Strobe Light Placement

[LEO_Pilot]

Hello Pilots,

I was looking to mount one of the Cree LED’s on the rear of the bird; on the compass sensor part, firing upwards. My question is, has anyone experienced any issues with placement on it? Any flying issues, due to it being mounted on the sensor part?

 

[Robert Mitchell]

I mount one on the rear just above the indicating LED, facing backwards. Two others in the front "armpits".

Never had any problems.

 

[JohnnyD913]

I too have two white strobon crees up front on outer arms attached via Velcro
And a single red strobon on the rear above the rear led.

 

[Flycaster]

You really don't want anything over the "back, rear, topside, GPS sensor lives there. (unless you want ATTI mode)
I have one (red) just above the rear LED, one (white) on the very top front, and yes, 2 (white) in the "armpits" also. Thinking about going red/green...
Only use for evening flights, but the one on the top and abovce the rear LED is always there for every flight, day or evening.

 

[LEO_Pilot]

You really don't want anything over the "back, rear, topside, GPS sensor lives there. (unless you want ATTI mode)
I have one (red) just above the rear LED, one (white) on the very top front, and yes, 2 (white) in the "armpits" also. Thinking about going red/green...
Only use for evening flights, but the one on the top and abovce the rear LED is always there for every flight, day or evening.

I kind of figured that. I did a test with placing one on top of the compass sensor, while watching the signal bars in the app. I did see that the bar was reduced, when moving the LED over them. Thank you for your response. I placed one of those Firehouse Technologies tri-color LED’s just above the green flashing status light, with velcro. Also, placed one Cree White LED on the bottom of the Mavic plate (just below the gimbal), also attached with velcro. In addition, bought those 3D print mounts for the front arms (red & green LED’s) This thing looks like a helicopter from a half a mile away.

Guess I was just looking for the extra visibility from the top, so aircraft could spot the drone easier. I could always mount some velcro on all four batteries?!?

 

[Marko9219]

Being as I NEVER fly high enough for an aircraft to be a threat, I wasn't worried about increasing visibility to any aircraft. I was only interested in increasing visibility for my own eyes, so I mounted mine on the rear, by the light, which faces it slightly downward (perfect angle) for visibility from my ground perspective.

 

[LEO_Pilot]

Being as I NEVER fly high enough for an aircraft to be a threat, I wasn't worried about increasing visibility to any aircraft. I was only interested in increasing visibility for my own eyes, so I mounted mine on the rear, by the light, which faces it slightly downward (perfect angle) for visibility from my ground perspective.

That spot seems like one of the best places to mount it.

 

[FrankIII]

Being as I NEVER fly high enough for an aircraft to be a threat, I wasn't worried about increasing visibility to any aircraft. I was only interested in increasing visibility for my own eyes, so I mounted mine on the rear, by the light, which faces it slightly downward (perfect angle) for visibility from my ground perspective.

I agree. I will mount my new ARC II in the same spot.

 

[neggy]

someone is making 3D printed holders for the Strobon's that snap onto each arm and there is one that bridged the rear arms for the white anti collision strobe

 

[msinger]

someone is making 3D printed holders for the Strobon's that snap onto each arm

I make mounts for STROBON Cree lights and Firehouse ARC lights. Here's what they look like:

Firehouse ARC mount



STROBON Cree mount

 

[Aerial-Pixel]

Here are our mounts for the Firehouse ARC / ARC II, Strobon Cree (by Flytron), Flytron Standalone, Firehouse Cree, Firehouse Dual Cree. All our mounts are made with a rubbery filament and won't scratch the arms of your drone, they are also available in a grey that matches the Mavic Pro perfectly. We offer them for all DJI drones too Spark, Mavic Air, P3, P4, Inspire and all the way up to the Matrice series.

Firehouse Technology ARC / ARC II Rear Mount:


Firehouse Technology Dual Cree


Strobon Standalone by Flytron Mount:


Strobon Cree by Flytron Mount:

 

[oldcelt]

Are any of these mounts available in the UK without having to spend enormous sums on postage?

 

[John MacAulay]

I have mavichelps version of the cree strobon led lights and mounts. 2 white on the front, 2 red on the back. Absolutely love them. I am never confused about where the aircraft is or where it is heading.

 

[Aerial-Pixel]

Are any of these mounts available in the UK without having to spend enormous sums on postage?

I sell them internationally but unfortunately to ship any non-flat item via USPS shipping is about $14 minimum. I'm really sorry, I charge actual shipping costs. You can find them HERE

 

[oldcelt]

Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately, that doubles the price of the holder

 

[colinfowler]

Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately, that doubles the price of the holder

I have mine velrcoed on a front arm with no problems at all

 

[oldcelt]

TVM - I'd pretty well come to that conclusion. Haven't been able to decide the best point to attach it.

 

[Robert Mitchell]

I simply place mine under the “armpits” with a small 3-4 inch piece of Velcro and have never had a problem.

EDIT: 3/4 inch not 3-4 inch.

 

[oldcelt]

Sounds reasonable - I'll give that a try.

 

[Anthony]

I simply place mine under the “armpits” with a small 3-4 inch piece of Velcro and have never had a problem.

What are you sticking the velcro on with ??