Visual Line of Sight Capability During Control Transfer

In plain language

When handing over control to another pilot, both of you must be able to see the drone (maintain VLOS) and prevent any loss of control during the transition.

Requirement as structured

The FAA guidance states that remote pilots transferring operational control must both be capable of maintaining visual line of sight (VLOS) of the aircraft without loss of control.

Original regulatory text

Two or more certificated remote pilots transferring operational control (i.e., the remote PIC designation) to each other may do so only if they are both capable of maintaining Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) of the small unmanned aircraft without loss of control (LOC).

Applies when

country

United States

regulatory category

General