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The FAA's webpage for Recreational Flyers was updated on March 11, 2021 (in preparation for the rule changes).
Via the Internet WayBack Machine, here is the FAA's Recreational Flyer page as of Feb 16, 2021:
Here is the current FAA Recreational Flyer webpage:
Of consideration is the lack of ANY mention of night flying on the new page. The pre-March 11, 2021 page stated:
6. Do not fly at night unless your drone has lighting that allows you to know its location and orientation at all times.
That reference is missing from the new page.
It is rare that I would fly at night but I want to have a clear understanding if, as a recreational/hobbyist flyer, am I still allowed to do so? I have two white strobes on my drone, one on top and one at the back. It is VERY easy to tell the orientation of my drone at night.
The AMA Safety Guide still states that night flying is permitted if you have the proper lighting on the aircraft.
Mark
Via the Internet WayBack Machine, here is the FAA's Recreational Flyer page as of Feb 16, 2021:
Recreational Flyers & Modeler Community-Based Organizations
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Here is the current FAA Recreational Flyer webpage:
Of consideration is the lack of ANY mention of night flying on the new page. The pre-March 11, 2021 page stated:
6. Do not fly at night unless your drone has lighting that allows you to know its location and orientation at all times.
That reference is missing from the new page.
It is rare that I would fly at night but I want to have a clear understanding if, as a recreational/hobbyist flyer, am I still allowed to do so? I have two white strobes on my drone, one on top and one at the back. It is VERY easy to tell the orientation of my drone at night.
The AMA Safety Guide still states that night flying is permitted if you have the proper lighting on the aircraft.
Mark
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