Drone exam · Air safety

The drone has anti collision lighting, but at twilight the pilot can see only a blinking light and cannot reliably judge orientation or distance from trees. Why might the flight still be unsafe?

Answer

The light may help others see the drone, but it does not guarantee that the pilot can judge orientation, distance, obstacle clearance, or the surrounding airspace well enough to continue safely.

Explanation

Lighting is one safety tool, not a complete night operation plan. Low light can degrade depth perception and make obstacles harder to judge. If the pilot cannot control the aircraft from what they can actually see, the flight should be changed or ended.