This week at Starbase the water deluge system is tested, Ship 27 is cut in half and Booster 9 heads to the launch site where it's finally lifted onto the orbital launch mount, while over at Cape Canaveral SpaceX launch and recovery operations continue at a blinding pace and we review the latest batch of flyover photos courtesy of Greg Scott and Farrielle Mohan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the drawbacks to drone photography?
Drone photography is an exciting way to capture images and video footage. However, there are some downsides to flying small aircraft.
The biggest disadvantage of flying drones are their cost. It can cost hundreds to thousands depending on which drone you buy.
You will need to be certified and trained to fly a drone.
Another downside is safety. Drones pose a danger because they are constantly in need of repair and maintenance. Drones can be dangerous because they require constant maintenance and repair.
You might find that your time spent flying your drone is more productive than actually taking pictures or recording footage. Your drone might not have enough airspace to fly.
Some local governments limit where you can fly your unmanned aircraft vehicle. 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. People feel nervous about flying drones because they fear that they will crash into the ground or fall from the sky. Others fear that they could accidentally hit an object or person.
You might be uncomfortable flying a drone. Instead, you can try traditional aerial photography or videography.
How much money do drone photographers make?
A photographer can make more than $10k per gig, depending on how much time he/she travels and where he/she photographs. For those who shoot in remote locations such as forests and national parks, the hourly rate could be between $20-30.
The average person earns between $15-$25 an hour working in retail, which means you could earn $50-$75 flying drones if you wanted to. There are other opportunities to make more. Most drone pilots fly for companies that require them travel throughout the country, or internationally.
You can charge anywhere from $100 to $300 per flight, depending on the time you spend flying and the distance you cover. Although this can quickly add up, if you are passionate about photography and enjoy flying, it could be worthwhile.
Can drones capture night shots?
The answer to that question is yes. But it's been a long-standing tradition. For decades, we've been taking photos at night.
But there is a catch. Night photography requires specialized equipment. It's impossible to achieve night photography with a camera less than $10,000.
When light strikes an object, it bounces back in various wavelengths.
These wavelengths are combined to produce white light at very far distances from their source.
This is why you can still see colors in the distance even though the sun may be millions of kilometers away.
On the contrary, when light strikes an object close to its source, it reflects in a narrow band of wavelengths. These wavelengths bounce back directly to us without any overlap.
That means that the closer the object is, the brighter it appears. This is why objects can glow under black lights.
The amount of light reflected depends on how much energy the object absorbs. So when light hits an object, it may reflect more blue light than red light.
Blue light is the most visible to the human eye, so objects will appear more blue if they are seen under black light.
So what does this have to do with drones? Use a very bright light source to photograph dark places, such a forest or cave.
A regular lamp will not be powerful enough for the illumination of the entire scene. It will only create a shadowed scene.
If you want a good picture, you'll need to use a strobe instead. It's not practical to have a bulky flashgun around, so it's best to get a small one.
These lights are known as speedlights because they produce flashes of light so fast that they create a stroboscopic effect.
You can see the light pulse across your screen when we say "stroboscopic". The better the picture, the faster the rate.
We won't discuss how to set up a Speedlight here. But you can find many tutorials online.
We will tell, for clear pictures, that you need to ensure that the subject is evenly illuminated.
The beam should be aimed at a 45° angle in order to achieve this. You can adjust light intensity by moving your flashgun's head.
Once you have found the right setting, hold the gun steady while pressing the shutter release button.
Then, just before the light reaches the subject, press the shutter again. This will set off the flashgun to start a second burst.
The subject is illuminated by the first burst, but the second will capture what happens after that burst.
The result is a continuous exposure where both bursts of light are recorded.
Now that you're comfortable taking photos during the day let's get to night photography.
I have so far covered everything about how to photograph things at night.
But there's still one thing left to cover: the color balance.
Most people assume that any images taken at night will look too dark.
It's true. But it also applies to daytime photographs.
It doesn't matter whether you're taking pictures at dawn or dusk; the camera will always record a darker image.
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Greater than 50% throttle stick position generates positive thrust, but less than 50% throttle stick position reverses the direction of the motors, allowing upside-down flying! (photographypro.com)
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Again, no stabilization is applied, and the 50% throttle stick position cuts the power to the motors. (photographypro.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)
Two reasons people fly drones at night are curiosity and the desire to capture images.
People fly drones at night because they are curious and enjoy the view of the world. However, drones can also be flown at night to capture photos of the city landscape.
Urban photography is becoming more popular among drone enthusiasts.
Photographing at night has many benefits, including capturing more detail and better lighting conditions.
Many photographers prefer to shoot at nights to avoid having to deal with the limitations of daylight photography.
These are all great benefits, but urban photography is still very popular. People fly drones at nights to capture beautiful nighttime scenes.
They love the way the light changes when the sun goes down. Many have begun to post videos online of themselves flying drones at nights.
While the technology used to create drone footage isn't exactly cutting edge, the quality of the imagery is extremely impressive.
It's easy to do without any special equipment. All you need to do this is your smartphone camera.
Of course, if you don't own a smartphone, then that's fine. You can create great drone videos with the many high-quality cameras that are available today.
If you're looking to purchase a DSLR camera, you'll find that some models offer night vision capabilities.
Canon's EOS5D III has an infrared LED-system that allows it can see in low-light conditions.
Other manufacturers include Pentax, Pentax and Olympus.
However, not all smartphones have the ability to record drone footage.
iPhones can't use their front-facing camera for aerial footage, so they cannot. Instead, they must rely on the iPhone 8 Plus's dual rear cameras.
Once you have chosen the camera that you'd like, it's time to decide where to film your video.
You could opt to film your drone footage using a fixed location, or you could choose to follow your subject instead.
You should make sure your subject is visible while filming drone footage. This means you must keep your drone within easy reach of your subject.
This range should not limit your ability to achieve great results.
You need to be as close to your subject as possible when you're filming your drone footage. This will make the details appear sharper.
So, try to move towards your subject as quickly as possible.
Now that you know how to take drone footage let's talk about how to edit it.
