Visual Line of Sight Requirement for Broadcast Module Operations
Verified from official sources14 CFR § 89.115Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026
In plain language
When flying with a remote ID broadcast module, you must keep the drone within your visual line of sight at all times.
Requirement as structured
The person manipulating the flight controls of the unmanned aircraft system must be able to see the unmanned aircraft at all times throughout the operation.
Original regulatory text
The person manipulating the flight controls of the unmanned aircraft system must be able to see the unmanned aircraft at all times throughout the operation.
Applies when
- country
- United States
- operation
- Remote identification of unmanned aircraft
- regulatory area
- remote_id
- aircraft category
- unmanned aircraft required to be registered
- regulatory category
- General