: used or designed to help prevent collisions between aircraft, ships, etc.
anti-collision lights on airplane wings
an anti-collision system
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When flying a drone at night in the US, your drone must be fitted with an anti-collision light that is visible for a minimum of three miles.
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James Abbott, Space.com, 22 June 2025
Just as the jet was configured to land, the plane’s anti-collision technology alerted its pilots that there was a helicopter about 300 feet below the airplane and climbing slowly.
—Emily Steel, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2025
Those anti-collision systems have averted many midair catastrophes, often by telling one plane to dive and the other to climb.
—Matthew L. Wald, The New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2025
At night in an urban environment like Washington, D.C., or northern Virginia, pilots may not be able to see other aircraft and instead may rely on seeing anti-collision or landing lights, according to Brauchle.
—Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 31 Jan. 2025
Helicopters usually have anti-collision lights on the top and bottom of the fuselage.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Drones flown overnight must also display anti-collision lighting.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
The closed-cell tongue blocks rain and debris, while the rubber anti-collision toe and waterproof sealing provide excellent protection on the trail.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
Other impressive features include drop-sensing and anti-collision sensors that prevent the small but mighty machine from falling off stairs or colliding with furniture, walls, and other items in your home.
—Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2024
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James Abbott, Space.com, 22 June 2025
Just as the jet was configured to land, the plane’s anti-collision technology alerted its pilots that there was a helicopter about 300 feet below the airplane and climbing slowly.
—Emily Steel, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2025
Those anti-collision systems have averted many midair catastrophes, often by telling one plane to dive and the other to climb.
—Matthew L. Wald, The New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2025
At night in an urban environment like Washington, D.C., or northern Virginia, pilots may not be able to see other aircraft and instead may rely on seeing anti-collision or landing lights, according to Brauchle.
—Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 31 Jan. 2025
Helicopters usually have anti-collision lights on the top and bottom of the fuselage.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Drones flown overnight must also display anti-collision lighting.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
The closed-cell tongue blocks rain and debris, while the rubber anti-collision toe and waterproof sealing provide excellent protection on the trail.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
Other impressive features include drop-sensing and anti-collision sensors that prevent the small but mighty machine from falling off stairs or colliding with furniture, walls, and other items in your home.
—Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2024
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“Anti-collision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-collision. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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