From monitoring crops across vast prairie fields to detecting wildfire risks deep in Canada’s forests, BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) is revolutionizing how we manage the land. In S3E20 of Sky Commander Academy, we dive into real-world BVLOS case studies in agriculture and forestry, showing you how drones are scaling operations, reducing costs, and tackling challenges that were once impossible to manage.

In this episode:
🌾 Agriculture at scale – how farmers use BVLOS flights for crop health monitoring, soil analysis, and precision spraying
🌳 Forestry management – detecting disease, mapping timber growth, and spotting environmental changes across massive regions
🔥 Wildfire prevention – using BVLOS drones to detect hotspots, monitor fire lines, and guide suppression crews safely
📡 Tech enablers – LiDAR, hyperspectral cameras, long-endurance drones, and detect-and-avoid systems designed for long-range flights
⚖️ Regulatory considerations – how operators secure approvals and build risk assessments for BVLOS in rural and remote zones
💡 Pro tips – building BVLOS workflows that combine aerial data with AI tools for smarter decisions in the field

BVLOS is more than just range—it’s a force multiplier for industries that work across massive, hard-to-reach areas. These case studies show how drones are transforming agriculture and forestry, from saving costs to saving lives.

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