Is a risk assessment required for drone flights in the UK?

Drones are flown at night for search and rescue, inspections, security monitoring, filmmaking, wildlife surveys, and other operations where reduced traffic or low-light imaging is beneficial.

Yes. Many drones use low-light cameras or thermal imaging to capture video, photos, and heat signatures during nighttime operations.

Drones flown at night typically use navigation lights and anti-collision lights. In the UK Open Category, a green flashing light is required during night flights.