Anyways 1 minute ago I just ordered 1... I fly a lot at night so it's justified to unload a half a Benjamin
And is this the first light you will have used?Anyways 1 minute ago I just ordered 1... I fly a lot at night so it's justified to unload a half a Benjamin
They claim you can see them over 3 miles, do you agree with that claim?
Starz said:silverdragon said:
They claim you can see them over 3 miles, do you agree with that claim?
I would like to see your rig...Starz said:
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If you're talking about daytime, the answer is no (this goes for all products). At nighttime, all Lume products can be seen to 3 miles IF they are positioned correctly. Attitude and viewing direction will alter how well you see the lights. I've had the best results on the Mavic using 4 strobes:
- White Arc 2 (quad LED strobe) on top-forward on fast strobe.
- On the sides of the Mavic: a red strobe for port side , a green for starboard side. If you are using the Arc 1 or Arc 2, or Lume strobes you can set these to steady burn although the run time is greatly diminished. I just set them on fast flash.
- White Arc 1 (dual strobe) on the very rear. NOTE: You want this on backside, not top/rear.
At night, this set-up will give you 360 degree visibility and let you see the orientation of the aircraft for up to 2-3 miles. I'll post pics if anyone wants to see the rig.
Was more interested in what other strobe light you have used.
Can't believe they do not list the weight
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Fact about NVGs -- red lights are by far the most visible to people wearing NVGs.
A red LED vs a blue LED is more visible in NVGs, yes. But putting a red filter on a white light doesn't suddenly make it more visible to people wearing NVGs; you're just eliminating part of the emitted spectrum.
Another low cost source for lights and the DIY set would be your local bicycle shop."
Another low cost source for lights and the DIY set would be your local bicycle shop.
You are incorrect. The red wavelengths are amplified in the "image intensifier" of an NVG to a greater degree than other wavelengths. This amplification is then further enhanced as the image passes through the micro-plate and is processed and beamed across the phosphor Since the only light in this scenario is red-light the overall amplification of light is greater than a full spectrum white-light.
Further, blue-light (actually a specific frequency of blue/green) is gated in the micro-plate to not be enhanced at all, the NVG is blind to it. NVG compatible instrument lighting in a modern military aircraft emits in this same wavelength so as to not interfere with the NVGs.
NVG are not binoculars that just uses lenses to focus an image. NVG are processors that amplify available light.
I get this question a lot, I just got done filming a comparison of the 3 highest rated strobes on the market, the Lume Cube came in last. I rated these strobe:Has anyone purchased these yet? If so, do you like them? Are they bright like some of their competitors? I guess the real question is ARE they worth its weight in gold?
Right now the biggest bang for your buck is the Firehouse Technology Lightning strobe. Firehouse has them on sale for $24.95 US on their website HERE They are almost as bright as the ARC II's at night and actually seem brighter than the ARC II's during the day. Right now the ARC II can't be beat in the overall brightness category but they sell from $36 to $40 each.Because I already a red and green Strobon strobes, I purchased a white Lime strobe, which I installed on top, in the front. The idea was that I would see the red/green when the aircraft is flying away from me, and I would see the white strobe when facing me.
It did not work:
- The Lume strobes are just not as bright as the other strobes on the market, like the Strobon for example.
- The Lume strobes are designed to be seen from the top. So If I am flying toward me in sport mode, this is when the drone is at such an angle, that it is possible to see the top of it, and therefore see the Lume strobe. But in normal flying with a pitch angle more flat, I actually can not see the Lume strobe, certainly not in daytime anyway.
Overall, I do not think it was worth the money.
Do you do Phantom 3 mounts for the Strobon strobes?I get this question a lot, I just got done filming a comparison of the 3 highest rated strobes on the market, the Lume Cube came in last. I rated these strobe:
1st Place: Firehouse Technology ARC II - Strobe Mount for them HERE
2nd Place: Firehouse Technology Lighting - Strobe Mount for them HERE
3rd Place: Lume Cube Anti-Collision Strobe - Strobe Mount for them HERE
As soon as I get the footage edited I'll post it here.
We do offer strobe mounts for all the strobes listed above, I've included a link to each above.
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We do, you can find them here: Aerial-Pixel - Vinyl Graphics, Apparel, 3D PrintingDo you do Phantom 3 mounts for the Strobon strobes?