Proposed BVLOS RPAS Operations

Swoop Aero will be launching Victorian logistics operations in Quarter 2 2023 (calendar year), this network will be launched in a phased approach. These operations will use RPAS, flying BVLOS, to deliver medical goods, logistics, humanitarian aid and disaster relief, mapping, monitoring, surveys and demonstrations.

The Phased expansion of operations is planned as follows:

• phase 1 Port Phillip Bay - Quarter 3 2023
• phase 2 150km Ring - Quarter 4 2023
• phase 3 Greater Victoria - Quarter 1 2024
• planned network map overview.

These operations will take place during, or around, business hours with additional specific stakeholder engagement to be conducted with those areas more directly affected.

In line with CASA approval of these operations, all strategic and tactical deconfliction requirements will be adhered to which may include but not limited to, the use of NOTAMs, and electronic conspicuity devices.

This information is provided to this forum as an additional layer of the Stakeholder Engagement Plan and as an opportunity for members to raise any safety concerns on the information provided or may wish to request more detail.