Compulsory registration for drones from Jan 2 next year

Singapore

FROM Jan 2 next year, all drones that weigh more than 250g will have to be registered with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) before they can be used in the Republic.

Penalties for various offences involving unmanned aircraft will also be raised, after Parliament passed the Air Navigation (Amendment) Bill on Monday.

First-time offenders who operate drones without the necessary permits …