line of sight
noun phrase
1
: a line from an observer's eye to a distant point
2
: the line between two points
specifically
: the straight path between a transmitting antenna (as for radio or television signals) and a receiving antenna when unobstructed by the horizon
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Authorities say that Zhou flew his drone outside of visual line of sight, which would require him to register the drone with the FAA.
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Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The communication chain of command is usually something like this: The probe, using sub-GHz, sends information to the base station which can be 1,000 feet—or more—away, with a clear line of sight.
—Sal Vaglica, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024
The spikes fall across a wide area and go through walls and ceilings, so getting out of his line of sight or even being on high ground might not be enough to save you.
—Kris Holt, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Though the cars are not visible from the bridges themselves (the windows are blocked off with a dense material), the platform at the top of each escalator has a direct line of sight toward the track.
—Jeff Gluck, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The communication chain of command is usually something like this: The probe, using sub-GHz, sends information to the base station which can be 1,000 feet—or more—away, with a clear line of sight.
—Sal Vaglica, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024
The spikes fall across a wide area and go through walls and ceilings, so getting out of his line of sight or even being on high ground might not be enough to save you.
—Kris Holt, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Though the cars are not visible from the bridges themselves (the windows are blocked off with a dense material), the platform at the top of each escalator has a direct line of sight toward the track.
—Jeff Gluck, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Line of sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/line%20of%20sight. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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