True or False: Using a visual observer allows a recreational flyer to fly a drone beyond their visual line of sight.

True or False: Using a visual observer allows a recreational flyer to fly a drone beyond their visual line of sight.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not Sure
• D. Sometimes

Answer: (B)

You must keep the drone in visual line of sight at all times for recreational operations. A visual observer can help by watching the aircraft and alerting you to hazards or help you keep it in sight, but this does not let you fly beyond what you can see with your own eyes. Flying BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight) typically requires waivers and is not allowed for standard recreational flights. So the statement is false—the visual observer assists with staying in sight, not extending your range beyond it. If you lose sight of the drone, you should land.

You must keep the drone in visual line of sight at all times for recreational operations. A visual observer can help by watching the aircraft and alerting you to hazards or help you keep it in sight, but this does not let you fly beyond what you can see with your own eyes. Flying BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight) typically requires waivers and is not allowed for standard recreational flights. So the statement is false—the visual observer assists with staying in sight, not extending your range beyond it. If you lose sight of the drone, you should land.