Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) Only

Verified from official sources
Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026

In plain language

You must always keep your model aircraft within your direct line of sight. Flying beyond your line of sight is not allowed.

Requirement as structured

Model aircraft must only be flown within the pilot's visual line of sight (VLOS); flying beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) is prohibited.

Original regulatory text

Aircraft may only be flown within visual line of sight (VLOS). It is not permitted to fly model aircraft beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS).

Applies when

operation
VLOS