Night Operations & Waiver Requirements Flashcards
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Under the original Part 107 rules (before the 2021 NPRM update), what was required to fly a sUAS at night?
Answer: A waiver from the FAA authorizing night operations
Before the 2021 rule change, night operations required an FAA waiver because Part 107 prohibited flight at night without authorization.
Since the FAA's 2021 rule update, what is the minimum anti-collision light visibility requirement for night sUAS operations?
Answer: 3 statute miles
The 2021 Part 107 update requires anti-collision lighting visible for at least 3 statute miles during night operations.
A remote pilot is flying at dusk and anti-collision lights are not functioning. What must the pilot do?
Answer: Land immediately and not continue the operation
Without functioning anti-collision lights, night sUAS operations are not permitted, so the pilot must land the aircraft.
Which of the following scenarios requires a Part 107 waiver even after the 2021 rule updates?
Answer: Flying beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS)
BVLOS operations remain prohibited without a waiver under Part 107 even after the 2021 updates.
What does the FAA consider 'civil twilight' for the purpose of anti-collision lighting requirements?
Answer: 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset
Civil twilight spans 30 minutes before official sunrise to 30 minutes after official sunset, and anti-collision lights are required during this period.
Which publication would a remote pilot consult to determine local civil twilight times?
Answer: The Air Almanac or equivalent source
The Air Almanac or a comparable source provides precise civil twilight times for specific locations and dates.
A remote pilot applying for a Part 107 waiver to conduct night BVLOS operations must demonstrate what in the application?
Answer: That the proposed operation can be safely conducted under the terms of the waiver
Waiver applicants must demonstrate to the FAA that their specific operation can be conducted safely under the proposed waiver conditions.