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Operator and activity permits

Learn about the operator and activity permits you may require when conducting unmanned aircraft operations in Singapore.

Last updated 9 May 2026

Depending on your UA, purpose and location of operation, you may need to obtain an Operator Permit and/or Activity Permit from CAAS before flying. 

UA Operator Permit requirements

CAAS grants an Operator Permit to organisations or individuals who demonstrate the ability to operate UA safely.  

The assessment covers the applicant’s: 

  • organisational setup 

  • safety procedures, including risk assessments 

  • airworthiness of each UA 

  • competency of personnel involved in flying operations 

The Operator Permit is valid for one year. 

For a list of approved UA operators, refer to List of UA Operator Permit Holders. 

Note: Operator Permit holders must subscribe to the Centralised Flight Management System (CFMS) service and attach a UA tracker to their UA before operating it.

For detailed requirements, refer to Advisory Circular on Permits for Unmanned Aircraft. 

UA Activity Permit requirements

CAAS grants an Activity Permit for a single activity or a block of repeated activities.  

The permit takes into account:  

  • location 

  • type of operation 

  • schedule 

  • operating altitude 

  • risk mitigation measures 


There are two types of Activity Permits: 

Class 1 Activity Permit 

This permit is required in any of the following situations: 

  • the activity is not recreational or educational 

  • UA is used for recreational purposes and weighs more than 25kg 

  • UA is used for educational purposes and weighs more than 7kg 

Note: A Class 1 Activity Permit is not valid without a UA Operator Permit.


Class 2 Activity Permit 

This permit is required in any of the following situations: 

  • UA is used for recreational purposes and weighs 25kg or less  

  • UA is used for educational purposes and weighs 7kg or less 

And you are operating your UA outdoors in any of the following conditions: 

  • at an altitude higher than 200 feet (approximately 60 metres) above mean sea level (AMSL) 

  • within 5km of any civil aerodrome or military airbase 

  • within any restricted or danger area 

For detailed requirements, refer to Advisory Circular on Permits for Unmanned Aircraft. 

Processing time

The average processing time for applications are as stated below.


Type of application 

Processing time  

Operator Permit 

10 working days 

Activity Permit 

5 working days 

CFMS UA Tracker (including collection) 

7 working days 

Note: The processing time is subject to the complexity of the proposed UA operations and the full submission of all required supporting documents.

Processing fees

The applicable fees are listed as follows:

 Type of application 

Fees  

Operator Permit 
(valid for up to one year) 

1st UA type 



S$700 

*An additional fee of $200 will be collected for the purpose of CFMS subscription before the grant of the Operator Permit.

2nd UA and onwards (of different type from the 1st UA) 



S$500 

Renewal 



S$300

*An additional fee of $200 will be collected for the purpose of CFMS subscription before the grant of the Operator Permit.

Class 1 
Activity Permit 

For any activity other than the conduct of a light show: 
Each activity or block of different dates/times of the same activity (i.e. same location, same type of operations, same UA type) 



S$120 

For any activity other than the conduct of a light show: 
Repeat/variation of activity (i.e. same as previously approved Activity Permit with new dates/times only) 



S$45 

For the conduct of a light show: 
Each activity or block of different dates/times of the same activity (i.e. same location, same type of operations, same UA type)  



S$500  

For the conduct of a light show: 
Repeat/variation of activity (i.e. same as previously approved Activity Permit with new dates/times only)  



S$425  

Class 2 
Activity Permit 

Each activity or block of different dates/times of the same activity (i.e. same location, same type of operations, same UA type) 



S$110 

Repeat/variation of activity (i.e. same as previously approved Activity Permit with new dates/times only) 



S$36 

Centralised Flight Management System  

FlyItSafe mobile app 

Free 

UA Tracker 

S$265 
(subject to prevailing GST) 

How to apply

To obtain a permit and/or CFMS UA tracker:

1 

Prepare eSOMS account 

Use SingPass or CorpPass to log in to the Enterprise Safety Oversight Management System (eSOMS) to apply for permits and purchase a CFMS UA tracker. 

For details, refer to the Login Instructions for Unmanned Aircraft Permit Applications.  

2 

Prepare supporting documents 

Prepare the required documents before applying.  

For a list of required documents, refer to the Advisory Circular on Permits for Unmanned Aircraft.  

3 

Submit permit application 

Submit your application on eSOMS. 

For details on using eSOMS, refer to User guide on Unmanned Aircraft Permit Applications. 

Note: To apply for a Class 1 Activity Permit, applicants are first required to hold a valid Operator Permit.  

Applicants for a Class 2 Activity Permit are not required to hold an Operator Permit. 

4 

Purchase CFMS UA tracker 

After approval of your Operator Permit, purchase your CFMS UA tracker on eSOMS if you are operating a UA that weighs more than 250g.  

5 

Attach CFMS UA tracker 

Before the start of any UA operation, you must attach a CFMS UA tracker on your UA if it weighs more than 250g.  

6 

Log on to FlyItSafe mobile app 

After attaching a CFMS UA tracker, log on to the CFMS FlyItSafe mobile app to start operating your UA.  

For more details on the FlyItSafe app, refer to FlyItSafe user operating manual.  

Contact information 

Unmanned Systems Group
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