What is the difference between unmanned aircraft (UA) Class 1 and 2 activity permit?
Class 1 Activity Permit
Indoor Activities
Required for events with more than 50 attendees
Required for sporting activities (competitions, races, tournaments)
Outdoor Activities
Recreational use: Required if UA weighs more than 25kg or flying beyond visual line of sight
Educational use: Required if UA weighs more than 7kg or flying beyond visual line of sight
Business purposes: Required for all outdoor UA operations regardless of weight, location, or altitude
Class 2 Activity Permit
Outdoor Recreational Use
Applies when UA weighs 25kg or less AND is operated in any of these conditions:
Higher than 200 feet above mean sea level (AMSL)
Within restricted/danger areas
Within 5km of airports/military airbases
Outdoor Educational Use
Applies when UA weighs 7kg or less AND is operated in any of these conditions:
Higher than 200 feet above mean sea level (AMSL)
Within restricted/danger areas
Within 5km of airports/military airbases
Key Points to note:
To apply for a Class 1 activity permit, a valid operator permit is required
Class 1 activity permit is required for all outdoor activities for business /non-recreational/ non-educational purposes
Class 2 activity permit is not applicable for indoor flights
Please refer to the UA operator and activity permits for more information.