BVLOS Flights Outside Segregated Airspace

Verified from official sources
Version 1Effective -Verified 24 August 2026

In plain language

If you want to fly beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) outside of restricted airspace, you must hold a specific operating permit and fly only in atypical airspace (like close to buildings) over controlled or sparsely populated areas.

Requirement as structured

BVLOS flights outside of segregated or controlled airspace require a specific operating permit and may only be operated in atypical airspace above controlled or sparsely populated territory.

Original regulatory text

If you want to perform BVLOS flights outside of segregated or controlled airspace, then you may only apply for a specific operating permit. These flights may only be operated in atypical airspace above controlled or sparsely populated territory.

Applies when

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