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BVLOS Operations Fundamentals
The regulatory and operational foundation for flying beyond visual line of sight.
8 hours 25 lessons
$200 USD
About this course
A complete foundation course covering the global BVLOS regulatory landscape, airspace and chart reading, core risk-management concepts (GRC, ARC, SORA/SMS), Concept of Operations (ConOps) design, and contingency planning. Built for remote pilots, operations managers, and SMS teams starting their path toward BVLOS, and current through the July 2026 regulatory picture in the US, EU/EASA, and UK.
What you'll learn
- Explain BVLOS terminology and how it differs from VLOS and EVLOS
- Describe the current regulatory pathways in the US (Part 107 waivers and the proposed Part 108), EASA (Specific category, SORA 2.5), and the UK
- Read airspace classifications and aeronautical charts relevant to a BVLOS mission
- Explain Ground Risk Class (GRC), Air Risk Class (ARC), and how they combine into a SAIL
- Draft the core sections of a Concept of Operations (ConOps)
- Identify the main components of contingency planning for lost link, GNSS degradation, and flyaway events
Course content
Module 1 — Foundations of BVLOS
- What BVLOS Means, and Why It's Different12 min
- Core Vocabulary Every BVLOS Crew Should Know15 min
- The US Pathway: Part 107 Waivers and the Proposed Part 10818 min
- The EASA Pathway: Specific Category and SORA 2.518 min
- Beyond the US and EU: A Fast-Moving Global Picture12 min
Module 2 — Airspace, Charts, and ATC Coordination
- Airspace Classification for UAS Operators15 min
- Reading Aeronautical Charts18 min
- NOTAMs and Temporary Restrictions12 min
- LAANC, UAS Facility Maps, and Digital Authorization12 min
- Coordinating with Air Traffic Control15 min
Module 3 — Risk Management Fundamentals
- What a Safety Management System Actually Is15 min
- Ground Risk Class (GRC): The Basics18 min
- Air Risk Class (ARC): The Other Half15 min
- Mitigations and Operational Safety Objectives15 min
- Building a Hazard Log and Risk Register15 min
Module 4 — ConOps and Operational Design
- What Belongs in a Concept of Operations15 min
- Operational Volume, Contingency Volume, and Ground Risk Buffer15 min
- Detect and Avoid Systems15 min
- C2 Link Reliability and Lost-Link Procedures15 min
- Remote ID and UTM Integration12 min
Module 5 — Contingency Planning and Safety Culture
- Planning for Lost Link, GNSS Degradation, and Flyaway15 min
- Emergency Procedures and Reporting12 min
- Human Factors in Remote Operations12 min
- Just Culture and Voluntary Reporting12 min
- Continuous Improvement and Lessons Learned12 min