Which safety measure is typically required for BVLOS flights but not standard for VLOS?

Which safety measure is typically required for BVLOS flights but not standard for VLOS?

• A. Wearing a helmet.
• B. Flying with GPS only.
• C. Implementing detect-and-avoid or an observer/safety monitoring, plus tracking.
• D. Flying only during daylight.

Answer: (C)

BVLOS flights introduce the challenge that the operator can’t rely on keeping the aircraft in sight, so an active safety system is needed to prevent collisions and maintain situational awareness. Implementing detect-and-avoid or having an observer/safety monitoring plus tracking provides real-time awareness of other air traffic and obstacles and lets the system or crew take timely action to stay clear of conflicts. This kind of safety measure is what BVLOS operations typically require to safely integrate with other airspace. Personal gear like a helmet, using GPS alone, or restricting operations to daylight don’t directly address the collision-avoidance and tracking needs that come with not being visually in contact with the drone.

BVLOS flights introduce the challenge that the operator can’t rely on keeping the aircraft in sight, so an active safety system is needed to prevent collisions and maintain situational awareness. Implementing detect-and-avoid or having an observer/safety monitoring plus tracking provides real-time awareness of other air traffic and obstacles and lets the system or crew take timely action to stay clear of conflicts. This kind of safety measure is what BVLOS operations typically require to safely integrate with other airspace. Personal gear like a helmet, using GPS alone, or restricting operations to daylight don’t directly address the collision-avoidance and tracking needs that come with not being visually in contact with the drone.