Key Points
- During the Singapore Grand Prix, which runs from September 19 to 23, all aerial activities, including drones and kites, are banned over key areas.
- The area includes Marina Bay Sands, Little India, Kallang River, Marina Barrage, and Tiong Bahru, up to 4,000 ft above mean sea level.
- Specific timings from September 19 to September 23 vary between afternoons and early mornings.
- Unauthorized aerial activities may face severe fines and imprisonment, with increased penalties for repeat offenders.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) announced a temporary ban on all aerial activities, including flying drones, kites, and hoisting captive balloons, over certain areas of Singapore from September 19 to 23 during the Formula One Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix. The restriction aims to ensure public safety and the smooth operation of low-flying helicopters for aerial filming during the event.
The Singapore Grand Prix will take place from September 20 to 22. The restricted areas will cover prominent locations such as Marina Bay Sands, Little India, Kallang River, Marina Barrage, and Tiong Bahru. The areas will extend from ground to 4,000ft (1,220m) above mean sea level.
The ban will be enforced at specific times: from 2:30 PM on September 19 until midnight, from 4:30 PM on September 20 until 12:30 AM on September 21, from 4:00 PM on September 21 until 1:30 AM on September 22, and from 4:00 PM on September 22 until 1:30 AM on September 23.
CAAS has warned that unauthorized aerial activities within these temporary restricted areas are illegal under the Air Navigation Order (ANO) and the Air Navigation (101 – Unmanned Aircraft Operations) Regulations 2019 (ANR-101).
First-time offenders under the ANO may face fines up to $20,000, while repeat offenders could be fined up to $40,000, jailed for up to 15 months, or both. Under ANR-101, first-time violators can be fined up to $50,000, imprisoned for up to two years, or both, with subsequent convictions leading to fines up to $100,000, imprisonment for up to five years, or both.
Existing restrictions on aerial and unmanned aircraft activities within 5 km of aerodromes, danger areas, prohibited areas, restricted areas, and protected areas remain in force. The public is encouraged to use the OneMap.sg website or the OneMap app to check areas where aerial activities are prohibited or require permits.
