Visual line of sight for model aircraft

Verified from official sources
Art. 31 para. 2SR 748.941, Art. 31Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026

In plain language

You must keep your model aircraft in direct line of sight at all times and maintain full control over it.

Requirement as structured

The operator of a model aircraft must maintain direct eye contact with the aircraft and be able to control it at all times.

Original regulatory text

The operator of a model aircraft must maintain direct eye contact with the aircraft and be able to control it at all times.

Applies when

operation
VLOS