What mounts have you decided to use?Today I received my set of three Firehouse Tech ARC II strobe units--1 red, 1 green, 1 white (4 LEDs per unit) for 95.99 USD. We'll test them Sat July 13 in San Francisco, hoping to extend VLOS during daylight. We will post the results.
Hi Folks
I want to put a strobe onto the top front of my drone. Will it effect the camera?
Please advise.
Thanks
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My top mounted led strobe setup.....
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Mounting clip from PGYTech
Connector for MAVIC 2 | PGYTECH
www.pgy-tech.com
LED Set from Firehouse Technology
LED Mount from Aerial-pixel
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Note that the PGYTech mounting clip covers the front edge of the battery which helps ensure the battery is seated properly and makes it less likely to release in flight.
Is it better than the lumi cube strobe ?Yep that's a good one.
My top mounted led strobe setup.....
View attachment 77338
Mounting clip from PGYTech
Connector for MAVIC 2 | PGYTECH
www.pgy-tech.com
LED Set from Firehouse Technology
LED Mount from Aerial-pixel
Home
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
Note that the PGYTech mounting clip covers the front edge of the battery which helps ensure the battery is seated properly and makes it less likely to release in flight.
HiMy top mounted led strobe setup.....
View attachment 77338
Mounting clip from PGYTech
Connector for MAVIC 2 | PGYTECH
www.pgy-tech.com
LED Set from Firehouse Technology
LED Mount from Aerial-pixel
Home
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
Note that the PGYTech mounting clip covers the front edge of the battery which helps ensure the battery is seated properly and makes it less likely to release in flight.
Hi againMy top mounted led strobe setup.....
View attachment 77338
Mounting clip from PGYTech
Connector for MAVIC 2 | PGYTECH
www.pgy-tech.com
LED Set from Firehouse Technology
LED Mount from Aerial-pixel
Home
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
Note that the PGYTech mounting clip covers the front edge of the battery which helps ensure the battery is seated properly and makes it less likely to release in flight.
Hi
Does this not add too much additional weight to the drone?
Thanks
How visible to you are the lights from the ground when it is above you?
When I inquired about that setup Aerial-pixel commented that it was great for anti-collision, but not so good for VLOS.
Hi again
I cannot find the mounting bracket you show. Can you please send me a link?
Thanks
So 400ft and under the VLOS is good?Not so great if viewed from directly above or below, but this applies to almost all led mounting clips. The viewing angle is important but, in my opinion, not a factor due to the relatively low flight altitudes that I fly (under 122m or 400ft) and most of my flight time is in a pattern and not directly towards or away from me. I recall seeing one that attaches to the arms and angles downward but I don't recall the source.
This mounting places 1 led unit in each 90° direction. The arm clips place 2 led units facing forward and 2 rearward so double strength front and back but not so much from side.
Dale, try the Scotch Lock Velcro... it’s Awesome and very light weight. Holds the lights on drone very secure. Just cut pieces of it to match the size of the light and attach 1 piece to the light, and 1 piece to the surface of the drone where you want it mounted. Works like a charm. Good luck! ?? ?I've been following these threads about strobe lights. I must admit I have a great deal of trouble following my Mavic Air by VLOS and often just let it go out of sight for a bit longer if the situation (scenery, etc.) warrant's a better shot. But I really like the idea of a flashing white bright strobe to help me follow it a longer way than my sight can do. I only want white and lightweight enough to not impede the Mavic Air, and easy to install. What do you all recommend?
So 400ft and under the VLOS is good?
Thanks so
Much. Any recommendations on which to use. Arc ii by Firehouse?
Thanks ??