Modification to improve visibility

damoncooper · Mar 8, 2016

RBirtles said:
What is the weight for each light (with battery) after modifications? I am sure not as heavy as the X5 camera but still interested in knowing the weight for each light used. Amazon states around 90grams as is.

Cheers!

31g if I recall correctly

licensed pilot · Mar 8, 2016

Comes with an internal rechargeable battery. Mine weighs 1.3 oz =39 grams, after removing unnecessary metal ring and rubber strap. I use 3m tape to attach. The bird flies quite well.

damoncooper · Mar 8, 2016

licensed pilot said:
Comes with an internal rechargeable battery. Mine weighs 1.3 oz =39 grams, after removing unnecessary metal ring and rubber strap. I use 3m tape to attach. The bird flies quite well.

I cut off the belt attachment as well

licensed pilot · Mar 9, 2016

Definitely, ground them off. I just tested the light, 4 hours on one charge w/o any noticeable decrease in visual brightness. I feel very comfortable these lights can be seen by manned aircraft in the daytime in time to avoid a collision if facing the aircraft, and will install them front and back.Just my opinion. DJI should make strobe lights a factory installed item.

Dr. Ifly Drones · Mar 10, 2016

Since starting this particular lighting thread I've been using mine all the time. I've flown more than 30 hours on the original batteries and they are still going strong.

licensed pilot · Jun 13, 2016

Lezyne users: any trouble with strobe? one of mine just stops flashing when in sunlight (fully charged). Works fine indoors.

The Editor · Jun 13, 2016

licensed pilot said:
Lezyne users: any trouble with strobe? one of mine just stops flashing when in sunlight (fully charged). Works fine indoors.

Vampire Strobe?

licensed pilot · Jun 13, 2016

Omega Flight · Jan 29, 2018

MacDyver said:
Any history buffs here? Especially WWII?
Pilots mounted lights on the front of their aircraft to render them invisible to submarines traveling on the surface.
Submarine kills increased dramatically.
I use white prop guard on the front and black on the back not only does it increase my visibility but also aids in identifying craft orientation.

a pic of your drone would help?

MacDyver · Jan 29, 2018

Omega Flight said:
a pic of your drone would help?

MacDyver · Jan 29, 2018

I also like to set a 32' monitor outside so others can watch, they seem to enjoy it.

PortCanaveralFlorida · Jan 30, 2018

Technology, and COB / LED sizes change quickly.

Drone Dual CREE LED Strobe Light 2-Pack For DJI Inspire 1 2 Mavic Pro Phantom Spark Quadcopters RC Plane

Omega Flight · Jan 30, 2018

PortCanaveralFlorida said:
Technology, and COB / LED sizes change quickly.

Drone Dual CREE LED Strobe Light 2-Pack For DJI Inspire 1 2 Mavic Pro Phantom Spark Quadcopters RC Plane

no cover housing for LED??????????

Omega Flight · Jan 30, 2018

Thanks for the pic nice drone and Tv setup...

PortCanaveralFlorida · Jan 31, 2018

Omega Flight said:
no cover housing for LED??????????

Yes, it's kinda like shrink wrap. If your bird goes in the drink everything get's it anyway. These are bad to the bone for now, next year who knows but much better that a pair of small bike cycle lights by far! About the size of a postage stamp

Omega Flight · Jan 31, 2018

PortCanaveralFlorida said:
Yes, it's kinda like shrink wrap. If your bird goes in the drink everything get's it anyway. These are bad to the bone for now, next year who knows but much better that a pair of small bike cycle lights by far! About the size of a postage stamp

True....nice idea great find. thanks for sharing