Enhanced rules to control drones

Singapore

ENHANCEMENTS are being made to the regulatory and permit framework for drones from June to curbs risks associated with their operations.

"Today, unmanned aircraft are used for a range of purposes, such as the delivery of goods, aerial filming and photography, search and rescue, and inspection of infrastructure and facilities," highlighted the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and the Singapore Police Force (SPF) in a joint release. "If not carried out properly, the operation of unmanned aircraft may pose a risk to aviation safety, public safety and security. Despite the safety features in some unmanned aircraft, mechanical malfunction, loss of control link or human error could cause operators to lose control of the aircraft in flight."