EVLOS Termination Due to Low Visibility

Verified from official sources
5.12(2)Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026

In plain language

If visibility drops below 5,000 meters during an EVLOS flight, you must end the flight and land the drone as soon as it is safe to do so.

Requirement as structured

If visibility falls below 5,000 meters during an EVLOS operation, the operation must be terminated and the RPA landed as soon as safely possible.

Original regulatory text

If, during an operation, visibility falls below 5 000 m, the EVLOS operation must be terminated and the RPA landed, as soon as safely possible.

Applies when

operation
EVLOS