What is a drone risk assessment?

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.