night flight.. need your feedback please

devin120 · Mar 8, 2017

A mavic pro is a model aircraft, not a uav

The following definitions are used in this document:

Model Aircraft – means an aircraft with a total weight not exceeding 35 kg (77 lbs) that is mechanically driven or launched into flight for recreational purposes and that is not designed to carry persons or other living creatures.
Maximum Take-off Weight –means the weight of the aircraft at the time of the operation, including the weight of any payload (e.g. a camera) and fuel.
Unmanned Air Vehicle – means a power-driven aircraft, other than a model aircraft, that is designed to fly without a human operator onboard.

Skippy905 · Mar 8, 2017

Ahhh yes. I did read that. Just didn't realize that the mavic drones fall under model aircraft. In that case, I think that all of pretty much everything goes out the window including night flying (at least for hobby use).

devin120 · Mar 8, 2017

lolll. Yup. Everything.

I mean.. . would you consider this dangerous. Its horrid editing. My apologies in advance.

finalfantasyfans · Mar 8, 2017

Boog0822 said:
This is the best I got and it's garbage.

If you try to focus at night at a long distance, you are not going to get it focus.

Here is my suggestion.
1. Fly and hover around 50 feet above the ground. Make sure AFC is turn off.
2. Find a BRIGHT light source(lamp post or building) and focus on it.
3. Don't focus again after that. Or simply toggle to MF.
4. Everything should be in focus. I think Mavic Hyperfocal distance is around 50 feet.

Here is a photo with ISO 100 and 3 seconds shutter.

allnamestaken · Mar 8, 2017

bucefalo said:
hello everyone,

I'm not and expert at all let's start with this statement ahahah

Since i'll be in Shanghai in 1 week i'd LOVE to take some pictures/video of the BUND by night ..

since i'm not conscious of what could go wrong in a night scene (sensors... )
could you suggest me what i should consider? what settings should i have?

OBVIOUSLY i'm not gonna just fly around , i mean i will not just go KM around! what i'd like basically to do is take off.. take some pictures and a short aerial video and then land the drone !

Hello,

I would recommend checking the local laws. This is illegal in the United States. In the US you can fly up to 30 mins after sunset (dusk/twighlight) and 30 mins before sunrise.

bucefalo · Mar 8, 2017

allnamestaken said:
Hello,

I would recommend checking the local laws. This is illegal in the United States. In the US you can fly up to 30 mins after sunset (dusk/twighlight) and 30 mins before sunrise.

ok.. this is already been said and is out of topic! we are purely discussing about techniques not about being illegal! so stop being out of topic and above all being the sheriff! thank you

Fastback65 · Mar 8, 2017

Great info final

allnamestaken · Mar 8, 2017

Skippy905 said:
Where did you get that information? There is a varying amount of information on this depending on where you live, and also what website you look at. However, it appears to be a very gray area. I don't see any outright law against flying at night. Could be wrong though.

Fact Sheet – Small Unmanned Aircraft Regulations (Part 107)

allnamestaken · Mar 8, 2017

bucefalo said:
ok.. this is already been said and is out of topic! we are purely discussing about techniques not about being illegal! so stop being out of topic and above all being the sheriff! thank you

I disagree. My comment is on point and relevant. We as a community should not conduct illegal flights and encourage others to be good law abiding pilots. Sorry you feel this way.
Fact Sheet – Small Unmanned Aircraft Regulations (Part 107)

allnamestaken · Mar 8, 2017

Oingo Boingo said:
What u did there is instane drone confiscation and fine material. Please dont fly your drone at night. Its against the law

Very true!

allnamestaken · Mar 8, 2017

Skippy905 said:
Agree or confirm?!? Not trying to be an A$$, but I will also need to confirm. As far as I have read from Transport Canada, and FAA, it isn't illegal. Suggested against, yes, but not illegal.
I don't know if I'll ever fly at night, but if I ever do, I'll look even more closely, but as far as I can read into it, it is not illegal in Canada and US.

Fact Sheet – Small Unmanned Aircraft Regulations (Part 107)

allnamestaken · Mar 8, 2017

Flying Irish said:
Given the drone id not lit port and starboard, I would agree night flight is not legal.

It is though.

FatBoyRoy · Mar 8, 2017

allnamestaken said:
It is though.

You may be just a troll, but in case you are not, literally half of this entire thread is dedicated to the fact that hobbyists are not subject to Part 107 rules.

Strafe1 said:
Just read please before putting out fake news (lol). Note the Operating Rules and the Legal/Regulatory Basis. It is just flat out false to make statements like you are doing.

jmorse62 · Mar 8, 2017

I just sent it up and got this. Dont really know what I did, was my first time in the air at night.

jmorse62 · Mar 8, 2017

Night flight is illegal in the US unless you have an FAA exemption.

Strafe1 · Mar 8, 2017

allnamestaken said:
Hello,

I would recommend checking the local laws. This is illegal in the United States. In the US you can fly up to 30 mins after sunset (dusk/twighlight) and 30 mins before sunrise.

Please stop trolling these forums. We are trying to maintain helpful and accurate feedback here.

Rabid Machina · Mar 9, 2017

allnamestaken said:
Fact Sheet – Small Unmanned Aircraft Regulations (Part 107)

jmorse62 said:
Night flight is illegal in the US unless you have an FAA exemption.[/

Flying for Fun (recreational or hobby)

3. Does the new Small UAS Rule (part 107) apply to recreational UAS operations?
Part 107 does not apply to UAS flown strictly for fun (hobby or recreational purposes) as long as these unmanned aircraft are flown in accordance with the Special Rule for Model Aircraft (Section 336 of P.L. 112-95). Visit our "Fly for Fun" webpage for safety rules and guidelines that apply to recreational UAS operations. The small UAS rule codifies the provisions of section 336 in part 101 of the FAA's regulations, which will prohibit operating a UAS in manner that endangers the safety of the National Airspace System.