My First Airport Notification

[CashCache]

I've been wanting to fly and shoot downtown Phoenix for a long time. However, most of the interesting areas are well within Class B airspace (extends to the ground). The Phoenix Biltmore area is north of downtown but still a great area. It's within 5 miles of the airport, but Class B airspace does not start until 5k feet AGL . I did notify Sky Harbor airport before flying in the area.

I shot this at about 7pm. It was not until I started editing the footage that I realized it was a little too dark on some shots. I should have reduced my filter by once step - still learning.

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[WEOTN]

Thanks for the views! I haven't been to Phoenix in a long while. Used to live in Tempe and Scottsdale, long long ago, City sure has grown!

 

[frankiez]

I don't think it was TOO dark. Maybe just a little. Good job!

 

[Skippy905]

Great shots. I also don't think it was too dark. But you could easily increase that slightly editing and I don't think it would cause too much noise.
I love the Phoenix area. I in AZ twice a year for work, and I make sure to fly in and out of Sky Harbour just so I have the chance to spend some time in the area. I haven't flown there since I've had the Mavic, but I can't wait to go.

 

[jeplane]

Thank you for doing the right thing and calling ATC for the heads up.

 

[Gotcha]

Awesome footage! And also nicely edited!
How long was your flight time over all? I did notice that the horizon in some scenes is a bit off.

 

[CashCache]

Great shots. I also don't think it was too dark. But you could easily increase that slightly editing and I don't think it would cause too much noise.
I love the Phoenix area. I in AZ twice a year for work, and I make sure to fly in and out of Sky Harbour just so I have the chance to spend some time in the area. I haven't flown there since I've had the Mavic, but I can't wait to go.

Some of the shots in the shadows were pretty underexposed. When trying to lift them in post, it did cause some noise. I learned that I probably can't get away with using a single filter when my shots are in and out of the shadows late in the day. I'm glad you liked it.

 

[CashCache]

Awesome footage! And also nicely edited!
How long was your flight time over all? I did notice that the horizon in some scenes is a bit off.

I'm constantly battling the horizon/gimbal offset issue, but yeah, good eye. If I had to guess, I would say total flight time was about an hour on that day. Thanks for the kind words. I love editing almost as much as flying - almost.

 

[Ray Dunakin]

Very nice!