“During the stated dates and times, the conduct of all aerial activities including kite-flying, hoisting of captive balloons and flying of unmanned aircraft such as drones into and within the TRAs, is strictly prohibited, unless the required permits have been obtained from CAAS,” the authority said.
Those who conduct aerial and unmanned aircraft activities within the temporary restricted areas without the required permits from CAAS may face fines and imprisonment under the Air Navigation Order and the Air Navigation (101 – Unmanned Aircraft Operations) Regulations 2019 (ANR-101).
First-time offenders under the Air Navigation Order face a fine of up to S$20,000 (US$14,690). Second and subsequent offences are punishable by a fine of up to S$40,000, up to 15 months’ jail, or both.
Under ANR-101, first-time offenders face a fine of up to S$50,000, up to two years in prison, or both. Those who offend again face a fine of up to S$100,000, up to five years in prison, or both.
