Night Operations

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

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.

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.

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.

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