Broad area BVLOS operations allow eligible drone operators to fly across larger areas without keeping their drone in direct sight.
The draft guidance, Annex B to AC 101-06, builds on the broad area BVLOS pathways introduced through Temporary Management Instruction (TMI) 2025-03.
It brings this guidance into AC 101-06 to support future broad area BVLOS applications.
The draft annex covers:
- available pathways for broad area BVLOS operations
- eligibility requirements and operational limitations
- application and assessment requirements
- responsibilities of authorisation holders and nominated responsible persons
- renewing existing broad area BVLOS authorisations
- steps to prepare an application.
The guidance will help drone designers, manufacturers, system integrators and operators understand the evidence needed to support broad area BVLOS applications.
Have your say
We want to know whether the draft guidance:
- is clear and easy to understand
- provides enough detail about broad area BVLOS requirements
- helps applicants prepare applications under the available pathways
- adequately addresses safety issues.
Your feedback will help us improve the guidance before we finalise Annex B.
Review the draft guidance and provide your feedback through the Consultation Hub by 7 December 2026.
