Night operations for model aircraft
Verified from official sources§ 2Art. 17/7Version 1Effective -Verified 30 August 2026
In plain language
You cannot fly a model aircraft at night (between sunset and sunrise) unless it has at least one flashing light so it can be easily seen and distinguished from obstacles.
Requirement as structured
Model aircraft must not fly before sunrise or after sunset unless equipped with at least one flashing light that makes them visible and easily distinguishable from obstacles or other aircraft at night.
Original regulatory text
Modelluchtvaartuigen mogen niet vliegen: 1° vóór zonsopgang en na zonsondergang, tenzij zij zijn uitgerust met ten minste één knipperlicht waarmee het modelluchtvaartuig 's nachts kan worden gezien en gemakkelijk kan worden onderscheiden van omringende obstakels of andere luchtvaartuigen;
Applies when
- operation
- VLOS