I just went to the FAA website. The list for Recreational flight DOES NOT prohibit night flight. The list for Business does prohibit it. So if I am on my flying field with a lit up model,Drone,UAV,sUAS under 55 lbs. Put it in your pocket in case the po po come for ya. BTW, AMA says the 400 ft rule does not apply if you can SEE your model without aid AND the FAA says follow the AMA rules. Lotta **** flying around the internet. Here is what AMA says about night flight.
RC night flying requires a lighting system providing the pilot with
a clear view of the model’s attitude and orientation at all
times. Hand-held illumination
systems are inadequate for night flying operations.
My references are at the bottom of this.
AND I ain't know xpert either. **** I don't even know how long a gram is.
Rec list Summary
- Follow community-based safety guidelines, as developed by organizations such as the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA).
Fly no higher than 400 feet and remain below any surrounding obstacles when possible.
- Keep your sUAS in eyesight at all times, and use an observer to assist if needed.
- Remain well clear of and do not interfere with manned aircraft operations, and you must see and avoid other aircraft and obstacles at all times.
- Do not intentionally fly over unprotected persons or moving vehicles, and remain at least 25 feet away from individuals and vulnerable property.
- Contact the airport and control tower before flying within five miles of an airport or heliport. (Read about best practices here)
- Do not fly in adverse weather conditions such as in high winds or reduced visibility.
- Do not fly under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Ensure the operating environment is safe and that the operator is competent and proficient in the operation of the sUAS.
- Do not fly near or over sensitive infrastructure or property such as power stations, water treatment facilities, correctional facilities, heavily traveled roadways, government facilities, etc.
- Check and follow all local laws and ordinances before flying over private property.
- Do not conduct surveillance or photograph persons in areas where there is an expectation of privacy without the individual’s permission (see AMA’s privacy policy).
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Biz List - Summary
- Must fly under 400 feet above ground level (AGL) or, if flying at an altitude higher than 400 feet AGL, stay within 400 feet of a structure
- Must keep the UAS in sight (i.e. visual line of sight), either by the remote pilot in command or a visual observer*
- Must fly during daylight hours* or civil twilight hours (30 minutes before official sunrise to 30 minutes after official sunset, local time) with appropriate anti-collision lighting
- Must fly at or below 100 mph*
- Must yield right of way to manned aircraft*
- Must not fly over people*
- Must not fly from a moving vehicle unless you are in a sparsely populated area*
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Know Before You Fly
https://www.modelaircraft.org/files/105.PDF
