BVLOS

What is the definition of BVLOS?

BYLOS stands for beyond visual line of sight. BVLOS refers to UAV/drone operation where the vehicle cannot be physically seen by operators.

Generally, UAVs have been allowed to be used under VLOS (visual line of sight) only for safety reasons.

BVLOS is an extension of use over VLOS  and relies on applicable aviation certification for the applicable region as well as airworthiness and inherent safety of the vehicle itself.

What are the applications for BVLOS?

• Autonomous Systems
• Autonomous Agriculture
• Aerospace
• Automotive
• Defence
• Marine
• Subsea
• Surveying

What other terms are related to BVLOS?

• VLOS
• Drone
• UAV

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