How To Set Up DJI Mavic Pro For Night Flying - Picture & Video Settings

In this video, I explain my settings I use for capturing video and pictures at night with some shown examples. Click here to buy a Mavic: Feel free to check me out on instagram: @brandonmeek19

By: Brandon Meek
Title: How To Set Up DJI Mavic Pro For Night Flying - Picture & Video Settings
Sourced From: www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3tE9Jm6ci0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which drone is best for beginners?

It is easy to fly a drone, and the best drones for beginners. These include drones that have an FPV (firstperson view) camera. Users can remotely control the drone with a smartphone application.

Some quadcopters were specifically designed for aerial photography. A multirotor model might be a better choice if you want to explore advanced features, such as obstacle avoidance or autonomous flight mode.

There are two types in price of drones: cheap drones under $100, and more expensive drones over $300.

The cheapest models tend to have a limited range, battery life, and flight time. The more expensive models feature greater performance and longer flight durations.

Because they are easier to control and operate, most beginners choose to purchase cheaper models. If you intend to fly your drone for hours, however, you might consider buying a more expensive model.

Is there a good place to take photos from a drone?

Drones have become extremely useful tools for capturing breathtaking images of nature and landscapes. Drones are perfect for both close-up shots and stunning photos of wildlife like butterflies and birds.

Drones are best used in mountains, deserts and other locations such as beaches, cities, oceans, rivers, and lakes. Drone enthusiasts enjoy taking stunning photos of their surroundings and other local attractions.

You should try shooting at night when the lights illuminate the surrounding landscape to explore new places. It is also possible to shoot in other seasons, such as winter, when snow covers the ground.

Which hour is best to photograph drones?

When there's not much activity on ground, a drone can capture aerial images at sunrise and sunset.

Drones are great for taking beautiful photos of landscapes as well as the sky. Some drones cannot fly at night and you may miss amazing views.

Consider flying at sunrise or sunset to ensure that you are not missing out on any photo opportunities. Because there are fewer cars and more people on the roads, these times offer stunning opportunities for photos of nature.

You'll find that you can shoot at lower levels of light, which makes it easier for you to take pictures without worrying about overexposing.

Additionally, the drone can withstand strong winds, rain and snow. These are all factors that make daylight great for photography with a drone.

Consider flying at night if you want to capture nighttime scenes. This will allow you to see the cityscape from a different perspective.

What are the disadvantages of drone photography?

Drone photography offers a unique way to capture photos and video. But there are also downsides when choosing to fly a small aircraft.

The most obvious disadvantage of flying drones is the cost involved. You can spend hundreds, thousands or even millions depending on the drone you choose.

Drone flying requires certification and training. You'll need to spend time and money learning how to safely operate them.

Another downside is safety. Drones pose a danger because they are constantly in need of repair and maintenance. If you lose control of your drone while taking photos or filming videos, it could cause serious property damage or injure someone.

It is possible that you spend more time flying a drone than taking photos or filming footage. You may also have restricted airspace in which you can fly your drone.

You can only fly your unmanned air vehicle within certain areas. You cannot fly more than 400 feet and within five miles from any airports, stadiums hospitals, schools or prisons.

Drones might not be right for everyone. Drones can make people nervous because they could crash or fall out from the air. Others are concerned that they may accidentally hit someone or something else.

If you are not confident flying a drone, you can stick with traditional aerial photography methods and videography instead.

Can drones shoot nighttime photos?

Yes, that's the answer. We've been doing this for many years. We've been taking pictures at night for decades.

But there's a catch. Night photography requires special equipment. Any camera under $10k is not capable of night photography.

A series of wavelengths are created when light hits an object.

These wavelengths overlap and combine to form white light at very long distances from the source.

This is how our eyes are able to see colors even when the sun is miles away.

The opposite is true. When light strikes an object very close to its source it reflects in narrow wavelengths. These wavelengths bounce straight back to us without overlapping.

This means that objects appearing brighter are closer together. This is why objects glow under black light.

The energy the object absorbs influences how much light is reflected. Therefore, if light hits an object, it might reflect more blue than red light.

Blue light is the most sensitive for the human eye. Therefore, objects that are viewed under black lights will look more blue.

What does this have do with drones, then? If you want to photograph something dark like a forest or cave, you will need a very bright source of light.

An ordinary lamp won't be powerful enough to illuminate the entire scene. It will only create a shadowed scene.

If you want a good picture, you'll need to use a strobe instead. And since you don't want to carry around a huge flashgun, you'll need to buy a small one.

These lights are also known as speedlights, because they emit flashes so fast they create a stroboscopic effect.

You can see the light pulse across your screen when we say "stroboscopic". The faster the rate, the better quality of the picture.

We won't cover how to set-up a Speedlight. But you can find many tutorials online.

We'll tell you, to get a clear shot, ensure that your subject is well lit.

For this to happen, aim the beam at 45°. You can adjust intensity by moving the flashgun head.

Once you have set the setting that is right for you, hold the gun steady as the shutter release button is pressed.

Just before the flashlight reaches your subject, you can press the shutter button again. This will trigger the flashgun to fire another burst of light.

The subject will be illuminated by the first burst. The second burst will capture that moment.

This results in a continuous exposure that records both bursts and steady light.

Now that you are able to take photographs during the day, let us move on to night photography.

So far, I have told you everything you need to know about photographing things at night.

But there's still one thing left to cover: the color balance.

Most people assume that all the images taken at night will be too dark.

And that's true - but it's also true for daytime pictures.

It doesn’t matter if you’re taking photos at dawn, dusk or both; the camera will always take a darker picture.

Statistics

• Here's proof: according to an analysis of FAA drone registration numbers by drone market research and data group Drone Industry Insights, DJI had a 76.8% market share in the U.S. (thedronegirl.com)
• Among the biggest improvements, the Skydio 2+ has over the standard 2 is a 20% longer battery life, longer range if you add the Beacon, and a neat AI video creation tool called Keyframe. (thedronegirl.com)
• Again, no stabilization is applied, and the 50% throttle stick position cuts the power to the motors. (photographypro.com)
• Regional & Super Regional Centers pricing per center (400,000+ sq ft) PLACE ORDER (dronebase.com)
• A grey card is just a piece of thick paper that is a specific shade of grey (18%), which will be the foundation on which we choose our color temperature. (dronegenuity.com)

External Links

youtube.com

• YouTube - Mr. CAMPS / Drone Camps RC - YouTube

blog.dronebase.com

• Is aerial drone photography right to use in my commercial building?


• 4 Ways Drone Photography Can Make New Home Buyers More Comfortable

How To

How to make a Time-Lapse using a Drone

Two main types of cameras are commonly used when making time-lapses: DSLRs (Digital Single Lens Reflex), that are usually more expensive than point and shoot digital cameras.

DSLR cameras also tend to produce higher-quality images due to the way light enters the lens. They are not ideal for video because they require manual focus, exposure and exposure settings.

For beginners, point-and-shoot cameras such as the GoPro are simpler to use. Videos will look grainy because of the lower resolution.

A consumer drone makes the best time-lapse camera. These small flying robots have become very popular as an affordable alternative for professional drones.

A drone is an autonomous remote-controlled aircraft that can fly without the need for human intervention. A drone typically uses a single propeller to fly, although quadcopter drones may have multiple propellers.

A drone can not only capture aerial footage but also cinematic shots with a bird’s-eye view. Drones can also be equipped with a gimbal stabilizer to shoot smooth handheld footage.

For a time-lapse effect, you can start recording while your drone hovers above the subject. If the sun doesn't directly over the subject, the sky won't look dark during the shot.

You can adjust the shutter speed and aperture to achieve the desired effect. For example, you could set your shutter speed to 30 seconds for a sunset shot and keep the aperture wide open in order to capture as much natural daylight as possible.

For night shots, the opposite approach would be taken. Use a slow shutter speed of 1 second and close the aperture to reduce the amount of light entering the camera. This creates bright images that show details.

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