Operation at night

In plain English

Night operations are permitted if the drone has anti-collision lighting visible for at least 3 statute miles with a flash rate sufficient to avoid a collision, and the remote pilot has completed the required updated training.

Key points

• Anti-collision lights visible for 3 SM, suitable flash rate.
• The RPIC (and person manipulating the controls) must have completed the current recurrent training that covers night.
• The RPIC may reduce the lighting intensity only if safety requires it.

Common pitfalls

• Flying at civil twilight or night without the required lighting.
• Assuming the drone's standard nav lights meet the 3-SM standard.

*This is a plain-English summary for study only. The official 14 CFR text on this page is controlling — always read the current regulation.*