it is within the 3 mile radius of the stadium. There are helicopters that fly once in a while in the area as well but they fly at the 500' height and they're very easy to hear and spot so you can keep out of their way. Always check with an app that would tell you the current status to fly. I use Airmap and it has always been very accurate and up to date. Let me know man, we can get together for some night flying!