Inclusion of Light Weight in Overall Drone Weight

In plain language

When checking which rules apply to your drone, remember to include the weight of the green flashing light you attached for night flying in the total weight.

Requirement as structured

The weight of an add-on green flashing light must be included in the overall weight of the drone or model aircraft when determining which regulations apply.

Original regulatory text

The weight of the green flashing light add-on is included in the overall weight of the drone or model aircraft, so you must check to see if the weight of the light means different regulations apply to your operation.

Applies when

country

United Kingdom

time of day

night

regulatory category

General