BVLOS Operator Certification Requirement

In plain language

To operate a drone beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) in Australia, you must be a certified RPA operator holding a Remote Operator's Certificate (ReOC).

Requirement as structured

Only a certified RPA operator may be granted an approval to operate an unmanned aircraft beyond the operator's or the remote pilot's visual line of sight.

Original regulatory text

Only a certified RPA operator may be granted an approval under paragraph 101.029 (2) (b) of CASR: (a) for subparagraph 101.300 (4) (b) (i) — to operate an unmanned aircraft beyond the operator’s visual line of sight; or (b) for subparagraph 101.300 (4) (b) (ii) — for a RePL holder who is a member of the operator’s personnel to operate an unmanned aircraft beyond the RePL holder’s visual line of sight.

Applies when

operation

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