BVLOS Operations Made Simple with RPAS WILCO v3.1
Our latest platform update introduces powerful tools for Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations, bringing automated airspace deconfliction and real-time telemetry to your BVLOS missions.
The BVLOS Opportunity
Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations represent the next frontier for commercial drones in Canada. From pipeline inspections spanning hundreds of kilometres to agricultural surveys covering entire townships, BVLOS is where the real economic potential of drone technology lives. But until now, planning and executing these missions has been incredibly complex.
With RPAS WILCO v3.1, we're changing that. Our platform now provides end-to-end BVLOS mission support — from initial route planning through Transport Canada SFOC applications to real-time flight monitoring.
What's New in v3.1
Here are the key features we've added to support BVLOS operations:
- Automated Airspace Deconfliction — Real-time conflict detection across your entire flight corridor, with automatic rerouting suggestions when manned aircraft enter your operational area.
- SFOC Application Builder — A guided workflow that generates Transport Canada-compliant Special Flight Operations Certificate applications, pre-populated with your mission data.
- Telemetry Dashboard — Live drone telemetry overlay on your mission map, including altitude, speed, battery status, and signal strength with configurable alerts.
- Ground Risk Assessment — Automated ground risk classification using population density data, infrastructure mapping, and your specific operational parameters.
- Multi-Observer Coordination — Tools for managing visual observers along your flight path, including communication checklists and handoff procedures.
Built on Authoritative Data
Every BVLOS feature in v3.1 is powered by our authoritative NAV CANADA aeronautical data feed. This means your airspace analysis, NOTAMs, and deconfliction alerts are based on the same data used by manned aviation — not approximations or crowd-sourced information.
Getting Started
BVLOS features are available to all Pro and Enterprise subscribers. If you're currently on a Starter plan, you can upgrade from your dashboard to access these capabilities immediately. We've also published comprehensive BVLOS planning guides in our Resources section to help you get started.
The future of Canadian drone operations is beyond line of sight — and RPAS WILCO is here to help you get there safely.