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And a small nitrogen tank to chill the sensor for long-range IR sensing, otherwise they are only good to about 10 meters. For a few thousand dollars you can buy one today.MadMitch88 said:Night flying won't be a viable option until FLIR cameras come down to around the $300 price range.
CityZen said:I think the reason to fly at night is to put on a light show, not to film anything. For this reason, some people add lots of extra LEDs to their Phantoms.
Of course, you need to be in a wide open space, since you certainly don't want to be trying to avoid obstacles in the dark.
Prylar Bek said:Can you see where you are going with the headlight on and the smartphone connected?
If they follow the Australian lead, you'll only be allowed to fly at night (or daytime beyond line of sight) if you have an instrument rating.HailStorm said:Isn't one of the proposed FAA restrictions a ban on night flying?
Or am I mistaken?