What is the purpose of proper anti-collision lighting on a sUAS?

• A. To improve visibility to other airspace users
• B. To increase flight speed
• C. To reduce battery consumption
• D. To improve camera quality

Answer: (A)

Anti-collision lighting makes the sUAS conspicuous to other airspace users. By emitting visible lights, the drone becomes easier to spot, especially in low light, at dawn or dusk, or when flying among obstacles, so pilots of manned aircraft, other drones, and observers can take timely action to avoid a collision. This visibility directly enhances safety by improving everyone’s awareness of the drone’s presence in shared airspace. The lighting doesn’t change how fast the drone can fly, it doesn’t reduce battery life, and it doesn’t affect camera performance.