FPV Visual Observer Co-location and Communication

Verified from official sources
AC 91-57C ¶ 3.3.2.3Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

Your visual observer must stand next to you so you can talk directly without using radios or phones, and without causing a distraction.

Requirement as structured

VOs should be co-located with the FPV flyer to allow direct communication without technological assistance.

Original regulatory text

Guidelines about co-location of VOs with the FPV flyer, such as requiring VOs to be in direct communication with the FPV flyer without the use of technological assistance and without creating a distraction to the recreational flyer.

Applies when

country
United States
operation
recreational
regulatory category
General