Night Operations Restriction

Verified from official sources
2.11(a)Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026

In plain language

You cannot fly your drone outdoors at night unless you are performing a shielded operation (flying close to a structure). Otherwise, night flying is only allowed indoors.

Requirement as structured

A person must not operate a remotely piloted aircraft at night unless the operation is conducted indoors or as a shielded operation.

Original regulatory text

A person must not operate a remotely piloted aircraft or free flight model aircraft at night under rule 101.211 unless the operation is - (1) indoors; or (2) a shielded operation.

Applies when

operation
Night