Night Operations

Concentrate directly on each object for a few seconds. Look only at far away, dim lights. Scan slowly to permit off-center viewing.

by using proper night scanning techniques and using peripheral vision. by staying in the dark for 30 minutes. by staring at the sUAS for extended periods of time.

a series of short, regularly spaced eye movements to search each 30-degree sector. peripheral vision by scanning small sectors and utilizing off-center viewing. regularly spaced concentration on the 3-, 9-, and 12-o’clock positions.

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.

The sUAS must be equipped with anti-collision lighting visible from at least 3 statute miles. The sUAS must be equipped with anti-collision lighting visible for at least 5 statute miles. The sUAS must be equipped with navigation lights

Set the screen brightness to the maximum value to make sure your vision is adapted early on. Avoid staring at bright lights and use red/green flashlights for preflight inspection. Turn off all lights during takeoff, including the strobe lights.

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

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.

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 ...