PELAGUS Co has achieved a key regulatory milestone by securing an Uncrewed Aerial Systems Operator Certificate (CDO-U) from Colombia’s Civil Aeronautics Authority. This certification formally authorizes the company to conduct advanced commercial drone operations, with specific permissions for complex missions including Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flights.
The certification was the result of a months-long collaborative effort with UAV MASTERS, which began in January 2024. The partnership focused on developing and documenting a comprehensive Operational Safety Management System (SMS) and all required operational manuals to comply with Colombia’s stringent civil aviation standards.
This rigorous process established the technical and operational framework that enabled PELAGUS to successfully demonstrate its capabilities. In addition to BVLOS authority, the certification covers other advanced operational profiles, including night flights, urban operations, and drone delivery services.
By obtaining this certification, PELAGUS is now positioned as a fully compliant operator capable of executing sophisticated, large-scale drone applications in the Colombian market. The BVLOS authorization, in particular, enables the company to pursue contracts in sectors like long-linear infrastructure inspection, large-area surveying, and extended-range logistics, where visual-line-of-sight operations are not feasible.
