Assistance by an Unmanned Aircraft Observer
Verified from official sourcesUK Regulation (EU) 2019/947 ANNEX UAS.OPEN.060Version 1Effective -Verified 21 August 2026
In plain language
You can use a drone observer to help you keep track of the drone and scan the sky, but you must have a clear and reliable way to talk to each other.
Requirement as structured
Remote pilots may be assisted by an unmanned aircraft observer to maintain VLOS, provided clear and effective communication is established.
Original regulatory text
For the purposes of point (2)(b), remote pilots may be assisted by an unmanned aircraft observer. In such case, clear and effective communication shall be established between the remote pilot and the unmanned aircraft observer.
Applies when
- country
- United Kingdom
- operation
- EU UAS operation
- regulatory category
- Open