Visibility requirements for model aircraft

Verified from official sources
101.385(1)Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026

In plain language

You must only fly your model aircraft when the weather and visibility are clear enough for you to keep eyes on it at all times.

Requirement as structured

A person must only operate a model aircraft if the visibility at the time allows them to see the aircraft continuously.

Original regulatory text

(1) A person may operate a model aircraft only if the visibility at the time is good enough for the person operating the model to be able to see it continuously.

Applies when

operation
VLOS