Anti-Collision Lighting Visibility Requirement

In plain language

When flying during civil twilight or at night, your drone must be equipped with anti-collision lights that can be seen from at least 3 statute miles away.

Requirement as structured

The FAA accepts anti-collision lighting visible for at least 3 statute miles as meeting the requirement for civil twilight and night operations.

Original regulatory text

As is the case for civil twilight operations, the small unmanned aircraft must be equipped with anti-collision lighting that is visible for at least 3 sm.

Applies when

country

United States

operation

Part 107 small UAS operation

time of day

civil_twilight_or_night

operation regime

part_107

aircraft category

small unmanned aircraft (under 55 lb)

regulatory category

General