A remote pilot is mapping a 160-acre field in a grid pattern. Near the far corner of the field the drone becomes difficult to see with the unaided eye against a hazy sky, though it remains visible through the controller's FPV camera. The pilot does not have a visual observer on site. What is the correct action?
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Under § 107.31, the remote PIC (or visual observer, if used) must be able to see the aircraft with vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses. FPV cameras, binoculars, and goggles do not satisfy VLOS. Losing unaided sight of the aircraft requires re-establishing VLOS before continuing.The trap →
Choice B is the VLOS violation pilots rationalize most often. The FPV feed is useful but it is not a legal substitute for seeing the drone. Choice C doubles down on the violation by moving to goggles.SOURCE → 14 CFR § 107.31; § 107.33CHECKED APR 21ACS V.A.K7MED