
RPC-L2 Should Not Be a Free Pass for BVLOS — But It Should Let Pilots Formally Practise Beyond Visual Line of Sight
The launch of the UK's new RPC-L2 qualification marks a significant milestone for the drone industry, giving pilots a formal pathway to practise beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flight. However, industry experts and regulators warn that holding an RPC-L2 does not automatically grant permission for commercial BVLOS operations, which still require separate CAA authorisation and rigorous risk assessment.
Source: sUAS News
