FAA 107 Night Operations & Waiver Requirements 2

Question 1

Under the original Part 107 rules (before the 2021 NPRM update), what was required to fly a sUAS at night?

Accepted Answer

A waiver from the FAA authorizing night operations

Answer

Before the 2021 rule change, night operations required an FAA waiver because Part 107 prohibited flight at night without authorization.

Question 2

Since the FAA's 2021 rule update, what is the minimum anti-collision light visibility requirement for night sUAS operations?

Accepted Answer

3 statute miles

Answer

The 2021 Part 107 update requires anti-collision lighting visible for at least 3 statute miles during night operations.

Question 3

A remote pilot is flying at dusk and anti-collision lights are not functioning. What must the pilot do?

Accepted Answer

Land immediately and not continue the operation

Answer

Without functioning anti-collision lights, night sUAS operations are not permitted, so the pilot must land the aircraft.

Question 4

Which of the following scenarios requires a Part 107 waiver even after the 2021 rule updates?

Accepted Answer

Flying beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS)

Answer

BVLOS operations remain prohibited without a waiver under Part 107 even after the 2021 updates.

Question 5

What does the FAA consider 'civil twilight' for the purpose of anti-collision lighting requirements?

Accepted Answer

30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset

Answer

Civil twilight spans 30 minutes before official sunrise to 30 minutes after official sunset, and anti-collision lights are required during this period.

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FAA 107 Night Operations & Waiver Requirements 2