First-time BVLOS Flight Assessment

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Beyond 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