Lighting for the MM

[IS3]

Has anyone found rechargeable, bright lights for the mini?
It's very difficult to see and tell which direction it is facing under most lighting conditions...

 

[Jimbosmith]

I like tjis one...

Has anyone found rechargeable, bright lights for the mini?
It's very difficult to see and tell which direction it is facing under most lighting conditions...

I like...

STROBON Standalone

This product is compatible with the latest FAA and CAA anti-collision lights rules for drones. It can be seen from at least 3 miles at night. We are manufacturing the Cree® version of this product right now.please visit the product page for the brightest Strobon...

flytron.com

 

[MAvic_South_Oz]

The Firehouse Technology (FHT) Dual would be best bang for buck output for size / weight of all the strobes.
You can have set to strobe (2hrs runtime), flash (faster pulse), or solid (on all the time).
I use one in my Spark when using that (also on my bike for commuting), and the FHT ARCII on my M1P.
Search here on the forums for many strobe threads previously.



Very small postage stamp size and 4gms from memory, 2 high intensity cree leds.

 

[Thomas B]

The brightest strobe available....

drone strobe light

drone strobe light faa 107

www.firehousetechnology.com

 

[ThorDar]

Has anyone found rechargeable, bright lights for the mini?
It's very difficult to see and tell which direction it is facing under most lighting conditions...

I'm using the snap adapter believe it or not. Now, I've only used it at night and in twilight and it seems to work pretty well under those lighting conditions. But it's cheap and easily installed and removed. Here's a video I made for my own entertainment and to play around with video editing that shows the snap adapter in use as a strobe.

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[lannes]

Strobon Cree's (white is the brightest) placed on the rear arms facing backwards, they give an indication of the drone orientation.
If you want a lighter setup you can just use double sided tape or Velcro instead of the 3d printed mounts.

Carolina Dronz

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The led's that attach on top of the drone don't help with it's orientation and when it's up in the air it could be shielded by the AC body from the ground view.
Mounting the led's underneath could affect the VPS (visual positioning system), so arm mounting is recommended

 

[BeachPilot214]

Strobon Cree's (white is the brightest) placed on the rear arms facing backwards, they give an indication of the drone orientation.
If you want a lighter setup you can just use double sided tape or Velcro instead of the 3d printed mounts.

Carolina Dronz

carolinadronz.com

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The led's that attach on top of the drone don't help with it's orientation and when it's up in the air it could be shielded by the AC body from the ground view.
Mounting the led's underneath could affect the VPS (visual positioning system), so arm mounting is recommended

Where could I find those mounts?

 

[lannes]

Where could I find those mounts?

3d printed

Products by drone pilots for drone pilots. In 2013 we started Aerial-Pixel as a drone photography and videography service. Since then we have grown to also provide vinyl graphics, apparel and 3D printed products for the drone industry.

www.aerial-pixel.com

 

[new2mavic]

It's very difficult to see and tell which direction it is facing under most lighting conditions...

Learn how to use the orientation chart on DJI FLY. Once I have launched the drone, the app screen is all I will be looking at. The Mini does not have much power and the resistance to wind is just so so. Adding weight and wind-catching surfaces will just make things worst.

 

[netsonic]

Let's recycle some bits, as these questions popped up before. Please read them as they contain a plethora of info that you can use.

Strobes during the day.

Is it worth putting strobes on your drone for day light flying?

mavicpilots.com

Strobe light recommendations

Hi, Any recommend strobes for the MM. Thanks

mavicpilots.com

Cheap Strobe mod

Hello friends, Last week I flew my Mini in the park on a sunny day with clear skies. Everything was fabulous until I lost VLOS with the drone, even if it was not far or too high. The Mini with its gray color does blend in very nice with the sky and you can just lose it. Long story short, at...

mavicpilots.com

Fixing a strobe to the Mini. I found an efficient solution.

Using a Flytron Strobon strobe, I super-glued one of those micro usb tips that comes with the quick attach cables for android phones etc. It does not seem to affect compass. Can calibrate as normal. The bonus is its lightweight and can be removed without leaving anything on the drone like...

mavicpilots.com

 

[BeachPilot214]

3d printed

Products by drone pilots for drone pilots. In 2013 we started Aerial-Pixel as a drone photography and videography service. Since then we have grown to also provide vinyl graphics, apparel and 3D printed products for the drone industry.

www.aerial-pixel.com

I guess the better question is where can I find files to 3D print these myself.

 

[netsonic]

Use your "google fu" with the rights keywords like "mavic mini" strobe holder STL

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[BeachPilot214]

Use your "google fu" with the rights keywords like "mavic mini" strobe holder STL

Cults ・ Download for free 3D models for 3D printers

Download many free STL files for 3D printers. Find out the best paid and free 3D models of 3D printing. Share in open source or sell your 3D print files!

cults3d.com

Found them: DJI Mavic Pro Rear strobon mount by paramanch36

 

[Thanev]

Found them: DJI Mavic Pro Rear strobon mount by paramanch36

....for the Pro...will it fit the mini? I dont have both so can't confirm...

 

[lannes]

....for the Pro...will it fit the mini? I dont have both so can't confirm...

the design will need to be modified. the MP arms much bigger

 

[Capt KO]

Waiting for my Ulanzi RGB strobe (MM accessories AliEx) to arrive on one of my China orders. White, red, green, super bright and only $17.01 shipped. And it looks professional with clean lines. 2 to 4 weeks depending on time of year. Holidays were tough, better now. Good luck in your search.

Con: 14g , ( others about 9-10g with 3D holders. )

 

[Gebo]

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[Capt KO]

I went as cheap as possible and got these from AliEx work great. Same specs, modes, and time as the more expensive ones. Only place I can find to mount it is on top though. Got it in 11 days from China. Red, green, white, On, strobe, rapid flash. $17.

 

[Capt KO]

Yay fits in DJI case securely.

 

[toonz]

I went as cheap as possible and got these from AliEx work great. Same specs, modes, and time as the more expensive ones. Only place I can find to mount it is on top though. Got it in 11 days from China. Red, green, white, On, strobe, rapid flash. $17.

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i'm going to buy one now. Thanks for sharing.