Censys Technologies Achieves 30-Mile BVLOS Flight Milestone with Sentaero 5
Censys Technologies conducted a 30-mile beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operation on November seventeenth, successfully flying the Sentaero 5 over a cellular network in South Florida adjoining to Lake Okeechobee. This milestone was achieved by leveraging a performance-based, non-geo constrained shielded operations waiver, marking a big step forward for the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry.
Shielded operations offer the chance for significant expansion of BVLOS industrial drone operation. The BVLOS Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) Recommendations explains that shielded airspace extends 100 feet above the vertical extent of an obstacle or critical infrastructure and inside 100 feet laterally of the identical obstacle or critical infrastructure.
The concept of a Shielded Area is designed to optimize the utilization of existing airspace near structures and obstacles, with uncrewed aircraft conducting BVLOS Shielded Operations being granted right of way over all other aircraft. The intention is to maximise the efficiency of the airspace “bubble” around structures, which manned aircraft already are likely to avoid: and allows operators to leverage the advantages of BVLOS operations in those areas, enhancing safety without incurring additional costs or requiring latest technology.
The Censys mission served as a proof of concept (POC), simulating data collection for algae blooms—a vital aspect of South Florida’s ecosystem. This use case highlights the potential of BVLOS for long linear data collection and inspections, showcasing the flexibility and practical applications of this technology.
Trevor Perro, Co-Founder and CEO of Censys Technologies, said: “It’s our goal to make industrial BVLOS common within the US, and last week is a significant win for Censys Technologies, Sentaero 5, FAA regulators, and the united statesindustry. That is one among many steps of progress we’ll make.”
The Sentaero 5, Censys Technologies’ recently released American-manufactured Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) fixed-wing, played a pivotal role in enabling BVLOS capabilities. Equipped with an upgraded user interface, cellular command and control link, standard distant ID, and a strong safety case, the Sentaero 5 empowers operators to increase their reach farther than ever before. Firms and organizations can now extract the true value of BVLOS operations, opening up latest possibilities for data collection and inspections. The corporate hopes other clients will give you the option to leverage the work done for this waiver to attain their very own – and scale BVLOS operations further.
“That is a gorgeous concert of technology and regulation coming together, advancing the united statesindustry within the U.S.,” remarked Rob Knochenhauer, Director of Regulatory Affairs. “We constantly push for more advanced approvals with every waiver we submit.”
Censys Technologies’ has a formidable track record of achieving BVLOS waivers for his or her clients. The successful 30-mile BVLOS operation with the Sentaero 5 underscores that the technical approach Censys Technologies has taken for BVLOS operations has proven itself to clients and regulators.
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