Remote pilot competency 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.

• Competency requiredConditional
• Training requiredConditional
• Examination requiredConditional
• Proof of competency issuedConditional
• Operation-specific qualificationConditional
• Validity periodConditional
• Renewal or recurrent trainingConditional

The rules behind this answer

• Binding lawNational rule

  Authorised Flight Examiner Authorisation Validity Period

  An Authorised Flight Examiner authorisation may be granted or renewed for a maximum period of 2 years.

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• Binding lawNational rule

  Authorised Flight Examiner Eligibility Requirements

  A UATO (the nominating UATO) may apply to the Authority for an Authorised Flight Examiner authorisation to be granted to a person (the nominee) who: (a) is employed or engaged by that UATO; (b) has attained 21 years of age; (c) where the application is made on or after 1 February 2021, holds a valid UA pilot licence; (d) has successfully completed a training programme approved by the Chief Executive; and (e) has successfully passed an Authorised Flight Examiner practical evaluation conducted by the Authority.

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• Binding lawNational rule

  Authorised Flight Examiner Renewal Application Timeline

  An application to renew an Authorised Flight Examiner authorisation must be submitted by the nominating UATO at least 2 months before the current authorisation expires.

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• Binding lawNational rule

  Class A Licence Proficiency Check

  A UA pilot licence holder must pass a proficiency check for each Class A category specified on the licence at least once every 4 years from the date on which the category was specified; otherwise the licence expires for that category at the end of 4 years after the later of the date the category was specified or the date the pilot last passed a proficiency check for that category.

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• Binding lawNational rule

  Class A UA Pilot Licence Scope

  A Class A UA pilot licence holder is authorised to operate an unmanned aeroplane, rotorcraft, powered-lift aircraft, or airship with a total mass not exceeding 25 kg.

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• Binding lawNational rule

  Class B Rating Refresher Training

  In addition to the Class A proficiency check, a UA pilot licence holder with a Class B rating must complete Class B refresher training for each Class B rating at least once a year, conducted by a UATO or by a UA operator permit holder that employs or engages the licence holder; otherwise the licence expires for that rating at the end of one year after the later of the date the rating was specified or the date the pilot last completed Class B refresher training for it.

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• Binding lawNational rule

  Class B UA Pilot Licence Scope

  A Class B UA pilot licence holder is authorised to operate an unmanned aeroplane, rotorcraft, powered-lift aircraft, or airship with a total mass exceeding 25 kg, provided the specific rating is indicated on their licence.

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• Binding lawNational rule

  Compliance with Instructions Sent via CFMS Mobile App

  A UA pilot flying an unmanned aircraft operated under the authority of a UA operator permit must, at all times when flying it, comply with every instruction given by the Authority to the UA pilot through the designated mobile application.

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Official sources

• Air Navigation (101 — Unmanned Aircraft Operations) Regulations 2019 (S 833/2019) — consolidated text — Civil Aviation Authority of SingaporeOpen

Known limitations

• 2 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

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• 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.
• Is BVLOS drone flight allowed in Singapore?BVLOS in Singapore runs through a defined authorisation pathway rather than an open permission: the published conditions below set out what that pathway requires.
• 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.

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