Which statement is true about night operations under Part 107?

Which statement is true about night operations under Part 107?

• A. They are prohibited without a waiver
• B. They require anti-collision lighting
• C. They require the pilot license
• D. They are allowed anywhere during the night hours

Answer: (B)

Night operations under Part 107 require anti-collision lighting on the UAS so it’s visible to other airspace users in low light. This lighting is a safety measure that directly enables flying after dark by making the drone easier to see, reducing the risk of collisions. The other statements aren’t the defining truth here: flying at night isn’t simply prohibited without a waiver—it's allowed with the proper equipment and compliance with Part 107 rules; holding a remote pilot certificate is a baseline requirement for Part 107 flights, but it doesn’t address the specific night-lighting requirement; and night operations aren’t a free-for-all to go anywhere—the flight must still follow the usual restrictions and any necessary waivers.

Night operations under Part 107 require anti-collision lighting on the UAS so it’s visible to other airspace users in low light. This lighting is a safety measure that directly enables flying after dark by making the drone easier to see, reducing the risk of collisions. The other statements aren’t the defining truth here: flying at night isn’t simply prohibited without a waiver—it's allowed with the proper equipment and compliance with Part 107 rules; holding a remote pilot certificate is a baseline requirement for Part 107 flights, but it doesn’t address the specific night-lighting requirement; and night operations aren’t a free-for-all to go anywhere—the flight must still follow the usual restrictions and any necessary waivers.