Visual Line of Sight Operation

In plain language

You must keep the drone within your direct, unaided visual line of sight, or use a visual observer who is standing next to you and in direct communication with you.

Requirement as structured

The aircraft must be flown within the visual line of sight of the person operating the aircraft or a visual observer co-located and in direct communication with the operator.

Original regulatory text

(3) The aircraft is flown within the visual line of sight of the person operating the aircraft or a visual observer co-located and in direct communication with the operator.

Applies when

country

United States

operation

recreational

operation regime

recreational

regulatory category

General