Additional Pilot Knowledge for BVLOS

Verified from official sources
Section 4.6Version 1Effective -Verified 31 August 2026

In plain language

If you want to fly BVLOS, CAAS may require you to show extra knowledge and experience beyond standard line-of-sight pilot qualifications, specific to your drone and mission.

Requirement as structured

CAAS states that BVLOS pilots may be required to demonstrate additional knowledge and experience beyond standard VLOS requirements, tailored to the specific UAS and intended operations.

Original regulatory text

The UA pilot may, in addition to fulfilling requirements for visual line of sight (VLOS) operations, be required to demonstrate additional knowledge and experience relevant to operating the UAS within its intended operations.

Applies when

operation
BVLOS