Night drone flying — rules
Night ops look dramatic but Open category has extra limits. Most night work needs Specific category or STS with a proper operations plan.
Contents
Open category
Standard Open flying is defined for day-time operations. Night usually requires Specific or STS.
Specific and authorisation
You need an operations declaration or permission, risk assessment and often anti-collision lighting.
3. Additional context
Night ops look dramatic but Open category has extra limits. Most night work needs Specific category or STS with a proper operations plan.
Topic "Night drone flying — rules" — prepare for your NAA exam with A2STS practice tests and explanations.
4. Additional context
Night ops look dramatic but Open category has extra limits. Most night work needs Specific category or STS with a proper operations plan.
Topic "Night drone flying — rules" — prepare for your NAA exam with A2STS practice tests and explanations.
Frequently asked questions
- Can a Mini fly at night?
- Not automatically — depends on category and authorisation, not weight alone.
Authority & sources
A2STS Editorial · Reviewed by: EASA UAS syllabus aligned