Lighting the Skies with Safety: Drake Lighting at NAB Show 2025
Drake Lighting is illuminating the skies with purpose—providing essential obstruction lighting systems that keep pilots safe across the country. Visit https://drake-lighting2.dudasites.com to learn more about Drake Lighting's groundbreaking developments in aviation safety and tower illumination.
The Innovation Journey
When it comes to keeping our airspace safe, Drake Lighting isn't just checking a box—they're raising the bar. Specializing in obstruction lighting for everything from cellular and broadcast towers to bridges and smokestacks, their systems ensure that any structure 200 feet and taller is clearly visible to pilots, day or night. These aren’t just lights for show—they’re critical tools designed with aviators in mind.
Their infrared lighting technology takes things even further. For helicopter pilots flying with night vision goggles, Drake’s IR-enabled lights provide visibility that standard lighting systems can’t offer. It’s the kind of attention to detail that speaks volumes about their commitment to safety.
Impact & Vision
Based in Paducah, Kentucky, Drake Lighting designs and manufactures its lighting systems right here in the U.S.—a fact that underlines their dedication to quality and reliability. Their lights are FAA-compliant, and some towers even feature up to eight tiers of illumination, following strict federal guidelines that scale lighting requirements based on tower height.
“It’s not for people on the ground to look at... It is for the people in the airplanes, the pilots.” — Mark Walker, Drake Lighting Whether it’s outfitting a rural broadcast tower or an urban high-rise, Drake Lighting ensures that airmen have the visibility they need—no matter the altitude or time of day.
Behind the Technology
Every Drake system is built on precision engineering and deep knowledge of FAA regulations. From white daytime strobes to red beacons and IR modules, their comprehensive setups are designed to fit any structure’s specific requirements. The company even integrates smart controls to manage intensity levels, reduce light pollution, and ensure optimal performance with minimal maintenance. Development happens in-house, right in Paducah, where Drake’s team combines practical experience with innovative thinking. That means faster turnaround times, tighter quality control, and better support for customers nationwide.
Our Perspective
There’s something genuinely impressive about a company that can make something as technical as obstruction lighting feel essential and even elegant. Drake Lighting knows its audience: not the people on the ground, but the pilots in the sky. Their products aren’t just about visibility—they’re about safety, trust, and peace of mind. What stands out most is their dedication to military-grade solutions like IR compatibility. That shows a level of foresight and commitment that goes well beyond the basics. We’d love to see this level of innovation expand further into data-driven monitoring or renewable integration, but what’s already in place is rock solid.
Future Outlook & Final Thoughts
As the skies grow more crowded and towers reach even greater heights, reliable obstruction lighting becomes more critical than ever. Drake Lighting is leading the charge—literally and figuratively—in making sure the structures we build remain safe for the airmen who fly above them.
With a clear understanding of FAA demands and a vision rooted in pilot safety, Drake Lighting is not only compliant—they're compassionate innovators. Their presence at NAB Show 2025 reflects a growing awareness in the broadcast and telecom sectors that safety is non-negotiable, and Drake is here to deliver it.
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