First-time BVLOS Flight Assessment
Verified from official sourcesBeyond visual line-of-sight operations | Civil Aviation Safety Authority - The requirementsVersion 1Effective -Verified 3 October 2026
In plain language
If this is your organisation's first BVLOS application, you will likely need to demonstrate a BVLOS flight to CASA, usually in a low-risk area below 400 feet AGL.
Requirement as structured
First-time BVLOS applicants will likely need to perform a BVLOS flight assessment, which can be conducted in a low-risk training area typically below 400 feet AGL (SAIL II).
Original regulatory text
If this is your first BVLOS application, we will likely need to assess you performing a BVLOS flight. Through your application, you may choose a low-risk training area, typically below 400 feet above ground level (SAIL II).
Applies when
- country
- Australia
- operation
- BVLOS
- regulatory category
- Specific