Adding a strobe light(s)

[TedShred]

Is this done in order to increase VLOS during the day?
Does it work?

 

[msinger]

It's done to increase the visibility during both the day and night. Depending on which lights you buy, they can be much brighter than the onboard lights.

 

[BD0G]

Firehouse Tech Strobes are a popular choice and claim up to 3 miles visibility.
https://www.amazon.com/Firehouse-Technology-Approved-Flights-Quadcopter/dp/B073PMGLXR

 

[msinger]

STROBON Cree lights or Firehouse Dual Cree lights are other good options if you want something a little bit smaller. Both are half the size of an ARC light.

 

[TedShred]

The only drawback I guess is if you are going for stealth...lol.

 

[BD0G]

Yes "stealth" and high visibility cannot be used in the same sentence. You can always remove them or turn them off. Easy to remove the ones above that Mike posted with the nifty 3D printed brackets that he offers.

 

[msinger]

Yeah, these lights certainly aren't stealthy. They nearly burn your retinas when you look directly at them

 

[ff22]

Yeah, these lights certainly aren't stealthy. They nearly burn your retinas when you look directly at them

Yes, it is not easy to turn them on and off without being blinded!

And I use/need them for daylight flying. The gray drone disappears in the tree line and the strobes keep it visible.

 

[mwardncsu]

The gray drone disappears in the tree line

so true.... starting to look at these for that purpose (along with a more high-vis wrap). Wish they did look a little more "OEM" however vs. just a bare circuit board

 

[ottodawg]

I live next to national forest, I know if I make mine more visible someone WILL be shooting at it,,

 

[Drone Master]

Although these are on my MP, I also can switch back and forth with the M2P.
I use industrial grade Velcro to attach them.
I mostly use them for night flying. Enjoy my little Disco visual.

 

[ron77584]

Is this done in order to increase VLOS during the day?
Does it work?

I use STROBON Cree lights but honestly I cant see my drone any further out, but they will make it easier to find if it goes down and they look cool too I guess.

 

[kilomikebravo]

FF: Many thanks for confirming that the strobes really help daytime visibility. I just picked up four Firehouse Cree (4 LED strobes each) and thanks to msinger (Mike,) who not only knows the thickness of various wraps, but fabricated four custom strobe mounts for my M2 legs and they fit PERFECTLY. Mike IMHO, is an incredibly good source for strobe info and parts..) Unfortunately, weather and other things have prevented me from testing them out just yet but I have no doubt that VLOS will be dramatically extended when I do. Thanks again, Mike.

 

[Greg Webb]

Good to help keep birds away too! Where can I get a couple of those 3D printed brackets?

 

[msinger]

Where can I get a couple of those 3D printed brackets?

Which lights are you using?

 

[offtheback]

FF: Many thanks for confirming that the strobes really help daytime visibility. I just picked up four Firehouse Cree (4 LED strobes each) and thanks to msinger (Mike,) who not only knows the thickness of various wraps, but fabricated four custom strobe mounts for my M2 legs and they fit PERFECTLY. Mike IMHO, is an incredibly good source for strobe info and parts..) Unfortunately, weather and other things have prevented me from testing them out just yet but I have no doubt that VLOS will be dramatically extended when I do. Thanks again, Mike.

They do indeed help daytime visibility.I try to start both rear ones at same time.Sometimes stays in sync for a while.Fronts too with each other.

 

[Greg Webb]

I am using Firehouse strobes. It's the one with the adhesive tape on the back. The look like the same ones that are in the picture

 

[Inspirephil]

With all the different accessories I have on my M2P it’s lucky to be able to get off the ground,
lol

 

[msinger]

I am using Firehouse strobes

Firehouse ARC lights or Firehouse Dual Cree lights?

 

[Ken K]

......... four custom strobe mounts for my M2 legs and they fit PERFECTLY. .......

Legs or arms?
I've been wondering if mounting strobes near the top of the legs, facing the same direction as the built in strobes, would work.
If yours are on the legs could you please post a pic?