Odeo stands for Omni Directional Electrical Optical signal and is an innovative replacement and enhancement on traditional hand flares.

Whilst traditional flares will only illuminate for around 30 seconds before extinguishing, the Odeo distress flare fully illuminates for up to 6 hours. As no pyrotechnics are used, the Odeo LED Flare is completely safe when switched off. Futhermore, because the distress flare uses battery power (high power lithium or alkaline cells), it can even be safely posted or carried in baggage on flights.

Although originally designed for marine use, Odeo's lightweight, safe performance has seen its popularity soar in outdoor activities such as mountaineering, skiing, expeditions, etc. Now any activity can benefit from the added safety and security of carrying a distress flare - without the unwanted dangers.

The Odeo Flare is designed with consideration to SOLAS requirements, making it a genuine alternative to the pyrotechnic red hand held flare. The Odeo flare also outputs an SOS signal during its flash pattern in Annex 4 to COLREGS, and is therefore an internationally recognised distress signal.

Features:
Safe LED Technology  - no pyrotechnics or flames.
Tested to IP68 standards and 100 metres for 1 hour.
Visible from all directions simultaneously.
Projects over the the full hemisphere.
Multiple LEDs ensuring more power, visibility and redundancy.
Up to 6 hours of continuous use from one set of batteries.
Indefinite shelf life with battery changes – 14 year shelf life with supplied batteries.
Search and rescue aircraft safe.
Five thousand hours mean time between failure.
1 Odeo Flare is equivalent 600 hand held flares.
Safe to carry in your back-pack.
Electronic circuitry designed for optimum visibility.
Made from salt water resistant materials.