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  • Contact the controlling agency and request approval.
  • Submit a LAANC request if available.
  • Submit all requests via the FAA DroneZone website.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • The other aircraft is flying away from you.
  • The other aircraft is crossing to the left.
  • The other aircraft is approaching head-on.
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  • The other aircraft is crossing to the right.
  • The other aircraft is approaching head-on.
  • The other aircraft is crossing to the left.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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