3.1 Air Navigation Act (ANA)
- Know the provisions stated in the ANA, including but not limited to:
- Applicability of UAS provisions within the Act
- Permit needed for certain overflight by unmanned aircraft
- Absolute prohibition of carriage of dangerous materials on unmanned aircraft
- Discharge from unmanned aircraft
- Dangerous activity involving aircraft
- Flying without satisfying safety requirements
- Trespassing at aerodromes
- Penalty for dangerous flying - State the penalties upon contravening provisions relating to UAS operations of the ANA
3.2 Air Navigation Regulations 101 (Unmanned Aircraft Operations)
- Know the provisions stated in the ANR-101, including but not limited to:
- Applicability of UAS provisions within the Regulations
- Different purposes of UAS operations (recreation, education and non-recreation / non-education purposes)
- State who requires UA registration
- State who requires an Operator Permit, Class 1 Activity Permit, Class 2 Activity Permit and other permits
- State who requires UA Pilot Licence
- State who requires UA Basic Training - State the penalties upon contravening provisions relating to UAS operations of the ANR-101
3.3 Airspace
- Understand how to use onemap.sg to identify the airspace restrictions in Singapore:
- Areas within 5km of aerodromes
- Danger Areas
- Protected Areas under Section 7 Air Navigation Act
- Restricted Areas
- Temporary Restricted Areas
- Prohibited Areas - No flying is allowed
3.4 UA Registration
- Understand the UA Registration process
- State the requirements for the de-registration of a UA
3.5 Permits
- Understand the permit application process
- Know the UA Operator Permit and Activity Permit conditions that are applicable to the UA pilot
3.6 Pilot Competency
- State the requirements for the issuance and maintenance of a UAPL
- State the associated UAPL classes, categories and ratings
- State the responsibilities of a UAPL holder
- State the requirements for the issuance of UA Basic Training Certificate
Penalty
Users who fail to produce a valid UABT certificate, UAPL, activity or operator permit during the verification checks by CAAS enforcement officers could face:
- 1st offence: a fine of up to $20,000
- 2nd onwards: a fine of up to $40,000, or imprisonment not exceeding 15 months, or both
Users who fail to comply with the UAPL requirements could face:
- 1st offence: a fine of up to $50,000, or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years, or both
- 2nd onwards: a fine of up to $100,000, or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years, or both
Operator Permit
CAAS grants an Operator Permit to an organisation or individual that demonstrates the ability to operate the Unmanned Aircraft (UA) safely. The assessment will include, but not limited to, the applicant’s organisational set-up, procedures to manage safety including the conduct of safety risk assessments, airworthiness of each of UA, and competency of the personnel involved in the flying of the UA. The Operator Permit is valid for one year.
Activity Permit
CAAS grants an Activity Permit to an organisation or individual for a single activity or a block of repeated activities to be carried out by a UA taking into account the location(s) of operation, type(s) of operation to be conducted, date(s) / time(s) during which the operation(s) to be conducted, operating altitude and mitigation measures to address location-specific circumstances.
There are two types of activity permits:
- Class 1 Activity Permit
is required for UA activities conducted for purposes that are not recreational or educational in nature;
or if the UA to be used for recreational purposes is over 25 kilograms in total mass;
or if the UA to be used for educational purposes is over 7 kilograms in total mass.
A Class 1 Activity Permit is not valid without a UA Operator Permit. - Class 2 Activity Permit
is required for UA activities conducted outdoors if the UA to be used for recreational purposes is 25 kilograms or below in total mass;
or if UA to be used for educational purposes is 7 kilograms or below in total mass;
and when the planned activity meets any of the following conditions:
- Operating altitude higher than 200 feet (approx. 60 metres) above mean sea level (AMSL);
- Within 5 kilometres of any civil aerodrome or military airbase; or
- Within any restricted, danger or protected area.