Guidance for broad area BVLOS operations – Draft Annex B to AC 101-06

Overview

We are seeking your feedback on draft Annex B to Advisory Circular (AC) 101-06 v1.0. The annex provides guidance for broad area beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations.

Draft Annex B builds on the broad area BVLOS pathways introduced through Temporary Management Instruction (TMI) 2025-03. It brings this guidance into AC 101-06 and provides guidance for future broad area BVLOS applications.

The draft annex provides guidance on:

• available pathways for broad area BVLOS operations
• eligibility requirements and operational limitations
• application and assessment requirements
• responsibilities of authorisation holders and nominated responsible persons
• renewal of existing broad area BVLOS authorisations
• steps applicants should take when preparing their submissions.

Why your views matter

We are seeking feedback on whether:

• the content and structure of the guidance are clear
• the guidance provides sufficient detail to support broad area BVLOS applications
• the guidance adequately supports applications under the available pathways
• there are any significant safety issues that the guidance has not considered.

Your feedback will help us understand whether the guidance is clear, practical and provides enough information to support broad area BVLOS applications.

How to submit feedback

Please submit your comments on draft Annex B through the Consultation Hub using the survey provided. If you are unable to provide feedback this way, please email us at regulatoryconsultation@casa.gov.au.

Please read draft Annex B before providing your feedback.

What happens next

At the end of the response period, we will:

• review all comments received
• make responses publicly available on the Consultation Hub (unless you request your submission remain confidential)
• publish a Summary of Consultation which summarises the feedback received and outlines any intended changes and next steps.

The final Annex B will provide guidance for broad area BVLOS applications under Part 101 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR). We will consider your feedback when finalising Annex B.

Related Documents and links

All relevant documents and links are attached in the ‘Related’ section at the bottom of the overview page. They are:

• Draft Annex B to AC 101-06 v1.0
• MS Word copy of the online consultation for distribution and feedback within your organisation.
• Broad Area BVLOS up to 1000ft AGL - conditional area (26 OCT 2026)