VLOS Maintained by Unaided Vision

In plain language

You must keep your eyes on the drone without using binoculars or other aids, unless you are wearing your normal prescription glasses or contact lenses.

Requirement as structured

Visual line of sight (VLOS) must be accomplished and maintained by unaided vision, except for vision corrected by eyeglasses or contact lenses.

Original regulatory text

VLOS must be accomplished and maintained by unaided vision, except vision that is corrected by the use of eyeglasses (spectacles) or contact lenses.

Applies when

country

United States

operation

Part 107 small UAS operation

operation regime

part_107

aircraft category

small unmanned aircraft (under 55 lb)

regulatory category

General