Lights for Night Conspicuity

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In plain language

When flying at night, the drone's lights must make it visible and clearly distinguishable from manned aircraft to anyone on the ground.

Requirement as structured

The UA must be equipped with lights for conspicuity at night, designed to allow a person on the ground to distinguish the UA from manned aircraft.

Original regulatory text

be equipped with lights for the purpose of: ... (2) conspicuity of the UA at night, the design of the lights shall allow a person on the ground to distinguish the UA from manned aircraft;

Applies when

operation
UAS product requirements
class marking
C1
regulatory category
Open