### Question
What is the definition of sense and avoid capability?


### Answer
The definition of **sense and avoid capability** is as follows in *49 U.S.C. § 44801*:

> the capability of an unmanned aircraft to remain a safe distance from and to avoid collisions with other airborne aircraft, structures on the ground, and other objects

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 44801*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE VII-AVIATION PROGRAMS > PART A-AIR COMMERCE AND SAFETY > subpart iii-safety > CHAPTER 448-UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS**

