Operations
VLOS - EASA Drone Definition
VLOS = Visual Line of Sight
Definition
VLOS = Visual Line of Sight
VLOS means the remote pilot can see the drone with unaided vision (corrective lenses allowed) and maintain continuous awareness of its flight path and surroundings.
Regulatory context
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947 - open and specific category operating limitations.
Why it matters for pilots
A2 and STS exams test when you may fly near people only under VLOS and which distances apply.
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