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Requirements for flying unmanned aircraft

Learn about the rules and requirements for operating unmanned aircraft safely and responsibly in Singapore.

Last updated 8 May 2026

To ensure unmanned aircraft (UA) operations are safe and responsible, UA users must meet the relevant regulatory requirements before flying UAs in Singapore.

Who must comply with these requirements

These requirements apply to anyone flying a UA in Singapore, including Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents, and non-residents.

The UA regulatory framework has 3 classifications of UA uses:

  • recreational

  • educational

  • business

Requirements for recreational purposes

You must comply with these requirements or rules to fly UAs for recreational purposes.


 

For flying your UA indoors

For flying your UA outdoors

Registration requirements 

Register your UA if the total weight exceeds 250g.

Register your UA if the total weight exceeds 250g.

Remote Identification requirements

None.

Equip your UA with Broadcast Remote Identification if the total weight exceeds 250g.

Pilot requirements

You must have a UA Basic Training Certificate or a UA Pilot Licence if the total weight of your UA exceeds 1.5kg but weighs less than or equal to 7kg, and if you are flying your UA in any of the following situations:

  • in a place that is publicly accessible

  • for an event that is attended by more than 50 individuals at any time during the event


You must have a UA Pilot Licence if the total weight of your UA exceeds 7kg, and if you are flying your UA in any of the following situations:

  • in a place that is publicly accessible

  • for an event that is attended by more than 50 individuals at any time during the event

You must have a:

Permit requirements

You must have an Operator Permit and a Class 1 Activity Permit to fly your UA for an event that is attended by more than 50 individuals at any time during the event.

You must have a Class 2 Activity Permit if the total weight of your UA does not exceed 25kg, and you are flying your UA in any of the following situations:

  • at an altitude exceeding 200 feet above mean sea level

  • within any restricted/danger area

  • within 5km of any airport or military airbase


You must have an Operator Permit and a Class 1 Activity Permit if any of the following apply:

  • the total weight of your UA exceeds 25kg, regardless of the location and height at which you fly your UA

  • you are flying your UA beyond visual line-of-sight, regardless of the weight of your UA


You must also obtain a permit from Singapore Police Force (SPF) to fly your UA within protected areas.

Note: UA activities are not allowed within prohibited areas at all times.

Requirements for educational purposes

You must comply with these requirements or rules to fly UAs for educational purposes.

Requirements for educational purposes


For flying your UA indoors

For flying your UA outdoors

Registration requirements 

Register your UA if the total weight exceeds 250g.

Register your UA if the total weight exceeds 250g. 

Remote Identification requirements

None.

Equip your UA with Broadcast Remote Identification if the total weight exceeds 250g.

Pilot requirements

You must have a UA Basic Training Certificate or a UA Pilot Licence if the total weight of your UA exceeds 1.5kg but weighs less than or equal to 7kg, and if you are flying your UA in any of the following situations:

  • in a place that is publicly accessible

  • for an event that is attended by more than 50 individuals at any time during the event


You must have a UA Pilot Licence if the total weight of your UA exceeds 7kg, and if you are flying your UA in any of the following situations:

  • in a place that is publicly accessible

  • for an event that is attended by more than 50 individuals at any time during the event


You must have a:

Permit requirements

You must have an Operator Permit and a Class 1 Activity Permit to fly your UA for an event that is attended by more than 50 individuals at any time during the event.

You must have a Class 2 Activity Permit if the total weight of your UA does not exceed 7kg and you are flying your UA in any of the following situations:

  • at an altitude exceeding 200 feet above mean sea level

  • within any restricted/danger area

  • within 5km of any airport or military airbase.


You must have an Operator Permit and a Class 1 Activity Permit if any of the following apply:

  • the total weight of your UA exceeds 7kg, regardless of the location and height at which you fly your UA

  • you are flying your UA beyond visual line-of-sight, regardless of the weight of your UA


You must also obtain a permit from Singapore Police Force (SPF) to fly your UA within protected areas.

Note: UA activities are not allowed within prohibited areas at all times

Requirements for business purposes

You must comply with these requirements or rules to fly UAs for business or non-recreational/non-educational purposes.

Requirements for business purposes


For flying your UA indoors:

For flying your UA outdoors:

Registration requirements 

Register your UA if the total weight exceeds 250g.

Register your UA if the total weight exceeds 250g. 

Remote Identification requirements

None.

Equip your UA with Broadcast Remote Identification if the total weight exceeds 250g, and if you are granted a waiver from the usage of CFMS “FlyItSafe” mobile application.

Pilot requirements

You must have a UA Pilot Licence to fly your UA in any of the following situations:

  • in a place that is publicly accessible

  • for a sporting activity such as a competitive race or tournament

  • for an event that is attended by more than 50 individuals at any time during the event


You must have a UA Pilot Licence (regardless of the weight of your UA, the location and height at which you fly your UA).

Permit requirements

You must have an Operator Permit and a Class 1 Activity Permit to fly your UA in any of the following situations:

  • a sporting activity that forms part of an organised group activity or organised competition, race or tournament

  • an event that is attended by more than 50 individuals at any time during the event

You must have an Operator Permit and a Class 1 Activity Permit (regardless of the weight of your UA, the location and height at which you fly your UA).


Note: UA activities are not allowed within prohibited areas at all times.

Flying dos and don'ts

Observe these safety guidelines when operating your UA.

Flying DOs - safety guidelines when operating your unmanned aircraft
Flying DON'Ts - safety guidelines when operating your unmanned aircraft

Download the Flying Dos and Don’ts.

When you fly a UA, make sure you understand the regulatory requirements, follow the rules, and observe the safety guidelines. CAAS takes enforcement action against those who do not comply to keep our skies safe.

For details on the requirements, rules and penalties, refer to:

To fly your UA, including drones, across borders, please refer to advisory circular AC 101-2-3 Permits for unmanned aircraft operations.

Contact information

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