When U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy unveiled the FAA’s long-awaited proposed rule for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, one thing became crystal clear: the future of uncrewed aviation just got a major green light.
This is more than a policy update — it’s a paradigm shift.
At Avision, we’ve been building toward this moment. And now that the FAA has rolled out a comprehensive roadmap for scalable, safe BVLOS operations across sectors like public safety, agriculture, and aerial logistics, we’re ready to help the industry take off — literally and figuratively.
The Heart of the Rule: Real-World BVLOS at Scale
The proposed rule, detailed in the FAA’s fact sheet, lays out operational frameworks that finally normalize BVLOS flight. We’re talking about drone delivery, emergency response, remote inspections, and flight testing — all happening without direct visual contact from a human operator.
Operations would be permitted below 400 feet AGL from pre-designated, access-controlled locations, and require FAA authorization for airspace, frequency of flight, and safety measures. From lighting and Remote ID broadcasting to detailed recordkeeping and cybersecurity protections, the new requirements are both robust and pragmatic.
What stands out most is the FAA’s emphasis on Automated Data Service Providers (ADSPs) — third-party platforms (like Avision’s UTM) that ensure safe separation from crewed aircraft and enable coordinated operations at scale.
“We’ve long believed that the future of airspace depends on trusted digital infrastructure,” said Stas Mozolyuk, CEO of Avision. “This rule validates that vision.”
The Implications for Public Safety and Commercial Scale
Let’s get specific. Under the new proposal:
- Multiple drones can be flown simultaneously.
- Aircraft can weigh up to 1,320 pounds (yes, including payload).
- Operators don’t need traditional airworthiness certification — they follow consensus industry standards, making compliance more agile and innovation-friendly.
- Drones must yield to ADS-B-equipped manned aircraft, and stay clear of airports, spaceports, and vertiports.
- The FAA will issue either permits or certificates based on operational risk, streamlining the path for low-risk, high-impact use cases.
For public safety agencies, the opportunity is immediate. Imagine firefighters monitoring wildfire perimeters autonomously, or law enforcement deploying drones for nighttime search and rescue — with real-time airspace coordination built-in.
That’s not science fiction. That’s what we’re enabling with Avision UTM.
What Avision Is Doing Right Now
Our platform already supports real-time BVLOS ops in complex environments. We’ve worked hand-in-hand with NASA and other partners to build the tools the FAA is now recommending: remote ID integration, flight risk analysis, safe separation protocols, and secure, redundant communications infrastructure.
If you’re a public safety agency, enterprise fleet operator, or aircraft manufacturer preparing for Part 108 operations — we’re already where you need to be.
“The new rule gives structure to what innovators have been building for years,” says Jim Broniec, VP of Sales at Avision. “Now it’s about executing at scale.”
TL;DR — The Sky Is Officially Open
Here’s the bottom line: The FAA just signaled that BVLOS is ready to move from waiver-based experimentation to mainstream execution. And with this rule, the U.S. reclaims its position as a global leader in drone innovation.
But new airspace access comes with new responsibility. Operators will need trusted tools, regulatory insight, and automation to scale safely. That’s where Avision comes in.
If you’re preparing to fly BVLOS under the new FAA framework — you might want to take a look at what we’ve built.
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