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SINGAPORE – Starting in February 2021, all adults flying drones weighing more than 1.5 kg will have to go through training and pass an exam to obtain the license or face heavy penalties.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) said on Tuesday (Oct 13) that there will be two different certificates: a Basic Unmanned Aircraft Training Certificate and an Unmanned Aircraft Pilot License.
Only those over 16 years of age can apply; Those under the age of 16 who wish to fly drones must be supervised by a senior license holder.
Currently all drones above 250g must already be registered with the CAAS before they can fly here. A permit is also required to fly drones weighing more than 7 kg and for any drone that flies above 60 m.
Training and testing for licenses will be related to the safe flight of drones.
The Unmanned Aircraft Basic Training Certificate will be for those flying drones between 1.5kg and 7kg for recreational or educational purposes.
Applicants will be required to complete an online training session that will last one to two hours and will pass an exam conducted by any CAAS-approved drone training organization.
However, those who fly drones over 7kg or who fly them for purposes other than recreational or educational will need to apply for the stricter unmanned aircraft pilot license.
This will require a theory test that can be self-taught and must be taken at the Singapore Aviation Academy. There will also be a practical assessment conducted by a CAAS examiner or licensed flight examiner.
After obtaining the unmanned aircraft pilot license, users will be required to undergo proficiency checks at least once every four years.
You can find more information about licenses on this website.
Those who fly drones without the proper licenses can be jailed for up to two years, fined up to $ 50,000 or receive both penalties for the first offense.
Subsequent violations can lead to jail terms of up to five years, fines of up to $ 100,000, or both.
CAAS enforcement officers will conduct verification checks and those who refuse to present a license or permit as requested can also be fined up to $ 20,000 for the first offense.
They can be jailed for up to 15 months for subsequent offenses.
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