Anti-Collision Lighting Visibility Requirement

Verified from official sources
AC 107-2A ¶ 5.7.2Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

Your drone must have anti-collision lights that can be seen from at least 3 statute miles away when flying at night.

Requirement as structured

The small unmanned aircraft must have lighted anti-collision lighting visible for at least 3 statute miles.

Original regulatory text

Second, the small unmanned aircraft must have lighted anti-collision lighting that is visible for at least 3 sm.

Applies when

country
United States
time of day
night
regulatory category
General