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As I noted in another thread, for 2 days I had a non DJI drone for China that was defective and is going back as soon as I can get a return label [They have dragged their feet for 2 weeks and finally agreed to a refund and are dancing around paying for the return]. But one of the things I'd noticed was that when the drone was no more than 100M away I could not tell what its orientation was. I put orange reflective stickers on and it helped somewhat as it got closer, but very hard to see beyond 150 ft or so. I know that the MM has an orientation arrow in the app, but my previous experience tells me that my phone (iPhone 6sPlus) is not bright enough to really see anything when it's bright outside.
So I was thinking about installing lights on the MM, not for collision avoidance or night flying necessarily, but just to be able to visually identify which direction the drone is facing- at least in the beginning until I get used to using the screen for FPV (and will probably need a hood). I was thinking one of these two systems, one that clamps on the legs, or another where I can remove the metal clip and apply heavy duty velcro (which I have on-hand in abundance).
Again, at the moment I (think) I just want an visual orientation aid and price and weight are of course considerations. Links to possibilities below. TIA
Colored lights, 9 grams $20
Cyclops light, 14 grams to be attached via velcro $6
So I was thinking about installing lights on the MM, not for collision avoidance or night flying necessarily, but just to be able to visually identify which direction the drone is facing- at least in the beginning until I get used to using the screen for FPV (and will probably need a hood). I was thinking one of these two systems, one that clamps on the legs, or another where I can remove the metal clip and apply heavy duty velcro (which I have on-hand in abundance).
Again, at the moment I (think) I just want an visual orientation aid and price and weight are of course considerations. Links to possibilities below. TIA
Colored lights, 9 grams $20
Cyclops light, 14 grams to be attached via velcro $6