Starting February 14, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore ( CAAS ) will relax regulations governing unmanned aircraft, including removing the maximum number of aircraft weighing over 250g that a business or individual can register.
This will further encourage the beneficial use of unmanned aircraft and the development of the unmanned aircraft industry while safeguarding public and aviation safety and security, according to a press release from CAAS on Friday ( Jan 31 ).
Additionally, the expert did permit weekday business operations in particular locations at higher altitudes.
Examples of autonomous plane include radio-controlled plane, drones and remote-controlled kites.
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Now, unmanned aircraft with a full weight of over 250g must be registered before they can be operated in Singapore.
Singaporeans and everlasting people may register five autonomous aircraft, while non-citizens and non-residents can record one.
The threats posed by autonomous aircraft operations are managed, according to the guidelines. Those who wish to enroll autonomous aircraft above these restrictions will need to seek CAAS’s special approval, the organization said.
These restrictions may become lifted starting on February 14. The move, according to CAAS, will be especially beneficial for users of commercial autonomous aircraft and enthusiasts.  ,
Next year, 2, 305 autonomous aircraft people registered their plane with CAAS. Of these, 61 registered more than five plane.
CAAS stated that the decision to change the cap is made in response to the 2022 implementation of the Centralized Flight Management System ( CFMS ) to track real-time unmanned aircraft activities.
All autonomous aircraft over 250 grams will need a broadcast distant identification (B-RID), which acts as a modern licence plate, starting on December 1, 2025.
The expert stated that the implementation of CFMS and B-RID does improve the situational consciousness of autonomous aircraft operations and advance aircraft safety and security.
It will enable CAAS to better manage the risks brought on by the rise in the use of robotic aircraft.