Number of Registered Unmanned Aircrafts and Persons Who Obtained UA Basic Training Certificate and UA Pilot Licence

Mr Raj Joshua Thomas asked the Minister for Transport (a) to date, what are the numbers of (i) unmanned aircrafts (UAs) that have been registered (ii) persons who have obtained a UA Basic Training Certificate and (iii) persons who have obtained a UA Pilot Licence; and (b) whether the Ministry can provide some examples of the commercial usage of UAs for which licences have been granted.

As at 31 May 2021, about 12,000 unmanned aircraft (UA) have been registered, close to 800 persons have obtained a UA Basic Training Certificate (UABTC), and close to 700 persons have obtained a UA Pilot License (UAPL).

All UA pilots who operate UA for commercial purposes are required to hold a UAPL. Examples of commercial usage include the use of UA to inspect infrastructure, carry out land survey and mapping, and conduct aerial photography and videography.