Work machines, control systems for work machines, and methods of operating work machines are disclosed herein. A work machine can include a control system and a work implement that includes a ground engagement tool. The control system includes an object detection system having a first detection system to detect objects located on a surface of a field, a second detection system to detect objects partially located beneath the surface, and a third detection system to locate objects buried beneath the surface. An obstacle map can be generated that includes characteristics regarding the detected objects, including location relative to the surface, size, and/or rigidity. An adjustable spotlight system can be coupled to the work machine that can selectively emit light toward a target object, including as the position of the work machine relative to the target object changes.

Rotorcraft lighting equipment includes a plurality of lighting devices configured to be mounted to an exterior of a rotorcraft, wherein each of the lighting devices comprises a plurality of individually controllable lighting modules which are configured for emitting light into different spatial directions; and a lighting control device configured for individually controlling the operation of the plurality of lighting modules for generating a desired light distribution of the light emitted by the plurality of lighting modules.

A foldable light assembly includes a first elongated component rotatably connected to a second elongated component between a use position and a folded position. A light is attached to either the first or the second elongated components. The first elongated component includes an external surface having a first portion with a first profile and a second portion with a second profile, in which the first profile has less curvature than the second profile. The second elongated component includes a first extending member and a second extending member each with an internal surface having a third portion with a third profile and a fourth portion with a fourth profile, in which the fourth profile has less curvature than the third profile. In the use position, the third profiles are contiguous with the second profile. In the folded position, the fourth profiles are contiguous with the first profile.

A directionally manipulatable view enhancement apparatus including a fixed base, a rotatable support supported on the fixed base and rotatable about a pan axis, a yoke disposed on and pivotable with respect to the rotatable support about a tilt axis substantially perpendicular to the pan axis, a pan motor that rotates the rotatable support and yoke about the pan axis, a tilt motor that rotates the yoke about the tilt axis, and a first clutch between the rotatable support and the pan motor permitting the rotatable support to rotate relative to the fixed base independently of the pan motor or a second clutch between the yoke and the tilt motor allowing the yoke to rotate relative to the rotatable support independently of the tilt motor. The yoke retains an electrical component and the pan motor and tilt motor are in electrical communication with a controller remote from the fixed base.

A search and landing light for a vehicle includes a light emitting element having an output primarily along a first axis and a canopy surrounding the light emitting element. The search and landing light includes a housing to enclose one or more electrical components associated with the search and landing light. The housing and the canopy extend along a longitudinal axis that is substantially perpendicular to the first axis. The search and landing light includes an actuator coupled between the canopy and disposed in the housing. The actuator is disposed along the longitudinal axis and is configured to rotate the canopy relative to the housing.

A mobile lighting system having a mobile platform assembly configured to traverse across a surface in response to remotely generated command signals from a portable electronic device and a lighting assembly mounted to the mobile platform assembly. The lighting assembly configured to provide illumination. The lighting assembly having at least one light source to provide the illumination and at least one mounting arm having the at least one light source mounted thereto. The at least one mounting arm having at least one pivotable joint configured to allow for directional control of the illumination. The mobile platform assembly having a mobile platform, a transportation assembly connected to the mobile platform. The transportation assembly configured to provide movement to the mobile platform assembly. A control assembly having a receiver is configured to receive remotely generated command signals from the remote controller. The control assembly configured to control the transportation assembly and the mounting arm in response to the signals.

A lighting system includes a plurality of lights, and a control mechanism configured to automatically adjust at least a first light of the plurality of lights based on one of a desired position and a desired direction. Each light of the plurality of lights is adjustable to project a light beam.

A helicopter anti-bird-collision system including a search light (2) and a control unit (35) which is configured for operating the search light (2) in a flash light mode by switching the search light periodically on and off.

A directional vehicular spotlight (100) is provided with a plurality of radar sensors (150) and at least one non-radar sensor (160). The plurality of radar sensors (150) provide field of view coverage in at least forward, first and second sides, and rear directions of the directional spotlight. The non-radar sensor (160) detects orientation of the directional spotlight (100). The plurality of radar sensors (150) and the at least one non-radar sensor (160) provide ingress detection across a predetermined vehicular perimeter threshold.

A method and apparatus for an adaptable vehicle light fixture is provided to activate directional illumination aspects of the light fixture based upon sensed characteristics of the vehicle. The vehicle may automatically sense its position, speed, acceleration, heading and angular velocity and may command the light fixture to emit symmetric and/or asymmetric beam patterns based upon the sensed vehicle characteristics. Directional light incident upon the light fixture may also be detected to allow intensity control thereby reducing glare to oncoming traffic. A vehicle light fixture may be pre-configured with lenses and wirelessly programmed for manual and/or automatic operation that is responsive to the pre-configuration. A plurality of vehicles with light fixtures mounted thereon comprise a network of light fixtures that are manually or adaptively controlled as a group.