ASTM F3196-18
(Practice)Standard Practice for Seeking Approval for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) Operations
Standard Practice for Seeking Approval for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) Operations
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This practice is written for all sUAS seeking permission to operate BVLOS (E) or BVLOS, or both, in airspace authorized by a CAA.
4.2 It is assumed that the maximum weight, altitude, and airspeed of an sUAS will be specified by a CAA. However, unless otherwise specified by a nation’s CAA, this practice applies to sUA that:
4.2.1 Have a maximum takeoff gross weight of less than 55 lb (25 kg), including everything that is on board or otherwise attached to the aircraft, and
4.2.2 Are remotely piloted (that is, flown without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft).
SCOPE
1.1 Compliance with this practice is recommended as one means of seeking approval from a civil aviation authority (CAA) to operate a small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). Any regulatory application of this practice to sUAS and other unmanned aircraft systems (UASs) is at the discretion of the appropriate CAA.
1.2 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F3196 − 18
Standard Practice for
Seeking Approval for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS)
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Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) Operations
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3196; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope F2910 Specification for Design and Construction of a Small
Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS)
1.1 Compliance with this practice is recommended as one
F2911 Practice for Production Acceptance of Small Un-
means of seeking approval from a civil aviation authority
manned Aircraft System (sUAS)
(CAA) to operate a small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS)
F3002 Specification for Design of the Command and Con-
beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). Any regulatory applica-
trolSystemforSmallUnmannedAircraftSystems(sUAS)
tion of this practice to sUAS and other unmanned aircraft
F3003 Specification for Quality Assurance of a Small Un-
systems (UASs) is at the discretion of the appropriate CAA.
manned Aircraft System (sUAS)
1.2 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be
F3005 Specification for Batteries for Use in Small Un-
regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are
manned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)
mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for
F3178 Practice for Operational Risk Assessment of Small
information only and are not considered standard.
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
F3201 Practice for Ensuring Dependability of Software
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the Used in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
F3266 Guide for Training for Remote Pilot in Command of
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter- Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Endorsement
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
F3269 Practice for Methods to Safely Bound Flight Behav-
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor- ior of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Containing Complex
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
Functions
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the F3298 Specification for Design, Construction, and Verifica-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
tion of Fixed-Wing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
3. Terminology
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.1 applicant/proponent, n—the person or organization
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responsible for seeking the approval to operate or the person or
2.1 ASTM Standards:
organization operating an sUAS, or both. The applicant/
NOTE 1—For requirements in these standards that are specified to be
proponent may be one of the following entities:
adequate,theapplicant/proponentshallproposeandobtainapprovalofthe
3.1.1.1 manufacturer, n—the person or organization who
specifics of that requirement from the CAA.
F2908 Specification for Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual
causes production of a product or article. A manufacturer may
(UFM) for an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) also be an operator.
F2909 Practice for Maintenance and Continued Airworthi-
3.1.1.2 operator, n—the person or organization that applies
ness of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)
forCAAapprovaltooperateansUASorwhoseeksoperational
approval for types of flight operations prohibited by a CAAfor
that sUAS.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F38 on Unmanned
Aircraft Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F38.02 on Flight 3.1.1.3 original equipment manufacturer, OEM, n—the per-
Operations.
son or organization who first produced that particular product
Current edition approved Sept. 15, 2018. Published October 2018. Originally
or article. An OEM may also be an operator.
approved in 2017. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as F3196 – 17. DOI:
10.1520/F3196-18.
3.1.2 beyond visual line of sight, BVLOS—operation when
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the individual responsible for controlling the flight of the sUA
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
cannot maintain direct unaided (other than by corrective lenses
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: F3196 − 17 F3196 − 18
Standard Practice for
Seeking Approval for Extended Visual Line of Sight (EVLOS)
or Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Small Unmanned
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Aircraft System (sUAS) Operations
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3196; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 Compliance with this practice is recommended as one means of seeking approval from a civil aviation authority (CAA) to
operate a small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) to fly extended visual line of sight (EVLOS) or beyond visual line of sight
(BVLOS), or both. (BVLOS). Any regulatory application of this practice to sUAS and other unmanned aircraft systems (UASs)
is at the discretion of the appropriate CAA.
1.2 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are
mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
NOTE 1—For requirements in these standards that are specified to be adequate, the applicant/proponent shall propose and obtain approval of the
specifics of that requirement from the CAA.
F2908 Specification for Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual (UFM) for an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)
F2909 Practice for Maintenance and Continued Airworthiness of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)
F2910 Specification for Design and Construction of a Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS)
F2911 Practice for Production Acceptance of Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS)
F3002 Specification for Design of the Command and Control System for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)
F3003 Specification for Quality Assurance of a Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS)
F3005 Specification for Batteries for Use in Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)
F3178 Practice for Operational Risk Assessment of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)
F3201 Practice for Ensuring Dependability of Software Used in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
F3266 Guide for Training for Remote Pilot in Command of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Endorsement
F3269 Practice for Methods to Safely Bound Flight Behavior of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Containing Complex Functions
F3298 Specification for Design, Construction, and Verification of Fixed-Wing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 applicant/proponent, n—the person or organization responsible for seeking the approval to operate or the person or
organization operating an sUAS, or both. The applicant/proponent may be one of the following entities:
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F38 on Unmanned Aircraft Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F38.02 on Flight
Operations.
Current edition approved Feb. 15, 2017Sept. 15, 2018. Published March 2017October 2018. DOI: 10.1520/F3196-17.Originally approved in 2017. Last previous edition
approved in 2017 as F3196 – 17. DOI: 10.1520/F3196-18.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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3.1.1.1 manufacturer, n—the person or organization who causes production of a product or article. A manufacturer may also be
an operator.
3.1.1.2 operator, n—the person or organization that applies for CAA app
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