2010Batteries/Power forum
Power distribution solutions for Flyer LE aerial camera platforms when operating multiple high-draw camera systems
16 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Multiple power jacks were insufficient for typical Flyer LE workflows, requiring users to build custom power distribution boxes
- Custom splitter boxes using P-Tap connectors or 4-pin XLR and 3-pin LEMO outputs were successfully used to power multiple accessories simultaneously
- Running simultaneous power draws from a RED camera, wireless video transmission, downconverter, and focus control devices raised concerns about wire gauge adequacy on standard Flyer LE models
- Original Flyer LE internal wiring may be undersized for high combined current draw scenarios, though upgrading to heavier gauge wiring in the support post was an effective modification
- Wireless video transmitters have relatively low current draw compared to other sled accessories
- Downconverters have minimal current draw
- Focus control devices can produce current spikes during operation but maintain generally low average draw
Depends on
- Wire gauge specifications for different Flyer LE production versions were not definitively compared in the discussion
- No measurements of combined current draw were provided to confirm exact power capacity limits
- Solutions discussed were customizations rather than official manufacturer guidance