Beyond visual line of sight in enclosed areas

Verified from official sources
2.9(d)Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026

In plain language

You can fly out of your line of sight (BVLOS) only if you are indoors or inside a fully enclosed space where the drone cannot escape and people cannot wander in unexpectedly.

Requirement as structured

A person may operate a remotely piloted aircraft beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) if the operation is performed in an enclosed area where escape is physically impossible and entry of people is controlled for safety.

Original regulatory text

Despite clause (a), a person may operate a remotely piloted aircraft beyond visual line of sight if - (1) the operation is performed in an enclosed area where it is physically impossible for the aircraft to escape from the enclosed area; and (2) entry of a person into the enclosed area is controlled in such a way as to ensure the person’s safety.

Applies when

operation
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