Drone exam · Aviation regulations

At night the pilot sees a blinking point of light but cannot judge orientation or distance from trees. What problem appears?

Answer

The pilot may not be maintaining the visual awareness needed for safe control. The aircraft should be brought closer, repositioned, or landed if orientation and separation cannot be judged.

Explanation

Seeing a light is not the same as controlling the visual flight path. Night lights help, but they do not remove perception limits.