Skydio, the leading American drone manufacturer, has been given an unprecedented green light from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) to conduct drone operations remotely and beyond the operator’s line of sight (BVLOS) across the nation. This approval signifies one of the most progressive regulatory concessions worldwide and facilitates BVLOS operations via Skydio’s Dock and Remote Ops technologies.

Whether for intricate infrastructure surveillance, security perimeter inspections, or post-disaster site assessments, Skydio’s drones, equipped with AI and autonomous tech, can navigate close to structures, even when remotely operated without an on-site pilot.

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Remarkably, the JCAB approval eliminates the need for extra crew members like visual observers or tech to spot crewed aircraft – two major hurdles in drone operations. The permission is applicable nationwide in Japan, with only a few…

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Source: dronexl.co