210-979-6272

San Antonio, Texas · Serving North America

Light up the night

Searchlights for grand openings, film premieres, product launches and major events. Buy them, rent them, or have us wash your building in colour.

41+years in San Antonio
90+years combined experience
850 WHD-1 lamp, rated 1.7 billion candela
50states served, plus abroad

What we do

Six ways to get noticed

With a team that has redefined searchlight advertising, NASA Lights is the go-to for rentals, sales and custom lighting, from a single beam to multi-head systems.

SALES

Advertising searchlights

Buy top-quality, custom searchlight systems.

RENTAL

Equipment rental

Flexible rentals for any event, with setup, operation and breakdown included.

ARCHITECTURAL

Outdoor colour wash

Full-colour wash lighting for buildings, from small to large scale.

PROJECTION

Gobo & projectors

Static and changing projections, small to large scale.

EFFECTS

Special effects

Cold spark machines and motion effects for stage and venue.

SERVICE

Service & parts

Expert repairs and genuine parts for searchlights.

Shop

Equipment catalogue

Financing is available. Call or email for availability and pricing.

HD-1 stainless steel searchlight on its base

Featured searchlight

HD-1

$12,960

Our 850-watt searchlight, which the company rates at 1.7 billion candlepower. Stainless steel housing on a yoke mount. Available to buy or rent.

HD-1 owner’s manual

Dominator M7 multi-lens searchlight on a dual-axle trailer with generator

Featured searchlight

Dominator M7

A large multi-lens searchlight, shown here mounted on a dual-axle trailer with its own generator. Call for specifications and availability.

Transformer Max two-head searchlight on a trailer

Featured searchlight

Transformer Max

A trailer-mounted searchlight with two movable heads on a curved arm, ready to tow to your event. Its 850-watt lamp is shared with the HD-1. Call for specifications and availability.

HD-1 zArc stainless steel searchlight with NASA logo on its housing

Featured searchlight

HD-1 zArc

$19,500

A stainless steel searchlight on a yoke mount, in the HD-1 family. Call for specifications and availability.

AD Light cylindrical stainless steel searchlight on a round base

Featured searchlight

AD Light

$9,995.00

A compact stainless steel searchlight with a cylindrical head on a round base. It takes the same 850-watt lamp as the HD-1. Call for specifications and availability.

Performer HD searchlight with white housings on a single-axle trailer

Featured searchlight

Performer HD

A searchlight with white housings and an equipment box, mounted on a single-axle trailer. It takes the same 850-watt lamp as the HD-1. Offered for sale as a 4-head model and for rent. Call for specifications and availability.

Searchlights

Sales
  • HD-1 $12,960
  • HD-1 zArc $19,500
  • Transformer Max
  • Dominator M7
  • Performer HD 4-head
  • AD Light $9,995.00

LED gobo projectors

Small to large scale
LED gobo projector, single gobo, on a bracket with power supply

LED gobo projector, single gobo

Projects a single image or logo. Black metal body with a lens and an adjustable bracket, plus an external power supply. Call for availability.

LED gobo projector, 4-gobo changer, on a bracket

LED gobo projector, 4-gobo changer

Holds four gobos so you can switch between images. Black metal body with a gobo changer housing, lens and adjustable bracket. Call for availability.

  • LED gobo projector, single gobo
  • LED gobo projector, 4-gobo changer

Gobos

Custom made to order
Size M glass gobo, single colour, sample in black and white

Size M glass, single colour

A glass gobo in one colour, shown here as a black and white sample. Custom made to order. Call for availability.

Size M glass gobo, 2 colours, sample design for The Orange and Black Ball

Size M glass, 2 colours

A glass gobo in two colours, shown with a sample design for The Orange & Black Ball. Custom made to order. Call for availability.

Size M gobo, 3 to 5 colours, sample logo design

Size M, 3 to 5 colours

A custom gobo in three to five colours, shown with a sample logo design. Custom made to order. Call for availability.

Size M full-colour gobo held in a hand to show its size

Size M, full colour

A custom full-colour gobo, shown in hand to give a sense of its size. Custom made to order. Call for availability.

  • Size M glass, single colour
  • Size M glass, 2 colours
  • Size M, 3 to 5 colours
  • Size M, full colour

Colour wash

Architectural
LED outdoor RGBW colour wash light with a panel of LED lenses

LED outdoor colour wash light

An outdoor RGBW LED wash fixture with a full panel of LEDs, for washing buildings in colour. Available to buy or rent. Call for specifications and availability.

  • LED outdoor RGBW colour wash light

Special effects

Cold sparks machine

Throws a tall column of sparks for stage, venue and event effects. Shown here with five machines in a row. Call for availability.

Five cold spark machines throwing columns of sparks on a stage
  • Cold sparks machine

Parts & lamps

Genuine parts
850 watt searchlight lamp

850 W lamp

Replacement lamp for the HD-1, Transformer Max, AD Light and Performer HD searchlights. Call for availability.

LumenRadio Aurora wireless DMX transmitter with antenna

LumenRadio Aurora

Wireless DMX transmitter (CRMX) with display, dial and antenna. Call for availability.

  • 850 W lamp (HD-1, Transformer Max, AD Light, Performer HD)
  • LumenRadio Aurora
  • HD-1 owner's manual

Other pricing on request: 210-979-6272 or sales@nasalights.com.

Rental

Rent the beam, not the headache

We rent professional-grade searchlights nationwide. Single-beam, multi-head and custom projection systems come with setup, operation and breakdown.

Searchlight rentals

HD-1 searchlight

Rent the HD-1, our 850-watt searchlight. Setup, operation and breakdown included. Call to book.

A single searchlight beam sweeping the night sky beside a tower, with the searchlight in the foreground HD-1 stainless steel searchlight on its base

Performer HD, four heads

Four searchlight heads on one trailer, throwing multiple beams across the sky. Setup, operation and breakdown included. Call to book.

A trailer-mounted searchlight throwing several beams into the night sky above a shopping centre Performer HD searchlight with white housings and an equipment box on a single-axle trailer

60-inch classic Hollywood-style searchlight

The classic big-beam searchlight, 60 inches across. Shown mounted on a trailer with its own generator, and as a single beam reaching across the night sky. Setup, operation and breakdown included. Call to book.

A single long searchlight beam reaching across a dark night sky over open country Large multi-lens searchlight on a dual-axle trailer with a generator
  • HD-1 searchlight
  • Performer HD, four heads
  • 60-inch classic Hollywood-style searchlight

Wash & projection rentals

Wash lighting

Wash the whole building

Illuminated colour wash lighting is among the most effective ways to reach an audience outdoors. Custom architectural lighting, event searchlights and promotional searchlights, all from one team.

Why work with us

  • Personalised service tailored to your needs.
  • Experienced professionals dedicated to your success.
  • Proven results that speak for themselves.

Add gobo projection

Combine wash lighting with gobo projections: static projections, changing projections and motion effects that generate excitement, from small rooms to a 20-story facade.

About us

The largest portable searchlight maker in North America

Based in San Antonio, NASA Lights (North American Searchlight Advertising) states that it builds portable, all-electronic searchlights and is the only maker of 60-inch and larger all-electronic searchlights worldwide. Its mission is to cut electricity costs with energy-efficient searchlights and be the best company in the industry. The company says its searchlights meet FAA guidelines.

Chicago skyline at night with a blue searchlight beam sweeping across the skyLindbergh Beacon

Historical restoration in Chicago.

A searchlight beam rising from the top of a tall lit tower at nightWilliams Tower

Restored searchlight in Houston.

1930 Sperry floodlight

Carbon arc floodlight restoration at Akron/Stow Airport.

Memorial beams

Twin pillars of light for 9/11 and a memorial for Uvalde.

Clients in all 50 states and in Canada, Mexico, England, France, Germany, Australia, Japan and Puerto Rico.

Ron Peters

Ron Peters

Mission

We want to make the world a better place, one business at a time; that’s our mission. Our goal is to liberate our communities from ever-increasing electricity bills while providing the best energy efficient searchlights. We aim to reduce global warming, save trees, and create a healthier planet for our children.

If this sounds a little ‘mushy,’ don’t worry. We’re dedicated to excellence and know we’re manufacturing best-in-class energy efficient searchlights. We will continue to deliver innovative alternatives, including searchlight rentals, along with top-notch customer service, quality, and value to our clientele over time. After all, our mission isn’t just to make the world a better place; it’s to be the best in our industry by staying at the forefront of searchlight technology.

Preserving the past… Pursuing the future!Curiosity and our inventive talent allow us to lead in cutting-edge searchlight technologies. — Jerry Wayne

Greg Herschell

Greg Herschell

Your questions

How far can your energy efficient searchlights be seen?
The visibility range of our searchlights depends on the model selected and prevailing atmospheric conditions (typically 3 to 18+ miles). When beams are rotated 360 degrees, the visual effect can extend the perceived distance up to twice as far.

Are there any FAA concerns regarding searchlight technology?
No. Our searchlight rentals operate safely and in compliance with FAA guidelines. FAA concerns are typically directed at lasers, not broadband searchlights like ours. When required, we use acceptable control measures to ensure safe operation.

Jerry Wayne

Jerry Wayne

41+ years in promotion

With over 41 years of experience, Jerry Wayne has collaborated with major marketing departments to initiate, coordinate, and implement promotions on citywide, statewide, and nationwide scales. NASA Lights serves as a powerful promotional tool that attracts traffic from miles around, showcasing the effectiveness of searchlight technology.

Searchlights are among the most effective out-of-home (OOH) advertising tools, symbolizing excitement and creating the feeling that ‘something special is going on.’ Jerry possesses excellent marketing and advertising skills, making him a highly effective sales force.

FAA Advisory Board membership. Jerry is a member of the FAA Advisory Board, specifically the SAE G10-T Committee for FAA Safety Considerations regarding High-Intensity Lighting Projected in Navigable Airspace. Responsibilities include:

  • Supporting the chairperson in setting top-level goals.
  • Assisting in the implementation of committee strategies.
  • Reviewing proposed new or revised programs.
  • Developing working relationships with organizations like the FAA and RTCA.
  • Recruiting new G-10 members.
  • Coordinating industry and government requests.

Notable collaborations and events. Attended the Cattle Barons Gala (2013) in San Antonio, TX. Worked with Housing Secretary and former San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro.

“I have known Jerry Wayne for almost 20 years. He has always come through for me on every project and event. I strongly recommend this straight shooter to anyone.”

R. Scott Armbruster, CEO, Phoenix Productions & Promotional Products

“Jerry is not only a marketing genius but also a delightful person to work with. I’d highly recommend him in any capacity.”

Mark Roddenberry, Photographer

“Based on our professional association over the past 14 years, Jerry Wayne demonstrates a high degree of trustworthiness and creative problem-solving skills.”

Fernandez

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Jerry Wayne since 1991. He is knowledgeable, punctual, and fun to work with. I recommend him without reservation.”

Mark Phillips, President and CEO, ASAP Event Advertising

Contact

Ready to take the next step?

For architectural building wash, searchlight sales, rentals and service.

210-979-6272
Email
sales@nasalights.com
Address
616 Isom Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216

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