North American Survival Systems
Drone Strobe and Personal Distress Signal manufacturer and distributor
At North American Survival Systems, we design and manufacture high-intensity LED signal devices for one mission: saving lives. As a proud woman-owned business, we are committed to delivering innovative safety solutions that help people stay visible, prepared, and protected in critical situations.
Whether you’re navigating the open sea, flying remote missions, or operating in harsh terrain, our USCG-approved electronic visual distress signals and FAA-compliant drone strobe lights are built to perform when reliability matters most.
Founded by U.S. Marine Corps veteran Jim O’Meara and backed by more than 60 years of combined aerospace, maritime, and rescue technology expertise, our products are trusted by military units, search and rescue teams, drone operators, offshore professionals, and safety-conscious civilians across the country.
Our signals don’t just shine brighter—they’re engineered for survival, built for dependability, and designed to help bring people home safely.
Emergencies rarely give warning. Whether it’s a capsized vessel, a lost hiker, or a downed UAV, fast visibility is often the difference between rescue and risk.
Outdated pyrotechnic flares have serious drawbacks, limited burn time, flammability hazards, expiration requirements, and no reusability. In contrast, our LED-based eVDSDs (electronic visual distress signal devices) offer:
From coastal emergencies to inland SAR ops, our strobes are built to cut through darkness, weather, and distance — to get you seen and bring help fast.
We don’t just design electronics, we design mission-critical equipment for real-world operations. Our background includes:
This legacy of technical excellence feeds directly into our core products. Every circuit, every LED, every lens is selected for durability and brightness.
Explore our most trusted strobe lights — field-tested, certified, and built in Washington State.
The #EF-30A-3 is our flagship distress signal, certified by the U.S. Coast Guard for recreational marine use.
Use it in place of expired or dangerous pyrotechnic flares, and never worry about shelf life again.
Designed for commercial drone pilots, SAR teams, and tactical UAV use, the DS-30A-1 is one of the brightest, most compact drone strobes on the market.
Built for drones, trusted by professionals in public safety, wildlife tracking, inspection, and night ops.
Our lights have been tested by marine captains, drone pilots, and SAR personnel in rugged real-world conditions — and they’ve held up, time and again. These aren’t consumer gadgets — they’re survival-grade gear.
Proudly operated as a woman-owned small business, we design every product with a mission-first mindset. You’re not buying from a faceless brand — you’re buying from experienced professionals who understand that when performance matters, failure isn’t an option.
From the U.S. Navy to aerospace recovery missions and professional drone operators, our technology meets the standards of the most demanding environments.
Common Questions About Our Products
Yes. Our #EF-30A-3 is fully certified by the U.S. Coast Guard as a compliant nighttime visual distress signal. It can replace traditional flares on recreational vessels under U.S. law.
Yes. The DS-30A-1 is FAA-compliant and visible from 3+ miles, meeting the visibility standard for night UAV operation under Part 107.
Our devices are engineered for extended operations, with long run times built for demanding missions. Exact performance varies by model and use case.
Flares: Run 8 hours at full continuous power and up to 12 hours total. Waterproof to 50 feet.
Drone Strobes: Run indefinitely depending on their power source. Water resistant and designed for reliable aerial operations.
Yes. Our strobes are built with sealed housings for resistance to rain, spray, and immersion (up to depth specs listed per product). Designed for use in harsh marine and outdoor environments.
Some models use replaceable batteries; others are USB-rechargeable. Detailed battery information is listed on each product page.
Absolutely. While certification standards vary by region, our devices meet and exceed visibility specs for safety use worldwide.
Yes, we offer a one-year limited warranty on all products. If your unit malfunctions under normal use, contact us and we’ll make it right.
Whether you need a single distress flare for your boat or a bulk order of drone strobes for field ops, we’re here to help, 24/7.
