DS-30 Anti-Collision Strobe Light Kit for Inspire 1

FlyHighUSA · Jan 25, 2017

Hey guys Ralph here, wanted to introduce you guys to the new anti-collision strobe light kit for the inspire 1 &1V2. This light exceeds the minimum requirement of 3 miles visibility at night. The Strobe has been thoroughly tested and documented to be visible at 10 miles at night. 1 nautical mile during the day. This product makes it much safer to fly at night as to things happen it allows you to keep your eyes on the drone from farther away and allows other aircraft in the area to know your position.
We are supplying the Strobe kits for the following birds.

Inspire 1
Inspire 1V2
Inspire 2
Mavic Pro
All phantom series.
Matrice 600/600 Pro
Matrice 100

If you have any questions please give me a shout ask Ralph to 270-473-1409

Recently promulgated Part 107 (14 CFR § 107.1 et. seq.) (which you must follow during commercial operation) provides in Section 107.29(b):

(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.
OUR RED or WHITE DS-30 Strobes exceed these requirements for drone might flight.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
The DS-30 High Intensity White LED Drone Strobe.

FEATURES:

Housing: Anodized Aircraft Aluminum.
Lens Cover: Polycarbonate.
Weather proof
Flash rate: 60/minute nominal.
Viewing Angle: Full upper hemisphere.
Tested Night Visibility: Over 10 Nautical Miles.
Tested Day Visibility: Up to 1 Nautical Mile
Light Source: 4 CREE LEDs.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Height: 0.840 In.
Width: 1.225 In.
Weight: 15 Grams
Light Type: LED Strobe
Candela: 300
Operating Voltage: 4.2 to 12 VDC

US Pat 8,646,938 US Pat 8,220,950

Link to product:Custom Multi-Rotor Drones FlyHighUSA

PortCanaveralFlorida · Jan 25, 2017

I'm assuming the light concentration is upward considering the mounting is on top. If the craft is around 300ft can this still be seen from below? I don't see bounce elements in the plastic/glass... engineering 101.

FlyHighUSA · Jan 25, 2017

It is visible from below however the light concentration is designed in a fashion that points in an upward slope and about a 40° angle out word. This is designed more for other aircraft above you to see you but yes you can be seen from below

PortCanaveralFlorida · Jan 26, 2017

FlyHighUSA said:
It is visible from below however the light concentration is designed in a fashion that points in an upward slope and about a 40° angle out word. This is designed more for other aircraft above you to see you but yes you can be seen from below

A thumbs up for the idea, i like it! I zoomed in the photo and it looks like a little teardrop or nipple of glass/plastic is on the underneath side of the dome which would reflect just enough light. Yea, I like it! Cool Idea!

But wait, is this one of those episodes where something comes out like the NEXUS 2 and is replaced with the new NEXUS 4 in three months? Dang "LED Light Wrap Technology" .... I'm making this up as I go along just so you know

This "LED light wrap" is like a sticker/vinyl witch is plugged in with the AC itself.

I want full right's if this idea comes together dang'it!

licensed pilot · Jan 26, 2017

FlyHighUSA said:
Hey guys Ralph here, wanted to introduce you guys to the new anti-collision strobe light kit for the inspire 1 &1V2. This light exceeds the minimum requirement of 3 miles visibility at night. The Strobe has been thoroughly tested and documented to be visible at 10 miles at night. 1 nautical mile during the day. This product makes it much safer to fly at night as to things happen it allows you to keep your eyes on the drone from farther away and allows other aircraft in the area to know your position.
We are supplying the Strobe kits for the following birds.

Inspire 1
Inspire 1V2
Inspire 2
Mavic Pro
All phantom series.
Matrice 600/600 Pro
Matrice 100

If you have any questions please give me a shout ask Ralph to 270-473-1409

Recently promulgated Part 107 (14 CFR § 107.1 et. seq.) (which you must follow during commercial operation) provides in Section 107.29(b):

(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.
OUR RED or WHITE DS-30 Strobes exceed these requirements for drone might flight.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
The DS-30 High Intensity White LED Drone Strobe.

FEATURES:

Housing: Anodized Aircraft Aluminum.

Lens Cover: Polycarbonate.

Weather proof

Flash rate: 60/minute nominal.

Viewing Angle: Full upper hemisphere.

Tested Night Visibility: Over 10 Nautical Miles.

Tested Day Visibility: Up to 1 Nautical Mile

Light Source: 4 CREE LEDs.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Height: 0.840 In.

Width: 1.225 In.

Weight: 15 Grams

Light Type: LED Strobe

Candela: 300

Operating Voltage: 4.2 to 12 VDC

US Pat 8,646,938 US Pat 8,220,950

Link to product:Custom Multi-Rotor Drones FlyHighUSA

How is it mounted, Ralph? Velcro?

FlyHighUSA · Jan 27, 2017

We use a very high-end 3M duel lock low-profile adhesive

FlyHighUSA · Jan 27, 2017

It can be mounted and unmounted very very easily with no damage to the drone

licensed pilot · Jan 27, 2017

Thank you, Ralph. Just ordered.

FlyHighUSA · Jan 27, 2017

Awesome thank you sir

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DB$Tim · Jan 28, 2017

Ordered....thx for making us more visible and safer flying

FlyHighUSA · Jan 28, 2017

Anytime old friend. It's great being a part of this group and the ever-changing US community. Anything we can do as a company to make things safer I really enjoy doing. I appreciate all you guys support

DECinHSV · Jan 28, 2017

FlyHighUSA said:
This light exceeds the minimum requirement of 3 miles visibility at night. The Strobe has been thoroughly tested and documented to be visible at 10 miles at night. 1 nautical mile during the day.

Awesome news . . . just to confirm, this was tested (officially) and will come with test # / confirmation # in the event the FAA needs the info ? First to market is usually a good thing, nice product ~

Barking Deer · Jan 28, 2017

FlyHighUSA said:
Hey guys Ralph here, wanted to introduce you guys to the new anti-collision strobe light kit for the inspire 1 &1V2. This light exceeds the minimum requirement of 3 miles visibility at night. The Strobe has been thoroughly tested and documented to be visible at 10 miles at night. 1 nautical mile during the day. This product makes it much safer to fly at night as to things happen it allows you to keep your eyes on the drone from farther away and allows other aircraft in the area to know your position.
We are supplying the Strobe kits for the following birds.

Inspire 1
Inspire 1V2
Inspire 2
Mavic Pro
All phantom series.
Matrice 600/600 Pro
Matrice 100

If you have any questions please give me a shout ask Ralph to 270-473-1409

Recently promulgated Part 107 (14 CFR § 107.1 et. seq.) (which you must follow during commercial operation) provides in Section 107.29(b):

(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.
OUR RED or WHITE DS-30 Strobes exceed these requirements for drone might flight.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
The DS-30 High Intensity White LED Drone Strobe.

FEATURES:

Housing: Anodized Aircraft Aluminum.

Lens Cover: Polycarbonate.

Weather proof

Flash rate: 60/minute nominal.

Viewing Angle: Full upper hemisphere.

Tested Night Visibility: Over 10 Nautical Miles.

Tested Day Visibility: Up to 1 Nautical Mile

Light Source: 4 CREE LEDs.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Height: 0.840 In.

Width: 1.225 In.

Weight: 15 Grams

Light Type: LED Strobe

Candela: 300

Operating Voltage: 4.2 to 12 VDC

US Pat 8,646,938 US Pat 8,220,950

Link to product:Custom Multi-Rotor Drones FlyHighUSA

Very interesting, BUT:
Please post or link to any correspondence from the FAA regarding whether your light complies with the Part 107 requirements.

Barking Deer · Jan 28, 2017

And a request; ladies operate drones too. Let's reconsider whether we need to use "guys" in our correspondence.

licensed pilot · Jan 28, 2017

Barking Deer said:
Very interesting, BUT:
Please post or link to any correspondence from the FAA regarding whether your light complies with the Part 107 requirements.

Are you guys serious? I have an FAA waiver for 4 years for section 107.29. They did not require such documentation. The burden is on the PIC (not Ralph) , if the feds were to show up at your site some night over the next 4 years (yeah right) to prove the strobe is in compliance. Launch your bird and tell the FAA dude to drive 3 miles away and confirm it.

UAVs are exempt from equipment airworthiness certificates and you are not going to find a technical standard with a document for drone strobe lights.

Show me an FAA document that confirms your Inspire has been deemed airworthy by an annual A&P (airframe and power plant for you non-pilots) inspection?

That's why they are called "waivers."

licensed pilot · Jan 28, 2017

Barking Deer said:
And a request; ladies operate drones too. Let's reconsider whether we need to use "guys" in our correspondence.

This forum is not politically correct, we are real people here.

DECinHSV · Jan 28, 2017

licensed pilot said:
Are you guys serious? I have an FAA waiver for 4 years for section 107.29. They did not require such documentation. The burden is on the PIC (not Ralph) , if the feds were to show up at your site some night over the next 4 years (yeah right) to prove the strobe is in compliance. Launch your bird and tell the FAA dude to drive 3 miles away and confirm it.

UAVs are exempt from equipment airworthiness certificates and you are not going to find a technical standard with a document for drone strobe lights.

Show me an FAA document that confirms your Inspire has been deemed airworthy by an annual A&P (airframe and power plant for you non-pilots) inspection?

That's why they are called "waivers."

I think you are clouding the issue. sUAS were deemed 'aircraft' and as such have to adhere to parts of the FAA regulations that stipulate certain things (airworthiness certificate is NOT one, instead they reference for part 107 the AC is in good working). Lighting seen for 3+ miles is a general lighting requirement. With that said, I am NOT sure they are gonna ramp check ya and want the documentation that shows it was tested/certified/etc... , BUT if 'we' are going to say its FAA 3+ mile compliant, I think its worth asking about the test . . right? Here is two URLs that go into the geek of it, if you are interested, if just trolling, no need to look - FAR Part § 25.1401: Anticollision light system -- FAA FARS, 14 CFR FAR Part § 25.1397: Color specifications -- FAA FARS, 14 CFR I'm hopeful the original poster comes back with some sort of testing that backs up the 3+ mi requirement ! I have a set from a competitor that says bright enough to be seen at 3 miles . . . . and well, I'm thinking 'no'.

licensed pilot · Jan 28, 2017

DECinHSV said:
I think you are clouding the issue. sUAS were deemed 'aircraft' and as such have to adhere to parts of the FAA regulations that stipulate certain things (airworthiness certificate is NOT one, instead they reference for part 107 the AC is in good working). Lighting seen for 3+ miles is a general lighting requirement. With that said, I am NOT sure they are gonna ramp check ya and want the documentation that shows it was tested/certified/etc... , BUT if 'we' are going to say its FAA 3+ mile compliant, I think its worth asking about the test . . right? Here is two URLs that go into the geek of it, if you are interested, if just trolling, no need to look - FAR Part § 25.1401: Anticollision light system -- FAA FARS, 14 CFR FAR Part § 25.1397: Color specifications -- FAA FARS, 14 CFR I'm hopeful the original poster comes back with some sort of testing that backs up the 3+ mi requirement ! I have a set from a competitor that says bright enough to be seen at 3 miles . . . . and well, I'm thinking 'no'.

Thanks for the references, not needed, have comml certificate and soloed in 1969, guessing before you were born. The FAA waiver for part 107.29 is all inclusive and specifically cites the 3 NM requirement but demands no such documentation. I think we are going way into the weeds on this one. FARs also require navigational lights on your left and right wings. Did you equip your drone with a red strobe on the left side and green on the right for night flying? No? Well, I did, just in case some dipshit FAA inspector asked for it.The 107.29 waiver does not require any certification of UAV night flying under part 107..

I thank Ralph for providing a useful tool.

FlyHighUSA · Jan 28, 2017

I will be posting documentation shortly that proves the results are far more than adequate to meet all FAA standards The Coast Guard Tested one of the Strobes we have that is less than 90 Candela and it was visible at 4 miles. The Strobe we are using is almost 300 Candela and is rated technically up to 14 miles at night. I'll be posting the data shortly

licensed pilot · Jan 28, 2017

FlyHighUSA said:
I will be posting documentation shortly that proves the results are far more than adequate to meet all FAA standards The Coast Guard Tested one of the Strobes we have that is less than 90 Candela and it was visible at 4 miles. The Strobe we are using is almost 300 Candela and is rated technically up to 14 miles at night. I'll be posting the data shortly

I had no doubt is more than enough to meet the feds wishes and aspirations ,Ralph.

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