Mastering VLOS operations with Wingtra
Do you want to make sure you’re flying your unmanned aerial system (UAS) within European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regulations? Well you’ve come to the right place.
Here you’ll find a complete explanation of visual line of sight (VLOS), complete with a clear-up of some common misconceptions, especially related to flying with WingtraOne.
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What is VLOS?
According to EASA, VLOS means that the pilot is able to maintain continuous unaided visual contact with the UAS they are operating.
This means the pilot can control the UAS flight path in relation to other aircraft, people and obstacles to avoid collisions.
Importance of VLOS
Enhanced safety and situational awareness
Streamlined regulations and compliance planning
Scalability and flexibility of deployment
Wingtra for VLOS operations
Common misconceptions
Misconception:
In order to comply with VLOS regulations, operators must maintain a distance of 200 m or 500 m; beyond that, it is considered BVLOS.
Fact:
VLOS’ definition by EASA does not mention a specific distance from the drone operator—it depends, however on the drone size and characteristics of the mapping area.
Misconception:
WingtraOne GEN II cannot fly more than 500 m without going beyond visual line of sight.
Fact:
WingtraOne GEN II can fly up to 1.2 km while enabling visual line of sight for the pilot.
The future of VLOS is VTOL
Fixed-wing VTOL drones have emerged as uniquely positioned to meet and exceed VLOS operation requirements.
They offer distinct advantages in terms of range, endurance, and operational efficiency.
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