Lesson series

RPAS Night Operations

Learn the in-depth challenges around flying RPAS at night.
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Lesson series

Course Summary 

Step into the night with confidence and skill. Our Night Operations Course is your gateway to becoming a master of drone piloting after sunset. Whether you're flying for commercial work, inspections, photography, or mapping, operating at night brings unique challenges—and we’ll teach you how to handle them safely and professionally.

Why Choose This Course?
This training goes beyond the basics, giving you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to fly safely in low-light and nighttime conditions. Designed for Remote Pilots, and supported by Chief Remote Pilots, it's the ultimate all-in-one package for night flying approval under your ReOC.

🔍 What You’ll Learn
🌒 Night Operations Essentials
🧠 Human Performance & Night Vision
🛠 Pre-Flight & In-Flight Best Practices
✈️ Specialized Night Flying Skills
📋 CASA Compliance & Airspace Safety
Also Included for Chief Remote Pilots:
✅ Ready-to-use Night Operations Pre-Flight Checklists
✅  Practical Competency Assessment Templates
✅ Sample Flight Path Designs for Night Assessments

Course Layout 

Introduction to Night Operations

  • Overview of RPAS Night Operations

Human Performance Considerations

  • Effects of Night Vision on Pilot Performance
  • Visual Illusions and Human Performance Limitations
  • Visually Adapting to the Dark
  • Why lights have a Red Filter during Night Operations

Night Operations Considerations

  • Definition of Night
  • Special Precautions
  • Knowledge of Rules and Considerations under Artificial Illumination
  • N-VLOS Operational Requirements at Aerodromes

Pre-Flight Preparations

  • Equipment Requirements
  • Risk Assessment of Night Visual Conditions

Executing Night Operations

  • Normal Maneuvers using either Manual Control or an AFMS
  • Orient and Navigate
  • Maintain Effective Lookout

Night Landing Techniques

  • Night Landing

RPA Configurations and Payloads

  • RPA Configurations and Payloads

Weather

  • Various Weather Conditions

RPA Equipment Requirements

  • Night Flying Equipment Requirements
  • Additional Considerations

Emergencies During Night Operations

  • Failure of RPA Orientation Lights
  • Failure of Landing Area Lights
  • Temporary Incapacitation of the Remote Pilot
  • GPS Loss

Course Completion and Certification

  • Review of Key Concepts in Night Operations
  • Final Exam and Certificate

Practical Assessment Downloads

  • Practical Assessment Downloads

Uncrewed Approvals 

Our team is headed by Steve Griffin who has over 45 years aviation industry experience as a Chief Pilot (Manned Operations), Chief Remote Pilot, Flight Examiner, CASA Delegate, Charter and Flying Training Air Operator Certificate holder, Certificate of Approval (Aircraft Maintenance Workshop) holder, Weight Control Officer and Maintenance Authority holder. He holds a Commercial Pilot License and is licensed to fly aeroplanes, helicopters, gliders and balloons.

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