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The FAA’s draft rule for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations represents one of the most significant milestones for the unmanned aviation community. By moving from one-off waivers to a scalable, predictable regulatory framework, the FAA is laying the foundation to unlock the full potential of drones across industries: delivery, infrastructure inspection, public safety, and beyond.

A key element of this framework is the formal recognition of Automated Data Service Providers (ADSPs) and the critical role that digital infrastructure, such as UAS Traffic Management (UTM), will play in enabling safe and coordinated BVLOS operations. For ANRA Technologies, this recognition validates nearly a decade of work advancing UTM solutions in collaboration with regulators, partners, and customers globally.

Nearly a Decade of Preparation

While many organizations are only now beginning to plan for Part 146, ANRA has been preparing since 2015. Over the years, we have designed, tested, and deployed the very capabilities Part 146 envisions. When the rule is finalized, our clients won’t be starting from scratch, they’ll be working with a partner that has already been operating as a de facto ADSP across the U.S. and internationally.

Certified. Deployed. Proven.

Part 146 establishes authorizations for three ADSP service levels: Strategic Deconfliction, Conformance Monitoring, and Supplemental Data Services. ANRA is uniquely positioned to deliver all three, with credentials and live deployments that prove readiness today:

• EASA USSP Certification – more than $3M invested to meet the world’s most rigorous operational and cybersecurity standards.
• FAA Letter of Acceptance – the first in the U.S. for Strategic Coordination Services, demonstrating both interoperability and operational safety.
• FAA and NASA Testing – years of collaboration advancing demand and capacity balancing for Advanced Air Mobility.
• Operational Deployments – live, scaled services supporting drone delivery, public safety missions, and infrastructure inspections.

Ready from Day One

Part 146 introduces a certification process to ensure operators work with trusted, capable ADSPs. ANRA is prepared to secure multiple authorizations immediately, including:

• UTM Core Services – strategic deconfliction and conformance monitoring.
• Specialized Supplemental Data Services – weather, surveillance, geofencing, and more.
• Integration with Public Safety and Enterprise Systems – enabling mission-critical and commercial operations.

With ANRA, you don’t just comply with Part 146, you gain a competitive edge. We are not working toward compliance; we are already there. Ready to certify. Ready to scale. Ready to lead.

Moving From Regulatory Promise to Operational Reality

The FAA’s draft BVLOS rule represents more than just policy, it is a signal that scalable drone operations are within reach. The industry now has a clearer framework for growth, and ANRA is positioned to help operators take advantage of this opportunity from day one.

By combining proven technology, hard-won certifications, and real-world deployments, ANRA enables its partners to move quickly and confidently as the regulatory landscape evolves.

As BVLOS rulemaking advances, our focus remains the same: supporting safe, scalable, and efficient drone operations that deliver real value across industries. Together with regulators, partners, and customers, we are building the future of aviation.