Looks the key bit of info in this announcement, is if POC is...

Looks the key bit of info in this announcement, is if POC is successful, is Halo's "Beyond the visual line of sight" capabilities!

Current Australian Laws require vision of the drone at all times. Note the below are the general rules, am not sure about the other categories - Additional flight permissions are available to remote pilot licence (RePL) and remotely piloted aircraft operator's certificate (ReOC) holders.

Interesting times ahead!

from the Australian Website for Drone safety rules

https://www.casa.gov.au/drones/rules/drone-safety-rules

You must:

• only fly one drone at a time
• always fly your drone within visual line-of-sight — this means:
  • flying only during the day
  • avoid flying in cloud, fog or heavy rain
  • you can see your drone with your own eyes at all times — not by using binoculars or watching a video screen
  • not flying behind trees, buildings or anything else that stops you seeing your drone at all times.