Mount for streamlights

double_action · Mar 26, 2016

So I've been interested in search and rescue applications for the Inspire. The mounts for lights I've found have been lacking. If I'm going to put $300 worth of lights on my bird, I don't want them attached by velcro or dual lock, no matter how strong they claim to be. And I don't want them hanging off the end, I'd like them closer to the CG.

So I noticed a place on the frame that would make a good mounting spot and made this mount out of some aluminium bar and rail sections I had in my workshop. I'm still waiting for two streamlights (one TLR-1 HL and one TLR-1 HPL) to see how the inspire will handle the weight.

Thoughts?

pyrophantom · Mar 26, 2016

double_action said:
So I've been interested in search and rescue applications for the Inspire. The mounts for lights I've found have been lacking. If I'm going to put $300 worth of lights on my bird, I don't want them attached by velcro or dual lock, no matter how strong they claim to be. And I don't want them hanging off the end, I'd like them closer to the CG.

So I noticed a place on the frame that would make a good mounting spot and made this mount out of some aluminium bar and rail sections I had in my workshop. I'm still waiting for two streamlights (one TLR-1 HL and one TLR-1 HPL) to see how the inspire will handle the weight.

Thoughts?
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i got this guy to print these for me - angles 2 spots at 6 degrees apart, set away from optical flow sensors. I use 2 x thrunite TN12 1050 lumens and they are amazing

Inspire 1 Dual Searchlight mount - GoPro mount sys by eliotg on Shapeways

double_action · Mar 26, 2016

Looks like that same guy makes something similar.

Dual headlight for Inspire 1 by eliotg on Shapeways

What I do like about my design is that the rails can be set at independent angles. The TLR HPL throws light really far, the HL has a wider throw. Point the HPL forward and point the HL down and you can cover a lot of area with light.

I wonder if I couldn't rig something up with pressure switches so the lights turn on with the landing gear raises....

huppe · Mar 26, 2016

Too sad I'm not allowed to fly in the dark here.
I like it

Phatzo · Mar 27, 2016

lucky me no restriction yet here... hope polititians will need more time... hard to find SAR people here... or i am just not good enough to find the right authoraties...

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hoodlum1 · Mar 27, 2016

There's a vender on eBay that sells the whole setup for $350.00

Phatzo · Mar 27, 2016

hoodlum1 said:
There's a vender on eBay that sells the whole setup for $350.00

any link maybe?

double_action · Mar 27, 2016

this one?

Dji Inspire 1 NIGHTLIGHT search light SAR spotlight 1550 Lumes strobe and mount

hoodlum1 · Mar 27, 2016

That's the one they must have lowered the price looks like a nice setup

hoodlum1 · Mar 27, 2016

They just sell the bracket if that's all you need

double_action · Mar 27, 2016

Careful though, ad says "2 LIGHTWEIGHT military grade lights and mounting plate"

you won't be getting streamlights and there's no mention of what the torches are...

seanmclean · Mar 27, 2016

Do you really think that two flashlights will provide enough light from any reasonable altitude to assist with S&R?

pyrophantom · Apr 2, 2016

those he has mounted are not light, which is why I chose my thrunites for their beam intensity and lightness

double_action · Apr 2, 2016

quick vid of the lights. I did rig them so raising the landing gear turns on the lights.

conspirator · Apr 3, 2016

double_action said:
quick vid of the lights. I did rig them so raising the landing gear turns on the lights.

Holy crap that's excellent; great Job!

InspiredAircraft · Apr 3, 2016

I use a nitecore p12 for my inspections works great, 1000 lumens. 5.0 oz. 232 m beam distance, 1 hr. 15 min at high setting.
Two of these lights with a bracket should be excellent.
When my Inspire 1 Pro arrives this week, I will mount it take photos.

damoncooper · Apr 3, 2016

double_action said:
quick vid of the lights. I did rig them so raising the landing gear turns on the lights.

Nice! Could we possibly see a few pics of your triggering gear wired to the landing gear?

seanmclean · Apr 3, 2016

Wow, that's actually quite a bit brighter than expected. +1 to Damon's question.

Skynet1 · Apr 4, 2016

Another alternative by Nitecore, offering USB recharge port along with an AC adapter I believe.
4" length, weighs 3.08oz. Puts out 1000 Lumens.
Not sure who is providing the best price on this model tho.
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