Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) Requirement

In plain language

You or a visual observer standing next to you (who is in direct communication with you) must keep the drone in sight at all times without binoculars or other aids.

Requirement as structured

The aircraft is advised to be flown within the visual line of sight of the operator or a co-located visual observer in direct communication with the operator.

Original regulatory text

the aircraft is flown within Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) of the person operating the aircraft or a visual observer (VO) co-located an in direct communication with the operator;

Applies when

country

United States

operation

recreational

operation regime

recreational

regulatory category

General