UA Basic Training

Users who operate their unmanned aircraft (UA) with a total weight of more than 1.5 kilograms and not exceeding 7 kilograms, for recreational or educational purposes, are required to undergo a one-time UA Basic Training conducted by CAAS-approved UA Basic Training organisations. Applicants must be at least 16 years old at the point of flying the UA.

UA Basic Training is not required if the operation of the UA is conducted indoors and is not publicly accessible. However, this excludes the operation of the UA in an event that is attended by more than 50 individuals at any time during the event.

The UA Basic Training will provide users with relevant theoretical knowledge on how to operate their UA safely. The training will take about 2 hours to complete. Upon successful completion of the training, users will be issued with a UA Basic Training certificate.

Users may sign up for their UA Basic Training with any CAAS-approved UA Basic Training Organisation. However, please note that as CAAS does not regulate the chargeable fees, they may vary between organisations. 

Important Note

Users who fail to comply with the UA Basic Training requirements could face a fine of up to $50,000, or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years, or both for a first offence and up to $100,000, or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years, or both for a second or subsequent offence. In addition, users who fail to produce a valid UA Basic Training certificate, UA Pilot Licence (UAPL), activity or operator permit during the verification checks by CAAS enforcement officers could face a fine up to $20,000 for a first offence, and a fine of up to $40,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 15 months, or both for a second or subsequent offence.

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