Proposed Carbonix BVLOS Operations - Bathurst

BVLOS operations below 1000ft AGL.

The issue

Operator Name: Carbonix

Operation Type: Geospatial LIDAR and Photogrammetry survey

Start Date: 01/04/2026

End Date: 01/04/2027

Days of Operation: Monday to Friday

Flight Times: 08:00 to 17:00 local time

Frequency: Averaging once every 2 months

Aircraft Type: VTOL RPAS with a 6-meter wingspan

MTOW: 80KG

Maximum Operating Altitude: Below 400ft Above Ground Level (AGL) and below 1000ft AGL. Operations will be conducted not above 1000ft AGL.

NOTAMs: A Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) will be published to notify airspace users of the actual dates and times of operation.

Purpose

The purpose of these Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations is to conduct systematic aerial inspections of power transmission infrastructure using long-endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) equipped with advanced sensor payloads.

Proposal

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