
Make BVLOS work for you…
Heavy lift drone operations Beyond Visual Line of Sight
AutoSpray Systems is proud to announce that they have obtained an Operational Authorisation from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) (received on 11th March 2025) to conduct Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations in an Atypical Air Environment (AAE). This milestone marks a significant advancement in agricultural drone applications, unlocking new commercial opportunities across multiple sectors.
Heavy lift drone operations Beyond Visual Line of Sight
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Past Limitations
Historically, our low-level drone operations were restricted by distance regulations, limiting their full potential.
With BVLOS approval, we can now reach even more remote and inaccessible areas, making a profound impact in current and established sectors, but also opening up new and exiting areas.
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New Markets
Peatland Restoration – Enabling large-scale reseeding and rehabilitation of degraded peatlands.
Paludiculture Crop Seeding – Supporting the cultivation of wetland-adapted crops to enhance biodiversity and carbon sequestration as part of our work with DEFRA, as part of the SEAD Artists consortium.
Reforestation Projects – Deploying drones for tree seeding and afforestation in challenging terrains where human access is impractical.
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Whats next?
This breakthrough will enable faster, more precise, and cost-effective solutions for crop protection, fertilisation, and seeding across vast and remote areas.
The coming years will see BVLOS drones seamlessly integrated into precision agriculture, unlocking new efficiencies and sustainability gains.
Exciting times lie ahead as we push the boundaries of what's possible in aerial farming!
