A.I.R. News
23 October 2025
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published its Future of Flight: BVLOS roadmap setting out operational pathways to unlock the economic and societal potential of airborne drones in the UK by 2027.
The flying of drones beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) of their operator is the biggest challenge facing the industry. This involves drones safely sharing the airspace with all other types of aircraft, as well as flying over cities and infrastructure.
Enabling BVLOS operations will unlock numerous applications of drones including:
- Inspections of infrastructure such as railways, power lines and wind turbines
- Security inspections, such as perimeter inspections of large sites
- Deliveries including shopping, and medical supplies and tests
- Emergency assistance in remote locations
