Using a visual observer _______________ allow a recreational flyer to fly a drone beyond their visual line of sight.

Using a visual observer _______________ allow a recreational flyer to fly a drone beyond their visual line of sight.

• A. Does
• B. Does Not
• C. Will Not
• D. Can

Answer: (B)

A visual observer helps you keep the drone in sight and watch for hazards, but it does not let you fly beyond your visual line of sight. For recreational flyers, the UAS must remain within visual sight at all times, and even with an observer, you’re not permitted to operate BVLOS. The observer can assist by spotting obstacles or giving you a second set of eyes to maintain situational awareness, but the flight still must stay in sight of someone at all times. Flying beyond that would require special waivers and approvals not covered by standard TRUST rules.

A visual observer helps you keep the drone in sight and watch for hazards, but it does not let you fly beyond your visual line of sight. For recreational flyers, the UAS must remain within visual sight at all times, and even with an observer, you’re not permitted to operate BVLOS. The observer can assist by spotting obstacles or giving you a second set of eyes to maintain situational awareness, but the flight still must stay in sight of someone at all times. Flying beyond that would require special waivers and approvals not covered by standard TRUST rules.