Hi everyone. I am new to searchlights and before I even try to brainstorm an design for one, does anyone know what the laws are for shinning a searchlight into the sky. I'm talking about like the types that hit clouds. I know it is kind of stupid question but, with how strict the laws are on lasers, it just makes me curious. I know most of the time it would just be like a laser and keep it shinning away from aircraft. Anyways thanks for checking this out.
edit: thanks for for the information. I'm gonna try calling my local faa. Btw I have a 35 watt hid spotlight and when I use a fresnel lens it creates a beam that hits clouds. Now this isn't any special searchlight with x and y axis I'm just making a solid still beam that really isn't that bright at all. But do you think it's worth contacting the faa for that?
im thinking when I get a REAL searchlight up and running it will make more sense to contact the faa.
edit: thanks for for the information. I'm gonna try calling my local faa. Btw I have a 35 watt hid spotlight and when I use a fresnel lens it creates a beam that hits clouds. Now this isn't any special searchlight with x and y axis I'm just making a solid still beam that really isn't that bright at all. But do you think it's worth contacting the faa for that?
im thinking when I get a REAL searchlight up and running it will make more sense to contact the faa.
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