SORA (BVLOS) Online Training

Purpose of Beyond Visual Line of Sight approval training

Operating Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) beyond the visual line of sight of the Remote Pilot requires approval from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). To operate Beyond Visual Line of Site there are specific requirements for the proposed flight area, flight crew and aircraft to be utilised. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has adopted the JARUS (Joint Authorities for rulemaking on Unmanned Systems) SORA (Specific Operational Risk Assessment) as a tool to assess such applications.

What does the training involve?

This two-day training course equips you with the knowledge to successfully apply the Specific Operational Risk Assessment (SORA) framework to a Concept of Operations for sparsely populated areas in non-controlled (Class G) airspace. Training includes:

• Sample procedures for RPAS operations Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) in line with Specific Assurance and Integrity Levels (SAIL) I and II
• Ground Risk considerations for operations Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS)
• Emergency Response procedures
• Internal training requirements for BVLOS
• Air Risk considerations for operations Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS)
• Risk Mitigation strategies for operations Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS)
• Determination of Specific Assurance and Integrity Level (SAIL) and associated Operational Safety Objectives (OSO)
• Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) SORA classifications for certain concept of operations
• Civil Aviation Safety Authority Area approval application process

On completion of the training course, you will be able to apply for an approval for operations Beyond Visual Line of Sight anywhere in Australia. The training is conducted by one of Aviassist’s Senior RPAS specialists and costs $1500 including GST. Courses are scheduled throughout the year as well as on-demand.

Limitations of training

Concept of operations including controlled airspace or operations in proximity near people increase the Specific Assurance and Integrity Level. This workshop does not incorporate Specific Assurance and Integrity Levels above SAIL II. For operations within controlled airspace or in proximity of people please contact us for a custom solution.

How Long Does Postage Take?

1. You place an order.
2. Processing time (1-2 business days) [This can sometimes be longer, depending on product availability].
3. Shipping time 1-6 business days depending on your location.
4. Package arrives at your door.

Most times of the year, we will ship your order within 2-5 business days from the time you placed it. During busy seasons it can take longer, and shipping time estimates will be slightly longer. Domestic hipping generally takes about 1-6 business days after your order is created, processed, and shipped within Australia. International shipping generally takes 7-14 business days. We ship all of our packages out of Australia and exact shipping time is based on your proximity to our location.

Do You Ship Worldwide?

Yes! We ship to most countries in the world. Packages shipped to international addresses generally take 7-14 business days to arrive after your order is processed. Note that often orders will be passed to and delivered by your country's local post office. We ship from Australia. For more information about the locations, we ship to, please contact us on +61293180566 or email us info@spheredrones.com.au.

What Carriers Do You Use?

Here at Sphere Drones, we use a number of shipping carriers depending on the nature of the order. Below is a list of carriers we currently use and the shipping options.

Residential Options:

• Free Shipping on orders $499.01+
• $10 Flat Rate Shipping on orders below $199
• $15 Flat Rate Shipping on orders above $199.01 and below $499
• Australia Post Express Post
• Australia Post Parcel Post
• DHL Express

Commercial Options:

• Free Shipping on orders $499.01+
• $10 Flat Rate Shipping on orders below $199
• $15 Flat Rate Shipping on orders above $199.01 and below $499
• Australia Post Express Post
• Australia Post Parcel Post
• DHL Express
• TNT Overnight Express
• TNT Road Express

Pickup Options:

• Warehouse Pickup (Sydney Only)

We also use FEDEX, TNT and DHL to service our international clients. For more information on shipping and handling, please contact us on 1800 549 821 or email us info@spheredrones.com.au.