Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flight is a critical component of the advancement of unmanned commercial applications. While France has had legalized BVLOS flight since 2012, most countries and areas of the world are still working towards moving forward with a framework to accommodate BVLOS flight safely. (Learn more about the European perspective on this topic from our … [Read more...] about Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Drone Testing Moves Forward in Norway
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FAA Issues the First Ever COA for Beyond Visual Line of Sight for a Public Safety Organization
It's another first for the drone industry - as beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flight is becoming more regular, the FAA has now issued a Certificate of Authorization (COA) that includes a provision for BVLOS flight for a public safety organization - the CHula Vista Police Department. The COA in this case utilizes the software of Cape, a platform which "provides the … [Read more...] about FAA Issues the First Ever COA for Beyond Visual Line of Sight for a Public Safety Organization
DJI Upgrades M200 Series & FlightHub With Night Flights & BVLOS In Mind
Night flights and beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations are coming and DJI is preparing the ground. Today the Chinese manufacturer launched an upgrade to their most popular enterprise drone and improvements to FlightHub, the company's operation management platform. The Matrice 200 series is getting a serious revamp (and is now the Matrice 200 Series V2), while … [Read more...] about DJI Upgrades M200 Series & FlightHub With Night Flights & BVLOS In Mind
Evaluating the Economics of BVLOS Drone Operations
Skylogic Research, the leading commercial drone industry research and advisory services firm, just announced the release of their latest research on commercial drone operations. The Economics of Using Drones for BVLOS Inspections is a white paper sponsored by PrecisionHawk, the leading provider of drone technology for the enterprise, which provides a foundation for businesses … [Read more...] about Evaluating the Economics of BVLOS Drone Operations
‘Oklahoma, Where the drones come flyin’ down the plain..’
Perhaps it’s time to modernize the classic titular song from the musical Oklahoma!: “Oklahoma, where the drones come flyin' down the plain, Oklahoma, where FAA permits sure smell sweet” Last month, Oklahoma State University teamed up with Vigilant Aerospace – provider of the FlightHorizon situational awareness and detect-and-avoid system – to launch one of the … [Read more...] about ‘Oklahoma, Where the drones come flyin’ down the plain..’
