Termination of Pre-Existing Night Operation Waivers

In plain language

Old night flying waivers issued before April 21, 2021, are no longer valid. You must comply with the standard night flying rules (training and lighting) instead.

Requirement as structured

No person may operate a small unmanned aircraft system at night in accordance with a certificate of waiver issued prior to April 21, 2021 under § 107.200 after May 17, 2021.

Original regulatory text

After May 17, 2021, no person may operate a small unmanned aircraft system at night in accordance with a certificate of waiver issued prior to April 21, 2021 under § 107.200. The certificates of waiver issued prior to March 16, 2021 under § 107.200 that authorize deviation from § 107.29 terminate on May 17, 2021.

Applies when

country

United States

time of day

night

regulatory category

General