Lights for Night Conspicuity

Verified from official sources
Annex 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