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A well-developed Concept of Operations (CONOPS) is critical to the success and safety of any drone operation. It serves as the foundation for how your mission is planned, executed, and managed. A good CONOPS outlines exactly how, where, and why your operation will take place, providing clarity not just for your internal team, but also for regulators such as CASA or the CAA. It demonstrates that you’ve thought through your objectives, operating environment, safety procedures, and risk mitigations in detail.
Having a clear and thorough CONOPS is essential for gaining regulatory approvals—particularly for complex operations like BVLOS, EVLOS, or flights over people. It helps regulators understand your intent, builds trust in your safety case, and can significantly reduce back-and-forth during the approval process. Internally, it ensures all team members are aligned on roles, responsibilities, and standard procedures, which supports consistency, reduces risk, and enables scalable, repeatable operations.
At Hover UAV, we specialise in crafting regulator-ready CONOPS tailored to your specific operation—whether you’re deploying a single drone in a remote area or managing a multi-site BVLOS program. A strong CONOPS not only meets compliance requirements but sets the stage for long-term operational success.