NHK® Dragon Series Silver Dragon DRG01 3.0" Square Lens Bi-LED Projector - Direct Illuminating Headlight (Pair)

NHK® Dragon Series Silver Dragon DRG01 – 3.0" Square Lens Bi-LED Projector (Pair)

The NHK Silver Dragon DRG01 is a square-lens Direct-Illuminating Bi-LED projector engineered for a sharp cut-off, long reach and precise beam control. Built on NHK’s aluminium Dragon chassis with an integrated 12 V driver and active cooling, it retrofits using the G5 bracket-hole pattern (Hella G5 / 3R compatible).

Key highlights at a glance

• 3.0" square glass lens for a bold, defined pattern
• Direct-Illuminating Bi-LED – bright low & high beam
• Aluminium Dragon housing with integrated cooling fan
• Built-in 12 V driver – no external ballast required
• RHD cut-off pattern for UK roads
• G5 mounting holes – Hella G5 / 3R bracket compatibility

Professional installation recommended for correct alignment, sealing and wiring.

Overview posters

Technology highlights

The NHK Silver Dragon DRG01 is part of NHK’s new-generation LED & LASER Intelligent Lighting System — an advanced optical platform engineered for precise light control and stable thermal performance. Designed for LED and hybrid laser integration, it delivers sharper beam focus, greater efficiency, and reduced glare for oncoming drivers.

• Precision Optics: Dual reflector bowl and square lens design ensure a crisp, uniform beam pattern with excellent cut-off.
• Thermal Management: Aluminium housing and optimised cooling structure maintain consistent brightness and extend lifespan.

Each component of the Silver Dragon DRG01 has been designed for performance and reliability, making it ideal for high-quality retrofit and custom projector applications.

Beam patterns (indoor & outdoor)

Indoor – Low Beam

Indoor – High Beam

Outdoor – Low Beam

Outdoor – High Beam

Indoor Beam Pattern Demonstration

This short video shows the NHK Silver Dragon DRG01 3.0" Bi-LED Projector Lens beam pattern test on a white projection board in a dark room.

Courtesy of HIDS-DIRECT.

Outdoor Beam Pattern Demonstration

On-road low and high beam showing reach, spread and crisp RHD cut-off.

Shot on-road.

Product images

Square glass lens – close-up

Lens body – matt black finish

Side view – compact housing

Silver Dragon finish – detail

Optical module – detail

Integrated driver – compact

Square lens – side view

G5 bracket-hole mounting

Technical specifications

Fitment may require vehicle-specific brackets/spacers depending on housing.

Installation

Uses the G5 bracket-hole pattern (Hella G5 / 3R compatible) for retrofit mounting. Built-in 12 V driver connects to existing low/high circuits. For correct aim, sealing and safety, professional installation is recommended.