FAA Proposed Rule: Normalizing UAS Beyond-Visual-Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) Operations
[proposed]United States · operational restriction · operational restriction
Jurisdiction
United States
Classification
operational restriction
Status
proposed
Effective Date
Aug 1, 2025
Primary Sources
1 audited
Statutory Scope & Summary
FAA proposed performance-based regulations enabling BVLOS drone operations up to 400 feet AGL for UAS weighing up to 1,320 pounds. Requires operator certification via Operating Permit or Operating Certificate. Final rule expected February 2026.
Covered Sectors & Application Domains
Regulatory Analysis & Inquiries
6 entriesWhat does FAA Proposed Rule: Normalizing UAS Beyond-Visual-Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) Operations cover?
FAA proposed performance-based regulations enabling BVLOS drone operations up to 400 feet AGL for UAS weighing up to 1,320 pounds. Requires operator certification via Operating Permit or Operating Certificate. Final rule expected February 2026.
Where does FAA Proposed Rule: Normalizing UAS Beyond-Visual-Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) Operations apply?
FAA Proposed Rule: Normalizing UAS Beyond-Visual-Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) Operations is recorded as a operational_restriction applying in United States on the DEPLOY registry.
When did FAA Proposed Rule: Normalizing UAS Beyond-Visual-Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) Operations take effect?
FAA Proposed Rule: Normalizing UAS Beyond-Visual-Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) Operations is recorded as effective August 1, 2025 on the DEPLOY registry.
Is FAA Proposed Rule: Normalizing UAS Beyond-Visual-Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) Operations still in effect?
FAA Proposed Rule: Normalizing UAS Beyond-Visual-Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) Operations is proposed but not yet in effect; subject to revision before adoption.
What types of robots does FAA Proposed Rule: Normalizing UAS Beyond-Visual-Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) Operations apply to?
FAA Proposed Rule: Normalizing UAS Beyond-Visual-Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) Operations is recorded as applying to drones on the DEPLOY registry.
Which robot models on the DEPLOY registry fall under FAA Proposed Rule: Normalizing UAS Beyond-Visual-Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) Operations?
8 robot models on the DEPLOY registry match the form-factor scope of FAA Proposed Rule: Normalizing UAS Beyond-Visual-Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) Operations: A200-XT, AEVEX Strike Drone, AIR ONE, ALIA-250 and 4 others. Form-factor scope match does not by itself establish compliance status; review the underlying primary sources for each operator.
Primary Sources & Legal Instruments
1 document- https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/beyond-visual-line-sight-bvlosOfficial Source
https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/beyond-visual-line-sight-bvlos