Flying a drone at night is now legal for all UAV Pilots as long as they adhere to the new FAA rules and regulations under CFR Part 107, which went into effect on April 21, 2021. Learn what is required to remain compliant and additional considerations to ensure your night operation is safe.
Can You Fly A Drone At Night? The 107.29 Daylight Waiver
The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR Part 107) governing drone operations in the United States explicitly limits drone operations during daylight hours and during what is called civil twilight, which is defined as the 30 minutes before official sunrise and after official sunset. Outside those hours on any given day, it is illegal to fly a small unmanned aircraft for commercial purposes. That is unless…