Enabling BVLOS with CASA's Broad Area Approval & Hub Units

May 7, 2026 12:30 PM

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BVLOS approvals in Australia have traditionally been slow, site-specific, and heavy on admin — making it hard for organisations to scale. Now, things are changing. CASA’s newly announced Broad Area BVLOS Operations Trial (TMI 2025-03) is set to cut through the bottlenecks and fast-track operations. It’s a major shift for ReOC holders looking to scale safely and efficiently.

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What is covered?

What was covered?

A practical, grounded look at what broad area BVLOS approvals enable and what you need in place to operate under them. Including,

  • What CASA’s Broad Area BVLOS Operations Trial actually changes
  • How TMI 2025-03 supports broader, faster BVLOS permissions
  • What this means for ReOC holders preparing to scale
  • How HubX and HubT provide critical BVLOS capabilities (connectivity, sensing, redundancy)
  • Example workflows for mining, utilities, and long-corridor environments
  • How a ROC manages missions under broad area approvals
  • Steps to get your organisation ready for broad area BVLOS ops
  • Open Q&A

Who should watch?

Who should watch?

Designed for organisations ready to expand beyond line of sight and build future-proof remote operations.

  • Chief Remote Pilots
  • Survey/GIS leads
  • Mining & utility operators
  • Innovation & technology managers
  • Inspection & asset integrity teams
  • Anyone evaluating BVLOS or autonomous operations

Meet the hosts

Elliot Cummins

Elliot Cummins

Head of Flight Operations

Elliot, our Head of Flight Operations, has been with Sphere since 2016. With a strong background in crewed and uncrewed aviation, he holds certifications like ATPL Theory, IREX, RePL, AROC, and BVLOS. As a member of the AAUS RPAS Operator Advisory Group, he’s the go-to expert for navigating airspace and leading cutting-edge drone projects.

Kyle Nebel

Kyle Nebel

Director of Systems Engineering & Delivery

Kyle Nebel leads technical readiness and productisation for Sphere Hub and Curo software. With 6+ years at Sphere, he ensures customer deployment success, scalable delivery, and innovation across hardware, software, and systems to drive utilisation and business value.

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