Visual Line of Sight Maintenance and Proximity

In plain language

You, the person flying, and the VO (if you have one) must keep the drone close enough to see it clearly with your own eyes during the entire flight.

Requirement as structured

The remote PIC, person manipulating the controls, and visual observer (if used) must be able to see the small unmanned aircraft at all times and operate it closely enough to maintain visibility.

Original regulatory text

The remote PIC and person manipulating the controls must be able to see the small unmanned aircraft at all times during flight (§ 107.31). The small unmanned aircraft must be operated closely enough to ensure visibility requirements are met during small UAS operations. This requirement also applies to the VO, if used, during the aircraft operation.

Applies when

country

United States

regulatory category

General