Budget ⌛ ARC V Drone Strobe Anti-Collision Light, 1000 Lumens, Whit ????

8 reviews for Budget ⌛ ARC V Drone Strobe Anti-Collision Light, 1000 Lumens, Whit ????

1. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   UAS Services – August 5, 2020

   The media could not be loaded.  Ok so I have used Firehouse lights before and always have been very happy with them. I have also have tried a few others from other vendors, but most are just copied off Firehouses original design and were poorly done or were not nearly as bright as the Firehouse lights and some were terribly misleading (get what you pay for) . This new model is by far the brightest model I have tested, and also the smallest for the 1000 Lumens it puts out. First off the new case is very small and fits on my smallest drone (the Mini) up to the largest and can be mounted anywhere. The case is waterproof and sealed and low profile so it does not look like a bug on top. The lens is angled and does NOT block any of the available light unlike the recent offering by polar pro. The Case also has the on off button on the side which prevents accidental turn ons and finding your light dead (Like Lume Cube). They also added a new mode (there are 4) it will strobe, flash, spotlight (always on) or the new strobe/flash mode which has become my favorite as it works well day or night, we also use the different modes (and colors) to identify when we have multiple aircraft in the air who is who. We bought a white strobe (greatest range), they also have a bunch of different colors and color combinations. They also chose to not use cheap lens covers for color changes, or use the RGB style leds (Ulanzi) as both of those types greatly decrease output, the colored lenses (lume cube) filters it out (and gets lost) and the multicolor led types (ulanzi) split the led flat non focused surface up into thirds (1/3 red 1/3 white 1/3 green) which means each color is only a third of the led output. The Arc “V” light has 5 (This the roman numeral V) of the Cree XPE leds which are by all technical specs the brightest, and are “focused” lights (lens over each led) made for drones and to provide longer throw range, unlike the cheaper flat LED’s strobes used in others, this makes a huge difference on a drone, the flat style led seem bright in your hand, but in our testing (while flying) they dont have the range needed to meet FAA specs (even though they claim to). The light comes with very thin strong 3m velcro (cut to fit) as well as 3M VHB tape so you have different mounting options. The lights also are supported by a bunch of different vendors who make custom mounts , and they have there own as well for most models. You also get a charge cord, and documentation in the package that actually has testing data that supports the 3+> Mile range rating which is handy for when you apply for a waiver. We did our own tests as ultimately the FAA states the pilot is responsible to ensure any light meets its regs, and it was easily visible as they state at 3, 3.5 and the 4 mile mark on a clear night with the White strobe. We did this with one mounted on bottom and one on top. Run times were tested they use a 250 mwh lipo rechargeable battery which is one of the largest available which gives you in our testing close to 6 hours in strobe mode, 4 plus hours in flash, and 1 hour in spotlight, and with very little decrease in brightness as the battery drains down. We had tested other vendors strobes units that had smaller batteries and along with much shorter run times they dimmed quickly, the Firehouse did not. Charging is done via a micro usb (we hoped for usb C) but when we asked them about it they stated the micro usb allowed the unit to be smaller, so not a bad trade off as I have a bunch of micro usb cables laying around anyhow if i need more and used on many cell phones and tablets. Lastly they warranty all there lights with no questions asked, why do i ad this. I had a light that had a bad lipo (last year) and contacted them 6 months after I purchased, they sent a replacement out right away and did not ask for a return. Now the cost, its not the most expensive and not the cheapest, but simply stated it works the best and at 34 bucks on my 1000 drone I could not be happier. Helps me meet FAA regs, and lets me maintain line of sight and the new case it even looks pretty. Thanks again to Firehouse great job and keep them coming.

2. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Jeremy S – October 22, 2022

   This thing is bright for its size! Looks well made, buttons work good, different settings, micro USB plug. It’s no wonder why most people recommend this strobe for any drone and the FAA 3 miles. However, I’m not sure what’s going on with the company. Seller took 2.5 weeks to ship… Said they would ship it a certain day and gave me a tracking number like it was shipped that day but didn’t actually ship until 2-3 days later. Once it finally shipped it got here quickly. Will be testing it out, hope it lasts.

3. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   D.L. – October 30, 2022

   Although the item was a bit expensive, it does the job. Be careful not to look straight at the lights when launching it. It is really bright.

4. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Scott – November 5, 2022

   Have one for the top and a harness one on bottom. 2.3 miles away at nite…easy VLOS.Going away the top one is blocked by tilt of drone..Mini 2. …So bright!

5. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Shane Hale – November 13, 2022

   I just started flying my drone at night and I was in the market for a position light. Man is this thing bright!. Comes with everything needed to mount. Great buy!

6. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Mike B – November 24, 2022

   Amazing light! Definitely meets my expectations. The light is great and can be seen from a distance. Meets all laws with drone operations at night.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Amazon Customer – November 29, 2022

   I believe it is the brightest strobe for a drone on the market today.

8. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Carlos M. – December 8, 2022

   This LED is brighter then expected when fully charged. It is worth the money. The firehouse was a good choice.