GNSS Foresight

Autonomous navigation depends on precise and reliable positioning and navigation. Spirent explores new ways to increase geospatial awareness for UAVs and autonomous cars.

The automotive world is moving towards a future in which more vehicles operate more autonomously more of the time. That promises many benefits: from improved road safety to lower carbon emissions, and new mobility options for millions of people.

For flight beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) to become reality, drone operators must address the issue of GPS signal degradation. Two Spirent solutions can help.

As UAS begin to move beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS), users and consumers can expect to realise the potential of these systems. However, there’s a major roadblock in the form of safety and reliability. Spirent’s GNSS Foresight solutions deliver the ability to accurately forecast when and where GNSS will be reliable, enabling users to optimize mission planning, increase mission success, and develop critical situational awareness. In this eBook, Spirent explores: - The challenges of BVLOS autonomous operations - The options and limitations for different navigation solutions - The problem of signal obscuration - Optimized planning with precise GNSS reliability forecasts For more information on Spirent’s GNSS Foresight solution, [click here](https://www.spirent.com/products/gnss-foresight-forecasting).

For drones and UAS to operate BLOS/BVLOS, operators must obtain a waiver for FAA Order 8040.6. In order to obtain this waiver, they must assure the performance of GPS positioning at all times.

Drones and UAS operations are going beyond line of sight, and this is requiring regulation compliance and FAA approval. But what do BVLOS and BLOS mean for UAV developers and operators? We break down the key terms.