Do we still need a daylight waiver to fly at night?

[jephoto]

Hi all.

I know the rules about night flights (more than 30 min past sunset) have loosened up.
But I’m unclear on if I still need any kind of Authorization or waiver at this time.

I’m Part 107, Sur rent on the FAA Safety test thing, have an Arc 5 anti/collision strobe.

Can I just do my night flights now without applying for anything?

 

[GFields]

The Operations Over People rule became effective on April 21, 2021. Drone pilots operating under Part 107 may fly at night, over people and moving vehicles without a waiver as long as they meet the requirements defined in the rule. Airspace authorizations are still required for night operations in controlled airspace under 400 feet.

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[sarahb]

The Operations Over People rule became effective on April 21, 2021. Drone pilots operating under Part 107 may fly at night, over people and moving vehicles without a waiver as long as they meet the requirements defined in the rule. Airspace authorizations are still required for night operations in controlled airspace under 400 feet.

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I saved the article. Thanks.

 

[MS Coast]

The Operations Over People rule became effective on April 21, 2021. Drone pilots operating under Part 107 may fly at night, over people and moving vehicles without a waiver as long as they meet the requirements defined in the rule.

That text comes directly from the FAA website, but there's a lot of room for misunderstanding. There are still very specific requirements for operations over people. Flight over people is not available to Part 107 pilots in general. Here's the FAA's summary of the requirements.

Operations Over People General Overview | Federal Aviation Administration

The Operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Over People final rule is the next incremental step towards further integration of unmanned aircraft (UA) in the National Airspace System. The final rule allows routine operations over people and routine operations at night under certain circumstances...

www.faa.gov

Airspace authorizations are still required for night operations in controlled airspace under 400 feet.

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Operations in controlled airspace always require authorization and never allow flight at more than 400' agl.

Per the OP's question, yes it is legal to fly at night in uncontrolled airspace as long as the anti-collision light requirement is met. That applies to both recreational and Part 107 pilots. Here's a Pilot Institute summary.

Can I Fly My Drone At Night: Pilotinstitute.com

Both Part 107-licensed and recreational drone pilots can now fly their drones at night without having to apply for a waiver.

pilotinstitute.com

 

[Dmcvey]

You have to take the recurrent test, prep covers the night stuff.

 

[jephoto]

That text comes directly from the FAA website, but there's a lot of room for misunderstanding. There are still very specific requirements for operations over people. Flight over people is not available to Part 107 pilots in general. Here's the FAA's summary of the requirements.

Operations Over People General Overview | Federal Aviation Administration

The Operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Over People final rule is the next incremental step towards further integration of unmanned aircraft (UA) in the National Airspace System. The final rule allows routine operations over people and routine operations at night under certain circumstances...

www.faa.gov

Operations in controlled airspace always require authorization and never allow flight at more than 400' agl.

Per the OP's question, yes it is legal to fly at night in uncontrolled airspace as long as the anti-collision light requirement is met. That applies to both recreational and Part 107 pilots. Here's a Pilot Institute summary.

Can I Fly My Drone At Night: Pilotinstitute.com

Both Part 107-licensed and recreational drone pilots can now fly their drones at night without having to apply for a waiver.

pilotinstitute.com

Appreciate the info. Thx