{"id":312,"date":"2024-08-18T14:21:47","date_gmt":"2024-08-18T14:21:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flyanra.net\/soramate\/?p=312"},"modified":"2025-03-18T20:42:34","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T20:42:34","slug":"why-bvlos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.soramate.co\/home\/why-bvlos\/","title":{"rendered":"Why BVLOS?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"312\" class=\"elementor elementor-312\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5de503 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d5de503\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7369e5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7369e5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jc_floating_fx_translate_y&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soramate.co\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SORA-MATE-GRC-768x496.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-1235\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.soramate.co\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SORA-MATE-GRC-768x496.png 768w, https:\/\/www.soramate.co\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SORA-MATE-GRC-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/www.soramate.co\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SORA-MATE-GRC-1024x661.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.soramate.co\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SORA-MATE-GRC-800x517.png 800w, https:\/\/www.soramate.co\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SORA-MATE-GRC.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c82dcfa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c82dcfa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jc_floating_fx_translate_y&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>BVLOS Background<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) is a game-changer in the drone industry, offering unprecedented capabilities for various unmanned applications. Unlike Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) operations, where pilots must keep the drone within their direct line of sight, BVLOS allows drones to operate beyond this range. This capability opens up new opportunities for longer flights, greater coverage, and remote operations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>What is BVLOS and Why is it Important?<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BVLOS refers to the operation of drones beyond the visual line of sight of the operator. This capability allows drones to cover greater distances, making them ideal for applications requiring extensive area coverage or prolonged flight durations. BVLOS provides enhanced capabilities for many types of missions such as infrastructure inspection, search and rescue, agricultural monitoring, and environmental surveying. The primary advantages of BVLOS include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extended Range: Drones can fly further and longer, covering larger areas without the need for multiple launch and recovery points.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased Efficiency: BVLOS reduces the time and cost associated with deploying ground-based personnel, making operations more efficient.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhanced Safety: By operating remotely, BVLOS minimises the risk to human operators, especially in hazardous environments.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Examples of Organisations Flying BVLOS<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several organisations have successfully integrated BVLOS operations into their workflows, demonstrating the versatility and potential of this capability:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fliight.com.au\/\"><b>Fliight<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Fliight utilises BVLOS technology to support clients in deploying drones for various applications, including asset inspection and surveillance.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sensorum<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Sensorum uses BVLOS drones for inspecting grain silos and remote bird scaring around grain silos.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dcceew.gov.au\/\"><b>Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: BVLOS drones play a crucial role in marine surveillance, monitoring large stretches of coastline and open water. DCCEEW employs these drones for tasks such as illegal fishing detection, environmental protection, and maritime security.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skykelpie.com\/\"><b>Skykelpie<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Skykelpie has adopted BVLOS drones for cattle mustering. This technology allows for efficient monitoring and herding of livestock over large properties, reducing the need for ground-based operations.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pypervision.com\/\"><b>Pyper Vision<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Pyper Vision flies BVLOS in foggy non-visual conditions to test their fog measuring and fog dispersal equipment, including at controlled aerodomes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>BVLOS Approval Process<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obtaining approval for BVLOS operations involves several steps and requires a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory environment. The Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) framework, developed by the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/jarus-rpas.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joint Authorities for Rulemaking on Unmanned Systems (JARUS)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is used in BVLOS applications<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SORA provides a structured approach to assessing and mitigating risks associated with BVLOS operations. It involves a series of steps, including identifying ground and air risks, evaluating operational limitations, and determining mitigations.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the SORA and other application documents are submitted, the regulator reviews the documents and grants approval based on the operator&#8217;s compliance with safety standards and regulations. This approval process can vary in complexity and duration depending on the specific application and operational environment.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The full process for BVLOS approvals typically follows the following stages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-319 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soramate.co\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BVLOS-PROCESS.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"906\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.soramate.co\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BVLOS-PROCESS.png 906w, https:\/\/www.soramate.co\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BVLOS-PROCESS-800x442.png 800w, https:\/\/www.soramate.co\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BVLOS-PROCESS-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/www.soramate.co\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BVLOS-PROCESS-768x425.png 768w, https:\/\/www.soramate.co\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BVLOS-PROCESS-570x315.png 570w, https:\/\/www.soramate.co\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BVLOS-PROCESS-270x149.png 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 906px) 100vw, 906px\" \/><\/p><p><b>SORA-Mate<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SORA-Mate is a revolutionary tool designed to simplify the process of obtaining BVLOS approvals. SORA-Mate provides a user-friendly platform for conducting risk assessments and generating the necessary documentation for regulatory approval under the JARUS-SORA framework.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SORA-Mate streamlines the risk assessment process by integrating various data sources, such as airspace classifications, population density, and environmental factors. This automation reduces the time and effort required to complete the assessment, allowing operators to focus on operational planning and execution.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, SORA-Mate generates standardised documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This standardisation streamlines the approval process, making it quicker and easier for operators to obtain the necessary permissions from the regulator.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BVLOS is transforming the landscape of drone operations, offering unprecedented capabilities for a wide range of applications. The benefits of BVLOS, from extended range and efficiency to enhanced safety, make it an attractive option for organisations looking to expand their operational capabilities. However, the approval process for BVLOS operations can be complex and time-consuming. SORA-Mate is an invaluable tool in simplifying this process, providing operators with a resource they can use to conduct safe and compliant BVLOS missions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BVLOS Background Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) is a game-changer in the drone industry, offering unprecedented capabilities for various unmanned applications. Unlike Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) operations, where pilots must keep the drone within their direct line of sight, BVLOS allows drones to operate beyond this range. 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