Application for UA Cross-Border Permit
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In plain language
If you plan to fly a drone into or out of Singapore, you must apply for a cross-border permit in writing, pay the required fee, and provide details about the operator, pilot, drone, and flight purpose.
Requirement as structured
An application for a UA cross-border permit must be made in writing by the operator, accompanied by the specified fee, and include details of the applicant, the pilot, the aircraft type, and the purpose of the operation.
Original regulatory text
An application for a UA cross-border permit relating to an unmanned aircraft must — (a) be made by the operator of the unmanned aircraft; (b) be made in writing; (c) be accompanied by the relevant fee specified in the Second Schedule; and (d) be accompanied by the following information: (i) the identity and contact address of the applicant and the UA pilot flying the unmanned aircraft; (ii) the type of unmanned aircraft to be operated; (iii) the purpose for which the unmanned aircraft in the application is to be operated and the nature of the operations; (iv) any other information that the Authority may require to decide on the application.