Australian Drone Maker Carbonix Achieves SAIL III Certification, Unlocking Long-Range BVLOS Operations
Australian drone manufacturer Carbonix has obtained SAIL III certification under the EASA specific operations risk assessment (SORA) framework, authorizing the company to conduct long-range beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flights across Australia. The certification covers aerial surveying and a range of other commercial applications, marking a significant regulatory milestone for the company.
Highlights
- Carbonix has obtained SAIL III certification under the EASA SORA framework, authorizing long-range BVLOS drone operations throughout Australia.
- The certification covers commercial applications including aerial surveying, pipeline and power line inspection, and environmental monitoring in remote regions.
- SAIL III represents one of the higher assurance levels in the EASA risk assessment framework, requiring operators to pass rigorous safety evaluations of both flight systems and procedures.
- The approval positions Carbonix as a compliance leader in Australia's commercial drone sector as BVLOS regulations continue to evolve globally.
Australian drone manufacturer Carbonix has announced it has successfully obtained SAIL III (Specific Assurance and Integrity Level 3) certification, authorizing the company to conduct long-range beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations within Australia. The approval covers use cases including aerial surveying and a broad range of commercial applications.
A Significant Regulatory Milestone
SAIL III is a key assurance level within the European Union Aviation Safety Agency's (EASA) specific operations risk assessment (SORA) framework. Achieving this certification indicates that an operator has passed rigorous safety evaluations and is cleared to execute higher-risk drone missions in more complex operating environments. For Carbonix, the approval confirms that its flight systems and operational procedures meet a high standard of safety required for advanced commercial operations.
Wide-Ranging Applications
With SAIL III certification secured, Carbonix's drones are now authorized to operate over greater distances and across larger coverage areas. The company expects the approval to significantly improve operational efficiency across the following sectors:
- Aerial Surveying and Mapping: Large-scale collection of terrain and topographical data
- Infrastructure Inspection: Routine inspection of extended linear assets such as power lines and pipelines
- Environmental Monitoring: Ecological surveys in remote or otherwise inaccessible areas
Advancing Australia's Commercial Drone Ecosystem
Carbonix's achievement represents not only a major milestone for the company itself, but also a positive step toward the maturation of Australia's broader commercial drone industry. As BVLOS operations are progressively opened up by regulators worldwide, operators with demonstrated regulatory compliance will be well-positioned to capture competitive advantage in the market.
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