Night Operations

Contact the controlling agency and request approval. Submit a LAANC request if available. Submit all requests via the FAA DroneZone website.

The other aircraft is crossing to the right. The other aircraft is approaching head-on. The other aircraft is crossing to the left.

The other aircraft is flying away from you. The other aircraft is crossing to the left. The other aircraft is approaching head-on.

Avoid red lights at least 30 minutes before the flight. Wear sunglasses after sunset until ready for flight. Avoid bright white lights at least 30 minutes before the flight.

look to the side of the object and scan rapidly. look to the side of the object and scan slowly. scan the visual field very rapidly.

At least one, and preferably located on top of the aircraft. Three lights: two navigation lights (green and red) and one anti-collision light on top. Two lights: one on the top and one on the bottom.

Stop moving forward, verify telemetry, then start climbing if possible. Declare an emergency on your portable radio on 121.5 MHz. Initial the return-to-home procedure immediately.

Yes, as long as the rPIC received the proper training and the aircraft is properly equipped with anti-collision lighting that meet the requirements in 107.29. No, a sUAS can only be flown during the day and during twilight. Yes, as ...

400 feet. 300 feet. 200 feet.

White flashing lights with steady green at the same location. Dual peaked (two quick) white flashes between green flashes. Alternate white and green light flashes.