Visual Line of Sight Unaided Vision Requirement

In plain language

You, your visual observer (if you use one), and anyone flying the drone must be able to see the drone at all times during the flight with your own eyes. You cannot use binoculars, FPV goggles, or other vision-enhancing devices to meet this requirement, though prescription glasses or contact lenses are allowed.

Requirement as structured

The remote pilot in command, the visual observer (if used), and the person manipulating the flight controls must be able to see the unmanned aircraft throughout the entire flight with vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses.

Original regulatory text

With vision that is unaided by any device other than corrective lenses, the remote pilot in command, the visual observer (if one is used), and the person manipulating the flight control of the small unmanned aircraft system must be able to see the unmanned aircraft throughout the entire flight in order to: (1) Know the unmanned aircraft's location; (2) Determine the unmanned aircraft's attitude, altitude, and direction of flight; (3) Observe the airspace for other air traffic or hazards; and (4) Determine that the unmanned aircraft does not endanger the life or property of another.

Applies when

country

United States

authority

FAA

operation

Part 107 small UAS operation

operation regime

part_107

aircraft category

small unmanned aircraft (under 55 lb)

regulatory category

General