CLASS: 1:45 PM – 4:00 PM

TRACK: CINEMA AND PHOTO

SPEAKER: DOUGLAS SPOTTED EAGLE

This unique Night UAV flight training course will equip UAV pilots with the knowledge, skills and confidence to pilot your UAV at night safely, efficiently and effectively.

Greater than 70 percent of our flying information comes through the eye and the eye is easily fooled at night. This is compounded by the inexperienced pilot alternating views between a tabled/lighted display and the position of the UAV in the sky. Night flying has a higher accident rate than identical day flying, both in UAV and manned aviation. Why? Depth perception is severely distorted, as is reaction time. There are also visual illusions that need to be recognized and mitigated.

This session will provide theoretical information informing pilots on how to sidestep these challenges, while properly assessing and managing the risks associated with night flight (as waived per Part 107.29). Attendees will learn the fundamentals and specifics of applying for a COW/COA for night flight from an experienced night-flight pilot who has filed numerous waivers of all sorts.

Each attendee will complete a written examination provided and a certificate of attendance will be sent every successful post-InterDrone.

Who Should Attend

UAS pilots who already have 107.29 waivers (for purposes of understanding industry best-practices/standards) and those that would like to add a 107.29 waiver to their 107 certification.

Any pilot looking to build their knowledge pool will find significant benefit in this deep dive into the physics, physiology, risks, and rewards of night-time operations.