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
• Minimum ageNot resolved
• Weight-based triggerNot resolved

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 nominee for an Authorised Flight Examiner authorisation must be at least 21 years of age, hold a valid UA pilot licence, and have successfully completed an approved training programme and practical evaluation.

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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 their licence at least once every 4 years.

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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

  A UA pilot licence holder with a Class B rating must complete approved refresher training for each Class B rating at least once a year.

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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 under a UA operator permit must comply with all instructions issued by the Authority through the designated CFMS mobile application.

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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

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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• 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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