Govt allows 20 entities to conduct BVLOS experimental flights of drones

New Delhi: The government has allowed 20 entities, including Spicejet and Dunzo Air Consortium, to conduct Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) experimental flights of drones, said the Ministry of Civil Aviation on Wednesday.

BVLOS describes operating UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) and drones at distances outside the normal visible range of the pilot.

BVLOS is the second stage of testing drones and UAVs, as drones are generally operated within the visual line of sight during the first phase of testing. If the two stages are completed successfully, further clearance will be sought from the authorities to explore the possibility of vaccine delivery using drones.