Green flashing light requirement for night flying

Verified from official sources
Making 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