FAA RULE 107 for Night Flights : When sUAS operations are conducted during civil twilight, the sUAS must be equipped with anti-collision strobe lights (this is NOT the lights already on your drone) that are capable of being visible 360 degrees for at least 3 statute miles. However, the remote PIC may reduce the intensity of the lighting if he or she has determined that it would be in the interest of operational safety to do so. For example, the remote PIC may momentarily reduce the lighting intensity if it impacts his or her night vision. Plus it also help you locate a lost drone as it has its own power source so wont stop flashing even if the aircraft power has been interrupted.! For those seeking night waivers under FAA 107 or wanting to fly in civil twilight , Strobe lighting is required and lighting is a "performance based standard:" When seeking waiver and filling out online request via the FAA you DO NOT need to comply with FAA Part 25 and document lumens ect, you will need to document how you will meet the requirement and this Cree strobe will meet that requirement placed on top of the aircraft and depending on the aircraft we suggest the bottom also for 360 degree coverage. The info for FAA 107 is at bottom of this add or check the FAA website.
Color Selection For UAS Lighting
Because of human eye's limitations, Every color has different visibility ranges. If your going for the best visibility and distance then choose White lights for the best output. The Color ranges go in the following order for sight distance with white being the best followed by Red, then Green, and lastly Blue. Navigation under 107 use White for your Navigation lights, then Red, Green or Blue for marker lights.
FAA 107.29 Daytime Waiver Requirements for Exemption
The following is info the FAA needs to see addressed in your Waiver application. Be complete and note the use the the strobes and there output and placement meets the 3 SM requirement.