Visual Line of Sight Requirement in FRIA

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What is a FRIA?Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

You must keep your drone within your visual line of sight at all times while flying inside a FRIA.

Requirement as structured

The pilot of the drone must be able to see the drone at all times throughout the duration of the flight.

Original regulatory text

In addition, the pilot of the drone must be able to see it at all times throughout the duration of the flight.

Applies when

country
United States
regulatory category
General