1. A Part 107 operator wants to conduct night operations. The operation will not be within Class G airspace, will not use anti-collision lighting, and will not involve operations over people. Which authorization(s) is/are required?
- A waiver of §107.29.
- BAn authorization under §107.41.
- CA waiver of §107.29 and an authorization under §107.41.
- DNeither a waiver nor an authorization are required.
Why A is correct
Operations at night (defined as the period between sunset and sunrise) require a remote pilot to have completed updated recurrent training and the small UAS must be equipped with anti-collision lighting visible for at least 3 statute miles. A deviation from the anti-collision lighting requirement necessitates a waiver of §107.29. Since the operation is not in Class G airspace, a §107.41 airspace authorization is not required for that aspect. The operation's location relative to people is irrelevant to the lighting requirement.
