Daytime Anti-Collision Lighting Exemption
Verified from official sourcesAC 107-2A ¶ 5.7.2.2Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026
In plain language
You do not need to turn on anti-collision lights during daytime flights, but you are allowed to do so if you wish.
Requirement as structured
The FAA does not require small unmanned aircraft operating during the day to have illuminated anti-collision lighting, though pilots may choose to use them.
Original regulatory text
Section 107.29 does not require small unmanned aircraft operating during the day to have illuminated small unmanned aircraft anti-collision lighting.
Applies when
- country
- United States
- operation
- Part 107 small UAS operation
- time of day
- day
- operation regime
- part_107
- aircraft category
- small unmanned aircraft (under 55 lb)
- regulatory category
- General