UATO Application Submission and Processing

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In plain language

To become an approved drone training school (UATO) in Singapore, you must apply online through the CAAS eSOMS portal and pay the application fee. You should submit your application at least two months before you plan to start training.

Requirement as structured

CAAS states that applications for Unmanned Aircraft Training and Assessment Organisation (UATO) approval must be submitted via the eSOMS portal with the prescribed fee, and are typically processed within two months.

Original regulatory text

An application for a UATO approval should be made via https://esoms.caas.gov.sg, and accompanied by the prescribed application fee (refer to Appendix 4). Complete applications with all required documents and fees are typically processed within 2 months.