Enabling BVLOS with CASA's Broad Area Approval & Hub Units

Enabling BVLOS with CASA's Broad Area Approval & Hub Units

Apr 28, 2026 12:30 PM

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Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) approvals in Australia have traditionally been slow, site-specific, and admin heavy, making it tough for organisations to scale effective drone operations.

That's starting to change.

CASA's recently introduced Broad Area BVLOS Temporary Management Instrument (TMI 2025-03) is designed to cut through the bottlenecks and fast-track operations, marking a major shift for ReOC holders looking to expand safely and efficiently.

Join us alongside DJI to explore the Broad Area BVLOS TMI in practice, including a real-world case study with Yancoal, who scaled from weekday-only coverage to 7-day BVLOS operations in a matter of weeks.

BVLOS approvals in Australia have traditionally been slow, site-specific, and heavy on admin, making it hard for organisations to scale. Now, things are changing. CASA’s newly announced Broad Area BVLOS Operations Trial (TMI 2025-03) is set to cut through the bottlenecks and fast-track operations. It’s a major shift for ReOC holders looking to scale safely and efficiently.

NSW surveyors earn CPD points with this webinar

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This webinar is BOSSI-accredited. NSW surveyors earn CPD points while learning about the latest drone advancements and regulations. Join live or catch the replay, our expert team will cover everything you need to know.

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What is covered?

What was covered?

A practical look at what Broad Area BVLOS unlocks and how organisations can start scaling safely under this framework. We'll cover:

  1. What the Broad Area BVLOS TMI is and why it matters
  2. How it differs from standard BVLOS approvals, and what changes under the new framework
  3. What this means for businesses exploring BVLOS or looking to expand existing operations
  4. A real-world case study on Yancoal's recent success, including the Broad Area BVLOS pathway, remote operations centres, and the hardware enabling it all
  5. The practical next steps to get your organisation ready for Broad Area BVLOS operations
  6. Open Q&A

Who should watch?

Who should watch?

If you’re ready to expand beyond visual line of sight and build scalable, future-ready remote operations, this one’s for you. Specifically:

  • Chief Remote Pilots
  • Survey and GIS leads
  • Mining and utility operators
  • Innovation and technology managers
  • Inspection and asset integrity teams
  • Anyone evaluating BVLOS or remote operations

Meet the hosts

Elliot Cummins

Head of Flight Operations

Elliot has been with Sphere since 2016. With a strong background in crewed and uncrewed aviation, he holds certifications like ATPL Theory, IREX, RePL, AROC, and BVLOS. As a member of the AAUS RPAS Operator Advisory Group, he’s the go-to expert for navigating airspace and leading cutting-edge drone projects.

Lumen Xu

Senior Solutions Engineer

Lumen Xu is DJI Enterprise's Solution Engineer for the Australian Market. He is dedicated to promoting the development of the local drone business across different industries such as mining, public safety, utility, agriculture.

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