Lights for Night Conspicuity
Verified from official sourcesAnnex Part 3 (18)(b)Part 3Version 3Effective -Verified 22 August 2026
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
A class C2 UAS bears the following class identification label on the UA: A class C2 UAS shall comply with the following: be equipped: with at least one green flashing light for the purpose of conspicuity of the UA at night to allow a person on the ground, to distinguish the UA from a manned aircraft;
Applies when
- operation
- UAS product requirements
- class marking
- C1
- regulatory category
- Open