Drone exam · Advanced operations and BVLOS

A US Part 107 operator plans routine BVLOS and says a visual observer somewhere on the route removes the need for a waiver. What should be checked?

Answer

Check whether the operation actually satisfies the visual line of sight rule and visual observer requirements. If it does not, the operator needs the applicable FAA waiver or other authority before routine BVLOS flight.

Explanation

Under the current Part 107 framework, BVLOS outside the visual line of sight requirements is not created simply by adding an observer.