Night flying

[BillyTexas]

As a hobbyist, is flying at night legal? I havent been able to find a definite answer.

Bill W.

 

[Rayray]

Yes, especially if you're a member of a local community group. Bill, there are posts on here going into detail, maybe you can find them, or someone here will give you a more complete answer. I do know the answer is yes.

 

[BillyTexas]

Ok thanks. I am a member of the AMA.

Bill W.

 

[mustangmoe]

The FAA says and this is just a suggestion on their part till they get they way:

Rules for flying a drone safely and legally include: flying during daylight and in good weather; keeping the UAV in sight; making sure the aircraft is safe for flight before take-off; and respecting the privacy of others by avoiding private property or taking photos or videos without permission.

 

[NRRTRAINS]

i believe the AMA or FAA rule is 30 minutes before sunrise and 30 minutes after sunset in the USA .

 

[BillyTexas]

i believe the AMA or FAA rule is 30 minutes before sunrise and 30 minutes after sunset in the USA .

Bit is it an actual rule or like otheres have said....a suggestion?

Bill W.

 

[BillyTexas]

We could get some really cool shots at nighy with the camera set right.

Bill W.

 

[BillyTexas]

All i could find on ama was this

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

Bill W.

 

[NRRTRAINS]

Bit is it an actual rule or like otheres have said....a suggestion?

Bill W.

read Operational Limitations this may answer your question : 5 bullets down .

 

[BillyTexas]

read Operational Limitations this may answer your question : 5 bullets down .

Ok...that sucks...

Bill W.

 

[NRRTRAINS]

Ok...that sucks...

Bill W.

sorry

 

[DroneClone]

As a hobbyist, is flying at night legal? I havent been able to find a definite answer.

Bill W.

Yes, with a FAA waiver and night optical lighting. Some will argue it is not law, but get caught flying at night and when the court fines you, is it law? Hmnn !

 

[BillyTexas]

Yes, with a FAA waiver and night optical lighting. Some will argue it is not law, but get caught flying at night and when the court fines you, is it law? Hmnn !

Im not gonna like your comment here because i really want to take some night pictures.....lol

Bill W.

 

[Rayray]

107 does not apply to Hobbyists.

 

[BillyTexas]

107 does not apply to Hobbyists.

Thats what i was thinking. I know the AMA has been fighting hard to keep the ferderal laws for hobbists in tact. And i did read an article where ama said the laws for hobbist still stands. Key being you have to be a member of a community organization.

Bill W.

 

[DroneClone]

Im not gonna like your comment here because i really want to take some night pictures.....lol

Bill W.

Come on Billy like it! The lights on the DJI and Yuneec's meet FAA standards for night flight, get a 107, a waiver and fly to the moon !