Going beyond visual line of sight

Beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) is the most talked about concept in the commercial-drone world today—and for good reason. Many of the most lucrative opportunities for introducing drones into real-world commercial use are based on inspecting and gathering data over large swaths of land, such as railroads, utility lines, and farms that require autonomy. There are two key factors that make BVLOS flight a tipping point for commercial-drone industry expansion. The first is enabling...