DowntownRDB Posted at 10-28 07:49
Dang, that clear one must put off a good amount of lumens.  

I saw a video where a guy mounted a micro-mini tactical flashlight that had 9,000 lumens under his Mavic 3 Classic with an adapter he 3D printed.  It was like a flying spotlight.

You can see that one miles away very easily.  

DAFlys Posted at 10-28 23:32
You can see that one miles away very easily.

I don't do a lot of night flying, however, in order to check out my property at night I did buy a Firehouse Technology Spotlight for the Air 2S.  I've only used it twice.  It weighs 58 grams and came with a custom mount.  Looking back I'd probably not have bought it as it is quite expensive for my limited use.  Would be great for a search and rescue operation.

DowntownRDB Posted at 10-29 07:49
I don't do a lot of night flying, however, in order to check out my property at night I did buy a Firehouse Technology Spotlight for the Air 2S.  I've only used it twice.  It weighs 58 grams and came with a custom mount.  Looking back I'd probably not have bought it as it is quite expensive for my limited use.  Would be great for a search and rescue operation.

How long does that last on the battery?

DAFlys Posted at 10-30 00:13
How long does that last on the battery?

I've not run it down completely yet.  One of my flights was 29 minutes and it was still just as bright when the drone landed as it was when it took off.  I was tempted to put a new battery in the drone and take a 2nd flight but then it was clouding up and I could no longer see the moon so figured I'd not take a chance especially with rain forecast for the night.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 10-30 06:33
I've not run it down completely yet.  One of my flights was 29 minutes and it was still just as bright when the drone landed as it was when it took off.  I was tempted to put a new battery in the drone and take a 2nd flight but then it was clouding up and I could no longer see the moon so figured I'd not take a chance especially with rain forecast for the night.

29 minutes is still pretty good with battery to spare.  

DAFlys Posted at 10-30 23:53
29 minutes is still pretty good with battery to spare.

The flood lamp is rated at 80 minutes in spot light mode and longer on SOS flash mode.
  

DowntownRDB Posted at 10-31 06:35
The flood lamp is rated at 80 minutes in spot light mode and longer on SOS flash mode.

Gosh. thats loads of time then.   Does it affect the flight time with the extra weight.

DAFlys Posted at 11-1 00:52
Gosh. thats loads of time then.   Does it affect the flight time with the extra weight.

So far it has reduced flight time by only 3 minutes so not bad at all.  The height of the spotlight has more effect I think as the weight is minimal.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 11-1 05:19
So far it has reduced flight time by only 3 minutes so not bad at all.  The height of the spotlight has more effect I think as the weight is minimal.

Thats really good Id say,  you'd loose more than that just from the weather usually.  

DAFlys Posted at 11-1 06:03
Thats really good Id say,  you'd loose more than that just from the weather usually.

Both nights I flew with it was real calm so wind effects at all.

Last guess.  The Bedruthan Steps at NT Carnewas?

Blériot53 Posted at 11-2 06:51
Last guess.  The Bedruthan Steps at NT Carnewas?

No,  they are closed,  we went there and paid £4 to discover is closed,  but if you get todays then you should find this one.

DAFlys Posted at 11-2 06:53
No,  they are closed,  we went there and paid £4 to discover is closed,  but if you get todays then you should find this one.

I'm struggling now. I need more coffee.

Now that looks like one for the list!

Montfrooij Posted at 12-7 00:43
Now that looks like one for the list!

Thats a long drive from Kent.

DAFlys Posted at 12-7 00:49
Thats a long drive from Kent.

I hope to have more summer holidays than one

DAFlys Posted at 12-7 00:49
Thats a long drive from Kent.

But where was it btw ?

Montfrooij Posted at 12-7 00:51
But where was it btw ?

Thats Fowey. In Cornwall.   

DAFlys Posted at 12-7 00:54
Thats Fowey. In Cornwall.

Wow, there is so many nice historical locations in the UK

Montfrooij Posted at 12-7 00:56
Wow, there is so many nice historical locations in the UK

Weve got a bit of everything here from vikings in Suffolk to amazing castles in Scotland.

DAFlys Posted at 12-7 00:59
Weve got a bit of everything here from vikings in Suffolk to amazing castles in Scotland.

It does get me excited (and SWMBO too)

Montfrooij Posted at 12-7 01:01
It does get me excited (and SWMBO too)

Next year I want to visit Sutton Hoo.    After seeing the film The Dig Im quite interested to see whats left of the viking remains they actually found.  

DAFlys Posted at 12-7 01:09
Next year I want to visit Sutton Hoo.    After seeing the film The Dig Im quite interested to see whats left of the viking remains they actually found.

That looks like another nice place to visit

Montfrooij Posted at 12-7 01:14
That looks like another nice place to visit

Norfolk is not far for us,   but all the roads in Norfolk are slow speed limits so it takes twice as long as it should.   

DAFlys Posted at 12-7 01:16
Norfolk is not far for us,   but all the roads in Norfolk are slow speed limits so it takes twice as long as it should.

Good thing we are not in a hurry on our holiday.
Left hand driving will be a thing though

Montfrooij Posted at 12-7 01:17
Good thing we are not in a hurry on our holiday.
Left hand driving will be a thing though

You'll get the hang of that fine if you bring your own car you only have half the battle and most of the road layouts guide you to the correct side of the road anyways.   

DAFlys Posted at 12-7 01:20
You'll get the hang of that fine if you bring your own car you only have half the battle and most of the road layouts guide you to the correct side of the road anyways.

We will probably bring our own car as that is usually much cheaper than renting one. Especially since we drive a lot on these holidays.

Montfrooij Posted at 12-7 01:27
We will probably bring our own car as that is usually much cheaper than renting one. Especially since we drive a lot on these holidays.

At least you wont be slapping the door then.

DAFlys Posted at 12-7 03:05
At least you wont be slapping the door then.

Would I do that with a rental?

Those steps don`t seem to go any where once you get to the bottom.

Montfrooij Posted at 12-7 03:29
Would I do that with a rental?

You might do as the gear shift is in the wrong place for you.

Clackers Posted at 12-7 04:26
Those steps don`t seem to go any where once you get to the bottom.

There's a private little beach down there albeit a bit rocky.

DAFlys Posted at 12-7 22:33
You might do as the gear shift is in the wrong place for you.

Ah yes, get it.

Montfrooij Posted at 12-7 23:13
Ah yes, get it.

I can say Im guilty of doing it myself.

DAFlys Posted at 12-8 05:12
I can say Im guilty of doing it myself.

When you drove in Germany?

Montfrooij Posted at 12-8 07:49
When you drove in Germany?

I only drove in Germany once and I didnt do it,   most of my EU driving in hire cars was in Span, Portugal an Italy.   Anything closer and I tend to drive there.  

DAFlys Posted at 12-8 23:31
I only drove in Germany once and I didnt do it,   most of my EU driving in hire cars was in Span, Portugal an Italy.   Anything closer and I tend to drive there.

Yeah, I get it. UK would also be 'driveable' for me

Montfrooij Posted at 12-9 03:23
Yeah, I get it. UK would also be 'driveable' for me

About 6 1/2 hours to me but if I were you Id take the ferry from the hook of Poland to harwich.   Then your in a good place to explore Norfolk.

DAFlys Posted at 12-9 04:12
About 6 1/2 hours to me but if I were you Id take the ferry from the hook of Poland to harwich.   Then your in a good place to explore Norfolk.

Hook of Poland?
Or Holland?

Montfrooij Posted at 12-10 02:14
Hook of Poland?
Or Holland?

hahaha.  now thats a good typo/autocorrect.   Hook of Holland.