Solar-Powered Operation | Remote/off-grid airports | Industry Standard: Grid-powered (100% uptime requires backup generators) Our Base: Solar (25% efficiency, IEC 61215) Our Advanced: Solar + battery backup (30% efficiency ▲) | Reduces reliance on grid power ▲ Lower long-term costs ▲ Full off-grid capability (Advanced) | Initial installation cost higher than grid systems Performance depends on sunlight (Base) |
Light Source Technology | Runway/taxiway guidance | Industry Standard: Halogen bulbs (1,000-hour lifespan) Our Base: LED (50,000-hour lifespan, LM-80 tested) Our Advanced: High-output LED (70,000-hour lifespan ▲) | Energy-efficient ▲ Longer lifespan ▲ Lower heat emission ▲ | Higher upfront cost vs halogen |
Material Construction | Harsh outdoor environments | Industry Standard: Aluminum/metal alloys Our Base: Polycarbonate (PC) body (ASTM D638 compliant) Our Advanced: Reinforced PC + aluminum hybrid (ASTM D638/D638 ▲) | Lightweight ▲ UV-resistant ▲ Impact-resistant (Advanced) | Less durable than pure metal (Base) |
Environmental Protection | Dusty/wet locations | Industry Standard: IP54 (dust protected, water-resistant) Our Base: IP65 (dust-tight, water jets ▲) Our Advanced: IP67 (submersible up to 1m ▲) | Operates in heavy rain/sandstorms ▲ Full submersion resistance (Advanced) | Higher cost for advanced sealing (Advanced) |
Energy Efficiency | Cost-sensitive airports | Industry Standard: 10-15W halogen Our Base: 0-5W LED (Energy Star certified) Our Advanced: 0-3W LED + smart dimming (▲ 40% energy savings) | 70-80% lower energy use ▲ Smart dimming reduces peak power (Advanced) | Limited brightness compared to high-wattage systems (Base) |
Control & Customization | Dynamic lighting needs | Industry Standard: Manual on/off switches Our Base: Basic remote control (brightness adjustment) Our Advanced: Remote control + app integration (rotation speed/brightness ▲) | Remote adjustments for weather conditions ▲ Customizable via app (Advanced) | Requires training for advanced controls (Advanced) |