Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) Requirement

In plain language

You must keep your drone within your direct eyesight at all times. The only exceptions are if you are using 'follow-me' mode or have a designated drone observer next to you helping you watch the airspace.

Requirement as structured

The remote pilot must keep the unmanned aircraft in VLOS at all times, except when flying in follow-me mode or when using an unmanned aircraft observer.

Original regulatory text

the remote pilot keeps the unmanned aircraft in VLOS at all times except when flying in follow-me mode or when using an unmanned aircraft observer as specified in Part A of the Annex;

Applies when

operation

EU UAS operation

operation category

Open

regulatory category

Open