Night time flying

[wvueagle]

Looking for recommendations for any mods that need to happen or recommendations for night time flying. Any areas I’d be flying st night would be well known based on day time flying and all for fun (recreational flying however did register drone)

 

[Starz]

Here you go.
STROBON Cree LED Strobe Light - Phantom Help

 

[Sir Maxwell Greene]

You plan on taking long exposures? Id suggest Filters. I fly mainly at night for long exposures...

 

[CAG]

I had problems with the Strobon brand. There are other options out there with dual and quad strobe lights on them that are easier to see.

 

[Ambro77]

I had problems with the Strobon brand. There are other options out there with dual and quad strobe lights on them that are easier to see.

I've had similar problems and bought these. they can be modified to fit and work nicely.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NCPSQV3/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[dazzypops]

Water Resistant USB Rechargeable LED Bike Tail Light - $2.19 Fast Shipping | GearBest UK Mobile

Maybe a couple of these? They flash or strobe.

 

[stberlin]

would the strobe ruin your video or photos?

 

[hermitdog]

I had the same question about strobes ruining videos and/or photos. So far my strobe seems to have no effect on videos - except for when I'm quite close to something that reflects light - like the ground when I land. The strobe mounted to my Mavic Pro has four powerful lights, rechargeable by USB. Great for night flights: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078QBMSVX/ref=pe_2640190_232748420_pd_te_o_mr_ti?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B078QBMSVX&pd_rd_r=1ADV6M67755H8MN2006M&pd_rd_w=J6t7s&pd_rd_wg=uhviA

 

[covpack]

FAA requires that the drone lights be visible from at least 3 miles away. Try the Firehouse ARC2 strobe lights. they tend to be the best strobe.
Here is a critque of the three popular brands:

You can see them and other type strobes mounted on Mavic Air on these two web sites. You can buy mounts or you can just just the provided adhesive tape to mount the strobe.

I have one on my drone also during the day. They make it easier to see at a distance.

 

[Starz]

I had problems with the Strobon brand. There are other options out there with dual and quad strobe lights on them that are easier to see.

More info on the problem you had with the STROBON please. I have not seen an issue yet and would like to be prepared.

 

[Fred Garvin]

FAA requires that the drone lights be visible from at least 3 miles away. Try the Firehouse ARC2 strobe lights. they tend to be the best strobe.

I have the Arc2 white strobe I use on my Typhoon during Civil Twilight flight. It’s extremely bright....don’t look at it turning it on or off.

 

[CAG]

The biggest problem was that one stopped working after 8 months of very light use (it had perhaps 15 flights) and I could get no help replacing it. I was told that I could send it back to the manufacturer, and they were willing to help but they are in England and it was $14 postage to get it there. I can replace it for slightly more. They were also not as bright as the Firehouse.

I have found no interference with video with the Firehouse and they are BRIGHT.

 

[stberlin]

The biggest problem was that one stopped working after 8 months of very light use (it had perhaps 15 flights) and I could get no help replacing it. I was told that I could send it back to the manufacturer, and they were willing to help but they are in England and it was $14 postage to get it there. I can replace it for slightly more. They were also not as bright as the Firehouse.

I have found no interference with video with the Firehouse and they are BRIGHT.

i guess if it's placed in the rear.

 

[Starz]

I think some hair’s are being split here. As for brightness, the difference between these lights is slight. Certainly if you have four leds, more light will be evident, as seen in the above video. Now throw in the thought that the
“FAA” requires a “three mile” visibility to the mix. How many people flying drones at night are out three miles. At ranges less than a mile, the single strobe works at a reasonable cost. As to the lifespan of that product, I’ve had around a dozen of them for more than two years with no failures.

 

[CAG]

i guess if it's placed in the rear.

I have one on top and one on the bottom. Both directly in the middle of the craft.