Lighting Balloon Height Guide: How High Should You Mount It for Optimal Coverage?

Getting light in the right spot isn’t just about brightness—it’s about how high you fly your balloon. Mounting a lighting balloon1 at 3 to 6 meters (10 to 20 feet) is ideal for most applications, offering even coverage without glare or dark zones. I’ve seen setups where people mount lighting balloon1s too low—and end up with harsh shadows and wasted light. Mount them too high, and you lose intensity where it’s needed most. The right height changes everything. Why does mounting height2 matter so much? Height affects light spread3, brightness, glare control4, and safety on the job site5. The higher you mount a lighting balloon1 (up to a point), the […]