Green flashing light requirement for night flying
Verified from official sourcesMaking every flight safe (points 10 to 20) | UK Civil Aviation Authority (part 2)Version 1Effective -Verified 21 August 2026
In plain language
If flying at night, turn on a green flashing light on your aircraft so others can see it.
Requirement as structured
You must ensure your drone or model aircraft has a green flashing light turned on when flying at night.
Original regulatory text
If you fly a drone or model aircraft at night, your aircraft must have a green flashing light turned on.
Applies when
- country
- United Kingdom
- time of day
- night
- regulatory category
- General