Our Services
At Hover UAV, we specialise in supporting end users at every stage of their drone journey—whether you’re just getting started, scaling up, or refining an existing operation. Our expert drone consultancy , drone approvals and advisory services are designed to take the complexity out of regulations and program management, giving you the confidence to grow and operate safely and efficiently.
We work closely with you to understand your goals and deliver tailored solutions, from early discovery and CONOPS workshops, through to full ReOC setup, policy development, and strategic project planning. With extensive experience securing hundreds of regulatory approvals not just in Australia and New Zealand, but worldwide, our team ensures your operations are compliant and scalable.
Drone operations are here to stay, and getting the foundations right is critical for safe, scalable success—let our expert team at Hover UAV guide you through every step, from strategy to implementation.
With such a wide variety of drone use cases, it’s crucial to understand and implement the additional drone approvals needed to scale and complete your missions—let our team help you seamlessly add these nationwide approvals to your drone operations.
Some drone approvals require detailed assessment by the aviation regulator due to specific air and ground risks at particular sites—let our team expertly evaluate, compile safety cases, and manage risk assessments to help you operate safely and compliantly in these areas.
In a fast-paced and emerging industry with no clearly defined pathways, our expert team specialises in securing first-of-type and advanced approvals—actively shaping what’s next through involvement in leading working groups and industry forums.
Take the stress out of incorporating drone technology into your organisation—our team is here to support you every step of the way, from writing internal guidance and policies to conducting feasibility studies and trial assessments.
Chief Remote Pilot Support
Did you know that Hover UAV offers an extensive range of Chief Remote Pilot (CRP) services designed to support you in every stage of your operation?
We understand that CRPs are often time-poor, managing complex responsibilities while navigating evolving operational capabilities and regulatory requirements. As the industry continues to grow and shift, these new responsibilities can be overwhelming even for the most experienced professionals.
Expert Advice. Always.
Hover UAV is known for securing complex drone approvals that enable safe, scalable operations. We’ve proudly supported leading companies worldwide to integrate drone technology efficiently and align it with their business goals.
Drone Approvals & Consultancy Resources
Very small, excluded category RPA
You can fly a very small drone or RPA that weighs 2 KG or less for business or as part of your job if it is flown for specific business-related tasks.
This includes;
Small, excluded category RPA
You can fly a small drone or RPA that weighs less than 2 KG but not more than 25 KG over your own land for business or as part of your job, provided you do not accept any type of payment for your services. Examples of types of operations you can do under this excluded category include:
Medium, excluded category RPA
You can fly a medium drone or RPA that weighs more than 25 KG but not more than 150 KG over your own land for business or as part of your job, provided you do not accept any type of payment for the services.
You must get a RePL for the type and model of drone you want to fly.
Links to Plain English Guide https://www.casa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-08/part-101-micro-excluded-rpa-operations-plain-english-guide.pdf
CASA has released an instrument to assist RPA operators with night operations It is available here and is called ‘CASA 01/17 Approval — operation of RPA at night’ This instrument applies to the operation of an RPA, other than a large RPA Amendments must be made to your operations manual to include N-VLOS, and ensuring the RPA meets the night equipment requirements is crucial. Furthermore, knowing where to look for first and last light calculations is essential. This information can either be found in NAIPS or calculated manually in the GEN section of the AIP. There will be a training event involved in this approval, which will be done by your CRP.
Operating above 400ft AGL is only possible for ReOC holders who are approved to conduct these operations by CASA via an Area Approval. Where an operation occurs exclusively in A-typical Airspace, ReOC holders may obtain an Australia-wide approval. For all other operations above 400ft AGL, the operator must apply for each area they intend to operate within.
When applying to CASA, an operator must provide:
With the new exemption released on August 6 CASA has streamlined the process to be able to get approval to fly Over Or Near People (OONP). CASA has released a Temporary Management Instrument which covers how to apply for an exemption to fly closer than 30m or people. It covers weight limits, consent requirements and much more. HoverUAV has written procedures that cover the content of the TMI and can help you get this exemption.
We’ve successfully helped clients gain OONP approvals for diverse use cases, including major public events, construction sites, industrial inspections, and media production.
We’ve successfully helped many clients gain OONP approvals for diverse use cases, including major public events, construction sites, industrial inspections, and media production.
Planning an operation that may involve flying over or near people? Get in touch with Hover UAV to ensure it’s done safely, legally, and with regulatory approval.
Extended Visual Line Of Sight (EVLOS) – A type of beyond visual line of sight operation that utilises observers for situational awareness of air and ground risks to allow the Remote Pilot (RP) to not have constant VLOS with the RPA during all stages of flight. Comprises either EVLOS operation Class 1 or Class 2.
Whether you’re looking to extend your operational range safely or use EVLOS as a stepping stone to full BVLOS approvals, Hover UAV ensures your EVLOS operations are well-documented, regulator-ready, and fully compliant.
BVLOS unlocks powerful capabilities—but only if done safely, legally, and with precision. Whether you’re exploring the possibility or ready to apply, Hover UAV is your expert partner for BVLOS success.
Thinking beyond the line of sight? Hover UAV has helped countless organisations in Australia and New Zealand gain BVLOS approvals—and we’re ready to help you too. Let’s get your BVLOS journey off the ground.
BVLOS – “Beyond Visual Line of Sight” is considered the frontier of the drone industry in today’s current climate. It means that drones fly beyond the visual line of sight of the operator, which for most commercial drone operators is a foreign concept due to regulatory requirements and operational constraints, in particular reliability of equipment. The advantages of BVLOS operations are that they enable service providers to introduce more complex operations and capabilities such as drone delivery or long-range inspections.
Hover UAV specialises in BVLOS applications and operations, so should you require assistance with your BVLOS journey, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Enclosed BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) refers to drone operations conducted beyond the pilot’s direct visual range within a physically enclosed environment. For approval to fly Enclosed BVLOS, you or your operator will require permission to conduct such operations and procedures in place for BVLOS Enclosed operations. Additionally, the supervising pilot will need to be located at a place where the remote pilot is operating, readily accessible to the remote pilot, and immediately available to advise and direct them
Hover UAV can provide you with services in being able to fly enclosed BVLOS operations.
Whether you’re conducting automated inventory checks in a warehouse or industrial inspections inside a tunnel, Hover UAV ensures your Enclosed BVLOS operation is safe, efficient, and compliant.
Not sure if your operation qualifies as Enclosed BVLOS? Contact Hover UAV to find out.
Contact our team today for a free consultation.
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