Has anyone seen these lights and has anyone given them a try. They look pretty bright.

eBay auction of lights for I1

Regards.
Muzzy.

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panox Posted at 2015-5-8 20:52
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQrn7mSDevQ&feature=youtu.be

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Hi Panox.

I got the same message, but at least the stills are visible. What do you think to them, worth getting or not?

WAY, way too much wiring and involved.

but, why????

I have mounted lights onto our I1 see the pictures and the link on where they were purchased.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/857242-REG/genaray_led_2100_36_lamp_compact_led.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1078953-REG/maxell_261403_hs_c_shoe_clamp.html

It seems they would be great for filming at night but how does the weight affect the handling?

MechEng Posted at 2015-5-9 03:09
I have mounted lights onto our I1 see the pictures and the link on where they were purchased.

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Really nice idea, I'll check out my local UK photography shop for suitable types.

http://www.schwinnbikes.com/usa/gear/lights These are what I used. they are light and very bright. They flash on/off or just on

dbeck@promobox. Posted at 2015-5-9 03:18
It seems they would be great for filming at night but how does the weight affect the handling?

If you're after beauty footage then these lights will probably disappoint.   Yes they will illuminate but it will most likely be a brash and unflattering final image.

So great for inspecting a broken chimney at midnight, but my guess is you won't get pretty footage with them.

Happy to be proven wrong if someone has elegant results!   

Most likely correct. So, Jim you need to produce a small HMI light with a lightweight batt for night filming

Muzzy - good find but what I want are really strong strobes for the backend so they perhaps don't interfere with the camera optics as much. Have you seen strobes?

jimhare Posted at 2015-5-9 08:10
If you're after beauty footage then these lights will probably disappoint.   Yes they will illumin ...

Hi Jim,
Look at this. Do i prove you wrong ?

dundee Posted at 2015-5-9 20:37
Hi Jim,
Look at this. Do i prove you wrong ?

Heh, some of those aren't too bad, but the one with people was the traditional "Aliens Landing On Us!" lighting, very direct and very harsh.    Some of the stills weren't bad though!

Also, in those examples the drone was just used as a positioning tool for the lighting, the shots weren't taken from the drone itself, which would have been from the same perspective as the lighting, which usually isn't the best idea.   This is why FLASH pictures generally look pretty harsh, you have massive light straight on and nothing from the sides/rear and it creates an unattractive result.

dbeck@promobox. Posted at 2015-5-9 08:19
Most likely correct. So, Jim you need to produce a small HMI light with a lightweight batt for night ...

Heh, not me!   You design them and I'll be your first customer!   

Ok, I'll be right back...going into the workshop now...stand by

dbeck@promobox. Posted at 2015-5-9 03:18
It seems they would be great for filming at night but how does the weight affect the handling?

I haven't noticed that the weight affects handling.  I make sure that I install them symetrically on either side of the copter.

MechEng Posted at 2015-5-9 03:09
I have mounted lights onto our I1 see the pictures and the link on where they were purchased.

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MechEng can I ask who you got the prop guards from I would like a set just for safety

TY ..that's a must have!!!

I see some applications where these can be good especially for low light inspection services however I also see added weight and reduced flight times.

tk2004hm@netzer Posted at 2015-5-11 23:05
MechEng can I ask who you got the prop guards from I would like a set just for safety

There was a whole discussion regarding these prop guards in this thread: http://forum.dji.com/thread-11348-1-1.html

You can contact the designer directly at vectrino.hr@gmail.com