Training - Silent Signaling - Target Marking

Rotary Wing Aviation, Tactical Team Comms, No LEP Required

Training & Air Crew Signaling -
Safe, Precise, Visual & Non-Verbal -
Target Marking for Rotary Wing Aircraft

Rotary aircraft crews require laser technology that can be safely used in training environments and in laser safety restricted air spaces and/or live fire exercises. They need a capability that provides for safe, precise, visual, and non-verbal communication between pilots and crew; between crew and ground support; to mark LZ's; for "squirter control"; for signaling & "target talk on"; to point out obstacles, terrain features, or even aircraft rotors to insure obstacle clearance. We are matching mission and training tasks to the appropriate laser capability & power output. Crews require "eye safe" power outputs; portability, ease of use, economic pricing; either weapons mounted or hand-held by crews, gunners, and pilots; laser use through closed door windows (rubber hood in development - see gallery). Also use as a training laser for JFO & JTAC target marking; to designate potential IED locations - for general training (when higher powered units are too dangerous to employ)

Design Improvements for 2017
New Variant with Power Lock Out
1" Knurled Tube for Superior Gripping

The new MARK-1ir & MARK-4ir are easily carried; rugged & reliable; waterproof and impact resistant; extremely effective. Both models include power lock out function - battery tube casing now 1" knurled for superior grip and portable, hand held use. Attaches easily to any standard 1" tactical light mount. Optional Rail Mount Kit: Add an optional 1" Offset Mount for 1913 Picatinny rails and 6" remote cable switch for weapons mounting. Quick release lever for easy attachment and release of laser unit. Offset design provides multiple options for rail positioning. Remote cable switch includes power lockout function.

Resources & Documents - PowerPoint
Development, Specifications, Applications


Executive Brief - Field Utility Lasers


Z-Bolt® IR Lasers - User & Spec Guide


Rotary Wing Aircraft - Laser Development


Z-BOLT Infrared Lasers - PowerPoint [PDF]


Z-BOLT Infrared Lasers - PowerPoint [PPTX]


MARK-1ir / Training & Signaling
MARK-4ir / Marking & Gun Mounting

MARK-1ir | NOHD = 0
1mW power output; 500 meters effective nighttime range; visible dot only.

MARK-4ir | NOHD = 7m
4mW power output; 5,000 meters effective nighttime range; visible dot & beam.


Portable, Personal Infrared Laser for Communication, Command & Control. Hand Held Tactical Comm Tool for Use with NVG's. 830nm IR Laser Diode for Superior Performance. Waterproof & Shock Resistant. Ruggedized & Field Tested. Choice of Modular Pouch; includes Constant On/Off Switch with Lanyard Loop; 2 pcs CR123A Lithium Batteries. 6 Hour Constant On Operation. Attach to any standard 1" tactical light mount. Remote cable switches available.

Z-Bolt® Air Crew Kits -
Special Kit Builds per User Request


Z-Bolt® has partnered with Ameripack for premium hard cases & Initial Attack for nylon soft packs. Outfit ALL Air Crew, Detachment, Battalion, or Squadron size units with Z-Bolt Air Crew Kits. All kits are economically priced; production lead times no longer than 3 weeks for all kit sizes. Lasers ship in choice of nylon pouch; CR123A batteries and User Guides included. Hard case or nylon soft pack.

MSRP, Z-Bolt IR Laser Air Crew Kits


Distributors, Dealers, GSA, TLS

Ordering Information Here
Select A Product - See Matching Photo Gallery Unit Price  
MARK-4ir, Gun Mounting & Marking (5,000 Meters) $395
AC-4/4ir-KIT, Air Crew Kit - 4 pcs [MARK-4ir] $1,580
AC-8/4ir-KIT, Air Crew Kit - 8 pcs [MARK-4ir] $3,160
AC-12/4ir-KIT, Air Crew Kit - 12 pcs [MARK-4ir] $4,740
MARK-1ir, Training & Signaling (500 Meters) $325
AC-4/1ir-KIT, Air Crew Kit - 4 pcs [MARK-1ir] $1,300
AC-8/1ir-KIT, Air Crew Kit - 8 pcs [MARK-1ir] $2,600
AC-12/1ir-KIT, Air Crew Kit - 12 pcs [MARK-1ir] $3,900
MARK-1ir-WK, Add 1" Weapons Mount & 6" or 30" Cable Switch $400
MARK-4ir-WK, Add 1" Weapons Mount & 6" or 30" Cable Switch $525
Product Specifications
  • MARK-1ir & MARK-4ir Training, Signaling, Marking Lasers:
    Waterproof, Shock Resistant
    Field Serviceable, Ruggedized
  • Air Crew Kits - 12 pcs
    Ameripack Hard Case
    Interior Dimensions:
    13.5" x 9.5" x 5"
    Nylon Soft Pack
    Interior Dimensions:
    9.5" x 5.5" x 6"
  • US Made Modular Pouch
    Small Pouch for MARK-1ir or MARK-4ir Infrared Laser
    Choice of ACU, Coyote Brown, Black [LE],
    MultiCam, Ranger Green
    (Berry Compliant)
  • 2 pcs CR123A Lithium Batteries:
    Lithium / Manganese Dioxide [Li/MnO2]
    1400 mAh, 3 V
  • Lanyard Loop Switch, Constant On/Off
  • Design Improvements for 2017:
    Knurled Tube, Power Lockout, Lanyard Loop
  • Optional Laser Rail Mount Kit [LRM-KIT]:
    1" Offset Rail Mount [LRM-1]
    6" Remote Cable Switch [RCS-10]
    30" Remote Cable Switch [RCS-30]
  • Wavelength [Color] - 830 nm [Infrared]
  • Switch Function - Power Lockout
  • MARK-1ir -

    Power Output - 1 mW
    ANSI Class 1
    Range @ With Night Vision Optics:
    500 Meters Visible Dot

  • MARK-4ir -

    Power Output - 4 mW
    ANSI Class 3R
    Range @ With Night Vision Optics:
    5,000 Meters Visible Dot & Beam

  • MARK-1ir - NOHD = 0
  • MARK-4ir - NOHD = 7 m
  • Product Warranty - 1 Year

Purchase Order / Policy

How to Order / Distributors & Dealers

John Mueller
Managing Director
John@Z-Bolt.com
(503) 867-1617 USA Direct Line, 24x7
(603) 386-6644 USA Fax

Beam of Light Technologies, Inc.
10111 SE Clatsop Street
Portland, Oregon, 97266, US

DUNS: 051165749
CCR Cage Code: 8AKQ6