Air_Log: theory//Altitude: LONG_RANGE_OPS

BVLOS: Long Range Protocols

Sortie_Date: 2026-02-27
Pilot: MNR_AERO
Callsign: BVLOS-TECH

BEYOND_VISUAL_LINE_OF_SIGHT

Flying BVLOS means the pilot cannot see the drone with their own eyes. To fly a Specter-Hive unit 50 miles away, we rely on a "Triple-Redundant Telemetry Stack" to ensure the link never breaks.

THE REDUNDANCY STACK

PRIMARY: ELRS / Crossfire (900MHz)

  • Range: 10km - 40km.
  • Pros: Low latency, high penetration through trees/buildings.
  • Cons: Requires "Line of Sight" between the ground antenna and drone.

SECONDARY: LTE / 5G Mesh

  • Range: Infinite (where cellular towers exist).
  • Pros: Unlimited distance; high bandwidth for HD video streaming.
  • Cons: Latency can spike; useless in rural/wild areas.

TERTIARY: SAT-LINK (Iridium)

  • Range: Global (Total coverage).
  • Pros: Works in the middle of the ocean or desert.
  • Cons: Ultra-low bandwidth; used only for GPS coordinates and "Emergency Return to Home" commands.
ADS-B_INTEGRATION

"BVLOS flight is legally and technically impossible without an ADS-B Receiver. Our drones 'listen' for signals from nearby manned aircraft (Cessnas, Helicopters) and automatically descend to 50ft AGL if a collision risk is detected."