Momentary Use of Vision Aids

In plain language

You can use binoculars briefly to check your surroundings or spot hazards, but you cannot use them to fly the drone continuously.

Requirement as structured

Vision aids, such as binoculars, may be used only momentarily to enhance situational awareness.

Original regulatory text

Vision aids, such as binoculars, may be used only momentarily to enhance situational awareness. For example, the remote PIC, person manipulating the controls, or VO may use vision aids to avoid inadvertently flying over persons or conflicting with other aircraft.

Applies when

country

United States

operation

Part 107 small UAS operation

operation regime

part_107

aircraft category

small unmanned aircraft (under 55 lb)

regulatory category

General