BVLOS drone operations in Singapore
Is BVLOS drone flight allowed in Singapore?
Limited guide. Drone Assistant's coverage of Singapore is still under review, so this page summarises only the published rules we can cite to an official source. It is not a complete statement of Singapore's drone law; check the linked sources or ask the assistant about your own flight.
BVLOS in Singapore runs through a defined authorisation pathway rather than an open permission: the published conditions below set out what that pathway requires.
- Authorisation type
- permit
Whether flight beyond visual line of sight is legally available, and by which pathway.
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
- Predefined pathway availableYes
- Ground risk controlConditional
- Populated area pathwayConditional
- Digital applicationConditional
- Operational limitationsConditional
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.
- Binding lawNational rule
Visual Line of Sight Distance and Contact Limits
Under the Regulations, 'visual line of sight' means that the UA pilot is able to maintain direct, unaided and unobstructed visual contact with the unmanned aircraft so as to monitor its flight path in relation to other aircraft, persons, vessels, vehicles and structures for the purpose of avoiding collision, and that the distance between the UA pilot and the aircraft does not exceed 400 m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
Official sources
Known limitations
- 3 dimension(s) of this topic are not expressed in a machine-resolvable way by the published corpus and are reported UNKNOWN, never FALSE.
How this works across countries: BVLOS
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.
- Can I fly a drone near an airport in Singapore?Drone flights near aerodromes in Singapore are governed by airspace and aerodrome restrictions: whether permission is needed depends on the airspace, distance or aerodrome type published below.
- 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.
Built around official regulatory sources
- Official sources
- Regulation-level citations
- Coverage and freshness checks
- Location-aware data where available
Built from 11 published facts (4 binding), each resting only on the 11 citable published rules for Singapore (8 shown above). Sources last verified 2026-10-05. Page built 2026-10-07 (dataset ds_4w2tpw7xmph8a92vstdt6prfbm).
Ask Drone Assistant about beyond visual line of sight in Singapore
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