Night Operations

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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 ...