Enterprise vs Lume Cube Air

[Phantomrain.org]

Im wondering if the Spot Lights are equal or better than the singe Lume Cube using the top attachment .
is there something the spot light can do that the lume cannot ?


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[Smalls]

Great question, I have both also. I figured I could use the lumes and add the speaker to the top if I’m doing a search and rescue. Both are very good lights and super bright.

 

[Phantomrain.org]

Great question, I have both also. I figured I could use the lumes and add the speaker to the top if I’m doing a search and rescue. Both are very good lights and super bright.

Since you have both of them what offers the better software to use with them, the cubes or the spot light ?

 

[Smalls]

I hate to do this to you but both are great and was easy to use. It just depends on what your doing and do you have another attachment you want to put on top. Or, you can run all 3 lights and light everything up like a football stadium

 

[pjarvo18]

Keep in mind you need original Lume Cubes and not the Lume Cubes Air. The Air has a magnet in it. I have an MP1 with original Lume Cubes and in full power they are bright, almost blinding at night.

 

[Smalls]

This is absolutely true, sorry I left that out

 

[pjarvo18]

No apologies necessary!! The air cubes seem super cool for non-drone related uses however.

 

[TSUPD]

If you are referring to the M2ED spotlight vs Lume cube. There is a significant difference. We couldn't even see the ground at 20' AGL using the lime cube. Inside a building we got a little more, but with the spotlight, we lit up a 3 story building from 60' AGL and 80' away. You need to try it at night to see, there is No comparison.

 

[TSUPD]

They are bright looking into the light, but the dispersement is horrible, plus we had constant problems with the Bluetooth connection. That has been my experience.

Keep in mind you need original Lume Cubes and not the Lume Cubes Air. The Air has a magnet in it. I have an MP1 with original Lume Cubes and in full power they are bright, almost blinding at night.

 

[TSUPD]

Here are a couple photos of the spotlight on the M2ED. 60' AGL at 80' back. You are looking at the CS display and this pic was taken about 100 yds away. You can see the UAS in the air from the bldg.

 

[Phantomrain.org]

If you are referring to the M2ED spotlight vs Lume cube. There is a significant difference. We couldn't even see the ground at 20' AGL using the lime cube. Inside a building we got a little more, but with the spotlight, we lit up a 3 story building from 60' AGL and 80' away. You need to try it at night to see, there is No comparison.

I have been confused about the specs of the spot light on the M2ED and a few days ago I spoke with tech support at Lume Cube.

They said that the Lux on the spot LIght is 22 and the Lume Cube was 785 . So your saying the throw is better than the Lume Cube even thought its not brighter ?

 

[Phantomrain.org]

Keep in mind you need original Lume Cubes and not the Lume Cubes Air. The Air has a magnet in it. I have an MP1 with original Lume Cubes and in full power they are bright, almost blinding at night.

That magnet comes right out , 4 screws on the back but it does not come with the brackets so you need the 1/4 thread connector.

The connector is a bit of a hassle to take and off , so not really working out at this point .

 

[pjarvo18]

They are bright looking into the light, but the dispersement is horrible, plus we had constant problems with the Bluetooth connection. That has been my experience.

I wouldn’t say “horrible” but I am not a photographer/videographer. Depending on how they are angled I can definitely see the ground clearly below me from 50 feet up. Bluetooth connectivity has a range on the upper side of 300 feet but mine instantly hookup to my phone when back in range. Comparing to the spotlight from M2E is apples to apples in forms of a light itself, but apples to oranges by means of functionality.

 

[pjarvo18]

That magnet comes right out , 4 screws on the back but it does not come with the brackets so you need the 1/4 thread connector.

The connector is a bit of a hassle to take and off , so not really working out at this point .

I have the original cubes with the mounts for my Mavic so don’t have a need for the airs.

 

[TSUPD]

The lumens on the spotlight is 2800 and it throws much better than even any flashlight I've seen much less than any other light attached to a drone. I just really think DJI should make the SAR UAS with the three attachment (speaker, spot light, and beacon) capable at all times. However the battery levels will be affected greatly. That is one advantage of the cube, it's battery power is separate. The con is they weight so much it drains about 50%flight time. We got about 10 mins flight time with them, which is nothing for us.

I have been confused about the specs of the spot light on the M2ED and a few days ago I spoke with tech support at Lume Cube.

They said that the Lux on the spot LIght is 22 and the Lume Cube was 785 . So your saying the throw is better than the Lume Cube even thought its not brighter ?

 

[TSUPD]

I think that's the issue, we are operating well beyond 300' and always over 50'up, so for search and rescue it's not good for our operations in public safety.

I wouldn’t say “horrible” but I am not a photographer/videographer. Depending on how they are angled I can definitely see the ground clearly below me from 50 feet up. Bluetooth connectivity has a range on the upper side of 300 feet but mine instantly hookup to my phone when back in range. Comparing to the spotlight from M2E is apples to apples in forms of a light itself, but apples to oranges by means of functionality.

 

[Phantomrain.org]

The lumens on the spotlight is 2800 and it throws much better than even any flashlight I've seen much less than any other light attached to a drone. I just really think DJI should make the SAR UAS with the three attachment (speaker, spot light, and beacon) capable at all times. However the battery levels will be affected greatly. That is one advantage of the cube, it's battery power is separate. The con is they weight so much it drains about 50%flight time. We got about 10 mins flight time with them, which is nothing for us.

My Spotlight weighs less then 3 ounces so you mean the 50% power draws on the battery where as you get a 10 minute flight which is no good for search and rescue so conserving the light until show time is a must. Ok and even though the lux is higher on the Cube , the throw is what makes the dramatic difference being that its 2800 .

Thus most search and rescue is done at 50 ft if possible so that is the winning combination except for the flight time.
Interesting.

I finally got a handle on this thank you.

 

[pjarvo18]

I’m flying strictly recreational. I see the need for the controls and focused light from farther out for SAR.

 

[TSUPD]

Our SARs are usually 100'-125' due to the tall trees and areas where we are searching. The 50% less flight time or 10-15 min flight time is from the weight of the cubes. They are too heavy for that platform. You can definitely hear the strain of the props.

My Spotlight weighs less then 3 ounces so you mean the 50% power draws on the battery where as you get a 10 minute flight which is no good for search and rescue so conserving the light until show time is a must. Ok and even though the lux is higher on the Cube , the throw is what makes the dramatic difference being that its 2800 .

Thus most search and rescue is done at 50 ft if possible so that is the winning combination except for the flight time.
Interesting.

I finally got a handle on this thank you.

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[Phantomrain.org]

Our SARs are usually 100'-125' due to the tall trees and areas where we are searching. The 50% less flight time or 10-15 min flight time is from the weight of the cubes. They are too heavy for that platform. You can definitely hear the strain of the props.

Yes i agree on the weight of the cubes , thus I was thinking just one of the cubes on the top , but I was hoping to find something better than the Spot LIghts but it appears that not going to happen. Now im looking for a way to run the Spot Lights from my Mavic 2 zoom, with some kind of adapter for them. Thank you


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