Onsite Operational Check Exemption for SAIL I and II

Verified from official sources
Beyond visual line-of-sight operations | Civil Aviation Safety Authority - The requirementsVersion 1Effective -Verified 3 October 2026

In plain language

If your operation is classified as SAIL I or II, you likely will not need to undergo an onsite operational check by CASA.

Requirement as structured

CASA does not require an onsite operational check for most SAIL I and SAIL II BVLOS applications.

Original regulatory text

We will no longer require an onsite operational check for most SAIL I and II operations. Removing this requirement will reduce assessment costs and timeframes.

Applies when

country
Australia
operation
BVLOS
regulatory category
Specific