BVLOS drone operations in Singapore

What the rules say

Each line is resolved from published facts of Singapore. "Not resolved" means the corpus does not answer it in a machine-checkable way — never that the law is silent.

• Legally possibleConditional
• Authorisation requiredConditional
• Authorisation typepermitYes
• Pilot requirementYes
• Aircraft requirementConditional
• Risk assessment requiredConditional
• Standard scenario availableNot resolved
• Predefined pathway availableYes
• Ground risk controlConditional
• Repeat or generic authorisationNot resolved
• Populated area pathwayConditional
• Digital applicationConditional
• Operational limitationsNo
• ExceptionsNot resolved

The rules behind this answer

• Binding lawNational rule

  Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) Requirement

  A UA pilot must keep the unmanned aircraft within visual line of sight at all times, unless their UA pilot licence explicitly permits beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations.

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• Binding lawNational rule

  Visual Line of Sight Distance and Contact Limits

  To operate under visual line of sight (VLOS), the UA pilot must maintain direct, unaided, and unobstructed visual contact with the unmanned aircraft, and the distance between the pilot and the aircraft must not exceed 400 meters.

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• GuidanceNational rule

  Additional Pilot Knowledge for BVLOS

  CAAS states that BVLOS pilots may be required to demonstrate additional knowledge and experience beyond standard VLOS requirements, tailored to the specific UAS and intended operations.

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• GuidanceNational rule

  BVLOS Application Information Requirements

  CAAS requires applicants for BVLOS operations to include a detailed description of the operation, the proposed risk category, and supporting justifications regarding containment and safeguards for flying over people.

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• GuidanceNational rule

  BVLOS Application Submission Requirements

  CAAS states that applicants for BVLOS operations must submit detailed technical specifications of the UAS (including operational envelope, modes, and configurations), a completed Compliance Checklist, an Operations Manual, and a system safety assessment (including FHA, FMECA, and FTA).

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• GuidanceNational rule

  BVLOS Risk Assessment Requirements

  CAAS requires operators applying for BVLOS operations to assess the severity and probability of both air risk (collisions and proximity with other aircraft) and ground risk (accidents involving persons and property).

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• GuidanceNational rule

  Containment of UA within Operational Area

  CAAS states that during BVLOS operations, the unmanned aircraft must be entirely confined within the pre-defined operational area at all times, using technological solutions or operational limitations.

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• GuidanceNational rule

  Evidence for BVLOS Compliance

  CAAS requires applicants to substantiate compliance with BVLOS requirements using evidence such as direct analysis, physical demonstrations (rig testing or prototype flights), quantitative/qualitative safety evidence, or design reviews.

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Official sources

• Air Navigation (101 — Unmanned Aircraft Operations) Regulations 2019 (S 833/2019) — consolidated text — Attorney-General's Chambers (Singapore Statutes Online)Open
• CAAS AC 101-2-2 — Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Operations for Unmanned Aircraft — Attorney-General's Chambers (Singapore Statutes Online)Open

Known limitations

• Binding law and official guidance disagree on bvlos.operational_limitations; the binding position is published.
• 3 dimension(s) of this topic are not expressed in a machine-resolvable way by the published corpus and are reported UNKNOWN, never FALSE.

Other drone rules in Singapore

• Do I need to register my drone in Singapore?Registration in Singapore depends on the aircraft and the operation: it applies once the published conditions below are met, each cited to the rule that sets it.
• Do I need Remote ID in Singapore?Remote identification in Singapore is tied to the aircraft and the operating category: the published triggers below decide whether a flight must carry or broadcast an electronic identity.
• When does a drone operation need authorisation in Singapore?Whether an operation in Singapore needs prior authorisation depends on the operational category, risk class or location: the published triggers below decide it.
• What training do I need to fly a drone in Singapore?Remote pilot competency in Singapore scales with the operation: which training, examination or proof of competency applies is set by the published conditions below.

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