The FAA’s proposed beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) rule marks a historic shift toward routine uncrewed aircraft operations in national airspace. The filing reflects direct FAA involvement in BVLOS policy, standards development, and operational safety systems. Vigilant Aerospace Systems submitted formal comments in support of this transition.
The FAA’s proposed BVLOS rule introduces Part 108 and Part 146 as core elements of routine uncrewed operations. Part 108 establishes a standardized regulatory framework for BVLOS flight. Part 146 defines how automated airspace services support safe coordination at scale.
Together, these sections shape how risk is assessed, managed, and distributed across the ecosystem. They influence aircraft equipment, operational approvals, and third-party service accountability. Vigilant Aerospace submitted comments to help ensure both parts align with validated standards and real-world airspace conditions
These comments are intended to inform how the rule is finalized and implemented. They focus on risk-based safety frameworks, certified data service providers, and interoperable airspace services. The goal is to ensure the rule scales safely across airspace classes and use cases.
Read our full comments below:
Full Comments
Vigilant Aerospace is the leading developer of multi-sensor detect-and-avoid and airspace management software for uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS or drones). The company’s product, FlightHorizon, is based on two NASA patents and uses data from multiple sources to display a real-time picture of the air traffic around a UAS and to provide automatic avoidance maneuvers to prevent collisions. The software is designed to meet industry technical standards, to provide automatic safety and to allow UAS to safely fly beyond the sight of the pilot. The software has won multiple industry awards and the company has had contracts and users at NASA, the FAA, the U.S. Department of Defense and with a variety of drone development programs. Visit our website at www.VigilantAerospace.com