Land & greenery make it easier to fly drones at new Dover Road dedicated area
Drone enthusiasts will have another legal place to fly their devices after a second dedicated area was opened along Dover Road.
Singapore’s second Unmanned Aircraft Flying Area (UAFA) has a large swathe of land with greenery, making it more accessible to the public.
Source: Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore on Facebook
New drone-flying area launched on 6 July
In a news release on Saturday (6 July), the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) said the UAFA at Dover Road was launched by Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat that day.
Located where the former Warren Golf Course was, the 0.6-hectare field is also a stone’s throw away from educational institutions such as Singapore Polytechnic, Dover Court International and the National University of Singapore.
Source: Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore on Facebook
This allows the UAFA to facilitate youth outreach and engagement.
Retrieval of drones easier at Dover Road site
The first UAFA in Pandan Reservoir, which was launched in July 2022, allows enthusiasts to fly their drones mostly over water.
Source: Chee Hong Tat on Facebook
This has proved challenging for some beginners, especially in drone retrieval.
The new land-based site, which is about the size of a football field, allows easier drone retrieval, thus making it more accessible to users of all skill levels.
Source: Chee Hong Tat on Facebook
The open space and lush greenery also provide “a unique and different experience”, CAAS said.
Site equipped with amenities for users
CAAS has also equipped the UAFA at Dover Road with on-site amenities for users, including tables and benches.
These provide a comfortable place for users to gather and set up their drones.
Source: Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore on Facebook
To safeguard public safety and promote safe and responsible drone flying, feather flags have been planted to mark the boundaries where drones can operate.
Source: Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore on Facebook
Signages have also been installed with information on regulations and operating guidelines.
Dover Road site will run till June 2025
The UAFA at Dover Road was set up after the one at Pandan Reservoir received positive feedback, CAAS said.
It will run till June 2025 and is open to the general public, with no fees required for entry or usage.
Members of the public can get regular updates and notices about the site and the one at Pandan Reservoir by joining Telegram Chat “UA Flying Areas”.
Currently, drone flying for recreational purposes is allowed outside of the UAFAs except within no-fly zones and Temporary Restricted Areas, said CAAS.
However, drones with a total weight above 250g must be registered before flying.
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Featured image adapted from Chee Hong Tat on Facebook.
