Deadline for feedback on drones in Singapore
The deadline for giving feedback to the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore’s (CAAS) review on drone usage expires at the end of this month.
CAAS launched the pubic consultation exercise on its proposed enhancements to the unmanned aircraft (UA) regulatory framework on 29 April.
In a statement announcing the consultation exercise, CAAS said: “The review is based on CAAS’ three-year experience with the implementation of the UA regulatory framework, international benchmarking and feedback from UA users in Singapore. Specific areas being reviewed include the UA operating guidelines, the UA pilot competency requirements, as well as requirements for UA with total mass of more than 25 kg.”
Kevin Shum, Director-General of CAAS, said, “The rapid growth in UA activities benefits both the users and the economy but may pose risk to aviation and public safety, particularly in Singapore’s highly urbanised environment. While we are keen to support the fast growing UA industry, this always needs to be balanced against the need to maintain high levels of aviation and public safety.”
Members of the public are invited to provide their feedback via the Reach website (www.reach.gov.sg), until 31 May 2018.
