By the WahLiao desk · Last updated 3 October 2026
You can fly a drone in Singapore as a visitor, but the rules are strict. A drone weighing more than 250 grams must be registered with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) before it flies, with a registration label; foreigners can hold one. Flying higher than 200 feet (about 60 metres) above sea level, within 5 kilometres of an airport or military airbase, or in a restricted area needs a CAAS activity permit. Much of Singapore is close to an airport or airbase, so check where you can fly before you take off.
Singapore looks made for drone footage: the skyline, the gardens, the sea. It is also one of the most controlled airspaces in the world, and visitors have been fined thousands of dollars for flying in the wrong place.
Drones: quick facts
| Register if | The drone weighs more than 250g |
| Label | One registration label for a foreigner; sold online and at SingPost offices |
| Permit needed for | Flying above 200ft (about 60m), within 5km of an airport or airbase, or in restricted areas |
| Heavier drones | 1.5kg to 7kg for recreation: a basic training certificate; over 7kg: a pilot licence |
| Remote ID | From 1 December 2025, drones over 250g must broadcast Remote ID |
| Penalty | Flying an unregistered drone: a fine of up to S$10,000, jail of up to six months, or both |
The WahLiao Verdict
| Easiest | A drone under 250g, flown low, away from airports and crowds. |
| Do before you fly | Check CAAS’s rules and the no-fly areas for your spot. |
| Allow time | Register online before your trip; visitors without Singpass need a CAAS account. |
| Never | Fly over crowds, events or security-sensitive places. |
| Worth knowing | Many parks and attractions ban drones on their grounds. |
Registering your drone
Drones over 250 grams must be registered with CAAS: buy a registration label, fix it to the drone, and complete the registration online through CAAS’s portal. Foreigners can hold one label. Visitors without Singpass register through a CAAS account, which can take a few working days to set up, so do it before you travel.
Where you can fly
CAAS requires an activity permit for flights above 200 feet above sea level, within 5km of any airport or military airbase, or in restricted, danger or protected areas. During major events such as the National Day Parade, temporary restricted areas apply. Keep the drone in sight, away from people, and check each place’s own rules.
Drones: FAQ
Can tourists fly drones in Singapore?
Yes, if the drone is registered where required and flown within CAAS’s rules.
Do I need to register a drone under 250g?
No, but the rules on where and how high you fly still apply.
Can I fly a drone at Marina Bay?
Check CAAS’s rules first; much of the city centre is near airports, airbases or restricted areas.
What is the fine for flying an unregistered drone?
Up to S$10,000, jail of up to six months, or both.
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This page belongs to Visiting Singapore. See also Singapore laws and fines for visitors.
Sources checked before publication on 3 October 2026: Singapore Legal Advice on drone registration, labels and Remote ID; Coursemology on CAAS permits; C3A on training certificates. CAAS sets the rules; check its current pages before you fly. General information, not legal advice. Last updated 3 October 2026.
