Singapore Drone Rules for Tourists: Registration and Permits

Yes: CAAS applies its drone rules to anyone flying in Singapore, tourists included, as at November 2026.
A drone over 250g must be registered, and must broadcast Remote ID outdoors.
Flying above 200 feet above mean sea level, within 5km of an airport or military airbase, or in a restricted area needs a permit.

Yes, a visitor can fly a recreational drone in Singapore if any drone over 250g is registered with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and the flight has any permit needed. CAAS requires a permit above 200 feet above mean sea level, within 5km of an airport or military airbase, or in a restricted area, as at November 2026. Tourists without Singpass register using a UAPass.

This is official information, not legal advice.

Do tourists need to register a drone in Singapore?

Yes, if the drone weighs more than 250g, as at November 2026. CAAS registration has two steps: buy a S$25 label, then register online. Labels are sold online or at designated SingPost post offices. The log-in is Singpass, or UAPass for those without Singpass, such as tourists.

Outdoors, a drone over 250g needs Broadcast Remote Identification (Remote ID), which works like a digital licence plate. An unregistered drone over 250g is an offence, with a fine of up to S$10,000 and/or jail of up to 6 months.

Where can tourists not fly a drone in Singapore?

A no-fly zone is an area where a drone cannot be flown without the required permit, as at November 2026. The general zones are within 5km of aerodromes, and danger, prohibited, restricted and protected areas. OneMap shows where permits are required.

Does a tourist need a permit or a licence to fly a drone?

In a publicly accessible place, as at November 2026, a drone above 1.5kg and up to 7kg needs a UA Basic Training Certificate or UA Pilot Licence; above 7kg, a UA Pilot Licence. Outdoors, a drone of 25kg or less needs a Class 2 Activity Permit above 200 feet above mean sea level, within 5km of an airport or military airbase, or in a restricted or danger area; it costs S$110 per activity. Above 25kg, or beyond visual line of sight, CAAS requires an Operator Permit plus a Class 1 Activity Permit. Up to three waits can come before a first flight: 5 working days for UAPass, up to 5 for an online label and 5 on average for a Class 2 permit.

Other visitor rules cover driving in Singapore as a tourist and Singapore’s drug laws for tourists.

Frequently asked questions about Singapore drone rules for tourists

Can tourists fly a drone in Singapore?

Yes, CAAS applies its drone rules to anyone flying in Singapore, as at November 2026. A drone over 250g must be registered and broadcast Remote ID outdoors. A permit is needed above 200 feet above mean sea level, within 5km of an airport or military airbase, or in a restricted or danger area. Flying in prohibited areas is not allowed at any time, and protected areas need a Singapore Police Force permit.

Do tourists need to register a drone in Singapore?

Yes, any drone over 250g in total weight must be registered, as at November 2026. The steps are a S$25 label, then registration on the UA Portal with a photo of it. The registrant must be 16 or older. An unregistered drone over 250g is an offence, with a fine of up to S$10,000 and/or jail of up to 6 months.

How can a tourist register a drone without Singpass?

A tourist logs in to the UA Portal with a UAPass, which CAAS describes as the log-in for those without Singpass, such as tourists, as at November 2026. UAPass takes 5 working days to process, and CAAS says to create it before arriving in Singapore. The S$25 label is sold online, delivered inside Singapore only, or at designated SingPost post offices.

Where is it not allowed to fly a drone in Singapore?

CAAS lists the general no-fly zones as areas within 5km of aerodromes, and danger, prohibited, restricted and protected areas, as at November 2026. Flying in prohibited areas is not allowed at any time. National parks and nature reserves can carry local restrictions. A Temporary Restricted Area, such as one for the National Day Parade, bans drone flight for a specific period.

Is there anywhere in Singapore where tourists can fly a drone?

Yes, CAAS lists two Unmanned Aircraft Flying Areas, at Pandan Reservoir and Dover Road, as at November 2026. Entry is free and both open from 7am to 7pm daily. The drone rules still apply at both, so a drone over 250g still needs registration and Remote ID. Dover Road asks pilots to keep the drone within their line of sight.