Quick and Easy strobe Headlight for the Vision/Phantom

RCRookie · Mar 25, 2014

Here is a simple Headlight Strobe (Bicycle Light) that runs off 3 AAA batteries. Seems to fly just fine, attached with rubber bands. Be sure not to wrap around any cables, make note of the rubber band route OVER the rubber camera dampeners.
Lights can be obtained thru the link below on ebay. Post your videos, lets see some lights.
NOTE: Should probably change rubber bands frequently, as they do rot quickly in sunlight.

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YOUTUBE VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHVACGi ... e=youtu.be

Bike light
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/300622275767?lpid=82

The Rookie

NEILS · Mar 25, 2014

Great idea thank you and some awesome flying as well, nice one

SlackerATX · Mar 25, 2014

I don't much care for the rubber bands, but the end effect and smooth flying make up for it.

I suppose if it's dark you couldn't see the bands. (It would still drive me nuts)

RCRookie · Mar 25, 2014

Thanks, It was kind of intended to be a ready made solution,... easily strapped on or taken off, literally in seconds.
I may alter the back side of the mount and make it Velcro to eliminate the rubber bands, so that you can just slap it on and go.

I'd like a more permanent solution but, with that said...being able to shed weight when necessary is an attractive option as well.
I think more lights look really neat.

Drone-Outlaw · Mar 26, 2014

Thanks for your post RCRookie, I just ordered one.

Moose

Roadkilt · Mar 26, 2014

Weight?

Loses a second per gram. I'm estimating its about 50 grams, or a minute of flight time

RCRookie · Mar 26, 2014

Sorry.. I didnt weigh it.. Its probably a tad heavier than other light mod options... Although, I didnt notice any difference in flt time , im sure there is.

Again, this is a cheap, quick alternative to wiring the Vision for strobes, easy install and remove.

desertphantom · Mar 27, 2014

Nice, is it possible to power this or similar lights from the P2V's own power ?
Where would be the best place to tap 4- 6 V from the circuits ?

RCRookie · Mar 27, 2014

desertphantom said:
Nice, is it possible to power this or similar lights from the P2V's own power ?
Where would be the best place to tap 4- 6 V from the circuits ?

Not with this light. It is a removable solution, easy install and removal (seconds)

However, There is another thread for Strobes using lightkits from Flytron http://www.flytron.com/12-rc-light-systems
I believe those can be soldered in permanently.

strobe thread: http://phantompilots.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=9619&hilit=strobon

Pull_Up · Mar 27, 2014

Thanks for the idea! Just found this little guy, rechargeable and 15g in weight. Knog Blinder: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Knog-Blinder-Fr ... 1395932747

20 lumens is pretty good, and it has strobing modes as well...

RCRookie · Mar 27, 2014

Those would attach to the legs quite well...Not as heavy either, by the looks of them.

Drone-Outlaw · Apr 10, 2014

Moose said:
Thanks for your post RCRookie, I just ordered one.

Moose

I ordered mine back in 3-26 and it arrived today. WOW this little guy is awesome, the photo didn't do it justice!
Thid is a great tip guys! I'm going to do surgery on mine tonight and find a different way to mount it. ( that sort if thing is in my wheel house)... And they are so cheap, worse case senaro I buy 2 more,

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Thanks again for a great tip RC-Veteran (Your promoted sir)...
Moose

ududidj · Apr 10, 2014

Pull_Up said:
Thanks for the idea! Just found this little guy, rechargeable and 15g in weight. Knog Blinder: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Knog-Blinder-Fr ... 1395932747

20 lumens is pretty good, and it has strobing modes as well...

Please post an update when you try this in bright sunlight. I'm also looking for a good P2* solution for this vs. fiddling with right/left/yaw/right/left/yaw stuff to figure out what the heck the orientation is from a distance

I have a P1 with that nifty 24LED unit and would love to find something equivalent for the P2*. I seem to burn at least a minute of flight time with the P2 when it's "way out there" trying to figure out what the heck it's pointed at. I know... FPV... looking into that... would just like a good beacon for the moment like the P1.

yawnalot29 · Apr 11, 2014

Moose said:
Moose said:

Thanks for your post RCRookie, I just ordered one.

Moose

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I ordered mine back in 3-26 and it arrived today. WOW this little guy is awesome, the photo didn't do it justice!
Thid is a great tip guys! I'm going to do surgery on mine tonight and find a different way to mount it. ( that sort if thing is in my wheel house)... And they are so cheap, worse case senaro I buy 2 more, .
Thanks again for a great tip RC-Veteran (Your promoted sir)...
Moose

Maybe one of these will work?

http://www.amazon.com/Command-Picture-H ... B000OF6X48

Rambo1 · Feb 12, 2016

Here is a good and bright LED for P3. Look at the power connector, it simply slides over the battery connection. 24 Lamp Bead Headlamp Reduction Voltage Module For DJI Phantom 3 I also watched the review on YouTube and it can set for different colors and flash or no flashing. Seems pretty cool. Im gonna order one. Wow I just found another one that looks even more powerful check it out DJI Phantom 3 LED Night Flight Head Lamp