True or False: A recreational flyer must always keep their drone within their visual line of sight.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Sometimes
• D. Unknown

Answer: (A)

Keeping the drone in visual line of sight at all times is required for recreational flyer safety. Visual line of sight means you can see the drone with your own eyes (without relying on a screen or camera feed, except for corrective lenses). You must maintain this visibility during the entire flight so you can judge distance, altitude, and direction, and so you can spot potential hazards or restricted airspace in time to avoid them. A visual observer can help, but either you or the observer must be able to see the drone, and the flight should be conducted with clear, continuous sight of the aircraft. If you lose sight of the drone, you should land promptly.