My review of the super low cost BRDRC strobe light

[hedbonker]

I did a quick reviews of the BRDRC strobe that I use on my AIR 3 along with the set of Aerial-Pixel light mounts that I used to mount the light.

 

[Yorkshire_Pud]

Uum might it not be wise to include an actual night time flight, perhaps over the sea well away from light pollution ?

 

[StevenBrodsky]

Great Review !

 

[StevenBrodsky]

Uum might it not be wise to include an actual night time flight, perhaps over the sea well away from light pollution ?

I think the way he tested the drone light, it's likely that a flight over the ocean with no light pollution would probable give an even clearer view of the light beacon. Do you agree?

I myself, usually put 2 to three beacons on my drones when using them, I put different colors on the left, right and rear or front. It helps me know which side of the drone is facing me from far away or when I come in for my night landing.

 

[Yorkshire_Pud]

I think the way he tested the drone light, it's likely that a flight over the ocean with no light pollution would probable give an even clearer view of the light beacon. Do you agree?

I myself, usually put 2 to three beacons on my drones when using them, I put different colors on the left, right and rear or front. It helps me know which side of the drone is facing me from far away or when I come in for my night landing.

It's really the definitive test and the only one that matters,
What can be seen via a camera up close is debatable, they control their exposure too much. E.g. I was unimpressed by their performance in the last clip but that could be down to the camera that shot the video.

 

[hedbonker]

The desert test was to ensure that the light meets the FAA requirement. I never fly that far away. 1 mile is probably the maximum distance that I fly.

 

[mavic3usa]

I think the way he tested the drone light, it's likely that a flight over the ocean with no light pollution would probable give an even clearer view of the light beacon. Do you agree?

I myself, usually put 2 to three beacons on my drones when using them, I put different colors on the left, right and rear or front. It helps me know which side of the drone is facing me from far away or when I come in for my night landing.

Three lights for me is my process as well. White rear and red/green facing forward. Not really concerned with mounting any strobe on the top or bottom of my drone. I would prefer not to have my drone reported.

From what I have seen, you can see most any good strobe light for a mile away and in darkness (nighttime) despite red/green being not a visible as white, they don't seem any less dim. So, I don't think you can go wrong with any good strobe light but I prefer to stick with Firehouse or ViFly although I have a handful of the other ones, too.

One point to make out from the video, mentions FAA requirements. This is what it says for commercial pilots and I highlight the important part to remember:

§ 107.29 Operation at night.​

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this section, no person may operate a small unmanned aircraft system at night unless—
(1) The remote pilot in command of the small unmanned aircraft has completed an initial knowledge test or training, as applicable, under § 107.65 after April 6, 2021; and
(2) The small unmanned aircraft has lighted anti-collision lighting visible for at least 3 statute miles that has a flash rate sufficient to avoid a collision. The remote pilot in command may reduce the intensity of, but may not extinguish, the anti-collision lighting if he or she determines that, because of operating conditions, it would be in the interest of safety to do so.

(b) No person may operate a small unmanned aircraft system during periods of civil twilight unless the small unmanned aircraft has lighted anti-collision lighting visible for at least 3 statute miles that has a flash rate sufficient to avoid a collision. The remote pilot in command may reduce the intensity of, but may not extinguish, the anti-collision lighting if he or she determines that, because of operating conditions, it would be in the interest of safety to do so.

 

[Romi]

I did a quick reviews of the BRDRC strobe that I use on my AIR 3 along with the set of Aerial-Pixel light mounts that I used to mount the light.

Good review. I bought a 2 pack a couple of months ago. Thanks for proving the 3 mile requirement is met. Made me feel a bit better.