Keeping your drone in sight sounds simple, but the rule has specific details the test loves to ask about.
You must keep the drone within unaided visual line of sight, with corrective lenses allowed. A visual observer can help, but you stay responsible. Binoculars and FPV screens do not count.
Visual line of sight (VLOS) is one of the core Part 107 rules.
The remote pilot in command, or a visual observer in direct communication with them, must be able to see the aircraft with their own eyes. Eyeglasses or contacts are fine. Binoculars, telescopes and FPV goggles do not count as VLOS.
VLOS lets you judge the aircraft's location, attitude, altitude and direction, and see other aircraft and hazards so you can avoid collisions.
Flying beyond VLOS requires a waiver today. See Part 107 waivers and the proposed Part 108 BVLOS rule.
Questions test whether FPV or binoculars qualify (they do not) and what a visual observer does. Practice with the daily quiz.
Being able to see your drone with your own unaided eyes, with corrective lenses allowed.
Not alone. FPV does not satisfy visual line of sight. A visual observer must maintain it.
Not required, but one can help you maintain visual line of sight.
Only with an FAA waiver today.
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