C0 drones allegedly no longer require additional green flashing light for night flights

[JoeC]

Because when I do fly at night it’s an Air 3S with a green strobon attached so it doesn’t really bother me.

I’m just pointing out why people aren’t falling over themselves to change their understanding of CAA guidance based only on a Geeksvana video.

If you’re happy to, then knock yourself out and have fun. I’m sure plenty of others will too. But personally (and I think I might speak for a few others given the replies here), I have a similar rule to Betteridge’s Law when it comes to clickbait, and Sean is most definitely the boy who cried wolf.

[DanTheDroneMan]

I am in a similar position regarding a lack of C0 drone. In fact my smallest drone is the Mavic 3, so obviously this isn’t concerning me much either. But after the drama of the 120m cap and later the green flashing light, I thought this would be some nice news for approaching the end of a very long January.

[milkmanchris]

@JoeC

and Sean is most definitely the boy who cried wolf.

Without ever flying a drone

@DanTheDroneMan

“you could say that it briefly flashed as it took off. And again once more just before landing was a flashing light”

And how would that make it easier for ‘aircraft’ ‘to spot your aircraft’, as per the regulation?

[uav_hampshire]

Nail on the head.

@JoeC

If you’re happy to, then knock yourself out and have fun. I’m sure plenty of others will too. But personally (and I think I might speak for a few others given the replies here), I have a similar rule to Betteridge’s Law when it comes to clickbait, and Sean is most definitely the boy who cried wolf.

[SparkyFPV]

@DanTheDroneMan

But after the drama of the 120m cap

Nowt new, it happened before, but you would know that, right

DJI Fly - App updates and download links

Just a bit of a heads up about the v1.10.4 There have been some reports that on updating the app to the above latest version but not all, is some have reported maximum altitude to 120m max as suppose to 500m [IMG_1044]

[DanTheDroneMan]

Aircraft don’t need to see the flashing lights, it’s for people on the ground to associate the lights (green) with the fact it’s an sUAS.

Otherwise, tell me when you’re flying at 500ft or within an FRZ so those green flashing lights can help you?

[JoeC]

“This will make it easier for other people and aircraft to spot your aircraft” is literally in the CAA guidance.

[DanTheDroneMan]

I know what the drone code says, but, our trade body Unmanned Support has on many occasions confirmed that the green flashing light has absolutely nothing to do with aircraft.

[JoeC]

So, we should confirm it with the CAA ourselves but if the CAA don’t agree with you then disregard them?

[milkmanchris]

@DanTheDroneMan

Aircraft don’t need to see the flashing lights, it’s for people on the ground to associate the lights (green) with the fact it’s an sUAS.

I point you again to the regulation, I’ve even highlighted for you

@DanTheDroneMan

our trade body

Our?

[stevesb]

@DanTheDroneMan

nothing to do with aircraft.

Are you sure about that.

From the actual drone code section 19

[stevesb]

Beat me to it

[DanTheDroneMan]

Confirm it with the CAA and then let me know when they’ve confirmed what I’ve said.

Since when did anyone with a brain consider the drone code to be a legally binding, thoroughly thought out, correct document?

Here’s the legislative statement:

GM1 UAS.OPEN.060(2)(g) Green Flashing Light

Here’s what that means:
Under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947 (and the UK equivalent), a flashing green light is mandatory for drones operating at night to distinguish them from manned aircraft. This requirement is to enhance safety and conspicuity, allowing ground observers to identify the aircraft as a drone.

Here’s further REGULATORY evidence.

[SparkyFPV]

@DanTheDroneMan

but, our trade body Unmanned Support

Who

[milkmanchris]

@DanTheDroneMan

evidence.

In particular.

[DanTheDroneMan]

Particularly:

C0 drones no longer require additional green flashing light for night flights

Confirm it with the CAA and then let me know when they’ve confirmed what I’ve said. Since when did anyone with a brain consider the drone code to be a legally binding, thoroughly thought out, correct document? Here’s the legislative statement: Here’s what that means: Under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947 (and the UK equivalent), a flashing green light is mandatory for drones operating at night to distinguish them from manned aircraft. This requirement is to enhance safety a…

[JoeC]

Okay, I’m done. You’re absolutely right, Dan. The rules around green flashing lights have been 1000% clarified by Sean, who shall never be doubted. He has, along with ‘our’ trade body, done great work for us. The best work. Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.

[milkmanchris]

@JoeC

Okay, I’m done. You’re absolutely right, Dan. The rules around green flashing lights have been 1000% clarified by Sean, who shall never be doubted. He has, along with ‘our’ trade body, done great work for us. The best work. Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.

[DanTheDroneMan]

Sean didn’t write any of that, I did.

[stevesb]

@DanTheDroneMan

Sean didn’t write any of that, I did.

So you are now the CAA. because the document you linked to from the CAA never mentions a person on the ground.

“” UAS Operated in the Open category must be equipped with a green flashing light when operated at night. UK Class marked UAS will comply with this requirement as part of the class mark design requirements. Non class marked UAS will need to be retrofitted with a green flashing light. If adding an add-on light to a UA, the UAS Operator must ensure it does not cause the UA to exceed the maximum mass, if one is defined. When working out which category to operate within, the total mass of the UA (including an add-on light) must be taken into account. For example, a 249 g UA with a 5 g light added, would not be able to operate in the <250 g part of the Open category.“”